MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball will have one final dress rehearsal before real games begin next week as the 2025 college hoops season tips off.
The Wildcats will host Division II Newman on Friday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. at Bramlage Coliseum in an exhibition matchup.
The game will be K-State’s second and final exhibition, following a 100-91 loss at Missouri on Oct. 24. Their first regular-season game will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., when the Wildcats host UNC Greensboro, beginning a four-game homestand.
Kansas State got 23 points from PJ Haggerty in its loss at Missouri, along with 14 from Nate Johnson.
The Topeka Capital-Journal is providing live updates from Bramlage Coliseum. Follow for updates.
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Kansas State vs Newman live scorePregame: Kansas State 0, Newman 0What time does Kansas State vs Newman start?Date: Friday, Oct. 31Start time: 7 p.m. CTWhere: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas
The Kansas State vs Newman game starts at 7 p.m. at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Kansas State vs. Newman will be available to watch via stream on ESPN+ in an exhibition college basketball game.
Kansas State basketball 2025-26 schedule
Here’s a look at the next three games Kansas State has. The full schedule is available online.
Nov. 4 — UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m.Nov. 8 — Bellarmine, 7 p.m.Nov. 13 — California, 8 p.m.Newman basketball 2025-26 schedule
Here’s a look at the next three games Newman has. The full schedule is available online.
Nov. 14 — Southwestern Oklahoma State (Joplin, MO)Nov. 15 — Arkansas Tech (Joplin, MO)Nov. 18 — Barclay College
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@gannett.com