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Wildcats' Woes Deepen: Defense Falters Ahead of Seton Hall Clash
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Kansas State lost three straight games after a strong 5-0 start.
- Leading scorer P.J. Haggerty has struggled to meet his scoring average recently.
- Seton Hall boasts a strong defense, allowing only 61.3 points per game.
Kansas State finds itself in a critical slump, having lost three consecutive games after an impressive 5-0 start. The Wildcats' high-octane offense, which previously averaged over 90 points per game, has failed to reach that mark in their last three contests. Leading scorer P.J. Haggerty has also seen his production decline, falling short of his 25.1 points per game average in two straight games.
The team's recent 82-66 home loss to Bowling Green was particularly disheartening, prompting head coach Jerome Tang to express deep dissatisfaction with his team's defensive effort. Tang stated that his players did not play hard enough and did not deserve to wear the Kansas State uniform, indicating a significant disconnect and urgent need for improvement.
Their struggles intensify as they prepare to host the streaking Seton Hall Pirates. Seton Hall has demonstrated their prowess with an 8-1 record, including a victory over then-No. 23 NC State. Known for their stingy defense that limits opponents to 61.3 points per game, the Pirates present a significant challenge for a Kansas State team desperately searching for answers, especially on the defensive end.
