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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

Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie reacts during an NCAA college basketball game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

‘Struggling with execution’

Greta Klein, sports editor January 29, 2026
Kansas State inched close to the Colorado Buffaloes — even leading by three points in the second quarter — but couldn’t deliver, resulting in a 56-47 loss. Declining momentum, too many turnovers and getting outrebounded were ultimately the main causes of K-State’s defeat.
Guard PJ Haggerty (4) looks up to the crowd during a game full of struggles as the Wildcats fell, 78-67, to Seton Hall on December 6, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum.

Good Cop/Bad Cop

Zander White, staff writer January 27, 2026
Kansas State enters Tuesday’s contest against the Mountaineers following its worst home loss in the Sunflower Showdown since 2018. The lopsided defeat raises questions about the Wildcats’ struggles and adds urgency to turn things around as February fast approaches.
Guard P.J. Haggerty drives to the basket against a Jayhawk in the Sunflower Showdown on January 24, 2026. Haggerty ended the night with 23 points, five rebounds and four assists.. Despite the Wildcats effort, they lost 86-62.

A sour Showdown

Greta Klein, sports editor January 25, 2026
While the snow didn’t stop Kansas State fans from attending the Sunflower Showdown at Bramlage Coliseum on January 24, the hot scoring streak from the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half did.
K-State Women's Basketball Head Coach Jeff Mittie fires into the team during a time out after several mistakes by the Wildcats in the 69-65 win over Houston at Bramlage Coliseum on January 21, 2026.

Wildcats hold off Houston 69-65

Greta Klein, sports editor January 22, 2026
Despite being outscored in both the first and second quarters, the Kansas State Wildcats found a way to push past difficulties and pull out a second win against the Houston Cougars. While the ‘Cats won by nine points during their previous matchup — which was exactly two weeks ago on January 7 — this go-around was cut down to a four-point win, 69-65.
Fans in the student section celebrate the win by whipping shirts around.  The Cats' won 81-78 against Utah on Jan. 20, 2026.

‘Locked in and motivated.’

Greta Klein, sports editor January 21, 2026
Surrounded by a roaring crowd, the Kansas State Wildcats and the Utah Utes moved up and down the court, pushing the pace and continuing back-and-forth possessions. The Wildcats built a five-point lead after P.J. Haggerty hit a jump shot, but the Utes would battle back, tying the game at 74-74 with 3:18 remaining.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang reacts after a call during the second half of an NCAA basketball game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the UCF Knights on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

Business left unfinished

Greta Klein, sports editor January 15, 2026
The Kansas State Wildcats grappled against the UCF Knights on several fronts throughout the night.  “We just didn’t deliver,” K-State head coach Jerome Tang said. “We had opportunities we didn’t take advantage of.” 
Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie reacts during the basketball game against West Virginia on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

West Virginia edges out K-State 60-58

Greta Klein, sports editor January 4, 2026
Six lead changes, five ties and a last-second scenario. The Kansas State Wildcats found themselves down by two against West Virginia in the fourth quarter after the Mountaineers made a jumper in the lane. K-State head coach Jeff Mittie called a timeout with 19.7 seconds on the clock, drawing up a specific play. 
Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) reacts after missing a shot during the game against BYU on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

New year, more improvements

Greta Klein, sports editor January 3, 2026
The start of Big 12 play means a couple of things: physicality and the urge to win both increase significantly among players. While the Wildcats made sure to be physical and stay that way throughout the game, it wasn’t enough, and K-State was defeated 83-73.
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