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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

Last season, James Guyette throws a pitch against West Virginia. The 'Cats defeated the Mountaineers, 14-9.

K-State suffers first loss of the season to Auburn

Brayden Meseke • February 23, 2026
Kansas State was held to one run as No. 9-ranked Auburn handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season, 5-1. The contest was the first game for the two teams in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Senior Tess Heal (34) looks to take a shot around a Jayhawk. The Wildcats would fall 75-68 in the second matchup of the Sunflower Showdown on February 21, 2026. Heal had 19 points, four rebounds and seven assists on the night.

Sad senior day for K-State

Greta Klein • February 21, 2026
As the number of games dwindle for Kansas State women’s basketball, the seniors in the white-and-purple uniforms were recognized after the second season matchup of the Sunflower Showdown.
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.
Aniya' Foy (5) looks for an open teammate during the Wildcats' matchup against Oklahoma State at Bramlage Coliseum. Foy had two points, eight rebounds and one assist. K-State took down the Cowgirls 70-61 on Feb. 11.

Wildcats corral Cowgirls in 70-61 win

Greta Klein • February 11, 2026
Donning pink and white uniforms in Kansas State’s Play 4 Kay Game on Feb. 10, the Wildcats jumped ahead early with a 6-0 run before Oklahoma State University made its first points. K-State went on scoring runs of seven, six and three points all in just the first quarter, putting the Wildcats ahead 18-9 after the first 10 minutes of play.
Forward Nastja Claessens (4) celebrates with guard Taryn Sides (11) after drawing an and-one against BYU on February 7, 2026 at Bramlage Coliseum. Claessens would lead the Wildcats with 25 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals in the 77-52 blowout over the Cougars.

‘Cats dominate Cougars 77-52

Greta Klein • February 7, 2026
Coming off a 72-62 road loss against Arizona, the Kansas State Wildcats were ready to return to Bramlage Coliseum and secure their sixth Big 12 win.
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 • 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 • 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.
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