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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Senior center David N'Guessan flexes after a bucket against No. 16 Kansas as K-State won 81-73 at Bramlage on Feb. 8. N'Guessan scored 20 points as he and head coach Jerome Tang won three straight Sunflower Showdown at home.

K-State handles No. 16 Kansas 81-73 over in Sunflower Showdown

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 8, 2025
Wildcats earn their 5th straight win this season, Tang moves to 3-0 against KU in Bramlage.
Kansas State guard Max Jones drives toward the basket as the Wildcats fell to the Jayhawks 84-74 on Jan. 19 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Know Your Opponent | K-State brings 4-game win streak into Sunflower Showdown

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 5, 2025
These rivals played earlier this season, with the Jayhawks taking the victory in Lawrence 84-74, but what does Round 2 have in store?
Players David N'Guessan (1), Spencer Bain (5), Ugonna Onyenso (34) and others thank the fans in the student section following a dominating 85-57 victory over Oklahoma State on Jan. 29 in Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State holds on late for 4th-straight win at Arizona State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 5, 2025
K-State trailed big early but a late first-half run and big plays in the second half allowed the Wildcats to get the 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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