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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 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.
Freshman Aidan Skahan is making the tackle on the KU player with the rugby ball. KSUFR RFC was defeated by KU 26-47 on October 4th, 2025, at Lawrence Westwick Rugby Complex

Physical, fun and ‘family community’

Greta Klein, sports editor October 29, 2025

Transitioning from high school to college, or transferring colleges, can make it difficult to find a place to fit in. However, many students find their ‘safe place’ by getting involved in something...

Dylan Edwards sprints down the field, avoiding the UCF defense. The junior running back had a total of 166 rushing yards and one touchdown against the Knights.

Sparked to victory

Greta Klein, sports editor September 27, 2025
The morning sun shone brightly as it rose, illuminating the stands and field of Bill Snyder Family Stadium. That wasn’t the only thing that was illuminating in today’s matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and the UCF Knights.
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