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Utah @ Kansas State Game Overview
UTAH vs KSURecords
Head-To-HeadLast 10
| Date | Home | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, '25 | UTAH |
74 - 69
|
UTAH -3.0 | u147.0 |
UTAH vs KSU Preview
Last Meeting ( Feb 17, 2025 ) Kansas State 69, Utah 74
Kansas State did not have designs on a last-place finish in the Big 12 headed into Jerome Tang's fourth year, especially on the heels of back-to-back postseason-less campaigns.
And yet the Wildcats find themselves in a battle for last place anyway, as Kansas State hosts rebuilding Utah Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.
Despite an 0-5 start in Big 12 play that has left his squad just 9-9 overall, head coach Jerome Tang sees signs pointing toward getting that elusive first conference win.
"Well, we're playing with energy, effort and enthusiasm, first of all, and then we're really sharing the ball," Tang said. "There's been some great ball movement out there and as we keep doing that, we're going to get the right shots."
The Wildcats dropped a heartbreaker on the road against Oklahoma State last time out, 84-83, the team's third-straight single-digit loss. That result, while disappointing, showed further signs of improvement. Kansas State won the rebounding battle (39-37) for the first time in Big 12 play.
"We're rebounding better. We're more physical," Tang said. "Rebounding in the first few games in the Big 12, there was such a rebounding disparity that it didn't even give us a chance. And now we're giving ourselves a chance. And so now we got to take the next step."
Utah (9-9, 1-4) wasn't expected to contend in the preseason under first-year coach Alex Jensen, but the Utes have been a feisty bunch, hanging around in losses against No. 15 Texas Tech (88-74) and versus rival No. 9 BYU (89-84).
That fight finally paid off in their last game in the form of Jensen's first Big 12 win, an 82-79 victory over TCU.
"Continuity is always underrated," Jensen said. "I told our guys, ‘You are good enough.'"
Leading scorer Terrence Brown (21.6 ppg) certainly looked the part again versus the Horned Frogs. Brown rattled off 26 points to lead all scorers, nailing 4 of 5 from long range.
PJ Haggerty leads Kansas State in scoring (22.8 ppg), rebounding (5.1) and assists (4.6).
Focus could help determine the outcome Tuesday night, with both teams ready to turn their attention to rivalry games this weekend. Kansas State will host Kansas on Saturday, while Utah has a rematch at BYU.
--Field Level Media
UTAH vs KSUInjury report
Utah's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Langarita | G | Questionable - Undisclosed( Jan 12, '26) | Jan 12, '26 | |
| Langarita is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the court for the Utes. | ||||
| J. Patrick | G | Out - Undisclosed( Jan 01, '26) | Jan 01, '26 | |
| Patrick is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not take the court for the Utes. | ||||
| B. Faye | F | Out - Leg( Sep 21, '25) | Sep 21, '25 | |
| Faye is dealing with a leg injury and will not take the court for the Utes. He will miss the 2025-26 season. | ||||
Kansas State's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Buca | C | Out - Undisclosed( Feb 23, '26) | Feb 23, '26 | |
| Buca is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not take the court for the Wildcats. | ||||
| A. Bashir Jr. | G | Out - Foot( Jan 18, '26) | Jan 18, '26 | |
| Bashir Jr. has undergone foot surgery and will not take the court for the Wildcats. | ||||
| M. Ikegwuruka | G | Out - Undisclosed( Jan 08, '26) | Jan 08, '26 | |
| Ikegwuruka is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not take the court for the Wildcats. | ||||
UTAH vs KSUStats
Offense vs Defense
Key Stats League ranks in parenthesis
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 | (120) | FG% | (263) | 44.4 |
| 28.1 | (70) | FGM | (301) | 27.9 |
| 60.4 | (64) | FGA | (281) | 63.0 |
| 36.0 | (46) | 3P% | (155) | 32.2 |
| 8.4 | (116) | 3PM | (159) | 7.6 |
| 23.3 | (166) | 3PA | (169) | 23.6 |
| 73.2 | (144) | FT% | (232) | 72.5 |
| 15.7 | (160) | FTM | (254) | 16.8 |
| 21.4 | (176) | FTA | (240) | 23.2 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 44.6 |
| 26.5 |
| 59.5 |
| 33.6 |
| 7.9 |
| 23.7 |
| 71.7 |
| 14.7 |
| 20.5 |
More Stats
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.2 | (235) | REB | (257) | 32.8 |
| 8.6 | (262) | OREB | (316) | 10.4 |
| 22.6 | (285) | DREB | (268) | 22.4 |
| 14.2 | (164) | AST | (311) | 15.3 |
| 11.6 | (141) | TO | (159) | 12.9 |
| 1.2 | (142) | AST/TO | (265) | 1.2 |
| 6.0 | (85) | STL | (195) | 7.8 |
| 3.3 | (325) | BLK | (137) | 4.1 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 32.1 |
| 9.3 |
| 22.8 |
| 14.1 |
| 12.3 |
| 1.1 |
| 7.0 |
| 3.4 |
Points
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.3 | (85) | Points | (296) | 80.3 |
| 40.1 | (249) | 1st Half | (315) | 37.9 |
| 39.7 | (249) | 2nd Half | (315) | 42.4 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 75.7 |
| 35.8 |
| 39.4 |