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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

Men's Basketball

Guard Nate Johnson shoots a three-point shot against TCU. The Wildcats fell short to the Horned Frogs 77-68 on Feb. 28 at Bramlage Coliseum. Johnson had 16 points and nine assists on the night.

Mistakes cost Wildcats in second matchup against Horned Frogs

Greta Klein • February 28, 2026
Immense pressure from the TCU Horned Frogs caused the Kansas State Wildcats to have an abundance of turnovers, leading to a 77-68 loss on Feb. 28 in Bramlage Coliseum. The ‘Cats had 19 turnovers compared to the Horned Frogs’ nine, something TCU took advantage of, as they scored 28 points from poor ball handling by K-State.
Interim head coach Matthew Driscoll talks with PJ Haggerty during the second half. The Wildcats’ won 90–74 over Baylor on Feb. 17, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.

Second-half comeback trampled by Buffaloes

Trey Thomas • February 26, 2026
Defensively, Kansas State came out swinging. Five minutes into regulation, the Wildcats forced four turnovers and a solid number of stops. Fortunately for Colorado, K-State struggled to capitalize on these scoring opportunities, allowing the Buffaloes to keep the game from getting out of hand quickly. 
 Head Coach Jerome Tang beckons to players on the court late in the second half against Texas Tech on Jan. 14, 2025. The Wildcats would lose, 61-57.

Starting from scratch

Greta Klein • February 18, 2026
K-State’s next men’s basketball coach will potentially begin next season with a freshly assembled roster.
Nate Johnson (34) rises for a dunk during the second half against Baylor on Feb. 18, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Johnson led the Wildcats with 33 points.

Resilient Wildcats take down Baylor 90-74

Greta Klein • February 18, 2026
A standing ovation and chants of K-S-U streamed from Kansas State fans on Tuesday night, still showing support for the Wildcats. Despite the hectic status of the team, K-State was ready to come out and compete against the Baylor Bears, snapping a six-game losing streak.
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