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Furious Fourth Quarter Rally Not Enough For K-State
Jan 25, 2023 | Women's Basketball
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Trailing by 16 points to start the fourth quarter, K-State used a furious rally to pull to within five points late in the quarter but were unable to complete the charge as Oklahoma State won 82-74 at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Wednesday night.
K-State (13-8, 2-6 Big 12) put four players into double figures, as Serena Sundell led the Wildcats with 21 points, four assists and three rebounds.
Graduate transfer Sarah Shematsi tallied 15 points and five rebounds. Against the Cowgirls this season, Shematsi is averaging 20.0 points.
Sophomore Brylee Glenn notched 12 points, while senior Gabby Gregory came off the bench due to illness to record 11 points and five rebounds.
Oklahoma State (14-6, 4-4) also pushed four players into double figures with Naomie Alnatas and Terryn Milton carding 17 points each. Taylen Collins added 16, while Lior Garzon scored 11 points off the bench.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Oklahoma State would outscore the Wildcats, 23-16, in the third quarter. K-State closed to within 10, 56-46, following a Brylee Glenn three-pointer but the Cowgirls would rebuild its advantage to 16, 68-52, entering the fourth quarter.
- K-State used a 10-2 run to pull within five, 72-67, with 4:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. Serena Sundell scored six of the 10 points during the run.
- After five straight free throws from the Cowgirls, Shematsi connected on her second 3-pointer of the night to close back to with seven, 77-70, with 1:05 remaining. Sundell pulled K-State back to within five, 79-74, with a Sundell layup with 15 seconds left but couldn't complete the comeback.
- Defensively, K-State held Oklahoma State without a made field goal for the final 6:17 of the game. The Cowgirls registered their final 10 points of the game from the free throw line.
- K-State ended the night shooting 42.9 percent (24-of-56) from the field, including 38.1 percent (8-of-21) from beyond the arc. The Wildcats added to their point total as they were 90.0 percent (18-of-20) from the charity stripe.
- The Cowgirls shot 47.4 percent (27-of-57) from the floor and were 40.0 percent (10-of-25) from 3-point range.
QUICK FACTS
- K-State leads the series with Oklahoma State, 42-37, and has won seven of the last 11 meetings in the series.
- Kansas State owns a 252-191 record in the month of January including a 32-39 mark in the Jeff Mittie era.
TEAM NOTES
- Wednesday's starting five were Sarah Shematsi, Jaelyn Glenn, Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Emilee Ebert. This was the third time this group started a game together this season (1-2).
- The Wildcats trailed at halftime, 45-36. This was the 10th time this season K-State trailed on the scoreboard after the first 20 minutes. The 45 points allowed by K-State in the opening half were the second-most first half points surrendered by the Wildcats this season and most since allowing 47 to Iowa in November.
- K-State scored 22 points in the second quarter. This marked the 28th quarter this season in which K-State has scored 20 or more points in a quarter.
- K-State saw three or more players in double figures for points for the 17th time this season.
PLAYER NOTES
- Gregory tallied her 58th career game in double figures for points and her 17th at K-State.
- Brylee Glenn carded her ninth game this season and the 19th of her career with 10 or more points.
- Sundell reached double figures in points for the 14th time this season and the 33rd time in her career.
- Sundell improved her career assist total to 283 and remains 16th in program history for career assists.
- Shematsi notched her fourth game with 10 or more points this season and the sixth of her career. This was her sixth career game with 20 or more points.
- Jaelyn Glenn pulled in seven rebounds on Wednesday, her 11th game this season with five or more rebounds and the 21st of her career. In Big 12 action, Glenn has pulled in five or more rebounds in all eight games.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Jeff Mittie
On the flow of the game…
"I think this was kind of a streaky game in general not just the first half. Milton had the first half. The second half they got it inside better and Garzon got loose when we were making a run for a couple threes so you know they've got really good offensive weapons. And you know I thought in the second half we did a really good job on their guards but we lost guards a couple of times. And then, you know, De Lapp and Collins played real well in the second half when we're able to get some buckets in there. We went smaller so they did a good job of getting inside. Our press was very effective. But we obviously had to go with our quicker lineup in that stretch to get back in the game."
On the difference between the two meetings this season…
"I thought they were more physical at the defensive end than they were in Manhattan. I thought their guards were particularly more physical. I thought they had a better awareness of Shematsi. They definitely committed to her more at the three-point line even though Sarah was able to get a couple. She didn't have the freedom of getting out there like she had in the first game."
UP NEXT
K-State completes a two-game road trip to end the month of January with the 128th meeting of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Sunday. Game time in Lawrence between the Wildcats and Jayhawks is slated for 5 p.m.
Sunday's game will air on ESPNU and can be heard on the K-State Sports Network.
K-State (13-8, 2-6 Big 12) put four players into double figures, as Serena Sundell led the Wildcats with 21 points, four assists and three rebounds.
Graduate transfer Sarah Shematsi tallied 15 points and five rebounds. Against the Cowgirls this season, Shematsi is averaging 20.0 points.
Sophomore Brylee Glenn notched 12 points, while senior Gabby Gregory came off the bench due to illness to record 11 points and five rebounds.
Oklahoma State (14-6, 4-4) also pushed four players into double figures with Naomie Alnatas and Terryn Milton carding 17 points each. Taylen Collins added 16, while Lior Garzon scored 11 points off the bench.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Oklahoma State would outscore the Wildcats, 23-16, in the third quarter. K-State closed to within 10, 56-46, following a Brylee Glenn three-pointer but the Cowgirls would rebuild its advantage to 16, 68-52, entering the fourth quarter.
- K-State used a 10-2 run to pull within five, 72-67, with 4:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. Serena Sundell scored six of the 10 points during the run.
- After five straight free throws from the Cowgirls, Shematsi connected on her second 3-pointer of the night to close back to with seven, 77-70, with 1:05 remaining. Sundell pulled K-State back to within five, 79-74, with a Sundell layup with 15 seconds left but couldn't complete the comeback.
- Defensively, K-State held Oklahoma State without a made field goal for the final 6:17 of the game. The Cowgirls registered their final 10 points of the game from the free throw line.
- K-State ended the night shooting 42.9 percent (24-of-56) from the field, including 38.1 percent (8-of-21) from beyond the arc. The Wildcats added to their point total as they were 90.0 percent (18-of-20) from the charity stripe.
- The Cowgirls shot 47.4 percent (27-of-57) from the floor and were 40.0 percent (10-of-25) from 3-point range.
QUICK FACTS
- K-State leads the series with Oklahoma State, 42-37, and has won seven of the last 11 meetings in the series.
- Kansas State owns a 252-191 record in the month of January including a 32-39 mark in the Jeff Mittie era.
TEAM NOTES
- Wednesday's starting five were Sarah Shematsi, Jaelyn Glenn, Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Emilee Ebert. This was the third time this group started a game together this season (1-2).
- The Wildcats trailed at halftime, 45-36. This was the 10th time this season K-State trailed on the scoreboard after the first 20 minutes. The 45 points allowed by K-State in the opening half were the second-most first half points surrendered by the Wildcats this season and most since allowing 47 to Iowa in November.
- K-State scored 22 points in the second quarter. This marked the 28th quarter this season in which K-State has scored 20 or more points in a quarter.
- K-State saw three or more players in double figures for points for the 17th time this season.
PLAYER NOTES
- Gregory tallied her 58th career game in double figures for points and her 17th at K-State.
- Brylee Glenn carded her ninth game this season and the 19th of her career with 10 or more points.
- Sundell reached double figures in points for the 14th time this season and the 33rd time in her career.
- Sundell improved her career assist total to 283 and remains 16th in program history for career assists.
- Shematsi notched her fourth game with 10 or more points this season and the sixth of her career. This was her sixth career game with 20 or more points.
- Jaelyn Glenn pulled in seven rebounds on Wednesday, her 11th game this season with five or more rebounds and the 21st of her career. In Big 12 action, Glenn has pulled in five or more rebounds in all eight games.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Jeff Mittie
On the flow of the game…
"I think this was kind of a streaky game in general not just the first half. Milton had the first half. The second half they got it inside better and Garzon got loose when we were making a run for a couple threes so you know they've got really good offensive weapons. And you know I thought in the second half we did a really good job on their guards but we lost guards a couple of times. And then, you know, De Lapp and Collins played real well in the second half when we're able to get some buckets in there. We went smaller so they did a good job of getting inside. Our press was very effective. But we obviously had to go with our quicker lineup in that stretch to get back in the game."
On the difference between the two meetings this season…
"I thought they were more physical at the defensive end than they were in Manhattan. I thought their guards were particularly more physical. I thought they had a better awareness of Shematsi. They definitely committed to her more at the three-point line even though Sarah was able to get a couple. She didn't have the freedom of getting out there like she had in the first game."
UP NEXT
K-State completes a two-game road trip to end the month of January with the 128th meeting of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Sunday. Game time in Lawrence between the Wildcats and Jayhawks is slated for 5 p.m.
Sunday's game will air on ESPNU and can be heard on the K-State Sports Network.
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Team Stats
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FG%
.429
.474
3FG%
.381
.400
FT%
.900
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35
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20
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9
Game Leaders
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Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
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3FGM
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FTM
4
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
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FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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