Jerome Tang blasts effort as Kansas State suffers fifth straight loss in humiliating home defeat
TOI GLOBAL | Feb 13, 2026, 00:46 IST
Kansas State suffered a crushing 91–62 home defeat to Cincinnati, marking its fifth straight loss and third consecutive home game decided by at least 24 points. Cincinnati's relentless shooting, including 16 made three-pointers, exposed the Kansas State's defensive breakdowns and lack of urgency. One sequence late in the game, where players stood still after missed free throws and allowed an easy putback, summed up the team’s struggles. Now 10–14 overall and falling behind in conference play, frustration spilled into the stands as students wore brown bags and booed loudly. Head coach Jerome Tang did not hide his disappointment, saying some players did not deserve to wear the uniform and admitting embarrassment for the university and fans. He hinted at upcoming lineup changes and questioned the team’s commitment and pride. Tang’s blunt remarks and abrupt exit from the press conference reflected a program searching for accountability amid a rapidly deteriorating season.
Kansas State experienced another tough result on Wednesday. A 91-62 loss to Cincinnati played out under their own roof. Fifth straight fall for the Wildcats as this one adds to a growing pile of misery. Their third straight home game slipped away by at least 24, and Conference mode has turned harsh fast.
Halfway through the fourth, Cincinnati never let up pressure. Sixteen triples found net, a number that usually shuts down opponents fast. Near the end, chaos followed after a shooter missed both shots, yet teammates stood still; instead, someone else grabbed the rebound and scored right away.
Ten fourteen stands the Wildcats’ record today, one win short in league play. Inside the building, people let their discontent show. Close to two dozen students covered their faces with brown bags. During the midgame pause, loud disapproval filled the air, too far behind before anyone even spoke.
Shock didn’t come from the score; it came from the performance. Jerome Tang spoke without pause once the final whistle hit. Not wearing those jerseys would’ve suited them better, he claimed. He said, "These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform, and there will be very few of them in it next year. I'm embarrassed for the university, I'm embarrassed for our fans, and our student section. It's just ridiculous.” His words pointed elsewhere: pride lost, trust shaken, everyone left watching feels hollow. Students walk past that logo every day now. Silence followed, louder than any crowd ever could.
Change might head Tang’s way; he hinted at shifts in the lineup soon. Not just questions, but also doubt crept into his words about how players gave their time and spirit during games. Wearing Kansas State gear, he thought, carries weight beyond what appeared obvious during that loss.
After hearing the question about the crowd’s reaction, Tang spoke quickly, then walked out of the room. "I'd wear a paper bag, too, if I was them," he said flatly, walking out of the room.
Halfway through the fourth, Cincinnati never let up pressure. Sixteen triples found net, a number that usually shuts down opponents fast. Near the end, chaos followed after a shooter missed both shots, yet teammates stood still; instead, someone else grabbed the rebound and scored right away.
Ten fourteen stands the Wildcats’ record today, one win short in league play. Inside the building, people let their discontent show. Close to two dozen students covered their faces with brown bags. During the midgame pause, loud disapproval filled the air, too far behind before anyone even spoke.
Shock didn’t come from the score; it came from the performance. Jerome Tang spoke without pause once the final whistle hit. Not wearing those jerseys would’ve suited them better, he claimed. He said, "These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform, and there will be very few of them in it next year. I'm embarrassed for the university, I'm embarrassed for our fans, and our student section. It's just ridiculous.” His words pointed elsewhere: pride lost, trust shaken, everyone left watching feels hollow. Students walk past that logo every day now. Silence followed, louder than any crowd ever could.
Change might head Tang’s way; he hinted at shifts in the lineup soon. Not just questions, but also doubt crept into his words about how players gave their time and spirit during games. Wearing Kansas State gear, he thought, carries weight beyond what appeared obvious during that loss.
After hearing the question about the crowd’s reaction, Tang spoke quickly, then walked out of the room. "I'd wear a paper bag, too, if I was them," he said flatly, walking out of the room.