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Rechsteiner Leads K-State's 3-Point Barrage in 95-78 Win over Cal State Northridge
Brandon Rechsteiner hit six 3-pointers as Kansas State made 17 from deep and earned Casey Alexander his first win as coach.
On Friday, Kansas State defeated Cal State Northridge 95-78 at Bramlage Coliseum, rebounding from an opening night loss. Brandon Rechsteiner scored a career-high 26 points with six 3-pointers for the Wildcats.
Following a loss to South Dakota State on Monday, head coach Casey Alexander implemented a focused strategy. The Wildcats responded with an efficient 17-for-41 3-point performance, good for 41% shooting.
Kansas State established a 57-29 halftime lead, with 11 of their 17 3-pointers coming before intermission. Reserves Matt Gilhool and Montana Wheeler each contributed 12 points to the dominant first-half performance.
Alexander benched his starters during the final 20 minutes, calling it a 'learning moment' rather than punishment. The Matadors cut the Wildcats' lead to as few as 15 points during the lackadaisical second half.
With a 1-1 record, the Wildcats will host Creighton on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for their first high-major game of the season. This matchup provides a significant test for Alexander's squad.