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Powercat Gameday adds three new hosts to pregame show

Powercat Gameday returns for its 29th season of K-State football coverage in 2024. This season, the biggest pregame show in the Big 12 will be presented by a four host panel that includes three new hosts. For the first time in nearly a decade, Powercat Gameday will be hosted by a former player. Zach Nemechek, […]

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New KSU T&F assistant Davis-Woodhall shows off Olympic gold

by Michael Goens The jump. The joy. The gold. Tara Davis-Wood-hall has nailed longer jumps, sailed further distances. None though, on so big a stage as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games held in Paris earlier this summer. The big stage carries perspective. World-class athletes in Davis-Woodhall’s category don’t need further hype for world championships, grand […]

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Battle for KSU’s backup QB still ‘ongoing’

Going into the 2024 football season, there’s no ambiguity around who will be under center for Kansas State football for the first snap of the season. Sophomore Avery Johnson locked up the starting quarterback spot many months ago after impressing coaches, teammates and fans alike throughout the season while splitting time with Will Howard and […]

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‘Consistency’ to guide Wildcats past NCAA heartbreak

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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K-State women’s soccer gets first win this season

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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K-State women’s basketball announces 2024-25 non-conference slate

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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Geopfert Announces Additions to Coaching Staff

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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KSU freshman lineman Camden Beebe announces medical retirement

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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Former MHS star Ilalio holds starting spot at nose tackle heading into 2024 season

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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Beasley Named BIG3 MVP

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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