Kansas State University Athletics
Thursday, November 4
Manhattan, Kan.
7 p.m.
Kansas State University
0-0,0-0Big 12
78
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59
Pittsburg State
0-0,0-0Mid-America Intercollegiate
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2
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Pittsburg St.
26
33
59
Kansas St.
37
41
78
Balanced Offensive Attack Guides K-State Past Pitt State, 78-59
Nov 04, 2021 | Men's Basketball
Three Wildcats scored in double figures led by Miguel's 18 points
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Sophomore Selton Miguel led three Wildcats in double figures with a game-high 18 points, as Kansas State used a late first-half run to pull away from Pittsburg State, 78-59, in the team's lone exhibition game on Thursday night before 5,180 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.
With the win, K-State extends its winning streak in exhibition play at Bramlage Coliseum to 27 games, which dates to the second exhibition game of the 2003-04 season on November 15, 2003. The Wildcats are now a perfect 15-0 at home in exhibition play under head coach Bruce Weber, who is entering his 10th season in 2021-22.
K-State was able to break open an early back-and-forth contest with a pivotal 10-1 run over a 3-minute span late in the first half. Moments after Pitt State tied the game at 18-all with just over 8 minutes to play before halftime, sophomore Ismael (Ish) Massoud ignited the 10-1 run with a pull-up jumper. It was followed by a 3-pointer from junior Markquis Nowell, layups by fifth-year senior Mark Smith and Miguel and a 3-pointer by fifth-year senior Mike McGuirl. In all, the Wildcats outscored the Gorillas, 19-8, to end the half to take a 37-26 lead at the break.
The momentum continued to start the second half, as K-State scored the first 6 points to push the advantage to 43-26 and force a Pitt State timeout with 17:39 remaining. The lead never fell below 12 points the rest of the way, ballooning to as many as 24 (73-49) after a dunk by freshman Logan Landers with 5:15 to play.
Miguel came off the bench to lead the Wildcats with a game-high 18 points on 6-of-9 field goals, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, to go with 6 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist in nearly 24 minutes. He was joined in double figures by Landers, who had a near double-double with 11 points and 8 rebounds in his debut, and Massoud, the Wake Forest transfer, who posted 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting with 4 rebounds in nearly 29 minutes.
Smith had impressive all-around night in his first night in a Wildcat uniform, as he collected a game-high 13 rebounds, including 11 on the defense end, to go with team-highs in both assists (5) and steals (2) and 6 points.
K-State connected on 45.8 percent (27-of-59) from the field, including 33.3 percent (8-of-24) from 3-point range, and made 16 of 24 attempts (66.7 percent) from the free throw line. The Wildcats, who played without four players, including last season's starter, sophomore Davion Bradford (illness), were able to overcome 18 turnovers, which resulted in 14 Gorilla points, and 20 personal fouls, which gave them 21 attempts at the free throw line.
The Wildcat defense was solid, holding Pitt State to just 35 percent (21-of-60) shooting, including 25 percent (4-of-16) from the 3-point line, and 9 assists on 21 made field goals.
The Gorillas had two players in double figures, including a team-high 13 points from fifth-year senior Antonio Givens II, who finished 4-of-9 from the field and 5-of-7 from the free throw line, to go with a team-best 6 rebounds. Junior Tyler Hawkins added 10 points, also on 4-of-9 shooting.
PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME
Sophomore Selton Miguel had an impressive night off the bench, scoring a game-high 18 points on 6-of-9 field goals, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, to go with 6 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist in 24 minutes.
Fifth-year senior Mark Smith was equally impressive on the boards, grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds, including 11 on the defense end, to go with 6 points, a team-best 5 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes.
STAT OF THE GAME
25-8 – K-State outscored Pitt State, 25-8, over a nearly 11-minute span between the first and second half to break open a tight contest. The two teams were tied 18-all with just 8 minutes to play in the first half before the Wildcats ended the half on a 19-8 run then started the second half with 6 straight points to extend the lead to 17.
IN THEIR WORDS
K-State Head Coach Bruce Weber
On the game…
"Tonight, was good for us. It's a good opportunity, got a lot of new guys and a little anxious on some plays especially the first half with the turnovers. And something I've talked to you guys about, I've talked to our guys about, first half we shoot 57 percent from the field and 4-for-9 from three and we have 12 turnovers, so you lose so many opportunities to get good shots. I thought we were a 'little sticky fingers' with the ball. Let the game come, get it moving side to side. Some of it was Davion (Bradford) being out, then you get in foul trouble. Now you're playing small ball. We haven't practiced it as much as we probably need to so it was good. I told the coaches after, it's good for us to be ready to do that. It's ironic. The scrimmage, Mark (Smith) came off the bench and he was leading scorer. This time, Selton (Miguel) comes off the bench and he's our leading scorer and the best on plus-minus. So, keeping a great attitude, being a good teammate, helping your teammates is really, really important for this team. I think our versatility, our depth, and hopefully our defense is going to be our strengths, and then if we just get a little more efficient, cut those turnovers. Second half, I think we only had two until the last four or five minutes and Mark (Smith) lost a little focus and made some careless mistakes, but he still did some great things. We've talked about his physicality, for him to have 13 rebounds, five assists, and no turnovers at one point and then three in a row at the end. We got a lot of guys that can make plays."
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE
WHAT'S NEXT
K-State officially opens the 2021-22 season at 7 p.m., CT on Wednesday, November 10, as the Wildcats play host to Florida A&M at Bramlage Coliseum. Tickets start at just $10. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
With the win, K-State extends its winning streak in exhibition play at Bramlage Coliseum to 27 games, which dates to the second exhibition game of the 2003-04 season on November 15, 2003. The Wildcats are now a perfect 15-0 at home in exhibition play under head coach Bruce Weber, who is entering his 10th season in 2021-22.
K-State was able to break open an early back-and-forth contest with a pivotal 10-1 run over a 3-minute span late in the first half. Moments after Pitt State tied the game at 18-all with just over 8 minutes to play before halftime, sophomore Ismael (Ish) Massoud ignited the 10-1 run with a pull-up jumper. It was followed by a 3-pointer from junior Markquis Nowell, layups by fifth-year senior Mark Smith and Miguel and a 3-pointer by fifth-year senior Mike McGuirl. In all, the Wildcats outscored the Gorillas, 19-8, to end the half to take a 37-26 lead at the break.
The momentum continued to start the second half, as K-State scored the first 6 points to push the advantage to 43-26 and force a Pitt State timeout with 17:39 remaining. The lead never fell below 12 points the rest of the way, ballooning to as many as 24 (73-49) after a dunk by freshman Logan Landers with 5:15 to play.
Miguel came off the bench to lead the Wildcats with a game-high 18 points on 6-of-9 field goals, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, to go with 6 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist in nearly 24 minutes. He was joined in double figures by Landers, who had a near double-double with 11 points and 8 rebounds in his debut, and Massoud, the Wake Forest transfer, who posted 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting with 4 rebounds in nearly 29 minutes.
Smith had impressive all-around night in his first night in a Wildcat uniform, as he collected a game-high 13 rebounds, including 11 on the defense end, to go with team-highs in both assists (5) and steals (2) and 6 points.
K-State connected on 45.8 percent (27-of-59) from the field, including 33.3 percent (8-of-24) from 3-point range, and made 16 of 24 attempts (66.7 percent) from the free throw line. The Wildcats, who played without four players, including last season's starter, sophomore Davion Bradford (illness), were able to overcome 18 turnovers, which resulted in 14 Gorilla points, and 20 personal fouls, which gave them 21 attempts at the free throw line.
The Wildcat defense was solid, holding Pitt State to just 35 percent (21-of-60) shooting, including 25 percent (4-of-16) from the 3-point line, and 9 assists on 21 made field goals.
The Gorillas had two players in double figures, including a team-high 13 points from fifth-year senior Antonio Givens II, who finished 4-of-9 from the field and 5-of-7 from the free throw line, to go with a team-best 6 rebounds. Junior Tyler Hawkins added 10 points, also on 4-of-9 shooting.
PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME
Sophomore Selton Miguel had an impressive night off the bench, scoring a game-high 18 points on 6-of-9 field goals, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, to go with 6 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist in 24 minutes.
Fifth-year senior Mark Smith was equally impressive on the boards, grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds, including 11 on the defense end, to go with 6 points, a team-best 5 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes.
STAT OF THE GAME
25-8 – K-State outscored Pitt State, 25-8, over a nearly 11-minute span between the first and second half to break open a tight contest. The two teams were tied 18-all with just 8 minutes to play in the first half before the Wildcats ended the half on a 19-8 run then started the second half with 6 straight points to extend the lead to 17.
IN THEIR WORDS
K-State Head Coach Bruce Weber
On the game…
"Tonight, was good for us. It's a good opportunity, got a lot of new guys and a little anxious on some plays especially the first half with the turnovers. And something I've talked to you guys about, I've talked to our guys about, first half we shoot 57 percent from the field and 4-for-9 from three and we have 12 turnovers, so you lose so many opportunities to get good shots. I thought we were a 'little sticky fingers' with the ball. Let the game come, get it moving side to side. Some of it was Davion (Bradford) being out, then you get in foul trouble. Now you're playing small ball. We haven't practiced it as much as we probably need to so it was good. I told the coaches after, it's good for us to be ready to do that. It's ironic. The scrimmage, Mark (Smith) came off the bench and he was leading scorer. This time, Selton (Miguel) comes off the bench and he's our leading scorer and the best on plus-minus. So, keeping a great attitude, being a good teammate, helping your teammates is really, really important for this team. I think our versatility, our depth, and hopefully our defense is going to be our strengths, and then if we just get a little more efficient, cut those turnovers. Second half, I think we only had two until the last four or five minutes and Mark (Smith) lost a little focus and made some careless mistakes, but he still did some great things. We've talked about his physicality, for him to have 13 rebounds, five assists, and no turnovers at one point and then three in a row at the end. We got a lot of guys that can make plays."
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE
- K-State is now 70-20 all-time in exhibition play, including 55-9 in home exhibition games… The Wildcats are now 49-9 in exhibition games at Bramlage Coliseum with 27 consecutive wins dating back to 2003… Overall, the team has now won 10 straight in exhibition play since 2016.
- K-State connected on 45.8 percent (27-of-59) of its field goals, including 33.3 percent (8-of-24) from 3-point range, and hit on 66.7 percent (16-of-24) of its free throws… The Wildcats scored nearly half their points in the paint (32), while the bench was responsible for 42 points.
- K-State's 27 made field goals came on 14 assists with 18 turnovers.
- The Wildcats held the Gorillas to 59 points on 35 percent shooting (21-of-60), including 25 percent (4-of-16) from 3-point range, while forcing 15 turnovers.
- Sophomore Selton Miguel led the Wildcats with a game-high 18 points on 6-of-9 field goals, while freshman Logan Landers (11) and sophomore Ish Massoud (10) also registered double figures.
- Fifth-year senior Mark Smith grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds to go with 6 points and team-highs in assists (5) and steals (2).
- K-State used a starting lineup of fifth-years Mike McGuirl and Mark Smith, sophomore Nijel Pack, sophomore Ismael (Ish Massoud) and junior Kaosi Ezeagu.
- Sophomore Davion Bradford did not play due to illness.
- Three other Wildcats – freshman Maximus Edwards, sophomore Seryee Lewis and junior Carlton Linguard, Jr. – did not play due to injury… Lewis is out for the season.
WHAT'S NEXT
K-State officially opens the 2021-22 season at 7 p.m., CT on Wednesday, November 10, as the Wildcats play host to Florida A&M at Bramlage Coliseum. Tickets start at just $10. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
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Team Stats
PittSt
KState
FG%
.350
.458
3FG%
.250
.333
FT%
.619
.667
RB
31
47
TO
15
18
STL
8
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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