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Kansas State Wildcats Women's Basketball Welcomes Kansas Jayhawks at Dillons Sunflower
The longest continuous rivalry in NCAA Division I women's college basketball adds another chapter on Saturday
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team will host the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday afternoon in a rivalry game that dates back to the 1968-69 season. This marks the 135th all-time meeting between the two programs, with K-State leading the series 82-52. The game will take place at Bramlage Coliseum, where the Wildcats have dominated with a 420-163 (.720) record in the arena's 38-year history.
Why it matters
The Sunflower State rivalry between Kansas State and Kansas is the longest continuous rivalry in NCAA Division I women's college basketball, making this an important game with deep historical significance. Both teams will be looking to secure a win in front of the passionate Bramlage Coliseum crowd, where the Wildcats have been nearly unbeatable over the years.
The details
Under head coach Jeff Mittie, Kansas State has been especially dominant at home, going 87-12 (.879) in non-conference games at Bramlage Coliseum. Last season, the Wildcats went 17-1 at home and have collected 33 home wins over the last two seasons, the most successful two-year span in arena history. This season, K-State is shooting 43.6% from the field and has scored 888 points in the paint, accounting for 45.4% of their total scoring. The Wildcats also remain a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 35.1% from three-point range.
- The game will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
- Last season, K-State went 17-1 at home, featuring a 17-game home winning streak.
The players
Jeff Mittie
The head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team, who has led the team to great success at home during his tenure.
Taryn Sides
A Kansas State player who needs one more made three-pointer to move into sole possession of 10th on the program's career list. She also ranks 17th in program history with 303 career assists.
Gina Garcia
A Kansas State freshman who leads all Big 12 freshmen and ranks fourth nationally among freshmen with 134 assists this season.
Jordan Speiser
A Kansas State player who is shooting 90.2% from the free-throw line, ranking first in program history for both single-season and career free-throw percentage with a minimum of two attempts per game.
Nastja Claessens
A Kansas State player who leads the team in field goal percentage at 54.0% and has recorded seven games at 60% or better from the field this season.
What’s next
The winner of Saturday's game will take a step closer to securing a higher seed in the upcoming Big 12 tournament.
The takeaway
The Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team has established Bramlage Coliseum as one of the toughest venues in the Big 12, with a dominant home record under head coach Jeff Mittie. This long-standing rivalry with Kansas adds extra significance to Saturday's matchup, as the Wildcats look to continue their success in front of their passionate home crowd.
