Kansas State Remains Positive Amid Losing Streak, Faces TCU Next

Wildcats coach Jerome Tang praises team despite 95-61 loss to Iowa State, as they look to get back on track against struggling Horned Frogs.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Kansas State basketball is on a three-game losing streak after a blowout loss to Iowa State, but coach Jerome Tang remains positive about his team's effort and attitude. The Wildcats will look to get back on track when they travel to face TCU, who are also struggling with two straight losses. Despite the team's poor record, Tang continues to praise his players' work ethic and commitment.

Why it matters

Kansas State has failed to make the NCAA Tournament in the past two seasons, putting pressure on coach Jerome Tang to turn the program around. This game against TCU represents an opportunity for the Wildcats to end their losing skid and potentially build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

The details

The Wildcats were blown out 95-61 by Iowa State, with the Cyclones going on big runs of 22-4 and 13-0 in the first half to build a 29-point halftime lead. Kansas State was missing three starters due to injury, but coach Tang praised his team's effort in the second half, when they cut the deficit to 54-31. TCU has also struggled of late, losing two straight games including an 87-61 defeat to Colorado in which they failed to score for over 7 minutes in the first half.

  • Kansas State has lost three games in a row.
  • The Wildcats will face TCU on Saturday.

The players

Jerome Tang

The head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats basketball team, who is in his fourth season leading the program.

P.J. Haggerty

The leading scorer for the Kansas State Wildcats, averaging 23 points per game.

Abdi Bashir Jr.

A key player for the Kansas State Wildcats, averaging 13.2 points per game.

Jamie Dixon

The head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs basketball team.

David Punch

The leading scorer for the TCU Horned Frogs, averaging 14.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not disappointed at all. I'm with these dudes every single day and I know everything they are going through and y'all don't. So I was proud of our guys, especially in the second half.”

— Jerome Tang, Head Coach, Kansas State Wildcats

“I have to look at myself and figure out how I can bring us out more early. There is not a lot positive we can take out of this game. We were a step slow on everything we did.”

— Jamie Dixon, Head Coach, TCU Horned Frogs

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