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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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K-State's star center Ayoka Lee waits for her name to be called during pregame introductions against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 22. Looking over Lee is Gap Goat with a Santa hat as K-State entered Christmas break with a win.

No. 13 K-State cruises in Big 12 opener

The Collegian, staff report December 23, 2024
Wildcats enter their holiday break at a merry 13-1 mark.
Players congratulate wing Macaleab Rich after a successful free throw. Kansas State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 120-73 on Dec. 1.

K-State finishes non-con on a sour note at Wichita State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 23, 2024
Wildcats enter Big 12 play and winter break at 6-5.
Kansas State center Ayoka Lee stands  beside teammates Jaelyn Glenn and Temira Poindexter during No. 13 K-State's win over New Mexico State on Dec. 19. K-State finished non-con play 12-1.

K-State finishes non-con strong over New Mexico State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 19, 2024
Wildcats use a dominant inside presence and stout defense to win 83-39 over the Aggies.
K-State guard Max Jones pulls up from beyond the arc against Drake. The Wildcats fell 73-70 in overtime on Dec. 18 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State comes up short in overtime against Drake

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 18, 2024
K-State fell behind by 20 but battled back before losing 73-70 in heartbreaking fashion.
K-State guard Serena Sundell low-fives teammates as she heads to the sideline during K-State's 110-24 win over USC Upstate on Dec. 5. The Wildcats set the program record for largest win margin.

K-State women down MTSU, slot No. 3 in NET rankings

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 16, 2024
Wildcats stock continues to rise ahead of conference play.
Guards Taryn Sides (11) and Zyanna Walker (1) talk with head coach Jeff Mittie during free throws. Walker and Sides combined for 24 points in the 111-46 win over Milwaukee.

Jeff Mittie eclipses 200 wins at K-State with win over Texas A&M

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 9, 2024

No. 13 Kansas State women’s basketball finished up its busy week on the road at Texas A&M as power conference play didn’t slow down the hot ‘Cats as they dominated the Aggies 89-50. K-State,...

Associate Head Coach Ulrich Maligi talks to guard Brendan Hausen as Head Coach Jerome Tang calls out to the Wildcats during free throws. The Wildcats tacked on 19-points through free throws during their 120-73 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Hausen’s heroics not enough for K-State in St. John’s loss

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 8, 2024
Junior Brendan Hausen scored a career-best 27 points, including 21 in the first half.
Guard Serena Sundell is hyped up by teammates during K-State's 110-24 win over USC Upstate on Dec. 5. Sundell recorded a triple-double.

No. 13 K-State records largest win margin, Sundell notches triple-double

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 7, 2024
K-State women dominate in historic fashion.
No. 13 K-State rushes to celebrate star center Ayoka Lee's accomplishment of becoming the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer. K-State won 90-43 against Eastern Illinois on Dec. 3.

Ayoka Lee becomes K-State all-time leading scorer

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 5, 2024
Lee is now the Wildcats' all-time leader in points, rebounds and blocks.
Gap Goat has become the iconic symbol for the Wildcats' strong defense over the past two years. The Wildcats forced 18 turnovers in their 111-46 blowout victory over Milwaukee.

Mind the Gap | Legacy lives on for No. 13 K-State’s Gap Goat

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 5, 2024
One year later, K-State’s defensive mascot still paying dividends.
Junior Dug McDaniel hustles back on defense after scoring for K-State. The Wildcats fell to LSU 65-76 on Nov. 14 at Bramlage Colesium.

Know Your Opponent | K-State travels to New York to face St. John’s

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 5, 2024
After a record-setting performance on Sunday, K-State will travel to face a tough St. John’s team.
Senior guard Markquis Nowell defends the ball in the game against Texas. K-State lost the matchup 69-66. Nowell went on to break the NCAA record for assists in a March Madness game as the Wildcats went on to the Elite Eight.

Wildcats in the Pros | Nowell dominates with career-high G-League

Trey Thomas, staff writer December 5, 2024
Markquis Nowell puts on a show for Rio Grande Valley Vipers with a career-high double-double.
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