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#11 K-State beats UCF, captures 9th straight win

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ORLANDO, Florida – (11/12) K-State used a big first half to record its ninth straight win with a 72-56 win over UCF on Saturday at Addition Financial Arena. The Wildcats win streak of nine matches a nine-game win streak to open the 2016-17 season.

K-State improved its record to 15-1 for the first time under the direction of head coach Jeff Mittie. This is the best start for K-State since opening the 2008-09 season with a 15-1 mark. In its history, K-State has opened a season 15-1 four times.

Junior guard Serena Sundell notched a personal season-high 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, two assists and four rebounds. The product of Maryville, Missouri, became the 45th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point mark with her total on Saturday.

Junior Jaelyn Glenn tallied a personal season-high with 16 points on 7-of-7 shooting including 2-of-2 from long range, four steals, three rebounds and two assists.

Senior Ayoka Lee carded 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting, six rebounds and a season-high seven blocked shots. Lee’s seven blocks were the second-most by a Big 12 player this season.

K-State begins a two-game home stand on Wednesday, as the Wildcats host Oklahoma at 6 p.m. Wednesday’s game is MHK Night. For tickets, call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets.

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