Johnson reunites with former group with a giant win in Bramlage

Kansas State advances to 18-3 (6-2) after pushing previous Florida within the SEC/Massive 12 Problem at Bramlage, 64-50.

Okay-State started with a fast, efficient offense, scoring 71% inside the arch, committing no turnovers and creating a cushty lead that they maintained all through many of the first half.

In distinction, Florida struggled in opposition to Okay-State’s protection, committing two turnovers within the first eight minutes, with most of their factors coming from 3s in transition. One other main purpose for the deficit concerned rebounding. 

Manufacturing from the put up for Florida was missing regardless of their dimension benefit. Okay-State led in factors within the paint 22-4 within the first half and completed the half with a 21-point lead.

Coming into the second half, Florida was in a position to achieve again some momentum, opening the half with an 8-0 run within the first 4 minutes of play. 

Okay-State struggled to search out any offensive rhythm within the half’s opening minutes till guard Markquis Nowell opened up the scoring for the Wildcats with a fast jumper. Nowell was very near Okay-State’s first triple-double, ending the night time with 13 factors, 9 rebounds and eight assists.

Florida was in a position to create extra photographs within the second half, coming inside a ten-point vary of the lead, however Okay-State was in a position to maintain them off to finish with the 64-50 victory.

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Keyontae Johnson had a quiet first half in opposition to his earlier group till the second half, discovering a number of alternatives to attain. Jonson ended the night time recording his 18th double-double with 13 factors, 11 rebounds and one help.

“Right now was, I imply it was a special occasion simply seeing my outdated teammates,” Johnson stated. “It was enjoyable on the market enjoying in opposition to them. Simply felt like apply, joking round all through the sport, however saved being aggressive. So I really feel prefer it was an amazing expertise, simply glad the Massive 12 has this convention SEC recreation occurring, and we acquired to play Florida. Actually admire it.”

Earlier than the sport, Johnson may very well be seen embracing many Florida workers and coaches, exhibiting his affection for his earlier group. 

“It was actually cool as a fan,” head coach Jerome Tang stated. “I needed to see him [Johnson] have a very good recreation. I needed him to get the win, I feel our group needed him to get the win. We knew it was essential to him, despite the fact that he didn’t make a giant deal out of it.”

Guard Cam Carter has been heating up during the last two video games. He continues to provide after a formidable efficiency in opposition to Iowa State. Carter recorded 9 factors, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on the night time.

Okay-State will return again to the highway, dealing with off in opposition to its in-state rival Kansas in a much-anticipated matchup at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31.