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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Baseball

Senior right handed pitcher Aaron Arnold chucks the ball during the March 24 game against Nebraska. The 'Cats fell to the Cornhuskers 14-9.

K-State falls against No. 24 Nebraska

Greta Klein • March 25, 2026
With the weather feeling like a true spring evening, Kansas State had a competitive battle with the No. 24 Nebraska Huskers during a mid-week matchup on Tuesday. Nebraska got the game started by scoring two runs on three hits in the first inning off of K-State starter Cohen Feser to take the lead 2-0. The Cornhuskers’ hot start was followed by silent bats from K-State in a three-up, three-down bottom half. 
Pitcher Austin Haley (24) throws a pitch to start off the game against the South Dakota Jackrabbits.

K-State walks its way to blowout win versus South Dakota State

Trey Thomas • March 13, 2026
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits didn’t get a base hit until the top of the third inning, as Kansas State’s pitching was dominant. More specifically, junior Austin Haley was dominant, striking out four batters while only allowing one hit through the first three innings. 
Dee Kennedy turns to the K-State dugout to give a celebration. Kennedy now has four home runs in his last two games as he homered in the third inning, which tied the game at 3-3. The Wildcats would take the win 7-5.

K-State wins back-and-forth battle against the Shockers

Brayden Meseke • March 11, 2026
Dee Kennedy homered for the eighth time this season as Kansas State took down Wichita State 7-5 in a contested back-and-forth battle. “Good, clean, sound win in all phases of the game,” K-State head coach Pete Hughes said. “I was very happy with it. Our guys played with great energy and played clean baseball.”
K-State Baseball Head Coach Pete Hughes (19) comforts first baseman Ty Smolinski (34) after he was thrown out attempting to reach third base against SIUE on March 6, 2026 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State’s offense sweeps SUIE in game 1

Greta Klein • March 8, 2026
As the American flag rippled in the wind — pointing out to left center — the Kansas State baseball team was set for its first matchup of a three-game series against the SIUE Cougars.
Infielder Shintaro Inoue makes a throw to first base during K-State's home season opener against Columbia University. The Wildcats played a doubleheader on Feb. 27, going 1-1 on the day.

K-State splits home opener

Greta Klein • February 28, 2026
On a beautiful sunny day at Tointon Family Stadium, the Kansas State Wildcats held their home opener against Columbia University. Due to inclement weather, the scheduled game on Sunday was moved to be played along with the opening game for the ‘Cats, turning the day into a doubleheader. 
Last season, James Guyette throws a pitch against West Virginia. The 'Cats defeated the Mountaineers, 14-9.

K-State suffers first loss of the season to Auburn

Brayden Meseke • February 23, 2026
Kansas State was held to one run as No. 9-ranked Auburn handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season, 5-1. The contest was the first game for the two teams in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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