KSU's upset of Texas Tech leaves just 2 unbeatens

playKansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on XOpen Extended ReactionsJust two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women’s basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt are still undefeated. The 18-0 Huskies are host to No. 23 Notre Dame on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. The 18-0 Commodores also next play in a nonconference game Monday, as they face No. 8 Michigan at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New Jersey.Texas Tech had tied its program record for consecutive victories with a 19-0 start but struggled Saturday with rebounding in its first loss. Kansas State won the board battle 46-20, with Texas Tech getting just three offensive rebounds.The Lady Raiders also went cold in the fourth quarter, being outscored 23-15 overall and 8-1 in the last 2 minutes, 23 seconds. For the game, Texas Tech shot better from 3-point range (45%, 9-of-20) than overall from the field (39%, 19-of-49). Bailey Maupin had 18 points to lead Texas Tech, now 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12.It was the second victory over a ranked team this season for Kansas State, which beat then-No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60 on Dec. 7. The Wildcats, who moved to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12, were led by Tess Heal’s 12 points.

Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on X

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)

playKansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on XOpen Extended ReactionsJust two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women’s basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt are still undefeated. The 18-0 Huskies are host to No. 23 Notre Dame on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. The 18-0 Commodores also next play in a nonconference game Monday, as they face No. 8 Michigan at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New Jersey.Texas Tech had tied its program record for consecutive victories with a 19-0 start but struggled Saturday with rebounding in its first loss. Kansas State won the board battle 46-20, with Texas Tech getting just three offensive rebounds.The Lady Raiders also went cold in the fourth quarter, being outscored 23-15 overall and 8-1 in the last 2 minutes, 23 seconds. For the game, Texas Tech shot better from 3-point range (45%, 9-of-20) than overall from the field (39%, 19-of-49). Bailey Maupin had 18 points to lead Texas Tech, now 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12.It was the second victory over a ranked team this season for Kansas State, which beat then-No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60 on Dec. 7. The Wildcats, who moved to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12, were led by Tess Heal’s 12 points.

playKansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on XOpen Extended ReactionsJust two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women’s basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt are still undefeated. The 18-0 Huskies are host to No. 23 Notre Dame on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. The 18-0 Commodores also next play in a nonconference game Monday, as they face No. 8 Michigan at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New Jersey.Texas Tech had tied its program record for consecutive victories with a 19-0 start but struggled Saturday with rebounding in its first loss. Kansas State won the board battle 46-20, with Texas Tech getting just three offensive rebounds.The Lady Raiders also went cold in the fourth quarter, being outscored 23-15 overall and 8-1 in the last 2 minutes, 23 seconds. For the game, Texas Tech shot better from 3-point range (45%, 9-of-20) than overall from the field (39%, 19-of-49). Bailey Maupin had 18 points to lead Texas Tech, now 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12.It was the second victory over a ranked team this season for Kansas State, which beat then-No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60 on Dec. 7. The Wildcats, who moved to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12, were led by Tess Heal’s 12 points.

playKansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on XOpen Extended ReactionsJust two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women’s basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt are still undefeated. The 18-0 Huskies are host to No. 23 Notre Dame on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. The 18-0 Commodores also next play in a nonconference game Monday, as they face No. 8 Michigan at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New Jersey.Texas Tech had tied its program record for consecutive victories with a 19-0 start but struggled Saturday with rebounding in its first loss. Kansas State won the board battle 46-20, with Texas Tech getting just three offensive rebounds.The Lady Raiders also went cold in the fourth quarter, being outscored 23-15 overall and 8-1 in the last 2 minutes, 23 seconds. For the game, Texas Tech shot better from 3-point range (45%, 9-of-20) than overall from the field (39%, 19-of-49). Bailey Maupin had 18 points to lead Texas Tech, now 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12.It was the second victory over a ranked team this season for Kansas State, which beat then-No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60 on Dec. 7. The Wildcats, who moved to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12, were led by Tess Heal’s 12 points.

playKansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders: Game Highlights (1:19)Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on XOpen Extended ReactionsJust two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women’s basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt are still undefeated. The 18-0 Huskies are host to No. 23 Notre Dame on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. The 18-0 Commodores also next play in a nonconference game Monday, as they face No. 8 Michigan at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New Jersey.Texas Tech had tied its program record for consecutive victories with a 19-0 start but struggled Saturday with rebounding in its first loss. Kansas State won the board battle 46-20, with Texas Tech getting just three offensive rebounds.The Lady Raiders also went cold in the fourth quarter, being outscored 23-15 overall and 8-1 in the last 2 minutes, 23 seconds. For the game, Texas Tech shot better from 3-point range (45%, 9-of-20) than overall from the field (39%, 19-of-49). Bailey Maupin had 18 points to lead Texas Tech, now 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12.It was the second victory over a ranked team this season for Kansas State, which beat then-No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60 on Dec. 7. The Wildcats, who moved to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12, were led by Tess Heal’s 12 points.

Michael VoepelJan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on XOpen Extended ReactionsJust two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women’s basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt are still undefeated. The 18-0 Huskies are host to No. 23 Notre Dame on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. The 18-0 Commodores also next play in a nonconference game Monday, as they face No. 8 Michigan at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New Jersey.Texas Tech had tied its program record for consecutive victories with a 19-0 start but struggled Saturday with rebounding in its first loss. Kansas State won the board battle 46-20, with Texas Tech getting just three offensive rebounds.The Lady Raiders also went cold in the fourth quarter, being outscored 23-15 overall and 8-1 in the last 2 minutes, 23 seconds. For the game, Texas Tech shot better from 3-point range (45%, 9-of-20) than overall from the field (39%, 19-of-49). Bailey Maupin had 18 points to lead Texas Tech, now 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12.It was the second victory over a ranked team this season for Kansas State, which beat then-No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60 on Dec. 7. The Wildcats, who moved to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12, were led by Tess Heal’s 12 points.

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