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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

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.
Junior S'mya Nichols drops a Kansas State defender while bringing the ball up the court in the first half. (University Daily Kansan)

Sunflower struggles

Greta Klein, sports editor January 25, 2026
As Kansas State traveled to Allen Fieldhouse for the women’s basketball Sunflower Showdown, the Kansas Jayhawks weren’t going to let the Wildcats get a win in their house. Kansas pulled away early and kept the pace throughout the high-scoring game to seal the win, 83-61. 
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.
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