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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Forwards Temira Poindexter (left) and Kennedy Taylor (right) celebrate K-State Round of 32 overtime victory over Kentucky. The No. 5-seeded Wildcats defeated No. 4 seed Kentucky 80-79 in overtime in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Madness of March | K-State women ready for Sweet 16 opportunity against No. 1 seed USC

Toby Hammes, sports editor March 26, 2025
K-State’s emotional overtime win over Kentucky sends the Wildcats to Sweet 16 against USC.
USC guard JuJu Watkins is helped off the court after suffering an ACL tear in the Round of 32. Watkins will miss Saturday's Sweet 16 matchup. (Photo courtesy of Henry Kofman | Daily Trojan)

K-State prepares for USC without All-American JuJu Watkins

Toby Hammes, sports editor March 26, 2025
Top-seeded Trojans lose star guard JuJu Watkins to an ACL tear ahead of the Sweet 16.
Forward Temira Poindexter (2) and teammates celebrate a major block against West Virginia at the Big 12 Tournament on March 7.

Temira Poindexter ‘grateful’ to help K-State to its first Sweet 16 since 2002

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 26, 2025
The 6’2 wing makes the most of her one season at K-State and looks forward to continuing her run as a Wildcat.
Forward Kennedy Taylor (12) and Temira Poindexter (2) celebrate during the third quarter against Baylor on February 25th. Taylor finished with 16 points in the 79-62 loss against the Bears.

Know Your Opponent | K-State faces USC in first Sweet 16 since 2002

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 26, 2025
USC will be short-handed against the ‘Cats without All-American guard JuJu Watkins after injury.
K-State two-way freshman Donte Lewis hurls a pitch toward the plate in K-State's victory over Nebraska on March 25 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State outlasts Nebraska in high-scoring duel

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 26, 2025
The Wildcats scored early and often, holding on late to get the 12-8 win over the former Big 12 foe. 
K-State right fielder AJ Evasco makes contact with the ball for a single in the sixth inning of Game 3 against Utah on March 16 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State baseball takes Baylor series to rise atop Big 12 standings

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 24, 2025
The Wildcats got big wins on Friday and Saturday before falling to the Bears on Sunday.
K-State center Ayoka Lee looks on during the first half of No. 5 seed K-State's 85-41 win over No. 12 seed Fairfield in the NCAA Tournament on March 21. Lee returned from injury and carded a double-double. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

No. 5 K-State women fly by No. 12 Fairfield 85-41 in NCAA opener

Toby Hammes, sports editor March 21, 2025
The No. 5-seeded Wildcats advanced to the Round of 32 against No. 4-seed Kentucky in Ayoka Lee's return.
Players Dug McDaniel (0), David N'Guessan (1), and Coleman Hawkins (33) huddle with their teammates during a break in play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Jan 29. The Wildcats defeated the Cowboys, 85-57.

K-State ends season with Big 12 tournament loss to Baylor, likely forgoing postseason

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 13, 2025
The Wildcats hit a cold streak from three, and Baylor used their fresh legs to outrun the Wildcats 70-56 in the season finale.
Bear Madliak hustles around the bases as a teammate hits a ball into play. The Wildcats defeated William and Mary 20-6 in seven innings on March 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State baseball drops pair in mid-week Nebraska trip 

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 13, 2025

Omaha scored a run in three straight innings and held Kansas State baseball scoreless for the first eight innings in a low-scoring 3-1 win over the Wildcats, who ended their mid-week trip to Nebraska winless.  On...

Left-handed pitcher Lincoln Sheffield celebrates a strike out to end the inning. The Wildcats defeated William and Mary 20-6 in seven innings on March 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.

Know Your Opponent | Kansas State baseball opens Big 12 play against new conference foe Utah

Brayden Meseke, sports writer March 12, 2025
K-State looks to continue their hot offense against a solid pitching staff in Utah.
K-State rowers work on their craft. The Wildcats opened the spring season on March 8 in the Central Oklahoma Invitational. (Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Rookie-led rowing team battles harsh conditions before spring season

Kyra Case, news editor March 12, 2025
A team built on rookies looks to compete despite limited experience.
Wide receiver Tyler Lockett evades Auburn defender Joshua Holsey after making a catch during the Wildcats’ 20-14 loss to Auburn on Aug. 18, 2014 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

Wildcats in the Pros | Lockett to move in NFL free agency, Tomlin rostered with Wade on Cavs

Trey Thomas, sports writer March 12, 2025
Free agency brings change to the Wildcats in the NFL, while the Cavs have production from two former ‘Cats.
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