Cartier Martin and Kansas State didn't exactly make the type of splash fans were hoping for in last Saturday's exhibition contest against Washburn. K-State struggled to a 94-90 triple overtime victory over the Division-II Icabods, but the Wildcats are looking for a second chance to make that first impression in Saturday's season opener against William & Mary.

Little went right for Martin or his teammates in the contest against Washburn. K-State shot just 33 percent from the field and was out-rebounded 62-59 by the visitors. And Martin, one of the Big 12 Conference's best shooters for the past two seasons, connected on just one of 10 3-point tries.

"It was just one of those nights. I have to keep shooting the ball. It's what I do well," Martin, who shot four of 19 overall, said. "I struggled a little bit, but I kept shooting it, and that's what shooters do. The next day I was in the gym and shot the ball well. I'm going to keep shooting it, and it will fall."

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