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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Tess Heal (34), guard, cuts as she dribbles down the court during the WBIT first-round game between Kansas State and Georgia Tech at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 19, 2026. Kansas State defeated Georgia Tech 69–65.

Wildcats knocked out of WBIT by Cal in second round

Greta Klein, sports editor March 22, 2026
Matching up for the first time, the 2-seed Kansas State Wildcats matched up against the California Golden Bears during the second round of the WBIT. While it wasn’t the outcome any team wants during the month of March, the Wildcats finished with fight.
Forward Nastja Claessens (4) dances with guard Mikayla Parks (10) as she is announced for starting lineups against BYU at Bramlage Coliseum on February 7, 2026.

K-State pulls out a 69-65 against Georgia Tech

Greta Klein, sports editor March 20, 2026

Seeing an opportunity for a backdoor cut, Jordan Speiser dove to the lane, immediately made contact with a Georgia Tech defender and was called for a charge. The timing of the foul was not ideal, as Kansas...

K-State Women's Basketball players Taryn Sides (11), Gina Garcia (6) and Nastja Claessens (4) watch the pregame hype video from the bench prior to their announcement as starters for the January 4, 2026 game against West Virginia at Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State gets knocked out by No. 1 seed TCU

Greta Klein, sports editor March 8, 2026
The Kansas State Wildcats turned heads and brought upsets throughout their first three games of the Big 12 Tournament before facing off against the No. 1 seed TCU Horned Frogs in the semifinals.
Freshman Jordan Speiser is listening to her coach. The Wildcats lost to South Dakota 72-71 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13th, 2025.

Wildcats advance to semifinals after 74-73 battle

Greta Klein, sports editor March 7, 2026
As the number 12 seed, the Kansas State Wildcats went into the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament hungry and ready to compete. During the opening round, the Wildcats matched up against the 13-seed Cincinnati Bearcats and took the expected win, 91-66. Setting the tone for the tournament, K-State broke the Big 12 Tournament single-game record for three-pointers, along with the school record, with 17 made threes.
Senior Tess Heal (34) looks to take a shot around a Jayhawk. The Wildcats would fall 75-68 in the second matchup of the Sunflower Showdown on February 21, 2026. Heal had 19 points, four rebounds and seven assists on the night.

Sad senior day for K-State

Greta Klein, sports editor February 21, 2026
As the number of games dwindle for Kansas State women’s basketball, the seniors in the white-and-purple uniforms were recognized after the second season matchup of the Sunflower Showdown.
Aniya' Foy (5) looks for an open teammate during the Wildcats' matchup against Oklahoma State at Bramlage Coliseum. Foy had two points, eight rebounds and one assist. K-State took down the Cowgirls 70-61 on Feb. 11.

Wildcats corral Cowgirls in 70-61 win

Greta Klein, sports editor February 11, 2026
Donning pink and white uniforms in Kansas State’s Play 4 Kay Game on Feb. 10, the Wildcats jumped ahead early with a 6-0 run before Oklahoma State University made its first points. K-State went on scoring runs of seven, six and three points all in just the first quarter, putting the Wildcats ahead 18-9 after the first 10 minutes of play.
Forward Nastja Claessens (4) celebrates with guard Taryn Sides (11) after drawing an and-one against BYU on February 7, 2026 at Bramlage Coliseum. Claessens would lead the Wildcats with 25 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals in the 77-52 blowout over the Cougars.

‘Cats dominate Cougars 77-52

Greta Klein, sports editor February 7, 2026
Coming off a 72-62 road loss against Arizona, the Kansas State Wildcats were ready to return to Bramlage Coliseum and secure their sixth Big 12 win.
Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie reacts during an NCAA college basketball game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

‘Struggling with execution’

Greta Klein, sports editor January 29, 2026
Kansas State inched close to the Colorado Buffaloes — even leading by three points in the second quarter — but couldn’t deliver, resulting in a 56-47 loss. Declining momentum, too many turnovers and getting outrebounded were ultimately the main causes of K-State’s defeat.
Junior S'mya Nichols drops a Kansas State defender while bringing the ball up the court in the first half. (University Daily Kansan)

Sunflower struggles

Greta Klein, sports editor January 25, 2026
As Kansas State traveled to Allen Fieldhouse for the women’s basketball Sunflower Showdown, the Kansas Jayhawks weren’t going to let the Wildcats get a win in their house. Kansas pulled away early and kept the pace throughout the high-scoring game to seal the win, 83-61. 
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