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K-State Suffers Historic Blowout Loss at Home
Wildcats avoid worst defeat in Bramlage Coliseum history, but still fall to Iowa State by 34 points
Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:55pm
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The Kansas State Wildcats were thoroughly outmatched at home, losing 95-61 to the #8 Iowa State Cyclones in one of the worst defeats in Bramlage Coliseum history. K-State briefly led 4-2 early, but Iowa State then went on a massive run and never looked back, leading by double digits for most of the game. The Cyclones had five players score in double figures, led by Josh Jefferson's 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. K-State's PJ Haggerty scored a team-high 23 points, but on 21 shots.
Why it matters
This loss continues a troubling trend for the Wildcats, who have struggled mightily this season and appear to be lacking in both talent and coaching. The blowout defeat raises serious questions about the direction of the program under second-year head coach Jerome Tang, who has yet to get the team playing at a competitive level.
The details
Iowa State jumped out to a huge lead early, going on an 11-6 run after K-State's brief 4-2 advantage. The Cyclones led by double digits for most of the game and their win probability was above 90% by the first media timeout. Iowa State had five players score in double figures, including 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists from Josh Jefferson, 16 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals from Tamin Lipsey, and 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting from three-point range by Milan Momcilovic. K-State's PJ Haggerty led the Wildcats with 23 points and 9 rebounds, but on 21 shot attempts.
- The game was played on February 2, 2026.
The players
Josh Jefferson
An Iowa State player who scored 19 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 5 assists in the blowout win.
Tamin Lipsey
An Iowa State player who scored 16 points, pulled down 5 rebounds, handed out 9 assists and recorded 4 steals.
Milan Momcilovic
An Iowa State player who scored 18 points, including 5-of-9 shooting from three-point range.
PJ Haggerty
A Kansas State player who led the Wildcats with 23 points and 9 rebounds, but on 21 shot attempts.
David Castillo
A Kansas State player who scored 11 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
This blowout loss is the latest in a string of disappointing performances for the Wildcats under second-year head coach Jerome Tang. With the team struggling mightily and facing an uphill battle to make the NCAA Tournament, the focus now shifts to the long-term direction of the program and whether Tang has the coaching chops to turn things around.
