Iowa State Cyclones Face Kansas State Wildcats in Big 12 Showdown
The Iowa State Cyclones, boasting a 21-8 overall record and 9-8 in the Big 12, are set to clash with the Kansas State Wildcats, who stand at 15-15 overall and 8-9 in conference play. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. EST in New York.
Match Preview
Iowa State’s dynamic duo, Audi Crooks and Jada Williams, will take on Kansas State’s Taryn Sides in this exciting Big 12 matchup. The Wildcats, with a balanced home record of 7-7, aim to maintain their competitive edge. They have shown resilience by averaging 14.3 turnovers per game and performing better in games where they manage fewer turnovers than their adversaries, standing at 6-8 in such instances.
The Cyclones have demonstrated their prowess in the conference with a 9-8 record. Known for their exceptional passing game, they are ranked fourth in college basketball for assists, averaging 20.2 per game, largely thanks to Jada Williams, who contributes an impressive 7.7 assists per contest.
Shooting and Scoring Proficiencies
Kansas State’s shooting accuracy stands at 42.6% from the field, slightly higher than the 39.8% shooting accuracy Iowa State allows their opponents. The Cyclones, on their part, have a significant scoring advantage, averaging 82.4 points per game compared to the 66.4 points per game Kansas State concedes.
The upcoming game marks the second encounter between these teams this season, with Iowa State having secured a narrow 76-72 victory in their last meeting on February 15, where Williams shone with 22 points.
Key Players to Watch
For Kansas State, Brandie Harrod contributes with averages of 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Taryn Sides has been in fine form, averaging 11.3 points over the last ten games. On the Cyclones’ side, Jada Williams leads with averages of 15.2 points and 7.7 assists, with Audi Crooks emerging as a significant scorer, averaging 21.7 points in the same period.
Performance Insights
Analyzing the last ten games, Kansas State averages 67.8 points, 24.6 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 9.3 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game, shooting at 40.4% from the field. Their opponents have edged them slightly with an average of 68.9 points per game. In contrast, Iowa State has outperformed with a 7-3 record, scoring 79.6 points, 32.6 rebounds, 18.1 assists, 5.9 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 46.1% from the field. They have held their opponents to an average of 71.4 points.
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The Associated Press developed this report utilizing technology from Data Skrive and data sourced from Sportradar.
