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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Head coach Jerome Tang answers questions during Big 12 Media Days on Oct. 18, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. On Thursday, after losing to Iowa State 76-57 in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals, Tang laid out his case for why K-State deserved to be in March Madness. (Archive photo)

Breaking down Jerome Tang’s March Madness case

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 16, 2024
Tang’s March Madness case has validity but is not perfect.
Forward Arthur Kaluma drives to the basket against Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. In K-State's 76-57 loss to the Cyclones, Kaluma has 13 points and five rebounds.

K-State suffers 20-turnover loss to Iowa State, Tang still optimistic about tournament bid

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 14, 2024
Wildcats outscored 36-18 in final 16 minutes against Cyclones in pivotal bubble game.
All the way from downtown, guard Tylor Perry impresses head coach Jerome Tang as he sinks a deep 3 to reclaim the lead against Texas with 12:34 left in the second half. K-State held the lead over Texas for all but 28 seconds through the rest of the game, besting the Longhorns 78-74 in the second round of the Big 12 tournament.

Second half comeback against Texas allows K-State season to stay afloat

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 13, 2024
Wildcats come back from 10-point deficit at half against Longhorns.
Guard Tylor Perry dribbles up the court against West Virginia on Feb. 26 in Bramlage Coliseum. Perry will play a crucial role in the Big 12 tournament, starting with Texas on Wednesday.

Know Your Opponent: Big 12 tourney starts with final Texas showdown

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 12, 2024
Wildcats play crucial first tournament matchup in possible Quad 1 win.
Guard Tylor Perry yells with excitement against Iowa State in his final regular season game. Perry had five assists, six points and three rebounds in the 65-58 upset.

Men’s basketball dominates on senior day against No. 6 Iowa State

Khalia Woods, staff writer March 9, 2024
Wildcats defeat Cyclones 65-58 in regular season finale.
Dai Dai Ames shoots a 3-pointer in the game against West Virginia University on Feb. 26, 2024 in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers in overtime 94-90.

Know Your Opponent: Farmageddon for senior night

Trey Thomas, staff writer March 7, 2024
K-State plays Iowa State in the final regular season game.
Forward Dean Wade shoots a contested jumper in K-State’s 74-67 win over Kansas on Feb. 5, 2019. Wade scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds to break an eight-game losing streak in the Sunflower Showdown.

Wildcats in the Pros: NFL combine stars, Dean Wade’s NBA spectacular

Toby Hammes, staff writer March 7, 2024
K-State football alumni show out at the NFL combine alongside other players taking the next step in their pro careers.
Head coach Jerome Tang shouts at his players during the game against KU. Tang criticized the Wildcats' effort in the 90-68 loss.

Tang criticizes effort in blowout loss in Allen Fieldhouse

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 6, 2024
Wildcats fall in devastating 90-68 loss to Kansas in needed victory.
Tylor Perry dribbles the ball against West Virginia Feb. 26 in the Wildcats' 94-90 overtime victory. Against Cincinnati on Saturday, Perry topped the scoring chart with 26 points in the Wildcats' 74-72 loss.

K-State 13-point comeback fails with late Cincinnati 3-pointer

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 3, 2024
Perry scores 26 in resume-damaging loss to fellow bubble team Bearcats.
Head coach Jerome Tang celebrates in the student section after the game against West Virginia University on Feb. 26, 2024 in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers in overtime 94-90, a necessary win for K-State's March Madness hopes.

K-State’s path to the NCAA tournament

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor February 29, 2024
Men’s basketball still has a chance to go dancing in March.
Forward Will McNair Jr. goes for a rebound against West Virginia. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers in overtime 94-90 after blowing a 25-point lead.

Know Your Opponent: The battle of cats

Trey Thomas, staff writer February 29, 2024
Wildcats faceoff against struggling Bearcats in battle on the bubble.
Guard Tylor Perry puts a ball up under the rim as West Virginia looks on in suspense. In the Wildcats' 94-90 overtime victory, Perry put up a season-high 29 points.

Cardiac Cats strike again, escape near-unimaginable meltdown vs. WVU as Perry shines

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor February 26, 2024
Wildcats win in overtime despite giving up 25-point lead in second half.
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