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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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K-State guard Dug McDaniel charges to the hoop for a basket in the Wildcats' home upset of No. 16 Cincinnati on Dec. 30. McDaniel notched his second start of the year.

K-State upsets No. 16 Cincinnati in conference opener 

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 31, 2024
After a disappointing non-con, the Wildcats start Big 12 play with a much-needed win .
K-State running back Dylan Edwards holds his offensive MVP trophy after the Rate Bowl. Edwards collected over 200 yards of offense with three total touchdowns. (Photo courtesy of the Rate Bowl)

Why K-State’s Rate Bowl comeback can ‘catapult’ the Wildcats into 2025

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 27, 2024
Klieman believes there is meaning behind the Wildcats' win in Phoenix.
K-State head coach Chris Klieman (left) addresses the crowd following K-State's 44-41 Rate Bowl win in Phoenix, Arizona. Sophomore Dylan Edwards (right) was named offensive MVP while 
senior Austin Moore (center) was named defensive MVP.

K-State completes massive comeback over Rutgers in 2024 Rate Bowl

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 26, 2024
Trailing by 17, the Wildcats overcame their desert deficit in Phoenix.
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman addresses the media ahead of the 2024 Rate Bowl. (Photo Courtesy of the Rate Bowl)

Klieman: K-State offense to retain its core despite transfer portal era

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 26, 2024
Rate Bowl should offer a look into the 2025 ‘core’ that K-State has retained in the early transfer portal window.
K-State captains and head coach Chris Klieman stand behind the 2024 Rate Bowl trophy. Austin Moore (41) and Brendan Mott (38) will play their final games as Wildcats after six years in Klieman's program.

Rate Bowl marks emotional finale for some of Klieman’s original recruits

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 24, 2024
Players discuss the head coach’s impact ahead of the Rate Bowl.
K-State's star center Ayoka Lee waits for her name to be called during pregame introductions against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 22. Looking over Lee is Gap Goat with a Santa hat as K-State entered Christmas break with a win.

No. 13 K-State cruises in Big 12 opener

The Collegian, staff report December 23, 2024
Wildcats enter their holiday break at a merry 13-1 mark.
Players congratulate wing Macaleab Rich after a successful free throw. Kansas State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 120-73 on Dec. 1.

K-State finishes non-con on a sour note at Wichita State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 23, 2024
Wildcats enter Big 12 play and winter break at 6-5.
Kansas State center Ayoka Lee stands  beside teammates Jaelyn Glenn and Temira Poindexter during No. 13 K-State's win over New Mexico State on Dec. 19. K-State finished non-con play 12-1.

K-State finishes non-con strong over New Mexico State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 19, 2024
Wildcats use a dominant inside presence and stout defense to win 83-39 over the Aggies.
K-State guard Max Jones pulls up from beyond the arc against Drake. The Wildcats fell 73-70 in overtime on Dec. 18 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State comes up short in overtime against Drake

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 18, 2024
K-State fell behind by 20 but battled back before losing 73-70 in heartbreaking fashion.
K-State guard Serena Sundell low-fives teammates as she heads to the sideline during K-State's 110-24 win over USC Upstate on Dec. 5. The Wildcats set the program record for largest win margin.

K-State women down MTSU, slot No. 3 in NET rankings

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 16, 2024
Wildcats stock continues to rise ahead of conference play.
Guards Taryn Sides (11) and Zyanna Walker (1) talk with head coach Jeff Mittie during free throws. Walker and Sides combined for 24 points in the 111-46 win over Milwaukee.

Jeff Mittie eclipses 200 wins at K-State with win over Texas A&M

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 9, 2024

No. 13 Kansas State women’s basketball finished up its busy week on the road at Texas A&M as power conference play didn’t slow down the hot ‘Cats as they dominated the Aggies 89-50. K-State,...

Associate Head Coach Ulrich Maligi talks to guard Brendan Hausen as Head Coach Jerome Tang calls out to the Wildcats during free throws. The Wildcats tacked on 19-points through free throws during their 120-73 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Hausen’s heroics not enough for K-State in St. John’s loss

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 8, 2024
Junior Brendan Hausen scored a career-best 27 points, including 21 in the first half.
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