- Matchup: Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Kansas State Wildcats (12-19) are set to face the BYU Cougars (21-10) at the T-Mobile Center on Tuesday during the Big 12 Tournament.
In their previous clash, the Kansas State Wildcats fell to Kansas with a score of 104-85. Kansas State finished with a shooting percentage of 44.8%, making 30 out of 67 attempts, and hitting 8 of 22 from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, Kansas State succeeded on 17 of 21 shots, translating to an 81.0% success rate. On the boards, they secured 26 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and notched 9 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and registering 8 steals. Defensively, Kansas State allowed their opponents to shoot a staggering 59.2% from the field on 42 of 71 attempts. Kansas recorded 23 assists and 5 steals while pulling down 43 rebounds, with 12 being offensive, yet they did not record any blocks. Kansas ended their game shooting 60.0% from the charity stripe, making 9 of 15 attempts, and 11 of 26 from three-point range. Regarding fouls, the Wildcats accumulated 21, while Kansas racked up 19.
Nate Johnson was pivotal in this contest, showcasing his skills with a shooting accuracy of 46.7% and contributing 3 assists. He played for 37 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds, scoring 21 points on 7 of 15 shooting.
Kansas State enters this game with a 12-19 record for the season. They average 79.2 points per game (ranking 102nd in D-1) while shooting 45.7% from the field. The Wildcats hit 35.9% of their three-point attempts (289 of 806) and 71.1% from the charity stripe. As a team, they average 34.2 rebounds per game and have tallied 523 assists, placing them 47th in Division 1 in passing efficiency. They average 12.9 turnovers and commit 19.2 fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Wildcats force their opponents into 12.6 turnovers per game while committing 15.6 personal fouls. They allow 33.6% shooting from three-point range and rank 342nd in points per game allowed, conceding 81.1. The Wildcats permit an opponent shooting percentage of 45.6% (884 of 1,937) and average 37.3 rebounds against per game. In assists allowed, they rank 337th in NCAA, surrendering 506 for the season.
In their last outing, the BYU Cougars clinched victory against Texas Tech, finishing 82-76. In terms of rebounding, BYU allowed Texas Tech 28 total rebounds (9 offensive). The Cougars exhibited a shooting percentage of 45.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 16 of 35 and achieving 75.0% at the free throw line with 6 out of 8. Texas Tech converted 27 of 58 field goal attempts at a rate of 46.6%. Overall, the Cougars shot 31 out of 70 for a field goal percentage of 44.3% and made 6 of 26 three-point attempts (23.1%). They converted 14 of 19 free throws for a rate of 73.7%. Texas Tech committed 21 fouls that brought the Cougars to the charity stripe 19 times, alongside turning the ball over 3 times and seizing 2 steals throughout the game. BYU collected a total of 35 rebounds, with 17 defensive and 18 offensive.
Robert Wright III played a crucial role for the Cougars, amassing 27 points over 36 minutes on the court with 2 assists. He shot 9 of 17 for a field goal percentage of 52.9% while also securing 6 rebounds.
BYU holds a 21-10 record for the current season. Offensively, the Cougars shoot 47.7% from the field, ranking 47th in Division 1. They have accumulated 2,614 points this season, averaging 84.3 points per game, and they secure 38.6 rebounds on average. Team assists stand at 13.7 per game (194th in the nation) with 10.5 turnovers per game. The Cougars also commit 15.7 fouls per game and convert 74.4% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, BYU allows 35.0% shooting from three-point range (265 of 758) while opponents achieve 71.5% success at the charity stripe. They concede 15.2 assists and 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 297th and 186th respectively in college basketball. The Cougars rank 233rd in points allowed per game, giving up 75.8 and are forcing 11.1 turnovers each game, permitting teams to shoot 44.2% from the field (180th nationwide).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Choose Kansas State
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