Kansas State Wildcats Face Baylor Bears in Big 12 Clash
Kansas State Wildcats (15-14, 8-8 Big 12) are set to compete against the Baylor Bears (23-6, 12-4 Big 12) in Waco, Texas, at 7 p.m. EST on Monday.
Key Matchup: Ranked No. 15, Baylor looks to build on a recent win over the Arizona Wildcats, where standout player Taliah Scott contributed 22 points to secure a 74-60 victory.
Baylor has shown strength on their home turf, boasting a 14-2 record. Notably, they have a 3-1 success rate in games decided by a margin of three points or fewer.
Kansas State, with a balanced 8-8 record in conference matches, has faced tight contests, managing a 3-3 record in games with a less than four-point differential.
Offensive and Defensive Insights: Baylor’s offensive efficiency is highlighted by a 42.8% shooting rate from the field, surpassing the 40.8% Kansas State typically allows opponents. On the scoring front, Kansas State averages 69.8 points per game, outstripping Baylor’s defensive concession of 59.9 points per game.
This game marks the first encounter between the Bears and Wildcats in this season’s Big 12 play.
Players to Watch: Taliah Scott leads Baylor with a shooting accuracy of 39.9%, averaging 20.4 points per game. Additionally, Jana Van Gytenbeek has consistently contributed, averaging 1.8 successful three-pointers over the last ten games.
For Kansas State, Taryn Sides is notable for her 12.6 points per game and 3.6 rebounds. Nastja Claessens complements the team with an average of 1.4 made three-pointers over the past ten games.
Recent Performance: In their last ten matches, Baylor holds a 7-3 record, averaging 71.7 points, 34.7 rebounds, 14.8 assists, 6.4 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game, with a shooting accuracy of 41.7%. Their opponents scored an average of 66.9 points.
Conversely, Kansas State has a 5-5 record in their last ten games, with an average of 69.3 points, 24.8 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 9.1 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game, shooting at 42.0%. Opponents averaged 67.4 points against them.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
