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The Wildcats secured a 9-4 victory, highlighted by strong pitching from Tazwell Butler and a multi-hit attack that positions them against second-seeded West Virginia in the quarterfinals.
Kansas State’s 9-4 victory over TCU showcases a potent offense and solid pitching, propelling the Wildcats into the quarterfinals where they will face West Virginia before a national TV audience.
Kansas State overcame an early deficit to defeat Utah 9-5 in the Big 12 Championship, with key performances from AJ Evasco, James Guyette and Lincoln Sheffield. The win propels the Wildcats into a much‑anticipated matchup with TCU, broadcast on ESPN+ and the K-State Sports Radio Network.
The Wildcats overcame a 3‑0 deficit with a four‑run eighth inning, securing a 9‑5 win over Utah in the Big 12 tournament. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team’s resilience as AJ Evasco, Dee Kennedy and James Guyette delivered key performances.
Dee Kennedy earns first‑team All‑Big 12 honors while teammate Bear Madliak receives conference recognition, highlighting a standout season for the Wildcats.
Dee Kennedy makes history with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors, while Bear Madliak receives an honorable mention as the Wildcats prepare for their first-round tournament game in Surprise, Arizona.
Junior outfielder Dee Kennedy is named to the 2026 All-Big 12 First Team, while catcher Bear Madliak receives honorable mention, setting the stage for a high‑stakes opening round against Utah.
K‑State, seeded eleventh, will meet Utah, seeded tenth, at Surprise Stadium in Arizona, aiming to extend a dominant series edge while both teams field standout players and award‑watch candidates.
Kansas State senior catcher Bear Madliak has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, highlighting a season that blends power and precision.
UCF rallied in the seventh to pull away from Kansas State, with Stephen Chucka’s clutch hit and a late homer by Bear Madliak sealing a 10-6 win at John Euliano Park.
UCF’s 10-6 win over Kansas State hinged on a five-run seventh, Stephen Chucka’s clutch double and a surge of home runs that kept the Knights ahead in the series.
A dominant pitching performance and a milestone homer lift Kansas State past Cincinnati, snapping a lengthy losing streak and setting the stage for a Florida showdown.