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Jerome Tang celebrates Kansas State’s win by dancing with fans

After suffering five losses in a row, the Kansas State Wildcats finally got into a groove and defeated the Utah Utes, 81-78, on Tuesday at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan. But also finding his rhythm was Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, who went to the stands and danced with the fans to celebrate the Wildcats’ victory.

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PJ Haggerty Leads Shorthanded Wildcats to Victory Over Utah

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State Wildcats defeated the Utah Aggies, 81-78, on Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. PJ Haggerty led the Wildcats with 34 points and eight rebounds. The Wildcats snapped a five-game losing streak.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 21

Kansas State Volleyball Extends Head Coach Jason Mansfield Through 2030

Kansas State volleyball is doubling down on continuity and ambition. K-State Athletics and head coach Jason Mansfield have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him leading the Wildcats through the 2030 season.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 20

Kansas State Men’s Basketball Coach Jerome Tang: ‘This Season is Not Over’

Kansas State men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang didn’t want to hear that the Wildcats’ season is figuratively over at 0-5 in the Big 12. Tang’s comments were at a postgame news conference Saturday night after K-State’s difficult, 84-83 loss at Oklahoma State.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 20

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Eyes Momentum as Wildcats Return to Bramlage

The roar is returning to Manhattan. After a weekend that saw them dismantle one of the nation’s last remaining unbeaten teams, the Kansas State Wildcats are heading home to Bramlage Coliseum for a critical three-game homestand.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 20

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Shows Grit as Jeff Mittie’s Message Pays Off

On a crowd-filled day inside United Supermarkets Arena, the Wildcats stunned No. 17 Texas Tech with a gritty 65–59 victory. They did it by snapping the Lady Raiders’ 19-game winning streak in front of a loud crowd of 9,261.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 19

Kansas State's Running Back Room: Transfer Additions and Departures

The Kansas State Wildcats experienced a significant amount of roster turnover following an underwhelming 6-6 2025 season, with 32 players entering their names into the transfer portal.

Kansas State Starts Big 12 Play 0-5 For First Time in 3 Decades

The Kansas State Wildcats sit a staggering 0-5 in Big 12 conference play for the first time in three decades, with a long stretch of conference opponents still to come.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 18

Kansas State Loses Heartbreaker on Three Foul Shots with 2.8 Seconds to Play

Kansas State was mere seconds away Saturday night from securing its first Big 12 win of the season — a road victory at that. But it wasn’t meant to be, as is often the case when teams winless in their conference are trying to get over the hump.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 17

Where Kansas State is Ranked in the Transfer Portal Rankings

Two main publications have released team transfer portal rankings, and Kansas State is ranked higher than some people may believe. For the 2026 transfer portal cycle, 247Sports and On3 rank teams in the transfer portal's team rankings in different ways.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 17

Kansas State Track & Field Dominates Thane Baker Invitational With Record Performances

The Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track became a theater of historic proportions on Friday, January 16. It is because Kansas State Track & Field opened its home schedule with an overwhelming display of dominance.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 16

Track and Field Opens Indoor Home Schedule with Thane Baker Invitational

As the calendar turns to 2026, Kansas State track and field is set to launch an indoor season built around preparation, performance, and a strong home-track identity.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 16

Wildcats Legend Elected to College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The highest honor in college football now includes one of Kansas State’s greatest legends. The National Football Foundation officially announced the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 16

Wildcats' have opportunity to stun Lady Raiders in Big 12 tilt

The Big 12 grind never slows down, and this Saturday, the Kansas State Wildcats face one of their toughest tests yet. Travelling to Lubbock, K-State (9-9, 2-3 Big 12) will take on the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, one of the nation’s last unbeaten teams.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 15

Kansas State Men’s Basketball Coach Says His Team Didn’t Give a  ‘Great Enough Effort’ in Losing to UCF

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang’s men’s basketball team is teetering on the edge of extinction in the troublesome Big 12. The Wildcats are 0-4 (9-8 overall) in what might be the best basketball conference in the country.

Kansas State Wildcats News / NBC Sports / January 15

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Chris Klieman News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

Chris Klieman’s College Football Warning Should Scare Everyone

Former Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman spoke with The Mercury in his first long-form conversation since he stepped away as head coach of the Wildcats last month.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / January 9

Kansas State lands All-ACC cornerback in the transfer portal

Collin Klein and Kansas State are expected to land Virginia cornerback transfer Ja’Son Prevard, according to Chris Hummer of CBS Sports. It’s the 15th three-star name transferring into Manhattan this offseason, and the ninth defender picked up by the Wildcats in this latest cycle.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 28

Kansas State Nearly Loses Basketball Game as 33-Point Favorites

On Sunday afternoon, Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats barely escaped a crushing loss. The Wildcats took their home court as 33.5‑point favorites against a 3‑10 ULM team, but that didn’t matter much when the ball tipped off.