Why Casey Alexander isn't worried about Kansas State after two exhibition losses

The Kansas State men’s basketball team concluded its exhibition season with an 88-84 loss to Nebraska on Monday on a semi-neutral court in Grand Island. Combine that result with a 71-67 home loss to Missouri , and some will naturally feel disappointed that the Wildcats lost both of their preseason games. But new head coach Casey Alexander isn’t worried about his team. “I’m disappointed we didn’t win,” Alexander said Monday evening. “But I told the guys that, ultimately, I have no concern about what happened in the game.” Indeed, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the Wildcats even after a pair of preseason losses. Missouri and Nebraska both played in the NCAA Tournament last season. On paper, they were obvious favorites against a K-State team that is coming off back-to-back losing seasons. But the Wildcats pushed both of them until the end. The Wildcats trailed 82-74 in the final minutes against the Cornhuskers, but they battled until the final buzzer and pulled within two points several times in the closing seconds. Instead of letting the game get away from them, they forced Nebraska to clinch the game at the free-throw line. “We played to win,” Alexander said. “We played

ASU True Freshman Earns National Honors After Big Week vs. Kansas State

One Sun Devil was not just the Freshman of the Day in Tempe, but the Freshman of the Week across the country.

Colorado vs. Kansas State betting odds, spread for Week 9 matchup

The Colorado Buffaloes (2-5, 0-4 Big 12) continued their slide in Week 8, losing 57-24 to Oklahoma State after 37 unanswered points. Fortunately for the Buffs, the schedule lightens this week with a home game against the Kansas State Wildcats , 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12. CU might not be favored, but it is only a slight underdog this week after being a double-digit underdog the last few games. Entering the Kansas State-Colorado game, the Wildcats have some major questions at quarterback. Starting quarterback Avery Johnson missed last weekend's game against Arizona State, and third-string quarterback Blake Barnett did too. Jacob Knuth started and struggled, completing just 26 of 41 passes. Who starts at quarterback is anyone's guess, with head coach Collin Klein saying Monday that all four quarterbacks, including the emergency quarterback, are banged up. Colorado's defense showed holes, especially at cornerback, where the Buffs were exposed all game long. Against a depleted K-State team, Chris Marve's unit should bounce back. For Colorado's offense, the key is getting the running game going against one of the Big 12's worst run defenses, as the Wildcats give up 158 yards per game. On the other hand, Kansas State's

Abilene, Chapman qualify runners for State

BUHLER – Abilene and Chapman High Schools qualified runners for the 2026 Class 4A State Cross Country Meet this Saturday in Wamego. Chapman will send its boys team as qualifiers and Liberty Cuevas, who finished second in her girls 5K run. Abilene will be sending three runners, as Kamdyn Affolter qualified in the Top 15 for boys and Jade and Josie Wilson did the same in the girls race.

Nebraska men’s basketball tops Kansas State in Grand Island exhibition

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska men’s basketball team entertained a sold-out crowd in Grand Island with an 88-84 win over Kansas State on Monday. The exhibition, which was played on the state fairgrounds, marked the Huskers’ final preseason game before the 2026-27 campaign. Braden Frager led...

Great Bend Panthers Fall to Junction City, Suffer 2nd Loss in a Row

The Great Bend Panther football team, which started the season with a 6-0 record, suffered its second loss in a row Friday night at Junction City. Class 6A Junction City downed the Class 4A Panthers 55-14 and evened its record at 4-4. Great Bend lost to Class 5A Hays 35-7 in a Week 7 game on Oct. 16.

Nebraska, Kansas State men’s basketball teams play at Bigiron Events Center

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.(KSNB) — The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Kansas State Wildcats men’s basketball teams played at the Bigiron Events Center Monday. Officials expected more than 6,000 people to attend the game. The Bigiron Events Center said it worked with several people throughout the community to make the event...

University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus radio station to honor Greg Sharpe with Monday broadcast

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Student broadcasters from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Kansas State University are teaming up to honor sportscaster Greg Sharpe on Monday. A special radio broadcast of the Husker men’s basketball exhibition game on Monday will highlight the scholarship fund that bears his name. UNL...

A voice remembered: Greg Sharpe’s legacy brings Nebraska, Kansas State broadcasters together

Every time Harmon Johnsen walks past the Husker Radio Network booth on the sixth floor of the west side of Memorial Stadium, he stops for a moment. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior recognizes the sign honoring Greg Sharpe, the longtime voice of the Huskers who died in February 2025. Johnsen places his hand on Sharpe’s name beneath the quote on the wall and says, ‘thank you’.

Nebraska, Kansas State men's basketball teams play at Bigiron Events Center

K-State Discusses Colorado Game During Weekly Press Conference

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State head coach Collin Klein and select players met with the media on Monday inside the Vanier Family Football Complex to preview the game this Saturday at Colorado. Links to video and audio of Klein's press conference – which was streamed live on ESPN+ – are above in addition to an audio link of the player breakout interviews. A transcript of Klein's press conference is below.

Josie Baer places 7th at State Tennis

TOPEKA – Chapman senior Josie Baer capped her high school tennis career with a seventh-place finish in the 2026 Class 4A State Tennis Tournament in Topeka. Baer opened with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Maher of Bishop Miege. She then fell to Lana Hull grom Hayden 6-2, 6-1. She would see Hull again on the second day of the tournament. Baer then moved to the backside of the bracket to face Schultz from Parsons winning 8-5. Next she defeated Laine Widener of Hesston 8-5. Widener would eventually finish 11th in the tournament.

Keeping the Spirit of Sharpe Alive

A legendary voice went silent when Kansas State graduate Greg Sharpe, the one-time Voice of the Wildcats who spent 17 years as Voice of the Huskers, passed away after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. A college basketball game along with a new scholarship in Sharpe's honor will help keep...

‘More questions than answers’: Kansas State QB Avery Johnson’s return remains uncertain

Kansas State football coach Collin Klein said, "There are a few more questions than answers," about starting quarterback Avery Johnson's health status, who missed the Wildcats' 28-17 loss to Arizona State with an undisclosed injury. He added that "it's not off the table" that Johnson could return at some point this season . "We're still trying to handle things," Klein told reporters. "Our medical staff and doctors are doing a great job of working through everything and making sure that we do it right." Johnson appeared on the Wildcats' initial availability report on Wednesday, ahead of the Wildcats' Oct. 24 game in Tempe, Arizona. He was downgraded to doubtful Friday, then ruled out in the hours before the game against the Sun Devils . Fifth-year Jacob Knuth started in his place. Saturday marked the first game Johnson has missed in his three seasons as the team's starter. The injury stems from the first quarter of the Wildcats' Oct. 17 win over Kansas when he fell to the turf after a long run. He missed one play before returning the next drive and playing the rest of the game without any noticeable issues. In his absence, Knuth completed 26 of 41

Manhattan High football claims Centennial League title, blanking Washburn Rural 46-0

Manhattan High football closed out the regular season by blanking Washburn Rural 46-0 on senior night, securing the Centennial League trophy Friday night at Bishop Stadium. It marked Manhattan’s second league title in three years after rival Junction City took the crown last fall. The Indians will enter the postseason with a 6-2 record, with all six wins following a 0-2 start to the season against Mill Valley and Rockhurst.

LHS Cross Country Falls Short at Sub-State

The Liberal High School Boys and Girls Cross Country team’s season came to an end on Saturday in Manhattan KS, at the Sub-State Meet. Competing against schools like, Washburn Rural, Lawrence Free State, Derby, Maize, Lawrence High, and others, the Redskins knew they were going to have to run their best performances of the season to be in the mix of the 3 teams and first 15 individual runners to cross the finish line, to get a chance at the State Meet in Lawrence. These gritty, never say die, runners did not disappoint, as several of the individuals ran their best times of the season, but still came up short.

Wildcats snap losing streak, Massey breaks record against Texas Tech

K-State volleyball brought out the brooms to end its seven-game losing streak, defeating Texas Tech 3-0 in an extended three-set match that went to extra points in two sets. Freshman Skylar Brady’s career-high 15 kills and Addison Massey’s K-State record 24 kills in a three-set match fueled the win, helping the Wildcats get back on track after struggles over the past few weeks.

Family of former K-State coach, Big 12 legend Bob Huggins shares health update for Hall of Famer

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KCTV) - Former Kansas State head coach Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition, his family announced Wednesday. Huggins, 73, is set to be inducted into the University of Cincinnati’s James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, which prompted his family to share the update on his health.

Colorado Buffaloes' Surprising Betting Odds vs. Kansas State Wildcats

Looking to bounce back from recent tough losses, the Colorado Buffaloes are heading back home to Folsom Field to face the Kansas State Wildcats.

Basketball takeaways from Kansas State's exhibition loss against Missouri

Kansas State basketball fans got their first glimpse of the Wildcats under new head coach Casey Alexander during a 71-67 exhibition loss to Missouri on Friday at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats scored the first nine points of the game and led 32-27 at halftime. But the Tigers dominated the second half with their size and athleticism. Jaden Schutt and Montana Wheeler led the Wildcats with 12 points apiece. Brandon Rechsteiner pitched in 11 points. They were the only K-State basketball players who reached double figures. But 10 different K-State players did score. Jason Crowe led the Tigers with 21 points. Next up for K-State is another exhibition game against Nebraska in Grand Island on Monday. Until then, here are key takeaways from Friday’s action. K-State’s starting lineup got off to a strong start Here is the starting lineup that Alexander went with against Missouri: point guard Brandon Rechsteiner, shooting guard Jade Schutt, swingman Isaiah Abraham, forward Brock Vice and big man Matt Gilhool. That group produced immediate results when they sprinted to a 9-0 start over the Tigers. Schutt got things started by draining a 3-pointer and then Gilhool and Abraham quickly followed with outside shots of their own. When