K-State's Young Guns Shine in Tough Loss

0:00On March 2nd, Kansas State Women's Basketball wrapped up the regular season with a tough loss to Iowa State, falling 93-79 at home. The Wildcats jumped out strong, leading in half-time after a big second quarter, but Iowa State took over after the break, dropping 56 points in the second half to seal the win. K-Stay finished the year 15-16 overall, 8-10 in big 12-play. Iowa State's comeback kicked into high gear late in the third quarter. They turned a two-point deficit into a lead they never gave back, thanks to stand-out efforts from Audi Crooks and Jada Williams. Crooks dominated with 41 points and 13 rebounds on 16-19 shooting. Williams added 23 points and 9 assists, overwhelmed in K-Stay's defense down the stretch. Even in defeat, Kansas State's young players showed promise. Freshman Jordan Spiser led with 17 points, including four three-pointers. Gina Garcia posted her first double-double, 14 points and 10 assists.

1:00Tess Heel chipped in 16 points and four steals, highlighting the back-court's potential amid the frustration. The Wildcats forced 15 steals as a team, pushing their season total past 300 for the fourth time under Coach Jeff Middie. Shooting was decent from 3 at 34 percent, but the second half collapsed, stung after such a solid start. Get our attention turns to the big 12-tournament-at-t mobile center. Where Kansas State opens play on Wednesday against the still-to-be named opponent at T-Mobile center. Where Kansas, St. then opens play on Wednesday against a still-to-be named opponent. However, do not. Now attention turns to the Big12 tournament at T-Mobile center where Kansas State opensbstly on Wednesday against the still-to-be named opponent against the still-at-to-born state styles.