K-State Sets Big 12 Tournament 3-Point Record in Dominant Win Over Cincinnati

Wildcats advance to second round, will face Texas Tech on Thursday

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Kansas State women's basketball team defeated Cincinnati 91-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament, setting a new conference tournament record with 17 3-pointers made. Taryn Sides led the way with 20 points, including 5 3-pointers, while Jordan Speiser and Nastja Claessens also had strong shooting performances from beyond the arc. The Wildcats will now face Texas Tech in the second round on Thursday morning.

Why it matters

This win showcases the Wildcats' offensive firepower and ability to dominate opponents from the 3-point line. As they advance in the tournament, their 3-point shooting will be a key factor in determining how far they can go.

The details

K-State came out firing on all cylinders, leading by 11 points after the first quarter thanks to 11 points from Taryn Sides, who knocked down 3 3-pointers in the opening 10 minutes. The Wildcats continued their hot shooting throughout the game, finishing with 17 made 3-pointers, a new Big 12 Tournament record. Sides, Speiser, and Claessens all had big games, combining for 58 of K-State's 91 points.

  • The game took place on March 4, 2026.
  • K-State will face Texas Tech in the second round on March 5, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The players

Taryn Sides

A key player for the Kansas State women's basketball team, Sides led the way with 20 points, including 5 made 3-pointers.

Jordan Speiser

Also a standout performer for the Wildcats, Speiser scored 20 points while shooting 6-8 from 3-point range.

Nastja Claessens

The third Wildcat to have a strong shooting night, Claessens put up 18 points while going 5-7 from deep.

Texas Tech

The next opponent for Kansas State, the Red Raiders will face the Wildcats in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Cincinnati

The team that K-State defeated 91-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and confidence in our shooting. When the 3-pointers are falling like that, it really opens up the rest of our offense.”

— Taryn Sides, Kansas State Player (KSNT)

What’s next

The winner of the K-State vs. Texas Tech second round matchup will advance to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals on March 6.

The takeaway

Kansas State's record-breaking 3-point shooting performance showcases their offensive firepower and ability to dominate opponents from beyond the arc. As they continue their tournament run, the Wildcats' perimeter shooting will be a key factor in determining how far they can go.