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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

Head Coach Jerome Tang looks across the court during the second half against Texas Tech on Jan 14. Kansas State fell to the Red Raiders, 61-57.

K-State’s late-game struggles continue at Baylor

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 23, 2025
K-State extends its overall losing streak to six and 15 straight losses on the road, dating back to last season.
Kansas State guard Zyanna Walker celebrates a 3-point make in K-State win over Arizona State on Jan. 19. K-State tied a season-high of 3-pointers.

No. 11 K-State downs Sun Devils with offensive explosion, loses Ayoka Lee to injury

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 20, 2025
Star center Ayoka Lee's injury is ‘not good’ in 81-69 conference win.
Kansas State freshman David Castillo cuts toward the hoop in the 2025 Sunflower Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 19. The true freshman guard played a career-high minutes in the 10-point loss.

Early run plagues K-State in Sunflower Showdown

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 19, 2025
Kansas opened on a 14-0 run, proving too much for K-State to overcome in Allen Fieldhouse.
Senior guard Serena Sundell takes the floor during pregame introductions on Thursday against Arizona. Sundell recorded 1,500 career points in the win.

No. 11 K-State fights off feisty Arizona to stay undefeated in conference play

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 17, 2025
Lockdown defense allows K-State to pull away from Arizona and win the Battle of the Wildcats.
K-State guard Max Jones holds the ball during K-State's loss to Texas Tech on Jan. 14. Jones nearly notched a double-double across 39 minutes.

K-State drops 4th straight in Big 12 play against Texas Tech

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 15, 2025
After winning its first conference game against Cincinnati, K-State has dropped four straight after a 61-57 loss to Texas Tech.
K-State guards Dug McDaniel, Max Jones and David Castillo gather together during K-State's 87-57 home loss to Houston on Saturday, Jan. 11. The 30-point loss was the worst under head coach Jerome Tang.

K-State men suffer largest defeat in Tang era to Houston

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 12, 2025
The ‘Cats suffered their largest defeat under head coach Jerome Tang losing by 30, 87-57.
Guard Serena Sundell (4) leads the defense as center Ayoka Lee (50) and forward Temira Poindexter (2) establish the backcourt. The Wildcats forced fourteen steals and nine blocks in a 111-46 win over Milwaukee.

No. 12 K-State’s stars shine over BYU

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 12, 2025
K-State concluded their road trip with a dominating win over BYU 92-65. 
Forward Temira Poindexter (2) and guard Taryn Sides (11) await on defense as New Mexico State brings the ball down the court. The Wildcats caused offensive troubles for the Aggies, holding them to 39 points in the win on Dec. 18.

No. 12 K-State uses dominant defense to blow out No. 22 Utah

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 9, 2025
Ranked opponent, no problem as the Wildcats use strong shooting and lockdown defense in a big win over Utah.
From left-to-right, David N'Guessan, Macaleab Rich and Ugonna Onyenso exit the court following the first half against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

K-State suffers another road defeat at Oklahoma State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 8, 2025
K-State's road woes continue as the Cowboys take a 79-66 win.
Left to right, Coleman Hawkins (33), David N'Guessan (1), Brendan Hausen (11), Max Jones (2) and Dug McDaniel (0) huddle during a break in play during the opening minutes against Cincinnati. The starting lineup would combine for 61 points as the Wildcats opened up Big 12 play with a 70-67 win over Cincinnati on Dec. 30.

K-State men’s basketball falls late at TCU

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 5, 2025
A 7-0 run to end the game by TCU gave them the close 63-62 victory over the Wildcats.
Kansas State guard Taryn Sides dribbles down the court at Bramlage with a smile during K-State's 20-point Big 12 win on Jan. 4 against Texas Tech.

K-State women extend win streak to double digits

The Collegian, staff report January 5, 2025
Wildcats roll past the Lady Raiders.
Guard Jaelyn Glenn (3) prepares to drive into the paint during the fourth quarter of play against New Mexico State. Glenn recorded 9 points in the 83-39 victory on Dec. 18.

4th quarter surge pushes No. 12 K-State past Houston

The Collegian, staff report January 2, 2025
Wildcats battle and win in their return from winter break.
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