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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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Guard PJ Haggerty (4) looks up to the crowd during a game full of struggles as the Wildcats fell, 78-67, to Seton Hall on December 6, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum.

Good Cop/Bad Cop

Zander White, staff writer January 27, 2026
Kansas State enters Tuesday’s contest against the Mountaineers following its worst home loss in the Sunflower Showdown since 2018. The lopsided defeat raises questions about the Wildcats’ struggles and adds urgency to turn things around as February fast approaches.
Guard P.J. Haggerty drives to the basket against a Jayhawk in the Sunflower Showdown on January 24, 2026. Haggerty ended the night with 23 points, five rebounds and four assists.. Despite the Wildcats effort, they lost 86-62.

A sour Showdown

Greta Klein, sports editor January 25, 2026
While the snow didn’t stop Kansas State fans from attending the Sunflower Showdown at Bramlage Coliseum on January 24, the hot scoring streak from the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half did.
Fans in the student section celebrate the win by whipping shirts around.  The Cats' won 81-78 against Utah on Jan. 20, 2026.

‘Locked in and motivated.’

Greta Klein, sports editor January 21, 2026
Surrounded by a roaring crowd, the Kansas State Wildcats and the Utah Utes moved up and down the court, pushing the pace and continuing back-and-forth possessions. The Wildcats built a five-point lead after P.J. Haggerty hit a jump shot, but the Utes would battle back, tying the game at 74-74 with 3:18 remaining.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang reacts after a call during the second half of an NCAA basketball game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the UCF Knights on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

Business left unfinished

Greta Klein, sports editor January 15, 2026
The Kansas State Wildcats grappled against the UCF Knights on several fronts throughout the night.  “We just didn’t deliver,” K-State head coach Jerome Tang said. “We had opportunities we didn’t take advantage of.” 
Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) reacts after missing a shot during the game against BYU on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

New year, more improvements

Greta Klein, sports editor January 3, 2026
The start of Big 12 play means a couple of things: physicality and the urge to win both increase significantly among players. While the Wildcats made sure to be physical and stay that way throughout the game, it wasn’t enough, and K-State was defeated 83-73.
Guard P.J Haggerty goes up for a uncontested layup against Mississippi Valley State. The Wildcats snapped a four-game losing streak, winning 108-49 at Bramlage Coliseum on Dec. 8, 2025.

Wildcats snap four-game skid with largest win of the season

Trey Thomas, staff writer December 9, 2025
Kansas State made quick work against Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 8 as the Wildcats came ready for the Delta Devils. This would be K-State’s first win after a four-game losing streak, and a big win it was. The Wildcats had their largest point margin of the season so far, leading by 59 points.
David Castillo drives to the basket against Bowling Green. The Wildcats lost 82-66 against the Falcons on Dec. 1. Castillo had 22 points along with 1 assist and 1 rebound.

Blue in Bramlage

Greta Klein, sports editor December 2, 2025
Heads hung, and disappointment spread through Bramlage Coliseum as many fans filed out with two minutes left in the game. “We didn't deserve to win,” K-State head coach Jerome Tang said. “We didn't deserve to wear a K-State uniform tonight. If I could have walked out, I'd have walked out a lot earlier. I'd have left with some of the fans.”
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