The Hawkeyes went 2-1 against the instate schools, beating Iowa State by 12 and Northern Iowa by 49.
Statistically, Cincinnati, (which awaits the victor of Wake/Kansas State) is only slightly better than Wake Forest-22nd vs. 30th in KenPom-and Collins has the ability to rebound against the tough rebounding Bearcats, which could help negate Cincy’s strength inside. The Demon Deacons are 160th in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency but eighth on offense. Senior forward Wesley Iwundu really makes things tick on both ends of the floor but it’s guard Barry Brown’s shooting that will be key to snatching a win in Dayton.
How Kansas State got here: The Wildcats earned six bids in seven years from 2008-14 and are back after a two-year absence, just barely getting into the field as the last at-large selection.
We’ve entered the third season of the annual South Point-lined Play of the Day competition, effective July 1.
Kansas State is led by seniors Kindred Wesemann and Brenna Lewis with 14.0 and 13.7 points per game respectively.
This is the first time K-State has been selected for the tournament since 2014.
On the season, Wake Forest basketball is averaging at 82.7 points, 36.8 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game. Now they can rest and prepare for a game with Cincinnati in Sacramento on Friday. In the other First Four games on Wednesday night, N.C. Central plays UC Davis, followed by Providence facing Southern Cal.
Wake Forest vs Kansas State scores and results will be posted here, who will win? I believe that both of these teams demonstrated that they deserved better than having to play one another.
Wake Forest’s season has come to a close. But the Wildcats are absolutely capable of winning at least one more game. They do have a win over eventual Patriot League champion Bucknell, but they probably want the Xavier game back. “I am just happy for our guys, they get an opportunity to play in the tournament and to be a part of it”. “He’s playing like it’s his last game”. And it was extra emotional for tournament MVP Martin, a sophomore guard whose Atlanta-based family doesn’t get to see her play in person often, but was in Oklahoma to watch her soar.
Called to the table to talk to the television crew immediately after shaking hands with Danny Manning and his Wake contingent, Weber waved to a cluster of K-State fans. While balanced, much of the production comes from inside the arc – Cincinnati averaged fewer than eight 3-pointers during the regular season.