{
  "id": 11341262,
  "title": "K-State drops second conference matchup to No. 18 BYU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/k-state-drops-second-conference-matchup-to-no-18-byu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T02:45:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/k-state-drops-second-conference-024557136.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MANHATTAN, KS (KSNT) — The Kansas State Wildcats suffered their second consecutive home loss on Thursday, falling 3-1 to the No. 18 BYU Cougars. The game was intense in the first set, with the Cougars emerging victorious 27-25. BYU expanded their lead in the second set, winning 25-18. The Cats secured the third set 24-26, but K-State battled back to win the fourth set 25-18. Addison Massey was the standout player for the Wildcats, delivering 23 kills, the only player among the Wildcats to achieve double-digit kills. Emerson Van Lannen contributed 24 assists, while Fuka Sekita and Caleigh Ponn each added nine digs. K-State will return to Morgan Family Arena on Saturday to host No. 23 Utah, with tip-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m.",
  "summary": "MANHATTAN (KSNT) — The Wildcats drop their second match of the season at home. K-State (9-2, 1-2 Big 12) dropped the matchup 3-1 on Thursday night. It was a hard-fought first set, as the Cougars grabbed the 27-25 win. BYU would widen the gap in the second set, 25-18. The ‘Cats would take set three […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kansas State Wildcats lose to No. 18 BYU Cougars 3-1",
    "Addison Massey leads Wildcats with 23 kills",
    "K-State hosts No. 23 Utah on Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}