Kansas State Wildcats Face Tough Start in Big 12 Basketball Season
In their inaugural game of the 30th Big 12 women's basketball season, the Kansas State Wildcats encountered a formidable opponent in the TCU Horned Frogs, ultimately falling 77-55. Competing in the challenging atmosphere of Schollmaier Arena, Kansas State struggled against a TCU team boasting a 34-game home winning streak.
Junior guard Taryn Sides and sophomore forward Jenessa Cotton led the Wildcats offensively, each scoring 10 points. However, TCU's Olivia Miles dominated the game with a remarkable 29 points. Kansas State managed to hold a brief lead early on, but TCU's strong performance, particularly in the third quarter, widened the gap significantly.
Despite finishing the game with a shooting percentage of just 33.3%, the Wildcats displayed resilience, matching TCU's scoring in the fourth quarter. As they prepare for their home opener against Cincinnati, Kansas State aims to build on this experience and improve their historical Big 12 record.
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