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by Toby Hammes Expectations are soaring for Kansas State volleyball as the team enters the second year of the Jason Mansfield era — for good reason. “We’re starting from a completely different spot (than last year),” Mansfield said. “We’re more experienced together. We understand how we want to play together. We have all the pieces. […]

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Kansas State women’s soccer bounced back after a rough season-opening loss with a 2-0 win at Portland State Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats used a pair of goals from sophomore Ryann Reynolds to secure the win. K-State (1-1-0) took the lead in the 43rd minute of the first half. Sophomore Anna Pagano gathered a loose ball […]

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MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season on Thursday. The Wildcats’ non-conference slate features 10 home games, including a visit from Big East foe Creighton, participation in the 2024 Ball Dawgs Classic in Henderson, Nevada, a visit to 2024 NCAA Tournament participant Texas A&M and […]

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MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Travis Geopfert announced on Tuesday (Aug. 20) the addition of three more assistant coaches— Stephanie Brokaw, Christopher Goodwin and James Milholen, to his staff. Below are bios on each assistant coach and quotes from Geopfert. Brokaw, nee Brown, will work primarily with the cross country […]

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Kansas State redshirt freshman offensive lineman Camden Beebe announced his medical retirement from football Monday evening on social media. Beebe, the younger brother of former K-State star and Dallas Cowboys rookie Cooper Beebe, will not get to follow his older brother’s legacy on the offensive line and will instead move to a student coaching role […]

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A former Manhattan High football star has elevated himself to the top of the Kansas State depth chart heading into the 2024 season. Junior Damian Ilalio has the pole position in the nose tackle race after a strong showing to close last season, including helping the Wildcats to a win over North Carolina State in […]

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The 11-year NBA veteran is leading 3’s Company to the BIG3 Championship MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Former K-State All-American Michael Beasley was named the 2024 BIG3 Most Valuable Player by league players and coaches on Friday afternoon (August 16). The BIG3 is a 12-team, 3-on-3 basketball league that was founded by hip-hop musician and actor Ice Cube and […]

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Mahattan, KS (K-State) – One of the most prolific runners and all-purpose performers in college football history, Darren Sproles ’05, will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Homecoming Parade. He was selected for the honor by the All-University Homecoming Committee and the K-State Alumni Association. The Parade will take place on Oct. 25 at […]

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Kynard originally took home silver in 2012 MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – In front of the Eiffel Tower on Friday (Aug. 9) afternoon in Paris, Erik Kynard received his gold medal in a reallocation ceremony for his performance at the 2012 London Olympics. In London, a 21-year-old Kynard cleared a height of 2.33m/7-7.75 but was surpassed by […]

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