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Kansas State guard Taryn Sides serves up a 3-pointer at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Sunday. No. 11 K-State won the Sunflower Showdown 91-64.

No. 11 K-State dominates KU in the Sunflower Showdown

Ely Burroughs, contributing writer February 2, 2025
An all-around offensive and defensive charge gave K-State the 91-64 victory.
Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel attempts a 3-pointer against Iowa State on Saturday. The Wildcats upset No. 3 Iowa State 80-61 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State stuns in record-breaking upset at No. 3 Iowa State

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 1, 2025

In a contest painted to be a blowout by Iowa State, Kansas State men's basketball stole the paintbrush and magic at Hilton Coliseum, upsetting the No. 3 Cyclones 80-61 to snap a 15-game road losing streak...

K-State guard Taryn Sides evades a Cyclone defender during K-State's overtime win over Iowa State on Thursday. Sides had 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting including a perfect 4-of-4 from distance, five rebounds, five assists and four steals.

No. 11 K-State puts on overtime show in win over Iowa State

The Collegian, staff report January 31, 2025
In front of 5,497 in attendance and national viewers on ESPN, K-State WBB stars shined bright.
K-State forward Coleman Hawkins reacts from an impressive 3-pointer during K-State's 85-57 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday. The Illinois transfer led an all-around dominant performance, as he grabbed a game-high nine rebounds to go with his 15 points, six assists, three steals and three blocks in 33 minutes.

K-State dominant all-around in win over Oklahoma State 

Trey Thomas, staff writer January 30, 2025
Wildcats forced 21 turnovers against the Cowboys, earning their first back-to-back wins since December.
Outside hitter Aliyah Carter prepares for a serve at Morgan Family Arena during the 2024 season. Carter finished her K-State career first in the rally-scoring era with a.n average of 3.92 kills per set.

K-State volleyball star Aliyah Carter starts pro career in France

The Collegian, staff report January 29, 2025
The Wildcats’ prized outside hitter embarks on a new journey.
Head coach Chris Klieman (left) and K-State athletic director Gene Taylor (right) hold up a jersey with Klieman's name on it as he was welcomed to Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, as the next football coach. Klieman marked the first of many successful hirings for Taylor during his tenure at K-State.

‘Place of Pride’ | AD Gene Taylor credits culture in K-State’s successes

Emma Wiley, staff writer January 29, 2025
K-State’s athletic director details the beginning of his tenure in Manhattan.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah makes confetti angels on the field after winning the game. K-State beat TCU 31-28 in overtime to win the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 3, 2022.

Wildcats in the NFL | Anudike-Uzomah back in the Super Bowl, regular season recap

Trey Thomas, staff writer January 29, 2025
Recapping 2024-25 performances for some of the best former Wildcats in the NFL.
Guard Serena Sundell walks out as she is called to the starting lineup prior to the 77-57 victory over Texas Tech on January 4.

Know Your Opponent | No. 11 K-State heads to Lawrence for 132nd Sunflower Showdown

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 29, 2025
Last season the teams split the season series with each team winning on its home court.
Kansas State center David N'Guessan exclaims during K-State's 73-60 win over West Virginia on Saturday, ending a six-game losing streak.

K-State ends six-game skid over No. 23 WVU

Toby Hammes, sports editor January 25, 2025
Wildcats grab a much-needed ranked win at home.
Kansas State guard Serena Sundell looks toward the basket to score as the Wildcats beat Arizona State 81-69 on Jan. 19 at Bramlage Coliseum.

No. 10 K-State women suffer first Big 12 loss in upset at Colorado

The Collegian, staff report January 25, 2025

No. 10 Kansas State women's basketball struggled on offense at Colorado in its first Big 12 contest without injured star center Ayoka Lee, allowing the Buffaloes to secure an upset win, 63-53. "We've...

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.
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