Kansas State Holds Opponent to Soccer-Like Score

Kansas State held their opponents to just four points in the second half of their game last night. The Jayhawks played Savannah State, beating them 85-25 and setting two records in the process. The four points and 4.3 percent shooting that Savannah State accrued in the second half set an NCAA record low for both of those stats since the shot clock was introduced. Savannah State scored 21 first half points, but only managed one field goal- a three pointer- in the last half f play. Incredibly, Savannah State (8-13) is not lack for some good shooters. Although their scorers are not averaging double digit nightly totals, their three point ace is hitting at above 50% this season.

Kansas State is a good team, but the 1-23 shooting of Savannah State has to be something of an anomaly, and not the complete suffocation of K-State D. Interestingly enough, the previous records that were re-set last night were accomplished earlier in the season by two other teams. Let’s hope that there are no more records like this broken this season, because although it’s good to report for Final Four Bloggers, it’s not good for players who have to sit on long bus rides back to school, or ticket buyers who like to see offense.

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