Houston's Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as They Defeat Kansas State in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Houston's Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as They Defeat Kansas State in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown

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Houston secures a thrilling 24-19 victory over Kansas State in a thrilling contest. Zeon Chriss shines with 103 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Michael Batton's interception proves crucial for the Cougars. Despite trailing 19-10 in the fourth quarter, Houston stages a remarkable comeback, showcasing their resilience and determination.

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DJ Giddens runs for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns to lead Kansas State over Cincinnati 41-15
4 weeks, 1 day ago

DJ Giddens runs for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns to lead Kansas State over Cincinnati 41-15

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MANHATTAN, Kan. — DJ Giddens rushed for 143 yards, on just 15 carries, with two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Cincinnati 41-15 Saturday night. “It was an inspired win by our guys,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. It was just all smiles on the sideline.” …

Kansas upsets No. 7 BYU 17-13, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season
1 month ago

Kansas upsets No. 7 BYU 17-13, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I feel like a big staple within our program is being able to trust the process.” Jake Retzlaff threw for 192 yards for BYU. “They had a really good game plan,” BYU coach Kalani Sitake said. You got to be prepared when you come out and …

No. 17 Kansas State Takes High Hopes and a Four-Game Winning Streak to Improving Houston
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No. 17 Kansas State Takes High Hopes and a Four-Game Winning Streak to Improving Houston

Associated Press  

Kansas State is on a roll, currently sitting at 7-1 in the Big 12 conference and with hopes of securing a league title game berth. Despite facing close losses in three one-possession games this season, the Wildcats have shown resilience and determination, maintaining a positive turnover margin and finding ways to score despite facing challenges in scoring touchdowns. The team's …

K-State Dominates Kansas in Thrilling Comeback Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

K-State Dominates Kansas in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Associated Press  

Kansas State emerged victorious against Kansas in a thrilling 29-27 contest, preserving their chances of securing a conference title and a berth in the College Football Playoff. Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, while Chris Tennant kicked a game-winning field goal with just seconds remaining. Despite trailing throughout the game, Kansas State staged a remarkable …

No. 20 Oklahoma State heads to No. 23 K-State with both Big 12 teams coming off a tough loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 20 Oklahoma State heads to No. 23 K-State with both Big 12 teams coming off a tough loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oklahoma State won a close game in Stillwater last season while the Wildcats blew out the Cowboys two years ago in Manhattan. KEY MATCHUP Kansas State QB Avery Johnson against the Oklahoma State defense, which gave up 456 yards to the Utes last week. The Cowboys …

QB Avery Johnson, tough defense elevating No. 13 Kansas State ahead of Big 12 opener against BYU
3 months ago

QB Avery Johnson, tough defense elevating No. 13 Kansas State ahead of Big 12 opener against BYU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 13 Wildcats’ offense equally tough to deal with heading into Kansas State’s Big 12 opener against BYU on Saturday. “I don’t think we had a position group that didn’t play well,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “Across the board, at all three levels, I thought …

Avery Johnson helps No. 14 K-State dump No. 20 Arizona 31-7 in nonconference matchup of Big 12 foes
3 months, 1 week ago

Avery Johnson helps No. 14 K-State dump No. 20 Arizona 31-7 in nonconference matchup of Big 12 foes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State delivered Arizona a rude welcome to the Big 12 on Friday night. We’re trying to prove to ourselves that we can sustain this and play at a high level,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. On the next drive, Fifita lazily …

Sam Leavitt’s passing and running rallies Arizona State past Texas State 31-28
3 months, 1 week ago

Sam Leavitt’s passing and running rallies Arizona State past Texas State 31-28

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN MARCOS, Texas — Sam Leavitt passed for a touchdown and ran for another, as Arizona State rallied twice to earn a tough 31-28 win over Texas State on Thursday night. Arizona State is 3-0 heading into the program’s first Big 12 game next week at …

Kansas State uses big first quarter to defeat Portland 78-65 in women’s NCAA Tournament first round
9 months ago

Kansas State uses big first quarter to defeat Portland 78-65 in women’s NCAA Tournament first round

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MANHATTAN, Kan. — Gabby Gregory had 22 points and Ayoka Lee scored 21 to lead Kansas State to a 78-65 win over Portland in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday. “I think we needed a game like this,” Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie said. “But we couldn’t run away from Portland.” K-State will face the winner …

Shead breaks tie with short follow with 0.4 seconds left, No. 1 Houston beats Oklahoma 87-85
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shead breaks tie with short follow with 0.4 seconds left, No. 1 Houston beats Oklahoma 87-85

Associated Press  

NORMAN, Okla. — Jamal Shead hit a short follow shot with 0.4 seconds left and No. 1 Houston beat Oklahoma 87-85 on Saturday night, giving coach Kelvin Sampson a victory over one of his former schools. There were three ways to win that game — a whistle, make the shot or an offensive rebound and put it in — and …

Shead scores 23, Sampson ejected as No. 5 Houston defeats Oklahoma State 79-63
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shead scores 23, Sampson ejected as No. 5 Houston defeats Oklahoma State 79-63

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jamal Shead scored 23 points, Emanuel Sharp added 16 points and No. 5 Houston beat Oklahoma State 79-63 on Tuesday night. So, I can’t, so don’t ask me.” Shead had 17 points in the first half on 6-of-10 shooting as Houston built a 40-21 halftime lead. “Jamal Shead played like an All-American, first-team All-American to be clear and …

Kansas State knocks off No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in overtime to snap 4-game slide
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kansas State knocks off No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in overtime to snap 4-game slide

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MANHATTAN, Kan. — Tylor Perry scored eight of his 26 points in overtime and Kansas State beat No. Arthur Kaluma sank a pair of foul shots and Perry added another one to seal it, ending Kansas State’s four-game losing streak. But the bottom line is, it comes down to making free throws.” Kansas State is 6-0 in overtime this season, …

Jalon Moore scores 23 as No. 23 Oklahoma pulls away from cold-shooting K-State, 73-53
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jalon Moore scores 23 as No. 23 Oklahoma pulls away from cold-shooting K-State, 73-53

Associated Press  

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Oklahoma coach Porter Moser had seen enough of Kansas State’s three leading scorers on film that he knew taking away any combination of them would probably mean good things for the Sooners on Tuesday night. “I’ll have to go back and look at the film and see if there’s something there,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. …

Gisela Sanchez scores 18 as No. 4 Kansas State holds off BYU 67-65
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gisela Sanchez scores 18 as No. 4 Kansas State holds off BYU 67-65

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MANHATTAN, Kan. — Gisela Sanchez led No. 4 Kansas State with 18 points as the Wildcats outlasted BYU 67-65 on Saturday. “The resiliency to dig deep and find a way to get to the free throw line, find a way to manufacture some points that way was huge,” Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie said. Gregory scored 10 of Kansas State’s …

No. 4 Houston beats Kansas State 74-52 for its fourth straight victory
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 4 Houston beats Kansas State 74-52 for its fourth straight victory

Hindustan Times  

HOUSTON — Jamal Shead scored 17 points, J’Wan Roberts added 14 points and six rebounds and No. That’s the standard I hold these kids to.” Cam Carter scored 16 points and Arthur Kaluma and Dai Dai Ames each added 11 points for Kansas State, which lost its second straight. “They may be the best defensive team I’ve ever seen,” Kansas …

Kaluma’s 4-point play in overtime helps Kansas State rally past No. 9 Baylor, 68-64
11 months ago

Kaluma’s 4-point play in overtime helps Kansas State rally past No. 9 Baylor, 68-64

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Arthur Kaluma helped to keep that perfect streak intact when he converted a four-point play to give them the lead with 20 seconds left, and Tylor Perry added a pair of clinching free throws with 6.9 seconds to go, as the Wildcats scored the final …

Houston, the lone unbeaten team in college hoops, jumps Kansas to No. 2 in AP Top 25 behind Purdue
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Houston, the lone unbeaten team in college hoops, jumps Kansas to No. 2 in AP Top 25 behind Purdue

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Purdue held its place atop the AP Top 25 on Monday following its win over Illinois in a top-10 showdown, while Houston jumped Kansas into second place as the last unbeaten team in Division I men’s college basketball. They went to the Final Four three years ago, the Elite Eight two years ago and the Sweet 16 last season, when …

Ayoka Lee scores 27, No. 11 Kansas State women shut down Houston in second half of 72-38 victory
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayoka Lee scores 27, No. 11 Kansas State women shut down Houston in second half of 72-38 victory

Associated Press  

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Ayoka Lee had 27 points with 11 rebounds and Kansas State held Houston to 14 second-half points in a 72-38 victory for the No. Kansas State led 29-24 at halftime then used runs of 20-0 in the third quarter and 14-0 in the fourth to blow it open. K-State allowed only 41 points against Cincinnati in its …

Freshman QB Avery Johnson leads Kansas State past No. 19 N.C. State in Pop-Tarts Bowl
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Freshman QB Avery Johnson leads Kansas State past No. 19 N.C. State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ORLANDO, Fla. — Avery Johnson threw for two touchdowns and ran for one, DJ Giddens rushed for 151 yards and scored twice, and Kansas State beat No. Johnson, a freshman making his first start after Will Howard entered the transfer portal, threw for 178 yards, rushed …

Perry scores 17 as K-State bounces back from loss to beat Wichita State, 69-60
1 year ago

Perry scores 17 as K-State bounces back from loss to beat Wichita State, 69-60

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— Tylor Perry scored 17 points, including a pair of clinching free throws in the final minute, and Kansas State held on to beat in-state rival Wichita State 69-60 on Thursday night at the T-Mobile Center. “These games are always tough for a lot of different reasons,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “We shot a ton of free throws, …

Clark scores 32, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Kansas State 77-70 for Gulf Coast Showcase title
1 year ago

Clark scores 32, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Kansas State 77-70 for Gulf Coast Showcase title

Associated Press  

ESTERO, Fla. — Just when it seemed like Kansas State might beat Iowa for the third time in a little over 12 months, Caitlin Clark found herself remembering one of coach Lisa Bluder’s mantras. Clark made seven 3-pointers, the last coming with 47 seconds left, to help ensure the Hawkeyes would win and avenge a Nov. 16 loss to Kansas …

Six Cowboys score in double figures as Oklahoma State tops Houston Christian 92-65
1 year ago

Six Cowboys score in double figures as Oklahoma State tops Houston Christian 92-65

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STILLWATER, Okla. — Reserve Mike Marsh scored 14 points shooting 6 for 9 and Oklahoma State rolled to a 92-65 win over Houston Christian on Friday night. Marsh’s fellow reserve Jarius Hicklen scored 12 points shoot 4 for 10 from 3-point range, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 12 points, and Brandon Garrison John-Michael Wright and reserved Jamyron Keller 10 apiece for …

No. 19 K-State hopes it is playing Iowa State for spot in Big 12 title game Saturday night
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 19 K-State hopes it is playing Iowa State for spot in Big 12 title game Saturday night

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After a convoluted and controversial tiebreaker system forced the league to issue multiple clarifications the past few weeks, irking Kansas State fans in particular, the race basically boils down to this: The Wildcats need to beat the Cyclones at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and have Texas …

Smith TD run and 2-pt conversation in OT lifts Houston over Baylor 25-24
1 year, 1 month ago

Smith TD run and 2-pt conversation in OT lifts Houston over Baylor 25-24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! WACO, Texas — Houston quarterback Donovan Smith ran for a game-winning 2-point conversion after his 1-yard touchdown run in overtime and the Cougars got their first Big 12 road victory, 25-24 over Baylor on Saturday. After Baylor began the overtime with freshman Dawson Pendergrass’ 3-yard TD …

Auburn FG and late defensive stand lift No. 7 Texas over No. 25 Kansas State 33-30 in OT
1 year, 1 month ago

Auburn FG and late defensive stand lift No. 7 Texas over No. 25 Kansas State 33-30 in OT

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! And that’s what we did.” With a chance to win and all the momentum, Kansas State gained just two yards in three plays before Texas’ Barryn Sorrell pressured Will Howard into a desperate, off-balance pass that fell incomplete, as the Longhorns made Bert Auburn’s 42-yard field …

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Brooks’ first touchdown came on a 54-yard ru n. His second came after Texas recovered a fourth-down fumble, putting the Longhorns ahead 26-14 late in the third quarter. “We just kept going back to, breaking the other team’s will and being really physical.” Sarkisian said Texas …

Will Howard passes for 3 TDs and runs for 2 others to lead No. 15 K-State past Troy 42-13
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Howard passes for 3 TDs and runs for 2 others to lead No. 15 K-State past Troy 42-13

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I can’t take anything away from them — hats off to Kansas State,” Troy coach Jon Sumrall said. “That was a great win for our guys, a great win over a really good team,” K-State coach Chris Klieman said. We gave them one big run where …

Collins’ late fourth-quarter TD helps Oklahoma State pull away to beat Central Arkansas 27-13
1 year, 3 months ago

Collins’ late fourth-quarter TD helps Oklahoma State pull away to beat Central Arkansas 27-13

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STILLWATER, Okla. — Elijah Collins’ 17-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown run gave Oklahoma State breathing room and the Cowboys held on to beat Football Championship Subdivision foe Central Arkansas 27-13 on Saturday night in a season opener. Brennan Presley, who caught a pass for Oklahoma State’s first touchdown, …

No. 13 K-State defeats No. 2 Kansas 83-82 in overtime
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 13 K-State defeats No. 2 Kansas 83-82 in overtime

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! J’Wan Roberts scored 15, Jamal Shead added 14 points and Tramon Mark had 12 for Houston, which led for all but a 50-second span in the first half while preventing Tulane from taking over the top spot in the conference. Jaylen Forbes scored 23, Jalen …

Johnson scores 24 as No. 13 K-State beats No. 2 Kansas 83-82
1 year, 11 months ago

Johnson scores 24 as No. 13 K-State beats No. 2 Kansas 83-82

Associated Press  

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State coach Jerome Tang grabbed a microphone and stood amid a sea of purple, moments after delirious fans had flooded the floor to celebrate the No. And when their game went to overtime, and players kept fouling out, Keyontae Johnson delivered for Kansas State, throwing down a go-ahead alley-oop dunk with 25 seconds left that ultimately …

College basketball picks: Kansas-Missouri, Houston-Alabama and more
2 years ago

College basketball picks: Kansas-Missouri, Houston-Alabama and more

New York Times  

This is a fantastic basketball Saturday, one of the best of the nonconference season thus far, and for maximum enjoyment, I would recommend NOT betting your hard-earned money on basketball and instead just sitting back and enjoying the competitive spirit on display. As discussed in this week’s power rankings, Houston’s loss at Alabama last year after a questionable late non-goaltending …

Robinson stars as Texas holds off No. 13 K-State, 34-27
2 years, 1 month ago

Robinson stars as Texas holds off No. 13 K-State, 34-27

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “The guys stayed in the fight,” said Wildcats coach Chris Klieman, whose team hasn’t beaten Texas since 2016. It’s a credit to the character and leadership in that room.” The momentum swung to Texas on the fourth play of the game, when Kansas State’s Julius Brents …

Kansas State leads No. 6 Oklahoma the whole way in 41-34 win
2 years, 2 months ago

Kansas State leads No. 6 Oklahoma the whole way in 41-34 win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 13 UTAH 34, ARIZONA STATE 13 TEMPE, Ariz. — Cameron Rising threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns to tight end Dalton Kincaid, and Utah rolled past Arizona State. 14 PENN STATE 33, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 14 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Sean Clifford completed 22 of 34 …

Carr, Allen lift No. 14 Texas over short-handed Kansas State
2 years, 11 months ago

Carr, Allen lift No. 14 Texas over short-handed Kansas State

Associated Press  

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Marcus Carr scored 19 points, Timmy Allen had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and No. 14 Texas rallied in the second half to beat Kansas State 70-57 on Tuesday night. “And then when we get inside, they have to react to that and we it inside-out for some 3s.” Kansas State led 35-29 at halftime, …

Carlton scores 20 as No. 13 Houston beats Texas State 80-47
3 years ago

Carlton scores 20 as No. 13 Houston beats Texas State 80-47

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Josh Carlton scored a season-high 20 points, Kyler Edwards added 14 and No. We had tremendous prep today.” Shelby Adams scored 10 points, Nighael Ceaser added nine and Isiah Small had eight for Texas State, which had won eight in a row. “Certainly, them with their size disrupted our flow, and then, we haven’t traditionally shot the ball …

Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61
3 years ago

Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jamal Shead scored 18 points, Fabian White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 14 Houston beat Oklahoma State 72-61 on Saturday in the lone game of the scheduled Hoop Hype XL College Basketball Showcase doubleheader. Bryce Williams led Oklahoma State with 17 points – 12 of which came from free throws — and was …

Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since ’84
3 years, 8 months ago

Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since ’84

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelvin Sampson stood atop a ladder and yanked loose the remnants of the net from the rim. Yes, Houston is going back to the Final Four for the first time since the famed “Phi Slama Jama” era after Monday night’s 67-61 win against Oregon State. We got every single ounce out of them.” This will be Houston’s first …

Houston beats Cleveland State 87-56 as Sampson ties Wooden
3 years, 9 months ago

Houston beats Cleveland State 87-56 as Sampson ties Wooden

Associated Press  

— Quentin Grimes scored 18 points and Houston coach Kelvin Sampson tied John Wooden on the career victories list as the Cougars beat 15th-seeded Cleveland State 87-56 in the NCAA Tournament on Friday night. They put us on our heels.” Grimes’ basket to end the first half gave the Cougars a 37-29 lead and they opened the second half on …

Kansas State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma 38-35
4 years, 2 months ago

Kansas State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma 38-35

Associated Press  

NORMAN, Okla. — A Kansas State squad that lost its opener to Arkansas State two weeks ago, had its roster depleted by COVID-19, and entered Saturday’s game against No. Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said he didn’t know until Friday if he’d have enough players available at all position groups to play the game. “We know how to respond to …

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