In a closely contested Big 12 Quarterfinal, the Kansas State Wildcats edged out the West Virginia Mountaineers with a final score of 65-62. The Wildcats now hold an impressive season record of 16-0, while the Mountaineers stand at 0-16.

Mar 9, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers players and coaches huddle during a time out during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports

The game was held at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City and witnessed by an attendance of 6,610 fans who saw the Wildcats demonstrate remarkable efficiency inside the paint. The home team tallied an outstanding 42 points in this area, showcasing their ability to capitalize on close-range opportunities. Their two-point shooting percentage stood at a dominant 64 percent compared to their opponents' more modest rate of 39 percent.

Kansas State's overall field goal percentage was also superior at 57 percent, indicating their effective shot selection and execution throughout the game. This contrasted with West Virginia's field goal percentage which was lower at just under half that rate.

Mar 9, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jordan Harrison (10) handles the ball against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports

The Wildcats displayed strong teamwork with a total of 18 assists, reflecting their cohesive playmaking abilities against the Mountaineers' eight assists. Additionally, Kansas State's defense contributed significantly to their victory by securing three blocks and limiting West Virginia to zero blocks for the entire game.

Despite committing one less team turnover than West Virginia's three turnovers and having fewer personal fouls (15), it was not enough for them to overcome Kansas State's solid performance on both ends of the court.

Mar 9, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jayla Hemingway (00) handles the ball while defended by Kansas State Wildcats forward Gisela Sanchez (30) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching Kansas State Wildcats take on Texas Longhorns next. This upcoming match is scheduled for March 11th at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City; tip-off is set for 4:00 PM Central Time. Followers eager to catch every moment can tune into ESPN2 for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting encounter as part of women’s college basketball action.

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