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The Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats are neck and neck in a college basketball game, with the Wildcats making a strong comeback in the second half to tie the score at 41-41. The game features intense action with multiple lead changes and key plays from players like Tylor Perry and Cam Carter.
South Carolina remains undefeated and holds the top spot in ESPN's women's college basketball Power Rankings, while Kansas State climbs to No. 2 and Iowa jumps to No. 3. Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo is named player of the week, and Oregon State earns team of the week honors after upsetting No. 3 Colorado and No. 16 Utah. Washington State secures the win of the week by defeating No. 2 UCLA, and South Carolina's coach Dawn Staley is recognized as coach of the week.
The unranked Kansas State Wildcats pulled off an upset by defeating the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes and star player Caitlin Clark with a score of 65-58. This loss marks the second consecutive year that Kansas State has upset Iowa. Clark led Iowa with 24 points but struggled with her shooting, going 9-of-32 overall and 2-of-16 from 3-point range. The Wildcats were led by Ayoka Lee's 22 points and 12 rebounds. Iowa's post players were not utilized effectively, and the team struggled with turnovers and shooting percentage. Both Clark and coach Lisa Bluder acknowledged the need for improvement and learning from this loss.
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns secured a thrilling 33-30 overtime victory against the No. 23 Kansas State Wildcats, preserving their Big 12 title aspirations and College Football Playoff hopes. Despite the win, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the team's lack of killer instinct and highlighted the importance of improved depth and continuity on defense. He also praised the performance of kicker Bert Auburn, who made all four of his field-goal attempts, including a game-tying 49-yarder and the go-ahead kick in overtime.
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns took a 17-0 lead against the No. 23 Kansas State Wildcats in a crucial conference game. Texas is aiming to secure a spot in the Big 12 Championship game and potentially the College Football Playoffs. However, injuries to key players, including starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, pose challenges. The Longhorns' defense showed toughness, and freshman running back CJ Baxter scored a 54-yard touchdown to extend the lead.
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are set to host the No. 25 Kansas State Wildcats in a crucial Big 12 matchup with implications for the conference title race and College Football Playoff. The Inside Texas staff provides predictions and key matchups for the game, highlighting the importance of Texas scoring touchdowns in the red zone and the defense slowing down Kansas State's running game. Additionally, the article discusses the potential Big 12 semifinal between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, with differing opinions on the outcome.
The upcoming game between the No. 7 Texas Longhorns and the Kansas State Wildcats will take place at 11 a.m. Central on FOX. Texas has a winning record against Kansas State and is currently tied for first place in the Big 12, while the Wildcats are in second place. The game holds significant implications for the regular-season title and the Big 12 Championship game.
The No. 20 Texas Longhorns were eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament after a 6-0 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats. The Longhorns struggled with injuries and offensive production, recording only two hits and leaving nine runners stranded. The loss likely means Texas will have to travel for the regional round of the NCAA Tournament. Kansas State's Ty Neighbors pitched a complete game shutout, while Lebarron Johnson Jr. had a solid start for Texas but was let down by the offense.
With the college football season approaching, the Big 12 Conference is full of unknowns. However, the Kansas State Wildcats, Texas Longhorns, and Oklahoma Sooners are among the most likely title winners. The Texas Longhorns have the best roster in the Big 12, while the Kansas State Wildcats have a strong quarterback and a history of winning the conference. The Oklahoma Sooners have a favorable schedule and a strong defense. Other dark horse picks include the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Baylor Bears, TCU Horned Frogs, UCF Golden Knights, and BYU Cougars.
Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari apologized to Kansas State's Markquis Nowell for referring to him as a "little kid" after Nowell led his team to victory with 27 points and 9 assists in the NCAA Tournament. Kansas State advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018 and will play Michigan State on Thursday.
The No. 6 seed Kentucky Wildcats and the No. 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats will face off in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Kentucky is favored by 3-points in the game, and the over/under for total points scored is 142.5. SportsLine's model is leaning towards the Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 144 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time.
The Kentucky Wildcats will face off against the Kansas State Wildcats in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky is favored to win, but Kansas State has a well-balanced team led by Keyontae Johnson and Markquis Nowell. Johnson, who missed two seasons due to a heart condition, is playing the best ball of his life and was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Nowell, a transfer from Little Rock, was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. Kansas State is well-balanced and prides itself on defense, making for an even matchup against Kentucky.
Kentucky Wildcats will face off against Kansas State Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament with Kentucky looking to continue their momentum after a win against Providence Friars. Kentucky will rely on Oscar Tshiebwe, Jacob Toppin, and Antonio Reeves to lead the team. Kansas State will be led by Keyontae Johnson and Markquis Nowell, who have been instrumental in their success this season. The game will be broadcast on CBS and can be streamed on NCAA.com and the March Madness Live app.