Kansas State University Athletics
Thursday, March 9
Kansas City, Missouri
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Explosive Second Half Sends K-State into Big 12 Quarterfinals
Mar 09, 2023 | Women's Basketball
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – With the aid of a 52-point second half and 12 steals in the game, Kansas State collected a 79-69 win over Texas Tech at Municipal Auditorium in the first round of the 2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship. K-State has now advanced at least one round on 19 of the 26 championships.
K-State (17-15) was one off from its season-high of 53 points (vs. Northern Arizona, Nov. 25, 2022) for a second half with its 52-point output on Thursday night. The Wildcats shot 58.6 percent (17-of-29) from the field in the second half which included its five connections from 3-point range. The Wildcats registered 29 points in the fourth quarter, tying the school record for a Big 12 Championship game for points in a fourth quarter.
The Wildcats finished the evening shooting 50.9 percent (29-of-57) from the field, including 50.0 percent or higher in the final three quarters. This was the fourth time this season K-State has shot 50.0 percent or better in a game.
Defensively, the Wildcats recorded 12 steals and blocked eight shots to hold Texas Tech (18-14) to 34.9 percent (22-of-63) shooting for the night. K-State's eight blocks tied for the second-most in a Big 12 Championship game in school history and equaled the season-high. The 12 steals tied for the third-highest total in program history in a Big 12 Championship game and marked the 14th game this season with 10 or more steals.
K-State was paced by a trio of players in double figures, led by senior Gabby Gregory's Big 12-leading 18th game this season with 20 or more points as she recorded 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting and 8-of-9 from the foul line and added seven rebounds. Gregory's 26 points are the fifth-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 Championship game.
Gregory was joined by sophomore guard Serena Sundell with 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and a blocked shot.
Freshman Eliza Maupin came off the bench to chip in 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Thursday's first half featured seven lead changes and four ties, as the Wildcats trailed by six, 16-10, early in the second quarter. K-State captured its first lead of the evening with 3:38 remaining in the second stanza, as Maupin finished a fast break layup to give the Wildcats a 20-19 lead.
- Gregory put the Wildcats back in front, 23-21, with an old-fashioned three-point play with 2:05 left in the second frame. A Jaelyn Glenn baseline floater put K-State back in front, 25-23, following a Texas Tech jumper. After a Lady Raider 3-pointer, Sundell finished a contested layup with nine seconds left to provide the Wildcats with a 27-26 lead at the half.
- The Wildcats shot 42.9 percent (12-of-28) in the first half, including a 52.9 percent (9-of-17) effort from the field in the second quarter.
- K-State opened up a seven-point lead, 38-31, with a 9-0 run. Gregory started the rally with a jumper in the paint and was followed by a layup from Sundell. Sarah Shematsi then scored five straight points, including K-State's first 3-pointer of the night with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter.
- The Wildcats would take its advantage out to as high as 10, 50-40, as Gregory knocked down a 3-pointer before the end of the third quarter. K-State shot 62.5 percent (10-of-16) from the field in the third quarter to outscore the Lady Raiders in the third, 23-16.
- In the fourth quarter, K-State would build an 11-point advantage, 53-42, as Sundell finished an old-fashioned three-point play with 9:19 remaining.
- Texas Tech used a 9-2 run to pull within two, 62-60, with 4:52 left in the fourth. The Wildcats answered with an 8-2 run highlighted by a corner three-pointer from Brylee Glenn with 2:06 remaining to give the Wildcats a 70-62 lead.
- In the final 1:11 of the game, K-State went 10-of-13 from the foul line which included a critical three-point play from Sarah Shematsi with 31 seconds left to douse any hope of a late Lady Raider comeback by pushing K-State into a 76-67 advantage.
QUICK FACTS
- K-State leads the series with Texas Tech, 29-17. The Wildcats have won 16 of its last 21 meetings against the Lady Raiders. Kansas State is 4-2 against Texas Tech in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship, including a current stretch of three straight wins.
- K-State is 22-25 all-time in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship. The Wildcats own a 13-13 record in Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship games played in Kansas City.
- Kansas State owns a 136-102 record in the month of March including an 19-18 mark in the Jeff Mittie era.
TEAM NOTES
- Thursday's starting five were Sarah Shematsi, Jaelyn Glenn, Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Gabby Gregory. This was the 18th time this group started a game together this season (7-10). Sundell has started all 65 games in her K-State career. Jaelyn Glenn started her 61st career game and her 30th this season. Brylee Glenn recorded her 55th career start and the 28th this season. This was the 74th career start for Gregory and her 28th at K-State. Shematsi tallied her 28th career start and her 26th at K-State.
- The Wildcats led at halftime, 27-26. This was the 14th time this season (14-0) K-State led on the scoreboard after the first 20 minutes. Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 127-16 when leading at halftime.
- K-State saw three or more players in double figures for points for the 26th time this season.
- With its five 3-pointers made on Thursday evening, K-State has made 237 three-pointers this season. This season's three-point field goals made total is a new season-high in the Jeff Mittie era and the fourth-most in school history.
- With its 19 3-point attempts on Thursday, K-State increased its season total for 3-point attempts to 813. The 813 attempts ranks second in school history for 3-point attempts in a season.
- With its 23-point third quarter and 29-point fourth quarter, K-State has registered 45 quarters this season with 20 or more points. This set a new school record for quarters with 20 or more points in a season.
- K-State registered a 44-24 advantage on points in the paint. The 44 paint points were the most since scoring 48 against Oklahoma State on January 4.
- K-State's combined steals and blocks of 20 improved the Wildcats' record to 28-1 over the last 15 seasons when K-State tallies a combination of 20 or more blocks and steals in a game.
PLAYER NOTES
- With their combined total of 45 points on Thursday night, Gregory (587) and Sundell (446) have combined for 1,033 points this season. They are the 10th tandem in program history to combine for 1,000 or more points in a season (min. 400 or more points by each player) and rank ninth.
- Sundell reached double figures in points for the 23rd time this season and the 42nd time in her career.
- With her three made free throws on Thursday, Sundell has made 147 free throws this season. With her total, Sundell ranks third in school history for free throws made in a season. Sundell's free throws attempted of 187 ranks tied for fourth in school history for a single season and the most by a guard in program history. Her 187 free throw attempts are the most by a Wildcat since Nicole Ohlde attempted 196 free throws in the 2003-04 season.
- With her five assists, Sundell remains in 12th on the K-State career assists list with 339. Thursday was the 19th game this season and the 39th of Sundell's career with five or more assists. She has led K-State in assists in 52 of her 65 career games.
- Sundell carded four steals on Thursday. This was her 24th career game and her 15th this season with two or more steals. Her 60 steals this season is a career-high.
- Gregory tallied her 67th career game in double figures for points and her 26th at K-State.
- Thursday was Gregory's 18th game this season and the 26th of her career with 20 or more points. Gregory leads the Big 12 for games with 20 or more points. With her 18th game with 20 or more points this season, Gregory is third in school history for single-season games with 20 or more points.
- Gregory ended the night with two 3-pointers. This was her 23rd game this season and the 51st of her career with two or more connections from 3-point range. She improved her season total to 73 connections from beyond the arc. Her 73 three-point field goals made are the most by a Wildcat since Kindred Wesemann made 90 in the 2016-17 season.
- Gregory improved her season total for free throws made to 150. She ranks second in school history for free throws made in a season and has set the school record for free throws made by a senior in a season.
- Jaelyn Glenn pulled in seven rebounds against the Lady Raiders. This was her 17th game of the season and the 27th of her career with five or more rebounds.
- Jaelyn Glenn pocketed four steals on Thursday. She has a career-high 79 steals this season, which is tied for the sixth-most steals in a single season in program history. Glenn owns 23 games this season and 34 career games with two or more steals. She has nine games this season and 12th in her career with four or more steals.
- Jaelyn Glenn carded two blocks on Thursday. This was her fourth game this season with two or more blocks. For the season, Glenn owns a career-high 14 blocks.
- Brylee Glenn pocketed three steals on Thursday night. Glenn has a career-high 57 steals this season. She owns 13 games this season and 26 in her career with two or more steals.
- Eliza Maupin recorded her sixth career game with 10 or more points.
UP NEXT
K-State will face top-seed (15/16) Texas in the quarterfinals of the 2022-23 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Game time on Friday is set for 1:30 p.m. Session and single-game tickets are available at big12sports.com.
Friday's game will air on ESPNU and ESPN+ and can be heard on the K-State Sports Network.
K-State (17-15) was one off from its season-high of 53 points (vs. Northern Arizona, Nov. 25, 2022) for a second half with its 52-point output on Thursday night. The Wildcats shot 58.6 percent (17-of-29) from the field in the second half which included its five connections from 3-point range. The Wildcats registered 29 points in the fourth quarter, tying the school record for a Big 12 Championship game for points in a fourth quarter.
The Wildcats finished the evening shooting 50.9 percent (29-of-57) from the field, including 50.0 percent or higher in the final three quarters. This was the fourth time this season K-State has shot 50.0 percent or better in a game.
Defensively, the Wildcats recorded 12 steals and blocked eight shots to hold Texas Tech (18-14) to 34.9 percent (22-of-63) shooting for the night. K-State's eight blocks tied for the second-most in a Big 12 Championship game in school history and equaled the season-high. The 12 steals tied for the third-highest total in program history in a Big 12 Championship game and marked the 14th game this season with 10 or more steals.
K-State was paced by a trio of players in double figures, led by senior Gabby Gregory's Big 12-leading 18th game this season with 20 or more points as she recorded 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting and 8-of-9 from the foul line and added seven rebounds. Gregory's 26 points are the fifth-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 Championship game.
Gregory was joined by sophomore guard Serena Sundell with 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and a blocked shot.
Freshman Eliza Maupin came off the bench to chip in 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Thursday's first half featured seven lead changes and four ties, as the Wildcats trailed by six, 16-10, early in the second quarter. K-State captured its first lead of the evening with 3:38 remaining in the second stanza, as Maupin finished a fast break layup to give the Wildcats a 20-19 lead.
- Gregory put the Wildcats back in front, 23-21, with an old-fashioned three-point play with 2:05 left in the second frame. A Jaelyn Glenn baseline floater put K-State back in front, 25-23, following a Texas Tech jumper. After a Lady Raider 3-pointer, Sundell finished a contested layup with nine seconds left to provide the Wildcats with a 27-26 lead at the half.
- The Wildcats shot 42.9 percent (12-of-28) in the first half, including a 52.9 percent (9-of-17) effort from the field in the second quarter.
- K-State opened up a seven-point lead, 38-31, with a 9-0 run. Gregory started the rally with a jumper in the paint and was followed by a layup from Sundell. Sarah Shematsi then scored five straight points, including K-State's first 3-pointer of the night with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter.
- The Wildcats would take its advantage out to as high as 10, 50-40, as Gregory knocked down a 3-pointer before the end of the third quarter. K-State shot 62.5 percent (10-of-16) from the field in the third quarter to outscore the Lady Raiders in the third, 23-16.
- In the fourth quarter, K-State would build an 11-point advantage, 53-42, as Sundell finished an old-fashioned three-point play with 9:19 remaining.
- Texas Tech used a 9-2 run to pull within two, 62-60, with 4:52 left in the fourth. The Wildcats answered with an 8-2 run highlighted by a corner three-pointer from Brylee Glenn with 2:06 remaining to give the Wildcats a 70-62 lead.
- In the final 1:11 of the game, K-State went 10-of-13 from the foul line which included a critical three-point play from Sarah Shematsi with 31 seconds left to douse any hope of a late Lady Raider comeback by pushing K-State into a 76-67 advantage.
QUICK FACTS
- K-State leads the series with Texas Tech, 29-17. The Wildcats have won 16 of its last 21 meetings against the Lady Raiders. Kansas State is 4-2 against Texas Tech in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship, including a current stretch of three straight wins.
- K-State is 22-25 all-time in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship. The Wildcats own a 13-13 record in Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship games played in Kansas City.
- Kansas State owns a 136-102 record in the month of March including an 19-18 mark in the Jeff Mittie era.
TEAM NOTES
- Thursday's starting five were Sarah Shematsi, Jaelyn Glenn, Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Gabby Gregory. This was the 18th time this group started a game together this season (7-10). Sundell has started all 65 games in her K-State career. Jaelyn Glenn started her 61st career game and her 30th this season. Brylee Glenn recorded her 55th career start and the 28th this season. This was the 74th career start for Gregory and her 28th at K-State. Shematsi tallied her 28th career start and her 26th at K-State.
- The Wildcats led at halftime, 27-26. This was the 14th time this season (14-0) K-State led on the scoreboard after the first 20 minutes. Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 127-16 when leading at halftime.
- K-State saw three or more players in double figures for points for the 26th time this season.
- With its five 3-pointers made on Thursday evening, K-State has made 237 three-pointers this season. This season's three-point field goals made total is a new season-high in the Jeff Mittie era and the fourth-most in school history.
- With its 19 3-point attempts on Thursday, K-State increased its season total for 3-point attempts to 813. The 813 attempts ranks second in school history for 3-point attempts in a season.
- With its 23-point third quarter and 29-point fourth quarter, K-State has registered 45 quarters this season with 20 or more points. This set a new school record for quarters with 20 or more points in a season.
- K-State registered a 44-24 advantage on points in the paint. The 44 paint points were the most since scoring 48 against Oklahoma State on January 4.
- K-State's combined steals and blocks of 20 improved the Wildcats' record to 28-1 over the last 15 seasons when K-State tallies a combination of 20 or more blocks and steals in a game.
PLAYER NOTES
- With their combined total of 45 points on Thursday night, Gregory (587) and Sundell (446) have combined for 1,033 points this season. They are the 10th tandem in program history to combine for 1,000 or more points in a season (min. 400 or more points by each player) and rank ninth.
- Sundell reached double figures in points for the 23rd time this season and the 42nd time in her career.
- With her three made free throws on Thursday, Sundell has made 147 free throws this season. With her total, Sundell ranks third in school history for free throws made in a season. Sundell's free throws attempted of 187 ranks tied for fourth in school history for a single season and the most by a guard in program history. Her 187 free throw attempts are the most by a Wildcat since Nicole Ohlde attempted 196 free throws in the 2003-04 season.
- With her five assists, Sundell remains in 12th on the K-State career assists list with 339. Thursday was the 19th game this season and the 39th of Sundell's career with five or more assists. She has led K-State in assists in 52 of her 65 career games.
- Sundell carded four steals on Thursday. This was her 24th career game and her 15th this season with two or more steals. Her 60 steals this season is a career-high.
- Gregory tallied her 67th career game in double figures for points and her 26th at K-State.
- Thursday was Gregory's 18th game this season and the 26th of her career with 20 or more points. Gregory leads the Big 12 for games with 20 or more points. With her 18th game with 20 or more points this season, Gregory is third in school history for single-season games with 20 or more points.
- Gregory ended the night with two 3-pointers. This was her 23rd game this season and the 51st of her career with two or more connections from 3-point range. She improved her season total to 73 connections from beyond the arc. Her 73 three-point field goals made are the most by a Wildcat since Kindred Wesemann made 90 in the 2016-17 season.
- Gregory improved her season total for free throws made to 150. She ranks second in school history for free throws made in a season and has set the school record for free throws made by a senior in a season.
- Jaelyn Glenn pulled in seven rebounds against the Lady Raiders. This was her 17th game of the season and the 27th of her career with five or more rebounds.
- Jaelyn Glenn pocketed four steals on Thursday. She has a career-high 79 steals this season, which is tied for the sixth-most steals in a single season in program history. Glenn owns 23 games this season and 34 career games with two or more steals. She has nine games this season and 12th in her career with four or more steals.
- Jaelyn Glenn carded two blocks on Thursday. This was her fourth game this season with two or more blocks. For the season, Glenn owns a career-high 14 blocks.
- Brylee Glenn pocketed three steals on Thursday night. Glenn has a career-high 57 steals this season. She owns 13 games this season and 26 in her career with two or more steals.
- Eliza Maupin recorded her sixth career game with 10 or more points.
UP NEXT
K-State will face top-seed (15/16) Texas in the quarterfinals of the 2022-23 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Game time on Friday is set for 1:30 p.m. Session and single-game tickets are available at big12sports.com.
Friday's game will air on ESPNU and ESPN+ and can be heard on the K-State Sports Network.
Team Stats
KState
TTU
FG%
.509
.349
3FG%
.263
.276
FT%
.727
.895
RB
33
37
TO
14
16
STL
12
10
Game Leaders
Pts
26
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
8
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
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FGM
3
3FGM
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FTM
1
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