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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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K-State players Serena Sundell (back right), Zyanna Walker (front right), Temira Poindexter (front left) and Kennedy Taylor (back left) celebrate a score during the Round of 32 victory over No. 4 seed Kentucky. No. 5 seed K-State won 80-79 to advance to the program's first Sweet 16 since 2002. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

No. 5 K-State clinches Sweet 16 berth over No. 4 Kentucky in OT classic

Toby Hammes, sports editor March 23, 2025
K-State women's basketball heads to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2002.
K-State center Ayoka Lee looks on during the first half of No. 5 seed K-State's 85-41 win over No. 12 seed Fairfield in the NCAA Tournament on March 21. Lee returned from injury and carded a double-double. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

No. 5 K-State women fly by No. 12 Fairfield 85-41 in NCAA opener

Toby Hammes, sports editor March 21, 2025
The No. 5-seeded Wildcats advanced to the Round of 32 against No. 4-seed Kentucky in Ayoka Lee's return.
Forward Kennedy Taylor (12) anticipates bringing in a contested pass during the West Virginia game. The WIldcats lost in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals.

No. 20 K-State starts hot, ends cold in Big 12 tournament loss to West Virginia

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 7, 2025
K-State will now focus on the NCAA tournament after the 73-69 loss in Kansas City.
Guards Jaelyn Glenn (3) and Zyanna Walker (1) celebrate with a chest bump after Glenn drew a critical and-1 during the UCF game at the Big XII Tournament on March 6, 2025.

No. 20 K-State advances to Big 12 quarterfinals with win over UCF

Brayden Meseke, staff writer March 6, 2025
The Wildcats are still without Ayoka Lee but had a good offensive showing, winning 80-65. 
K-State head coach Jeff Mittie looks onto the court during K-State home loss against Baylor on Monday.

No. 14 K-State women fall in home finale to No. 17 Baylor

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 25, 2025
Wildcats fall out of Big 12 regular season title consideration, still hope to host NCAA Tournament games at Bramlage.
Guard Serena Sundell holds her post-game flowers during K-State's Senior Day celebration. Sundell set the program record for assists in a single game with 15 as the No. 12 Wildcats beat rival Kansas 90-60 on Saturday.

No. 12 K-State cruises to Sunflower Showdown sweep on senior night

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 22, 2025
Wildcats win 90-60 over Kansas in front of a sell-out crowd for a monumental senior class.
K-State guard Taryn Sides works on offense, looking to move toward the basket during the the Wildcats win against TCU on Feb. 5.

No. 12 K-State women struggle offensively in loss at No. 17 WVU

The Collegian, staff reports February 17, 2025
West Virginia bests the Wildcats who take a step back in the Big 12 title race.
K-State guard Taryn Sides attempts a 3-pointer during K-State's 97-67 win over UCF on Saturday. Sides made six 3-pointers in the win.

No. 14 K-State women blast by UCF in 97-67 win

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 15, 2025
The Wildcats' 3-point shooting took off to new heights.
Sophomore guard Taryn Sides looks to make a move at Bramlage on Jan. 21 as K-State secured a 59-50 victory over No. 9 TCU.

No. 14 K-State bounces back with dominant win over Cincinnati

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 13, 2025
The Wildcats used a total team effort offensively and defensively in the outing in the 90-53 rout of the Bearcats. 
K-State guard Zyanna Walker talks with head coach Jeff Mittie against Iowa State on Jan. 30, 2025.

K-State women suffer setback at Oklahoma State

The Collegian, staff report February 10, 2025
Wildcats drop a ranked road contest.
K-State guard Serena Sundell works against TCU’s Hailey Van Lith during at Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday. The No. 12 Wildcats beat No. 9 TCU 59-50 in a defensive battle.

Sundell leads No. 12 K-State women in battle over No. 9 TCU

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 5, 2025
Wildcats move to sole possession of 1st place in the Big 12.
Kansas State guard Taryn Sides serves up a 3-pointer at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Sunday. No. 11 K-State won the Sunflower Showdown 91-64.

No. 11 K-State dominates KU in the Sunflower Showdown

Ely Burroughs, contributing writer February 2, 2025
An all-around offensive and defensive charge gave K-State the 91-64 victory.
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