K-State women fall to No. 18 Baylor in blowout loss

Wildcats struggle in third quarter as Bears cruise to 80-54 victory at home

Feb. 24, 2026 at 8:51am

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The Kansas State women's basketball team was unable to pull off an upset on the road against No. 18 Baylor, falling 80-54 in a blowout loss on Monday evening in Waco, Texas. A disastrous third quarter for the Wildcats dashed any hopes of a potential upset, as the Bears dominated the second half to cruise to a comfortable victory at home.

Why it matters

This loss drops Kansas State to 12-13 on the season, making it increasingly difficult for the Wildcats to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Baylor, on the other hand, improves to 20-5 and solidifies its position as one of the top teams in the Big 12 conference.

The details

Kansas State kept the game close in the first half, trailing by just 6 points at halftime. However, the Wildcats fell apart in the third quarter, getting outscored 27-12 as Baylor pulled away. The Bears shot 53% from the field for the game, compared to just 35% for Kansas State.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • Kansas State trailed by just 6 points at halftime.

The players

Baylor Bears

The Baylor women's basketball team, ranked No. 18 in the country, improved to 20-5 on the season with the victory.

Kansas State Wildcats

The Kansas State women's basketball team fell to 12-13 on the season with the loss, making it increasingly difficult for them to earn an NCAA Tournament berth.

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The takeaway

This blowout loss is a major setback for Kansas State's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they now face an uphill battle to earn a spot in the Big Dance. Baylor, on the other hand, continues to solidify its status as one of the top teams in the Big 12 with the dominant home victory.