Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars: Big 12 Showdown Preview
The Houston Cougars will face off against the Kansas State Wildcats in a Big 12 matchup on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Kansas State has a home record of 4-5 and averages 70.1 points per game, outscoring opponents by 4.9 points on average. On the other hand, Houston has struggled in Big 12 play with a 0-7 record, giving up 70.3 points per game and being outscored by 9.5 points on average.
Kansas State has a field goal percentage of 43.3%, slightly higher than the 42.2% allowed by Houston. The Wildcats also give up an average of 7.1 made 3-pointers per game, while Houston only averages 4.1 made 3-pointers per game. This will be the first conference meeting between the two teams this season.
Taryn Sides leads the Wildcats with a shooting percentage of 40.2% and an average of 12.6 points per game. Kyndall Hunter is a key player for the Cougars, shooting 26.6% from beyond the arc and averaging 8.2 points per game. Jordan Speiser has been consistent for the Wildcats, averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games, while TK Pitts contributes 9.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game for Houston.
In their last 10 games, the Wildcats have a record of 5-5, averaging 66.0 points per game and shooting 41.5% from the field. The Cougars, on the other hand, have struggled with a 1-9 record, averaging 56.9 points per game and shooting 35.3% from the field.
It will be an interesting matchup between the Wildcats and the Cougars, with both teams looking to secure a win in Big 12 play. The game promises to be a competitive battle between two teams with different strengths and weaknesses.