Overview

• West Virginia Mountaineers (13-5, 5-3 Big 12) will face Kansas State Wildcats (7-11, 1-6 Big 12) in Manhattan, Kansas, on Saturday evening.
• The Mountaineers, led by Big 12 scoring leader Javon Small with 19.5 points per game, are seeking to diversify their offensive strategy after a recent loss to Arizona State.
• Kansas State has struggled recently, losing six straight games and nine of their last ten, but coach Jerome Tang remains optimistic about a potential turnaround.
• Both teams are focusing on improving their defensive efforts; West Virginia averages 10.1 turnovers per game, while Kansas State aims to tighten its defense in late-game situations.
• This game marks the first meeting between these teams in conference play this season, with Kansas State holding a slight edge as the home team.