Kansas State women’s basketball will face off against rivals Kansas and Iowa State in home-and-home series next season, part of an 18-game Big 12 slate announced Thursday.
Houston rounds out the trio of teams the Wildcats will play twice.
K-State will host BYU, Cincinnati, Colorado, Oklahoma State, Utah, and West Virginia at Bramlage Coliseum. On the road, the Wildcats will take on Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, UCF, TCU, and Texas Tech.
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The matchups were determined by a mix of geography, past results, and feedback from league coaches, with the goal of creating a balanced and competitive schedule across the newly expanded conference.
The Wildcats return fifth-year forward Kennedy Taylor and junior guard Taryn Sides, both of whom played key roles last season.
They’ll be joined by four incoming transfers—Izela Arenas (UCLA), Jenessa Cotton (Texas A&M), Tess Heal (Santa Clara), and Ramiya White (Louisville)—bringing experience and depth to the roster.
K-State’s freshman class adds even more talent, featuring Aniya Foy, Gina Garcia, Brandie Harrod, and Jordan Speiser.
It’s a pivotal season for K-State, which looks to make a push in a deep Big 12 that spans from Arizona to Florida.
The full conference schedule, including dates and tip times, will be released later this year.
The 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship is scheduled for March 4–8 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.