Kansas State basketball throttled by Iowa State

Wildcats suffer blowout loss to in-state rival

Feb. 1, 2026 at 3:31pm

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The Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team suffered a lopsided defeat against their in-state rival, the Iowa State Cyclones, in a game played on February 1, 2026.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Wildcats, who were looking to build momentum in the Big 12 conference race. The blowout defeat raises questions about the team's ability to compete with top opponents in the league.

The details

Kansas State was outmatched and outplayed by Iowa State throughout the game. The Cyclones dominated on both ends of the floor, leading by double digits for most of the contest. The Wildcats struggled to find any offensive rhythm and were unable to slow down Iowa State's scoring attack.

  • The game was played on February 1, 2026.

The players

Jerome Tang

The head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We got outplayed in every facet of the game. Iowa State was the better team tonight and they deserved the win.”

— Jerome Tang, Head Coach, Kansas State Wildcats

What’s next

The Wildcats will look to rebound from this loss as they continue their Big 12 conference schedule. Their next game is against the Texas Longhorns on February 5th.

The takeaway

This blowout loss to Iowa State highlights the work that Kansas State still needs to do to become a consistent contender in the competitive Big 12 conference.