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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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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.
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...

K-State shortstop Maximus Martin celebrates one of many home runs on the weekend as the Wildcats defeated William and Mary 20-6 in seven innings on March 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.

Blazing bat earns K-State baseball’s Maximus Martin national honors

The Collegian, staff report March 11, 2025
The Wildcats' shortstop earned multiple weekly honors after a historic weekend at the plate.
K-State shortstop Max Martin flashed the "Go 'Cats" hand sign as he trots home after a home run on Friday. Martin finished the sweep against William & Mary, hitting .667 with 12 RBI, seven runs scored, and eight hits, which included five home runs and one double.

K-State baseball sweeps William & Mary with big weekend from Maximus Martin

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 9, 2025
Home opening weekend was a successful one for K-State baseball, sweeping William & Mary.
K-State left-handed pitcher Lincoln Sheffield hurls a pitch toward home plate during K-State's win over Nebraska in the Frisco Classic on Sunday. Sheffield recorded seven strikeouts and allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State baseball finishes Frisco Classic with back-to-back wins

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 3, 2025
Bat Cats beat Nebraska, Sam Houston State to finish with a 2-1 mark at Frisco Classic.
K-State's Seth Dardar celebrates after rounding the bases for a home run against No. 2 LSU. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State baseball falls in extra innings to No. 2 LSU

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 28, 2025
The Wildcats had a chance for their fourth-straight Top 25 win in the ninth but ultimately fell short in extras, 8-5.
K-State pitcher JJ Slack leads the high-five line after K-State's win over No. 22 TCU on Sunday. The Wildcats swept the Amergy Bank College Baseball field with three wins over Top 25 teams. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State crowned Amergy Bank College Baseball Series Champions, finishing 3-0 sweep over No. 22 TCU

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 24, 2025
The Wildcats again used the formula of good pitching and timely hitting to pick up their third-ranked win in three days and claim the series title. 
Freshman Donte Lewis hurls a pitch toward the catcher as K-State beat No. 25 Michigan in Arlington. “Donte Lewis was the difference-maker...his composure as a freshman was the real story of the game. He thrives in big moments,” head coach Pete Hughes said. (Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State baseball beats Michigan, takes 2nd straight Top 25 win

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 23, 2025
The Wildcats used timely hits combined with a dominant pitching staff to get the 5-1 win. 
Catcher Raphael Pelletier throws the ball back against Oklahoma State. K-State won the series 2-1, the last series win the Wildcats have gained before playing Kansas.

Know Your Opponent: Strongest Sunflower Showdown on the diamond in years

Luke Lazarczyk, former sports editor May 2, 2024
K-State battles KU after suffering a no-hitter loss against Nebraska.
Junior Brendan Jones talks with his third base coach after stealing third against Omaha on April 23. Kansas State baseball won 6-4 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State suffers no-hitter loss to Nebraska

Luke Lazarczyk, former sports editor May 2, 2024
Three runners make it on base in an 8-0 no-hitter loss.
Junior Kaelen Culpepper stands at bat against OSU. K-State won the game 7-2 Saturday, April 20.

Baseball finishes strong in TCU series finale after dismal opening

Trey Thomas, staff writer April 29, 2024
Bat ‘Cats come alive in Game 3 to salvage series at Fort Worth.
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