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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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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.
Senior center David N'Guessan flexes after a bucket against No. 16 Kansas as K-State won 81-73 at Bramlage on Feb. 8. N'Guessan scored 20 points as he and head coach Jerome Tang won three straight Sunflower Showdown at home.

K-State handles No. 16 Kansas 81-73 over in Sunflower Showdown

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 8, 2025
Wildcats earn their 5th straight win this season, Tang moves to 3-0 against KU in Bramlage.
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.
Guard Serena Sundell walks out as she is called to the starting lineup prior to the 77-57 victory over Texas Tech on January 4.

Know Your Opponent | No. 11 K-State heads to Lawrence for 132nd Sunflower Showdown

Brayden Meseke, staff writer January 29, 2025
Last season the teams split the season series with each team winning on its home court.
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 kicker Chris Tennant lines up a field goal attempt against Kansas on Oct. 27 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Tennant made a game-winning 51-yard field goal in the 29-27 win, giving K-State 16 straight wins over KU.

Sweet 16 | Tennant leads No. 16 K-State to 16th consecutive Sunflower Showdown win

Toby Hammes, sports editor October 27, 2024
Wildcats escape another near upset against Kansas to keep the streak alive.
Tight end Garrett Oakley hauls in a touchdown against Kansas in a 29-27 Sunflower Showdown win. K-State won its 16th straight game against Kansas on Oct. 26

The Keys | Takeaways from No. 16 K-State FB’s rivalry win over Kansas

Toby Hammes, sports editor October 26, 2024
Instant reactions from K-State’s late 29-27 win over Kansas.
Dual-threat quarterback Avery Johnson played one of his best games of the season last week without using his legs, proving his arm could be the difference in a win, throwing for nearly 300 yards. 

Know Your Opponent | No. 16 K-State takes on Kansas in Sunflower Showdown

Brayden Meseke October 25, 2024
Wildcats look to defend home field and keep rivalry winning streak alive.
Freshman pitcher Blake Dean celebrates after a clutch out in the Sunflower Showdown. K-State won its third straight series against Kansas May 5, 2024 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State baseball wins third straight Sunflower Showdown

Toby Hammes, sports editor May 7, 2024
The Wildcats move to 28-19 and 12-12 in Big 12 play after winning the series finale 4-2.
Freshman Nick English steps up to bat with his brother, Jake English, behind the plate for Kansas. The Jayhawks won 4-0 in the second game of the Sunflower Showdown.

Jayhawks level Sunflower Showdown 1-1 with shutout performance

Luke Lazarczyk, former sports editor May 4, 2024
K-State bats fall short as Kansas evens the Sunflower Showdown.
All-American closer Tyson Neighbors celebrates after closing the door on the Jayhawks. K-State won the Sunflower Showdown opener Friday, May 3 at Tointon Family Stadium.

Baseball triumphs in Sunflower Showdown opener

Khalia Woods, staff writer May 4, 2024
The Wildcats win 3-2 after a nail-biting opener over the Jayhawks.
K-State rowing practices at Tuttle Creek Lake. The Wildcats will take on rival Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday, May 4 in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics.

K-State rowing rides momentum into Sunflower Showdown

Trey Thomas, staff writer April 25, 2024
Rowing prepares for rivalry matchup.
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