Wildcats bounce again in opposition to Northern Colorado

Kansas State ladies’s basketball defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 71-59. The victory comes after final week’s loss to South Dakota State. The workforce stands 10-2 with one remaining recreation earlier than convention play. 

Ok-State solely led by 5 after the primary quarter, however the Wildcat lead might’ve been a lot bigger. The Wildcats shot 50% from the sphere, with three makes from past the arc making the distinction. Then again, the Bears had been held to a mere 20% subject aim proportion.

This pattern of lockdown protection and capturing at a excessive clip solely turned extra dramatic on the second quarter’s begin. The Wildcats made their first 4 pictures and compelled 4 fast Northern Colorado turnovers. 

Ok-State led by as many as 15, however a late subject aim drought of practically 4 minutes allowed Northern Colorado to take momentum going into halftime. Every workforce tallied 24 within the second quarter and Ok-State led 41-36.

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The third quarter was an offensive battle on each ends, however Ok-State was in a position to choose up just a few late baskets to stretch their result in 13 factors going into the ultimate 12 minutes.

Every workforce struggled within the fourth quarter, and Ok-State skilled its second subject aim drought of the sport totaling practically six minutes. Senior guard Gabby Gregory ended the drought with a three-pointer that largely iced the sport. 

Gregory led the Wildcats in scoring and rebounds with 20 factors and 9 rebounds, practically recording a double-double. Sophomore Brylee Glenn had a formidable efficiency on either side of the ball with 17 factors and 6 steals. 

The Wildcats will face one other pack of bears within the Morgan State Woman Bears at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Bramlage Coliseum.