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Can Kansas State Wildcats Extend Their Claws at Bramlage Coliseum Against West Virginia Mountaineers?

As the Kansas State Wildcats prepare to host the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bramlage Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Wildcats have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games, with a notable victory over the Jayhawks in an intense overtime battle that ended 75-70. This win was characterized by solid two-point shooting (47 percent) and free throw accuracy (69 percent), as well as a strong defensive effort with 43 total rebounds.


Jan 9, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Tylor Perry (2) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Seth Wilson (14) during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency has been an issue for the Wildcats; they suffered a close defeat against the Cougars, scoring 66 points but allowing 72. Despite outrebounding their opponents with 42 boards and maintaining a high free throw percentage (83 percent), turnovers were detrimental, with 16 lost possessions.


In another tight contest against the Cowboys, Kansas State managed to rack up 72 points but fell short by three points. They showed improvement from beyond the arc hitting 38 percent of three-point attempts and continued to demonstrate resilience on defense with nine offensive rebounds contributing to second-chance opportunities.


Jan 9, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Cam Carter (5) dribbles the ball during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game at Bramlage Coliseum presents an opportunity for Kansas State to capitalize on home-court advantage. The venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into boosting team morale and performance.


Looking ahead, fans should watch for how well Kansas State can control turnovers and maintain shooting efficiency from both inside and outside the paint. Rebounding has been a strength that they will need to continue leveraging in order to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.


Jan 9, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kobe Johnson (2) shoots against Kansas State Wildcats forward Will McNair Jr. (13) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

The clash between these two teams promises excitement and is scheduled for February 27th at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU channel 208 as both teams vie for supremacy on court.

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