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Top Scorers Clash in Big 12 Opener
10 Mar
Summary
- BYU's Dybantsa leads nation in scoring, averaging 24.7 points per game.
- K-State's Haggerty is tied for third nationally with 23.3 points per game.
- BYU, the 10th seed, faces 15th seed K-State in the Big 12 tournament.
BYU and Kansas State are set to clash in the opening round of the Big 12 tournament, a game that pits two of the nation's premier scorers against each other. The 10th-seeded Cougars, led by AJ Dybantsa, who averages a country-leading 24.7 points per game, are preparing for a potential March Madness appearance. Dybantsa has consistently scored over 20 points, including a recent 21-point performance in BYU's win against Texas Tech. This victory ended a three-game losing streak for BYU, despite the season-ending ACL injury to Richie Saunders.
Kansas State, the 15th seed, relies on PJ Haggerty, who ranks third nationally in scoring with 23.3 points per game. The Wildcats have struggled recently, losing four of their last five contests. The team is navigating a period of transition following the midseason dismissal of coach Jerome Tang. Interim coach Matthew Driscoll has praised the team's resilience, emphasizing players competing for future contracts. BYU previously defeated Kansas State 83-73 in their regular-season meeting on January 3. The winner of this matchup will advance to face No. 7 seed West Virginia.
