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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

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.
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.
Senior guard Serena Sundell takes the floor during pregame introductions on Thursday against Arizona. Sundell recorded 1,500 career points in the win.

No. 11 K-State fights off feisty Arizona to stay undefeated in conference play

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 17, 2025
Lockdown defense allows K-State to pull away from Arizona and win the Battle of the Wildcats.
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.
Guard Serena Sundell (4) leads the defense as center Ayoka Lee (50) and forward Temira Poindexter (2) establish the backcourt. The Wildcats forced fourteen steals and nine blocks in a 111-46 win over Milwaukee.

No. 12 K-State’s stars shine over BYU

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 12, 2025
K-State concluded their road trip with a dominating win over BYU 92-65. 
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