Kansas State loses to South Dakota State in Casey Alexander's debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Kansas State lost 68-66 to South Dakota State on November 3 at Bramlage Coliseum, marking the debut of head coach Casey Alexander. The Wildcats trailed at halftime and briefly led in the second half, but SDSU responded with a decisive run. Despite a comeback attempt, Kansas State fell short after missing late-game shots. The team struggled with shooting accuracy, finishing 8 of 28 from three-point range.
- •Kansas State's season opener ended in a loss to SDSU.
- •The Wildcats led briefly in the second half before faltering.
- •Kansas State made only 8 of 28 three-point attempts.
- •SDSU's Davis Kern scored 24 points in the game.
- •Kansas State faces challenges ahead after this disappointing start.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from Kansas State's stunning loss to SDSU in Casey Alexander's debut
"The Casey Alexander era at Kansas State started with a dud. The Wildcats lost to South Dakota State in his debut.
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