Kansas State Vs Butler:First Half Update

Well so far so good for Butler.They started off the same way they ended vs Syracuse. With tuff defense.They are holding K-state's two headed monsters in Pullen and Clemente to a combined 1-8 for only 2 point's! Luckily for K-state Curtis Kelly decided to show up and play he is 6-10 with 12 points.Butler is holding K-state to 35% from the field and the Wildcats have missed both three pointers attempted. And to put salt on the wound so to speak. They are also 0-4 on the free throw line.

Now if you have watched the First Half you know Butler is playing sound foundamental defense.It's helping them that there shooting 4-9 from behind the arch.Gordon Hayward is leading them with 7 points as is Shelvin Mack.

Kansas State needs to........to win this game

Kansas State will need to get more touches to Pullen and Clemente.They also still need keep feeding Curtis Kelly the ball.They will also need to get to the free throw line.But to me I dont see Kansas State winning this game if Pullen and Clemente dont step up for a team that depends on two players so much they need them to score and do a lot of it.

Butler needs to.......to win this game

Butler needs to keep up there great defense and keep Pullen and Clemente in check.They also will need to avoid putting Kansas State on the free throw line.If they can keep the game at this slow pace like it was in the first half its to there advantage.But for the most part they just need to keep up the defense and not allow Pullen and Clemente to get on a role.

Well the next 20 minutes of basketball should be good,my prediction is....

Butler 59 Kansas State 56