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Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel attempts a 3-pointer against Iowa State on Saturday. The Wildcats upset No. 3 Iowa State 80-61 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State stuns in record-breaking upset at No. 3 Iowa State

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 1, 2025

In a contest painted to be a blowout by Iowa State, Kansas State men's basketball stole the paintbrush and magic at Hilton Coliseum, upsetting the No. 3 Cyclones 80-61 to snap a 15-game road losing streak...

K-State forward Coleman Hawkins reacts from an impressive 3-pointer during K-State's 85-57 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday. The Illinois transfer led an all-around dominant performance, as he grabbed a game-high nine rebounds to go with his 15 points, six assists, three steals and three blocks in 33 minutes.

K-State dominant all-around in win over Oklahoma State 

Trey Thomas, staff writer January 30, 2025
Wildcats forced 21 turnovers against the Cowboys, earning their first back-to-back wins since December.
Kansas State center David N'Guessan exclaims during K-State's 73-60 win over West Virginia on Saturday, ending a six-game losing streak.

K-State ends six-game skid over No. 23 WVU

Toby Hammes, sports editor January 25, 2025
Wildcats grab a much-needed ranked win at home.
Head Coach Jerome Tang looks across the court during the second half against Texas Tech on Jan 14. Kansas State fell to the Red Raiders, 61-57.

K-State’s late-game struggles continue at Baylor

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 23, 2025
K-State extends its overall losing streak to six and 15 straight losses on the road, dating back to last season.
Kansas State freshman David Castillo cuts toward the hoop in the 2025 Sunflower Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 19. The true freshman guard played a career-high minutes in the 10-point loss.

Early run plagues K-State in Sunflower Showdown

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 19, 2025
Kansas opened on a 14-0 run, proving too much for K-State to overcome in Allen Fieldhouse.
K-State guard Max Jones holds the ball during K-State's loss to Texas Tech on Jan. 14. Jones nearly notched a double-double across 39 minutes.

K-State drops 4th straight in Big 12 play against Texas Tech

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 15, 2025
After winning its first conference game against Cincinnati, K-State has dropped four straight after a 61-57 loss to Texas Tech.
K-State guards Dug McDaniel, Max Jones and David Castillo gather together during K-State's 87-57 home loss to Houston on Saturday, Jan. 11. The 30-point loss was the worst under head coach Jerome Tang.

K-State men suffer largest defeat in Tang era to Houston

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 12, 2025
The ‘Cats suffered their largest defeat under head coach Jerome Tang losing by 30, 87-57.
From left-to-right, David N'Guessan, Macaleab Rich and Ugonna Onyenso exit the court following the first half against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

K-State suffers another road defeat at Oklahoma State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 8, 2025
K-State's road woes continue as the Cowboys take a 79-66 win.
Left to right, Coleman Hawkins (33), David N'Guessan (1), Brendan Hausen (11), Max Jones (2) and Dug McDaniel (0) huddle during a break in play during the opening minutes against Cincinnati. The starting lineup would combine for 61 points as the Wildcats opened up Big 12 play with a 70-67 win over Cincinnati on Dec. 30.

K-State men’s basketball falls late at TCU

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 5, 2025
A 7-0 run to end the game by TCU gave them the close 63-62 victory over the Wildcats.
K-State guard Dug McDaniel charges to the hoop for a basket in the Wildcats' home upset of No. 16 Cincinnati on Dec. 30. McDaniel notched his second start of the year.

K-State upsets No. 16 Cincinnati in conference opener 

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 31, 2024
After a disappointing non-con, the Wildcats start Big 12 play with a much-needed win .
Players congratulate wing Macaleab Rich after a successful free throw. Kansas State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 120-73 on Dec. 1.

K-State finishes non-con on a sour note at Wichita State

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 23, 2024
Wildcats enter Big 12 play and winter break at 6-5.
K-State guard Max Jones pulls up from beyond the arc against Drake. The Wildcats fell 73-70 in overtime on Dec. 18 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State comes up short in overtime against Drake

Brayden Meseke, staff writer December 18, 2024
K-State fell behind by 20 but battled back before losing 73-70 in heartbreaking fashion.
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