Powercatgameday.com https://powercatgameday.com Over 20 seasons at home & on the road with K-State Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:06:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 K-State, Tang still working on possible contract settlement https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-tang-still-working-on-possible-contract-settlement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-tang-still-working-on-possible-contract-settlement Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:06:13 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447995

By Ned Seaton Four months have come and gone since K-State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang. Still hanging fire is a dispute over a buyout clause in his contract that appeared to mean the Athletics Department would have to pay him $18.7 million. Since then? Still no filing. Any lawsuit has to be filed in [...]

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By Ned Seaton

Four months have come and gone since K-State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang. Still hanging fire is a dispute over a buyout clause in his contract that appeared to mean the Athletics Department would have to pay him $18.7 million.

Since then? Still no filing. Any lawsuit has to be filed in district court in Riley County, according to the contract.

Which means the two sides are still negotiating a possible settlement, sources say. What the status of those negotiations is remains unclear; neither side will comment for the record.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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]]> 31607 Mittie says K-State women’s roster will be limited to 12 for 2026-27 season https://powercatgameday.com/mittie-says-k-state-womens-roster-will-be-limited-to-12-for-2026-27-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mittie-says-k-state-womens-roster-will-be-limited-to-12-for-2026-27-season Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:07:39 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447964

By Tim Everson Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie expects to finalize next season’s roster soon, but it might look a little different from what fans are used to. Currently, the Wildcats have 10 players on their roster, seven returners from last season, one transfer (guard Tèa Clèante from Penn State), one international [...]

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By Tim Everson

Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie expects to finalize next season’s roster soon, but it might look a little different from what fans are used to.

Currently, the Wildcats have 10 players on their roster, seven returners from last season, one transfer (guard Tèa Clèante from Penn State), one international transfer (Spanish forward Shaila Nde) and one incoming freshman (Arizona guard Sage Henry).

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]]> 31596 K-State football’s bowl fine cut in half after appeal https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-footballs-bowl-fine-cut-in-half-after-appeal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-footballs-bowl-fine-cut-in-half-after-appeal Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:30 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447930

By Tim Everson Following an appeal to the conference, Kansas State will only have to pay half of a $500,000 fine for opting out of a bowl game at the end of last season, the athletics department confirmed to The Mercury Wednesday morning. Brett McMurphy of On3 reported the news first. To view the full [...]

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By Tim Everson

Following an appeal to the conference, Kansas State will only have to pay half of a $500,000 fine for opting out of a bowl game at the end of last season, the athletics department confirmed to The Mercury Wednesday morning.

Brett McMurphy of On3 reported the news first.

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]]> 31585 K-State baseball’s AJ Evasco commits to Arkansas in portal https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-baseballs-aj-evasco-commits-to-arkansas-in-portal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-baseballs-aj-evasco-commits-to-arkansas-in-portal Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:17:04 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447886

Kansas State baseball’s list of returners for the 2027 season has reportedly taken a large hit.

Sophomore infielder AJ Evasco has committed to Arkansas out of the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

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]]> 31574 K-State’s Prabhu wins triple jump crown, Wildcat men finish 8th at NCAAs https://powercatgameday.com/k-states-prabhu-wins-triple-jump-crown-wildcat-men-finish-8th-at-ncaas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-states-prabhu-wins-triple-jump-crown-wildcat-men-finish-8th-at-ncaas Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:41:16 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447831

Kansas State sophomore Selva Prabhu was crowned the men’s triple jump champion on Friday during the final day of men’s competition at the NCAA Championship at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, as the men’s team finished in eighth place with 30 points. The 30 points is the most scored at the outdoor championship in school [...]

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Kansas State sophomore Selva Prabhu was crowned the men’s triple jump champion on Friday during the final day of men’s competition at the NCAA Championship at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, as the men’s team finished in eighth place with 30 points.

The 30 points is the most scored at the outdoor championship in school history, while eighth is the highest team placing. The last time the Wildcat men placed in the top 10 was 1998, when the K-State men landed in 10th place with 25 points.

“Really proud of the efforts,” head coach Travis Geopfert said in a statement. “I think it’s a really good thing when you finish top 10 in the country, and you walk out of there wanting more. Our athletes are competitors, our coaches are competitors, our support staff, K-State Nation. I think your program has arrived to a point from a team perspective that you get that top 10 finish, you’re like, I want more, so I appreciate that about this program, and everybody that’s involved in it.”

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]]> 31562 Dee Kennedy earns First Team All-Region honors https://powercatgameday.com/dee-kennedy-earns-first-team-all-region-honors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dee-kennedy-earns-first-team-all-region-honors Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:05:14 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447779

Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy earned First Team All-Central Region honors from the ABCA/Rawlings on Tuesday, as the organization announced its annual regional teams. First Team All-Region selections across all eight regions are eligible for ABCA/Rawlings All-America honors. The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-America teams will be announced Friday, June 12, prior to the [...]

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Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy earned First Team All-Central Region honors from the ABCA/Rawlings on Tuesday, as the organization announced its annual regional teams.

First Team All-Region selections across all eight regions are eligible for ABCA/Rawlings All-America honors. The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-America teams will be announced Friday, June 12, prior to the start of the NCAA Division I College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

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]]> 31521 K-State WBB chief of staff Mike Nicholson leaving for Missouri https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-wbb-chief-of-staff-mike-nicholson-leaving-for-missouri/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-wbb-chief-of-staff-mike-nicholson-leaving-for-missouri Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:27:07 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447635

By Tim Everson The Kansas State women’s basketball coaching staff will have a different look heading into the 2026-27 season. Chief of staff Mike Nicholson, who has been with the team over the last five seasons, is leaving Manhattan for a similar role at Missouri. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for [...]

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By Tim Everson

The Kansas State women’s basketball coaching staff will have a different look heading into the 2026-27 season.

Chief of staff Mike Nicholson, who has been with the team over the last five seasons, is leaving Manhattan for a similar role at Missouri.

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]]> 31480 K-State’s Dee Kennedy nabs District Player of Year award https://powercatgameday.com/k-states-dee-kennedy-nabs-district-player-of-year-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-states-dee-kennedy-nabs-district-player-of-year-award Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:35:42 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447628

Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy continues to add to his extensive 2026 resume, as he earned National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Co-District 6 Player of the Year honors, following the organization’s 28th annual announcement of the district selections. Kennedy was one of 15 student-athletes recognized across the NCBWA’s nine districts and one of six [...]

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Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy continues to add to his extensive 2026 resume, as he earned National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Co-District 6 Player of the Year honors, following the organization’s 28th annual announcement of the district selections.

Kennedy was one of 15 student-athletes recognized across the NCBWA’s nine districts and one of six selections from the Big 12 Conference. He shared the District 6 honor with Kansas’ Tyson LeBlanc, while the Big 12 led all conferences with six District Player of the Year selections.

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]]> 31468 K-State’s Chikomba named finalist for track & field’s top honor https://powercatgameday.com/k-states-chikomba-named-finalist-for-track-fields-top-honor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-states-chikomba-named-finalist-for-track-fields-top-honor Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:28:25 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447625

Kansas State junior Tah Chikomba was added to The Bowerman watchlist on June 4, the final watchlist of 10 men in Division I prior to the NCAA Championship on June 10-13 in Eugene, Oregon. The semifinalist list will be announced by the USTFCCCA on June 25. The Bowerman — collegiate track & field’s highest honor [...]

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Kansas State junior Tah Chikomba was added to The Bowerman watchlist on June 4, the final watchlist of 10 men in Division I prior to the NCAA Championship on June 10-13 in Eugene, Oregon. The semifinalist list will be announced by the USTFCCCA on June 25.

The Bowerman — collegiate track & field’s highest honor — is awarded each year to the top male and female collegiate athletes in the sport of NCAA track & field.

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]]> 31470 Mansfield adds Arkansas transfer Sydney Maue https://powercatgameday.com/mansfield-adds-arkansas-transfer-sydney-maue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mansfield-adds-arkansas-transfer-sydney-maue Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:20:49 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447606

Kansas State head volleyball coach Jason Mansfield announced the addition of Sydney Maue, a sophomore transfer from Arkansas, for the upcoming season. In addition to four incoming freshmen, Maue joins transfers Fuka Sekita from UTEP and Camdyn Stucky from Tennessee for the 2026 campaign. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more [...]

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Kansas State head volleyball coach Jason Mansfield announced the addition of Sydney Maue, a sophomore transfer from Arkansas, for the upcoming season.

In addition to four incoming freshmen, Maue joins transfers Fuka Sekita from UTEP and Camdyn Stucky from Tennessee for the 2026 campaign.

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]]> 31457 K-State Athletics introduces 1896 Lifetime Giving Society https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society-2 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:50:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447578

K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more. Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that [...]

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K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more.

Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that has helped build and sustain championship-caliber programs, as well as providing opportunities for student-athletes to succeed on and off the field.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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]]> 31419 K-State Athletics introduces 1896 Lifetime Giving Society https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:50:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447578

K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more. Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that [...]

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K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more.

Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that has helped build and sustain championship-caliber programs, as well as providing opportunities for student-athletes to succeed on and off the field.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

Click here for more K-State sports.

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]]> 31414 K-State Athletics introduces 1896 Lifetime Giving Society https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:50:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447578

K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more. Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that [...]

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K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more.

Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that has helped build and sustain championship-caliber programs, as well as providing opportunities for student-athletes to succeed on and off the field.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

Click here for more K-State sports.

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]]> 31413 K-State Athletics introduces 1896 Lifetime Giving Society https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:50:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447578

K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more. Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that [...]

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K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more.

Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that has helped build and sustain championship-caliber programs, as well as providing opportunities for student-athletes to succeed on and off the field.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

Click here for more K-State sports.

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]]> 31412 K-State Athletics introduces 1896 Lifetime Giving Society https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-athletics-introduces-1896-lifetime-giving-society Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:50:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447578

K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more. Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that [...]

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K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund have announced the creation of the 1896 Lifetime Giving Society to celebrate and recognize the most dedicated supporters of K-State Athletics whose cumulative philanthropic support have reached $1.896 million or more.

Established to honor those who have made a transformational impact, the society celebrates a legacy of generosity that has helped build and sustain championship-caliber programs, as well as providing opportunities for student-athletes to succeed on and off the field.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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]]> 31411 K-State track and field qualifies 21 total for national meet, including record 14 men https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-track-and-field-qualifies-21-total-for-national-meet-including-record-14-men/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-track-and-field-qualifies-21-total-for-national-meet-including-record-14-men Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:51:15 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447494

The women’s 4×400 relay team broke the school record as the last K-State qualifiers during the NCAA West Preliminary on Saturday as three more women punched their individual tickets at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Seven women had qualifying marks while the men’s team had a program-high 14 qualifiers for a total of 21 [...]

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The women’s 4×400 relay team broke the school record as the last K-State qualifiers during the NCAA West Preliminary on Saturday as three more women punched their individual tickets at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Seven women had qualifying marks while the men’s team had a program-high 14 qualifiers for a total of 21 Wildcats set to compete at the NCAA Championship on June 10-13 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Two alternate sprinters in both the men’s and women’s relays account for a grand total of 25 Wildcats heading to the national stage.

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]]> 31400 K-State signee Arley Morrell closes prep career at state track meet https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-signee-arley-morrell-closes-prep-career-at-state-track-meet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-signee-arley-morrell-closes-prep-career-at-state-track-meet Fri, 29 May 2026 19:57:45 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447421

By Toby Hammes WICHITA — Less than 24 hours after moving into Manhattan to begin his Kansas State football career, Pratt senior Arley Morrell found himself back on the track for one final high school competition. Morrell, a Kansas State football tight end signee and one of the first commitments secured by new Wildcats head [...]

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By Toby Hammes

WICHITA — Less than 24 hours after moving into Manhattan to begin his Kansas State football career, Pratt senior Arley Morrell found himself back on the track for one final high school competition.

Morrell, a Kansas State football tight end signee and one of the first commitments secured by new Wildcats head coach Collin Klein, competed Friday at the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships at Wichita State’s University Stadium, closing out a decorated prep career before returning to Manhattan for summer football workouts.

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]]> 31389 K-State women to face Missouri in Kansas City https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-women-to-face-missouri-in-kansas-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-women-to-face-missouri-in-kansas-city Fri, 29 May 2026 18:39:39 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447418

By Tim Everson Kansas State women’s basketball will reunite with an old conference foe as part of the second 28.5 Hoops Women’s Invitational held at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Nov. 22. K-State confirmed to the Mercury on Thursday that the Wildcats will face former Big 12 school Missouri in the four-game event. To [...]

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By Tim Everson

Kansas State women’s basketball will reunite with an old conference foe as part of the second 28.5 Hoops Women’s Invitational held at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Nov. 22.

K-State confirmed to the Mercury on Thursday that the Wildcats will face former Big 12 school Missouri in the four-game event.

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]]> 31378 K-State to renew Wichita State rivalry in Kansas City https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-to-renew-wichita-state-rivalry-in-kansas-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-to-renew-wichita-state-rivalry-in-kansas-city Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:55 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447414

Kansas State will renew its in-state rivalry with Wichita State in the Wildcat Classic on Dec. 11 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. This will mark the second time that the schools have met in the Wildcat Classic with K-State earning a 69-60 win over WSU in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,660 at [...]

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Kansas State will renew its in-state rivalry with Wichita State in the Wildcat Classic on Dec. 11 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

This will mark the second time that the schools have met in the Wildcat Classic with K-State earning a 69-60 win over WSU in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,660 at T-Mobile Center in 2023. Overall, this will be the 14th Wildcat Classic game since 2007 with K-State winning 10 of the last 13 previous Classics. The Wildcats lost to Drake in overtime in the last matchup in 2024.

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]]> 31367 K-State football’s first 3 kickoff times, TV designations announced https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-footballs-first-3-kickoff-times-tv-designations-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-footballs-first-3-kickoff-times-tv-designations-announced Thu, 28 May 2026 19:40:05 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447355

An evening season opener and a pair of morning kickoffs begin the Collin Klein era of Kansas State football, as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the 2026 season. The first game of the 2026 campaign against Nicholls on Sept. 5 will kick at [...]

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An evening season opener and a pair of morning kickoffs begin the Collin Klein era of Kansas State football, as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the 2026 season.

The first game of the 2026 campaign against Nicholls on Sept. 5 will kick at 6 p.m. and be shown on ESPN+, followed by a pair of 11 a.m., contests against Washington State (Sept. 12) and Tulane (Sept. 19). The game against the Cougars will air on TNT/HBO Max, while the contest against the Green Wave will be shown on ESPN2.

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]]> 31356 K-State baseball advances to Big 12 quarterfinals over TCU https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-baseball-advances-to-big-12-quarterfinals-over-tcu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-baseball-advances-to-big-12-quarterfinals-over-tcu Thu, 21 May 2026 18:13:30 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447228

Kansas State baseball jumped out to a 7-0 lead through four innings and got a stellar start on the mound from Tazwell Butler as the 11th-seeded Wildcats beat seventh-seeded TCU, 9-4, Wednesday night to move on to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Surprise Stadium. The Wildcats (30-26) will now face [...]

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Kansas State baseball jumped out to a 7-0 lead through four innings and got a stellar start on the mound from Tazwell Butler as the 11th-seeded Wildcats beat seventh-seeded TCU, 9-4, Wednesday night to move on to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Surprise Stadium.

The Wildcats (30-26) will now face second-seeded West Virginia at 6:30 p.m. CT, Thursday night, in the quarterfinals. The game will be televised live on ESPNU.

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]]> 31314 K-State baseball’s Dee Kennedy named first team All-Big 12 https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-baseballs-dee-kennedy-named-first-team-all-big-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-baseballs-dee-kennedy-named-first-team-all-big-12 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:15:53 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447191

Kansas State baseball’s Dee Kennedy was voted to the 2026 All-Big 12 first team, while Bear Madliak received honorable mention recognition as the Big 12 Conference revealed its postseason awards Tuesday. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Kennedy has put together one of the best offensive seasons in K-State history, slashing .359/.463/.742 with 16 doubles, [...]

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Kansas State baseball’s Dee Kennedy was voted to the 2026 All-Big 12 first team, while Bear Madliak received honorable mention recognition as the Big 12 Conference revealed its postseason awards Tuesday.

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Kennedy has put together one of the best offensive seasons in K-State history, slashing .359/.463/.742 with 16 doubles, two triples, a school-record 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases.

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]]> 31271 K-State football to add LED lights after gift from Koster family https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-football-to-add-led-lights-after-gift-from-koster-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-football-to-add-led-lights-after-gift-from-koster-family Wed, 20 May 2026 20:06:34 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447188

K-State Football fans will be greeted with a new LED lighting system in Bill Snyder Family Stadium this fall, thanks to a leadership gift from the Koster Family of Garden City, Kansas. This gift will also aid in the daily operation of the athletics department. “We are excited to welcome Coach Klein back to K-State [...]

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K-State Football fans will be greeted with a new LED lighting system in Bill Snyder Family Stadium this fall, thanks to a leadership gift from the Koster Family of Garden City, Kansas. This gift will also aid in the daily operation of the athletics department.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Klein back to K-State and for him to lead our football program,” Kathy Koster said in a statement. “Our grandchildren have seen other football stadiums with lighting systems that change color and add to the gameday excitement. We visited as a family; we wanted the football team and Wildcat fans to have the same experience and are proud to make this gift to support this project.”

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]]> 31273 K-State baseball tops Utah in Big 12 tournament opener https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-baseball-tops-utah-in-big-12-tournament-opener/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-baseball-tops-utah-in-big-12-tournament-opener Wed, 20 May 2026 19:56:12 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447185

Four Wildcats produced multi-hit performances Tuesday night as 11th-seeded Kansas State baseball rallied past 10th-seeded Utah, 9-5, to open the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Surprise Stadium. Trailing 3-0, AJ Evasco delivered a two-run blast to trim the deficit in the sixth, before K-State (29-26) took the lead in the next inning. Utah (26-25) [...]

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Four Wildcats produced multi-hit performances Tuesday night as 11th-seeded Kansas State baseball rallied past 10th-seeded Utah, 9-5, to open the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Surprise Stadium.

Trailing 3-0, AJ Evasco delivered a two-run blast to trim the deficit in the sixth, before K-State (29-26) took the lead in the next inning. Utah (26-25) answered and tied the game at 5-5, but the Wildcats scored four unanswered runs in the eighth to pull away with the win.

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]]> 31275 K-State T&F men finish 4th at Big 12 Championship, women take 9th https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-tf-men-finish-4th-at-big-12-championship-women-take-9th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-tf-men-finish-4th-at-big-12-championship-women-take-9th Tue, 19 May 2026 20:04:27 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447162

After the final day of the Big 12 Championship on Saturday at Drachman Stadium, the Kansas State men’s track and field team finished in 4th place with 83.33 points, the women placed 9th with 43.5 points. Senior Vanessa Mercera secured the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a new school record time while Sophomore Selva Prabhu won [...]

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After the final day of the Big 12 Championship on Saturday at Drachman Stadium, the Kansas State men’s track and field team finished in 4th place with 83.33 points, the women placed 9th with 43.5 points.

Senior Vanessa Mercera secured the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a new school record time while Sophomore Selva Prabhu won the men’s triple jump title, bringing the total number of K-State champions to three for a consecutive season.

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]]> 31260 Beasley to join Purple Reign for TBT series against KU at Bramlage https://powercatgameday.com/beasley-to-join-purple-reign-for-tbt-series-against-ku-at-bramlage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beasley-to-join-purple-reign-for-tbt-series-against-ku-at-bramlage Tue, 19 May 2026 15:54:29 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=447144

By Toby Hammes After years of Kansas State fans hoping to see Michael Beasley suit up for Purple Reign, it’s finally happening — and it will come against Kansas. The former Wildcat All-American is expected to join K-State’s alumni team for this summer’s edition of The Basketball Tournament, which will feature a first-round best-of-three Sunflower [...]

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By Toby Hammes

After years of Kansas State fans hoping to see Michael Beasley suit up for Purple Reign, it’s finally happening — and it will come against Kansas.

The former Wildcat All-American is expected to join K-State’s alumni team for this summer’s edition of The Basketball Tournament, which will feature a first-round best-of-three Sunflower Showdown against KU alumni squad JHX Hoops.

Game 1 of the series is slated to be played inside Bramlage Coliseum from July 21-24, with Game 2 taking place at Washburn’s Lee Arena in Topeka. A deciding Game 3, if necessary, will also return to Manhattan.

For Purple Reign general manager Jordan Henriquez-Roberts, the Wildcats’ all-time leader in blocked shots, the addition of Beasley marks years of work finally paying off.

“I’m very excited,” Henriquez-Roberts said. “I’ve been working my tail off for the last five or six years trying to get Beas on board. To finally get him committed and wanting to come back to Bramlage, put some form of purple on and play in front of the fans again — that excites me the most.

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]]> 31249 K-State golf legend Jim Colbert dies at 85 https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-golf-legend-jim-colbert-dies-at-85/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-golf-legend-jim-colbert-dies-at-85 Mon, 11 May 2026 19:25:02 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446959

By Tim Everson A Kansas State Athletics Hall of Famer and a pillar of the Manhattan community — golfer Jim Colbert died Sunday at 85. Known for his iconic bucket hat and eight tournament titles during his 14-year stint on the PGA Tour, Colbert made himself synonymous with golf in the community after helping design [...]

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By Tim Everson

A Kansas State Athletics Hall of Famer and a pillar of the Manhattan community — golfer Jim Colbert died Sunday at 85.

Known for his iconic bucket hat and eight tournament titles during his 14-year stint on the PGA Tour, Colbert made himself synonymous with golf in the community after helping design Colbert Hills, which opened in 2000.

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]]> 31208 Bryce Noernberg exits team, according to father’s social media post https://powercatgameday.com/bryce-noernberg-exits-team-according-to-fathers-social-media-post/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bryce-noernberg-exits-team-according-to-fathers-social-media-post Thu, 07 May 2026 02:18:51 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446877

Kansas State football is losing a special-teams standout from last season Sophomore wide receiver and kick returner Bryce Noernberg is no longer with the team, according to a social media post from his father, Scott, on Facebook. In a post from Tuesday night, Noernberg’s father claimed that after first-year head coach Collin Klein and his [...]

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Kansas State football is losing a special-teams standout from last season

Sophomore wide receiver and kick returner Bryce Noernberg is no longer with the team, according to a social media post from his father, Scott, on Facebook.

In a post from Tuesday night, Noernberg’s father claimed that after first-year head coach Collin Klein and his staff took over the program, the sophomore from Olathe North found himself at the bottom of the heap in his position groups and is going to try to find playing time elsewhere.

“It was an amazing couple (of) years in Manhattan, but then D1 College Football did what it does. New HC Collin Klein brought in all new coaches and players … paid them accordingly, and (Bryce Noernberg) found himself at the bottom of the depth chart. Not wanting to start over again as a true walk-on freshman, he basically told them to kiss his ass!!

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]]> 31167 Alexander adds depth to K-State roster with Nashville’s Nash Stark https://powercatgameday.com/alexander-adds-depth-to-k-state-roster-with-nashvilles-nash-stark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexander-adds-depth-to-k-state-roster-with-nashvilles-nash-stark Tue, 05 May 2026 20:39:51 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446858

By Toby Hammes Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark. Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April. To view the [...]

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By Toby Hammes

Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark.

Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April.

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]]> 31136 Alexander adds depth to K-State roster with Nashville’s Nash Stark https://powercatgameday.com/alexander-adds-depth-to-k-state-roster-with-nashvilles-nash-stark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexander-adds-depth-to-k-state-roster-with-nashvilles-nash-stark Tue, 05 May 2026 20:39:51 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446858

By Toby Hammes Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark. Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April. To view the [...]

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By Toby Hammes

Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark.

Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April.

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]]> 31135 Alexander adds depth to K-State roster with Nashville’s Nash Stark https://powercatgameday.com/alexander-adds-depth-to-k-state-roster-with-nashvilles-nash-stark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexander-adds-depth-to-k-state-roster-with-nashvilles-nash-stark Tue, 05 May 2026 20:39:51 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446858

By Toby Hammes Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark. Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April. To view the [...]

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By Toby Hammes

Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark.

Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April.

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]]> 31134 K-State’s Tuesday, Wednesday non-conference games canceled https://powercatgameday.com/k-states-tuesday-wednesday-non-conference-games-canceled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-states-tuesday-wednesday-non-conference-games-canceled Mon, 04 May 2026 20:32:40 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446825

Because of forecasted inclement weather, Kansas State and Missouri State officials have canceled Tuesday’s contest between the Wildcats and Bears at Hammons Field. Additionally, Wednesday’s game at Tointon Family Stadium with Omaha has also been canceled. Tuesday’s non-conference game originally was scheduled for 11 a.m. CT, while Wednesday was slated for a 6 p.m. first [...]

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Because of forecasted inclement weather, Kansas State and Missouri State officials have canceled Tuesday’s contest between the Wildcats and Bears at Hammons Field. Additionally, Wednesday’s game at Tointon Family Stadium with Omaha has also been canceled.

Tuesday’s non-conference game originally was scheduled for 11 a.m. CT, while Wednesday was slated for a 6 p.m. first pitch.

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]]> 31092 Why Alexander expects to “open doors” for Kostic in sophomore season https://powercatgameday.com/why-alexander-expects-to-open-doors-for-kostic-in-sophomore-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-alexander-expects-to-open-doors-for-kostic-in-sophomore-season Fri, 01 May 2026 18:04:04 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446764

By Toby Hammes Kansas State’s basketball will enter the upcoming season with just one returning player, as rising sophomore Andrej Kostic opted to stay in Manhattan through a coaching change and full roster overhaul. Kostic is the lone holdover on a roster that features 12 newcomers in Casey Alexander’s first season, making his decision one [...]

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By Toby Hammes

Kansas State’s basketball will enter the upcoming season with just one returning player, as rising sophomore Andrej Kostic opted to stay in Manhattan through a coaching change and full roster overhaul.

Kostic is the lone holdover on a roster that features 12 newcomers in Casey Alexander’s first season, making his decision one of the few pieces of continuity as the Wildcats reset under a new staff.

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]]> 31081 Roster set: Alexander not expecting more scholarship additions https://powercatgameday.com/roster-set-alexander-not-expecting-more-scholarship-additions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roster-set-alexander-not-expecting-more-scholarship-additions Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:04:52 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446741

Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander said his roster for the 2026-27 season is essentially set, with 13 scholarship players already in place and no expectation of adding more. “We wanted the right people — the right kind of guys,” Alexander said. “We had to do that on a budget, and we’re really [...]

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Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander said his roster for the 2026-27 season is essentially set, with 13 scholarship players already in place and no expectation of adding more.

“We wanted the right people — the right kind of guys,” Alexander said. “We had to do that on a budget, and we’re really pleased with how things turned out.”

With the transfer portal window for entries now closed, K-State has shifted from building its roster to developing it, leaving only a pair of open spots that are unlikely to impact the Wildcats’ rotation.

“If we add, it would be more of a walk-on situation — somebody who brings practice value and can help with depth,” Alexander said. “I don’t anticipate adding anyone that I’d view as a rotational player. I’d never say never, but we’re not beating the bushes right now to try to find the next player.”

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]]> 31069 K-State women’s golf makes 2nd straight NCAA regional https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-womens-golf-makes-2nd-straight-ncaa-regional/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-womens-golf-makes-2nd-straight-ncaa-regional Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:05:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446710

By Tim Everson The Kansas State women’s golf team is headed to its second-straight regional for the first time in over 20 years. The Wildcats were picked among the 72-team field on Wednesday, earning the seventh seed in the Louisville (Ky.) regional held at the University of Louisville Golf Club. To view the full article [...]

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By Tim Everson

The Kansas State women’s golf team is headed to its second-straight regional for the first time in over 20 years.

The Wildcats were picked among the 72-team field on Wednesday, earning the seventh seed in the Louisville (Ky.) regional held at the University of Louisville Golf Club.

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]]> 31018 K-State men’s track and field takes 2nd, women 5th at Drake Relays https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-mens-track-and-field-takes-2nd-women-5th-at-drake-relays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-mens-track-and-field-takes-2nd-women-5th-at-drake-relays Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:13:21 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446706

The K-State track and field teams wrapped up three days of the Drake Relays on Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, finishing with team scores after competing in five relay races. After the five races, the 4×100, 4×400, 4×800, sprint medley relay and distance medley relay, both K-State teams finished top-5 in the [...]

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The K-State track and field teams wrapped up three days of the Drake Relays on Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, finishing with team scores after competing in five relay races.

After the five races, the 4×100, 4×400, 4×800, sprint medley relay and distance medley relay, both K-State teams finished top-5 in the university divisions. The 15th-ranked men’s team were named runners-up with 30 points, the women’s team in 5th place with 15 points. The University of Iowa won both team events with 40 and 37 points, respectively.

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]]> 31007 K-State blows lead in road walk-off loss at Nebraska https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-blows-lead-in-road-walk-off-loss-at-nebraska/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-blows-lead-in-road-walk-off-loss-at-nebraska Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:53:29 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446700

Kansas State held a 6-4 lead after six innings, only to see No. 16 Nebraska score three runs over the final three frames to secure a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Wildcats Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. K-State (26-19) crawled out of an early 3-0 hole and battled to take a 6-4 [...]

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Kansas State held a 6-4 lead after six innings, only to see No. 16 Nebraska score three runs over the final three frames to secure a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Wildcats Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

K-State (26-19) crawled out of an early 3-0 hole and battled to take a 6-4 lead until Nebraska (32-11) erased the deficit, highlighted with a game-tying RBI triple from Jeter Worthley. Knotted at 6-6, Rhett Stokes delivered the decisive hit, lining a 1-0 pitch down the left field line to score the winning run from second.

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]]> 30996 K-State is reviewing draft of Tang lawsuit, Taylor says https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-is-reviewing-draft-of-tang-lawsuit-taylor-says/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-is-reviewing-draft-of-tang-lawsuit-taylor-says Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:31:30 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446663

Whether Jerome Tang will sue K-State over an $18.7 million buyout clause remains up in the air. Attorneys for Tang, the four-year former men’s basketball coach who was fired in February, sent a draft of a lawsuit that claimed he was owed that amount, athletics director Gene Taylor told The Mercury recently. No lawsuit has [...]

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Whether Jerome Tang will sue K-State over an $18.7 million buyout clause remains up in the air.

Attorneys for Tang, the four-year former men’s basketball coach who was fired in February, sent a draft of a lawsuit that claimed he was owed that amount, athletics director Gene Taylor told The Mercury recently.

No lawsuit has been filed. If a suit were filed, Tang’s contract stipulates that it must be filed in Riley County District Court. It’s not clear whether any negotiations or discussions have been conducted since then or what the status of those are.

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]]> 30955 Tang to return to Baylor as an assistant, according to reports https://powercatgameday.com/tang-to-return-to-baylor-as-an-assistant-according-to-reports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tang-to-return-to-baylor-as-an-assistant-according-to-reports Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:59:10 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446651

By Tim Everson Former Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang will be back on the sideline next season after a midseason firing for cause in February. According to a report from ESPN Tuesday afternoon, Tang is finalizing a multi-year deal to return to Baylor to serve as an assistant coach under long-time head coach Scott [...]

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By Tim Everson

Former Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang will be back on the sideline next season after a midseason firing for cause in February.

According to a report from ESPN Tuesday afternoon, Tang is finalizing a multi-year deal to return to Baylor to serve as an assistant coach under long-time head coach Scott Drew.

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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, what were the best and worst K-State sports moments of 25-26, “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show, who was the MVP of Spring football, and more! Hour 1 Segment 1 – Did Tim complete the 9-9-9 challenge Segment 2 – Who was the MVP of Spring [...]

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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, what were the best and worst K-State sports moments of 25-26, “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show, who was the MVP of Spring football, and more!

Hour 1

Segment 1 – Did Tim complete the 9-9-9 challenge

Segment 2 – Who was the MVP of Spring football?

Segment 3 – Bat Cats swept by KU

Hour 2

Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson

Segment 2 – Best and worst of K-State Sports 2025-26

Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12

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]]> 30882 K-State baseball swept at home in Sunflower Showdown, Kennedy sets HR record https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-baseball-swept-at-home-in-sunflower-showdown-kennedy-sets-hr-record/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-baseball-swept-at-home-in-sunflower-showdown-kennedy-sets-hr-record Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:25:56 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446614

In a game that was delayed more than five hours by weather, No. 16 Kansas defeated Kansas State baseball, 9-7, to complete a Dillons Sunflower Showdown sweep at Tointon Family Stadium Sunday. With the victory, KU improved to 33-11 and 17-4 in Big 12 play, continuing its best conference start in school history. K-State fell [...]

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In a game that was delayed more than five hours by weather, No. 16 Kansas defeated Kansas State baseball, 9-7, to complete a Dillons Sunflower Showdown sweep at Tointon Family Stadium Sunday.

With the victory, KU improved to 33-11 and 17-4 in Big 12 play, continuing its best conference start in school history. K-State fell to 26-18 and 9-12 in league games.

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]]> 30871 7-foot transfer Pape N’Diaye signs to K-State https://powercatgameday.com/7-foot-transfer-pape-ndiaye-signs-to-k-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-foot-transfer-pape-ndiaye-signs-to-k-state Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:04:57 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446576

A second 7-footer is headed to Manhattan. Kansas State men’s basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have signed Xavier forward Pape N’Diaye from the transfer portal, the team announced on Saturday. The 7-foot sophomore appeared in 29 games for the Musketeers during the 2025-26 season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in limited minutes. New [...]

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A second 7-footer is headed to Manhattan.

Kansas State men’s basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have signed Xavier forward Pape N’Diaye from the transfer portal, the team announced on Saturday.

The 7-foot sophomore appeared in 29 games for the Musketeers during the 2025-26 season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in limited minutes. New Mexico transfer JT Rock is the Wildcats’ other 7-footer, standing at 7-foot-1.

Despite the low usage, N’Diaye ranked second on the team and seventh in the Big East with 1.0 blocks per game. He also went 9-of-21 on 3-point attempts for the Musketeers.

N’Diaye showed flashes throughout the season, including a pair of 10-point performances against Creighton and Seton Hall. He also posted a career-high four blocks against Missouri State and recorded multiple games with strong defensive impact off the bench.

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]]> 30858 KSU safety VJ Payne drafted by Jets in 7th round https://powercatgameday.com/ksu-safety-vj-payne-drafted-by-jets-in-7th-round/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ksu-safety-vj-payne-drafted-by-jets-in-7th-round Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:33 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446573

Former Wildcat senior safety VJ Payne was picked with the 12th pick of the seventh round (228th overall) by the New York Jets. It’s the fifth-straight year and the 37th draft overall that the Wildcats have had at least two players picked. A four-year starter for the Wildcats, Payne played in 52 career games, which [...]

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Former Wildcat senior safety VJ Payne was picked with the 12th pick of the seventh round (228th overall) by the New York Jets.

It’s the fifth-straight year and the 37th draft overall that the Wildcats have had at least two players picked.

A four-year starter for the Wildcats, Payne played in 52 career games, which is tied for 11th in school history. He started 42 career games including 41-consecutive games to end his career, which stood as the longest streak on the team at the time of his graduation.

A two-time All-Big 12 honorable mention pick, Payne ended the 2025 season with 59 tackles, three tackles for loss, an interception, four passes defended and two forced fumbles.

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]]> 30860 K-State center Sam Hecht picked by Carolina in 5th round of NFL Draft https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-center-sam-hecht-picked-by-carolina-in-5th-round-of-nfl-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-center-sam-hecht-picked-by-carolina-in-5th-round-of-nfl-draft Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:56:41 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446570

It took until Day 3, but Kansas State football is sending another player to the next level. Wildcat senior center Sam Hecht was picked with the fourth pick of the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers Saturday afternoon. A former walk-on, the 6-foot-4, 303-pound offensive lineman was a [...]

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It took until Day 3, but Kansas State football is sending another player to the next level.

Wildcat senior center Sam Hecht was picked with the fourth pick of the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers Saturday afternoon.

A former walk-on, the 6-foot-4, 303-pound offensive lineman was a first-time All-Big 12 selection by the leagues coaches and earned honorable mention for the league’s offensive lineman of the year award.

He played in 42 games as a Wildcat, and started in the last 25 of them.

During the 2025 season, Hecht played 759 offensive snaps and did not commit an accepted penalty. He anchored an offensive line that helped guide the Wildcats to a No. 10 ranking in sacks allowed (1.08 per game) and helped K-State finish fifth in school history in rushing yards per carry (5.09).

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]]> 30862 K-State men add Slovakian Miami transfer Timotej Malovec https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-men-add-slovakian-miami-transfer-timotej-malovec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-men-add-slovakian-miami-transfer-timotej-malovec Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:27:38 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446466

After a couple of quiet days in the transfer portal for Kansas State and head coach Casey Alexander, another new Wildcat is headed to Manhattan. Miami forward Timotej Malovec, originally from Slovakia, committed to the Wildcats after a season in South Beach, according to reports Tuesday afternoon. Malovec appeared in 33 games with the Hurricanes, [...]

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After a couple of quiet days in the transfer portal for Kansas State and head coach Casey Alexander, another new Wildcat is headed to Manhattan.

Miami forward Timotej Malovec, originally from Slovakia, committed to the Wildcats after a season in South Beach, according to reports Tuesday afternoon.

Malovec appeared in 33 games with the Hurricanes, averaging 4.2 points and 1.3 rebounds. The 6-foot-8, 214-pound sophomore shot 35% from the floor and 33.3% from 3, hitting 37-of-111 attempts, including six games with three or more 3s made.

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]]> 30697 Elias Rapieque marks K-State’s final portal entry https://powercatgameday.com/elias-rapieque-marks-k-states-final-portal-entry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elias-rapieque-marks-k-states-final-portal-entry Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:33:33 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446459

By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball added one final name to its list of transfer portal departures just before the deadline. Forward Elias Rapieque entered the portal on Monday, marking the ninth and final Wildcat to do so this offseason. His entry was confirmed by his agent to DraftExpress. To view the full article [...]

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By Toby Hammes

Kansas State men’s basketball added one final name to its list of transfer portal departures just before the deadline.

Forward Elias Rapieque entered the portal on Monday, marking the ninth and final Wildcat to do so this offseason. His entry was confirmed by his agent to DraftExpress.

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On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, Alexander doesn’t land any of his Belmont players to KSU, spring ball winds down later this week, and “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show! Hour 1 Segment 1 – Alexander doesn’t lands any of his Belmont players for KSU Segment 2 – Mittie adds French player, [...]

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On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, Alexander doesn’t land any of his Belmont players to KSU, spring ball winds down later this week, and “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show!

Hour 1

Segment 1 – Alexander doesn’t lands any of his Belmont players for KSU

Segment 2 – Mittie adds French player, in the hunt for a top rebounder

Segment 3 – Bat Cats win series in Arizona

Hour 2

Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson

Segment 2 – Spring football wraps up this week

Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12

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]]> 30623 No Belmont transfers follow Alexander to K-State https://powercatgameday.com/no-belmont-transfers-follow-alexander-to-k-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-belmont-transfers-follow-alexander-to-k-state Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:01:59 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446412

By Toby Hammes

Kansas State men’s basketball’s expected Belmont pipeline never materialized.

Despite multiple Bruins entering the transfer portal following head coach Casey Alexander’s departure, no Belmont player with collegiate experience ultimately followed him to Manhattan.

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]]> 30610 K-State baseball falls short of Arizona sweep https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-baseball-falls-short-of-arizona-sweep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-baseball-falls-short-of-arizona-sweep Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:59:13 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446409

Arizona baseball took advantage of three errors to claim an 11-7 victory over Kansas State Sunday afternoon at Hi Corbett Field, preventing the Wildcats from securing the series sweep. “We had our opportunities to win that game,” eighth-year head coach Pete Hughes said in a statement. “I thought we did enough offensively, and we came [...]

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Arizona baseball took advantage of three errors to claim an 11-7 victory over Kansas State Sunday afternoon at Hi Corbett Field, preventing the Wildcats from securing the series sweep.

“We had our opportunities to win that game,” eighth-year head coach Pete Hughes said in a statement. “I thought we did enough offensively, and we came on strong late, but wasn’t enough. We had enough defensive miscues to create some opportunities for Arizona, and that turned out to be the difference of the game.”

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]]> 30612 K-State women add Penn State freshman guard Tèa Clèante https://powercatgameday.com/k-state-women-add-penn-state-freshman-guard-tea-cleante/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=k-state-women-add-penn-state-freshman-guard-tea-cleante Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:48:13 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=446404

By Tim Everson Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as Penn State guard Tèa Clèante — a native of France — signed with the Wildcats, the school announced on Sunday. “We are excited to add Tèa as she is a dynamic and versatile guard,” [...]

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By Tim Everson

Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as Penn State guard Tèa Clèante — a native of France — signed with the Wildcats, the school announced on Sunday.

“We are excited to add Tèa as she is a dynamic and versatile guard,” said Mittie in a statement. “She can score, distribute and impact the game defensively with her speed and aggressiveness.

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