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K-State picked 2nd in Big 12 media preseason poll

(Big 12) – In its debut season as a member of the Big 12, Utah was chosen to finish first in the Conference’s 2024 football preseason poll as voted on by media representatives. The Utes claimed 20 first-place votes and totaled 906 points, edging out Kansas State in second with 19 first-place ballots and 889 […]

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Big 12 Announces 2024-25 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Conference Opponents

(Big 12) – The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling format for the 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball season. The 2024-25 season marks the Big 12’s first with 16 member institutions. Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms […]

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Former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins transferring to K-State

With its 13th and final open scholarship, K-State Men’s Basketball lands the top player left in the transfer portal. Former Illinois 6’10” forward Coleman Hawkins committed to K-State on Friday. Choosing to play his final year of college basketball in Manhattan. Hawkins helped the Illini on a run to the Elite Eight last season. Averaging […]

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Former K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez named UFL Most Valuable Player

ARLINGTON, TX (UFL) – The United Football League today announced Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez as the 2024 UFL Most Valuable Player. Martinez led the league in rushing with 528 yards through the regular season. He was No. 3 in passing with 1,749 yards and tied for second in passing touchdowns with 15. He was […]

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Kansas State Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State) – K-State Athletics will honor a group of 10 outstanding individuals with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame in August, school officials announced today. The 2024 Hall of Fame class includes two football greats in Nick Leckey and Kevin Lockett, a pair of men’s basketball legends in Askia Jones and Jacob […]

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K-State’s First Three Football Game Times Set

MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – Kickoff times and television selections for K-State’s first three football games of the 2024 campaign have been announced as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the season in addition to weeknight contests. Kansas State opens its 2024 slate on Saturday, […]

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Big 12 announces football early season kickoff times and TV selections

(Big 12) – The Big 12 along with its television partners ESPN and FOX Sports have announced early season and special date football selections across linear and digital platforms. The 2024 season marks the Big 12’s first as a 16-team league as it welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. The season kicks off on […]

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Boerema’s Record-Breaking Day Advances K-State in Big 12 Tournament

ARLINGTON, Texas (K-State Athletics) – A record-breaking outing from left-hander Owen Boerema and an explosive seven-run fourth led No. 6 seed K-State to an 8-4 triumph over fourth-seeded West Virginia Wednesday in an elimination game at Globe Life Field. Boerema’s complete game set the record for the longest outing in the NCAA game held at […]

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Cats Fall in Opening Round Tuesday, 2-1

ARLINGTON, TX (K-State Athletics) – KU managed to outlast K-State in the opening round of the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Tuesday, as the Jayhawks held on for a 2-1 victory at Globe Life Field. “It was a well-played game,” said head coach Pete Hughes. “Disappointing from our perspective, obviously, but when you play […]

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Nine Wildcats Earn All-Big 12 Baseball Honors

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State’s Brady Day was voted to the All-Big 12 First Team while Kaelen Culpepper and Tyson Neighbors received Second Team honors to highlight the Wildcats’ nine total selections, as the Big 12 Conference revealed its 2024 All-Big 12 Baseball Awards Monday. Additionally, Owen Boerema, Nick English, Brendan Jones, Raphael Pelletier, and Jackson […]

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