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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Freshman guard Taryn Sides strategizes with head coach Jeff Mittie. K-State went against the West Virginia Mountaineers on Feb. 21, resulting in a win for the Wildcats 73-64 in overtime at Bramlage Coliseum. (Archive Photo by Avery Johnson | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP)

Rising Stock | K-State women’s basketball primed for sustained success beyond ‘24

Toby Hammes, sports editor October 13, 2024
Wildcats climbing alongside the popularity of women’s basketball.
Head coach Jeff Mittie talks with his players as the Wildcats take on the Portland Pilots in the round of 64. K-State won 78-65 at Bramlage Coliseum on March 22.

K-State WBB returns stars, momentum and a goat in 2024-25

Toby Hammes, sports editor September 30, 2024
Expectations soar for the Wildcats after a successful year.
K-State students pack Bramlage Coliseum March 24, 2024, with a sold-out crowd. The Wildcats hosted the first weekend of the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament. (Archive Photo by Avery Johnson | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP)

BREAKING: K-State lands five-star Jordan Speiser commitment

Toby Hammes, sports editor September 13, 2024
Mittie and staff earn an all-time commitment.
Women's basketball transfer Temira Poindexter poses during her official visit. Poindexter was named the AAC Player of the Year at Tulsa in 2023-24. Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics.

Women’s basketball lands Tulsa transfer Temira Poindexter

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor April 21, 2024
Wildcats land Temira Poindexter, 21 ppg recruit.
Head coach Jeff Mittie and center Ayoka Lee are joined by new team-dog Bram at a press conference. Lee and Mittie discussed Lee's process to return to K-State for one more season.

Ayoka Lee and Jeff Mittie discuss Lee’s return for a final season

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor April 10, 2024
Amid variables, Lee commits to return for one final season.
Guard Gabby Gregory hypes herself and the crowd up during her performance against Colorado during K-State's round of 32 matchup in Manhattan. Gregory transferred to K-State in 2022 and played for two years, becoming a fan favorite among the fanbase.

K-State and Gabby Gregory: The team and player Manhattan rallied behind

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 26, 2024
Gabby Gregory’s two years at K-State brought new life to women’s basketball.
After the game, head coach Jeff Mittie, surrounded by guards Jaelyn Glenn and Zyanna Walker and center Ayoka Lee, applauds the Bramlage Coliseum crowd. K-State fell in the round of 32 to Colorado 63-50 in front of a sold-out Bramlage Coliseum.

Wildcats’ season of riches ends in round of 32 loss to Colorado

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 24, 2024
K-State falls 63-50 to Buffaloes in round of 32.
Guard Zyanna Walker shoots against the Portland Pilots in the round of 64. K-State won 78-65 to advance to the round of 32 where the Wildcats face Colorado.

Know Your Opponent: Bramlage hosts Colorado for battle to the Sweet 16

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 23, 2024
After both facing tests, K-State and Colorado battle in round of 32.
Ball in hand, guard Gabby Gregory turns away from the basket against Portland in K-State's 78-65 round of 64 victory over the Pilots. Gregory led scoring with a season-high 22 points.

Wildcats land round of 64 win despite turbulence from Portland Pilots

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 22, 2024
K-State opens Manhattan March Madness with 78-65 win as Lee-Gregory-Sundell score 59 combined.
Guard Gabby Gregory celebrates with a smile and clap after sealing the K-State win. The Wildcats beat West Virginia 65-62 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament located at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on March 9.

Know Your Opponent: K-State hosts Portland for round of 64

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 21, 2024
WCC champ Portland travels to Bramlage for another upset victory attempt.
A young K-State fan holds up a sign, showing support for center Ayoka Lee at the most attended session since 2013. The Wildcats beat  West Virginia 65-62 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament located at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on March 9.

New site of women’s Big 12 tournament shows uptick in the sport

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 21, 2024
The growth of women’s basketball gains support from T-Mobile Center.
The women's basketball team celebrates after hearing their name called as the No. 4 seed in March Madness. This allows Manhattan to host the first two rounds of the tournament and gives K-State home court.

Joy, excitement and relief: K-State’s selection show watch party and journey ahead 

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor March 19, 2024
Wildcats go wild for No. 4 seed with eyes focused on home court and March Madness success.
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