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K-State women open the basketball season tonight against Wichita State

The Daily Wichita teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're a Shockers fan, basketball season starts tonight. Jeff Mittie and the 'Cats host in-state foe Wichita State on Monday night to open 2026-27. KSNT says K-State senior Taryn Sides talked about the Wildcats navigating injuries and their goal of returning to the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas teams open their basketball seasons Monday and Tuesday

TeamOpponentWhen
K-State womenWichita StateMon. night
Kansas menFordhamMon. night
Kansas womenOmahaTue., Nov. 3
K-State menSouth Dakota StateTue., Nov. 3

Source: KSN.com

Both Kansas football teams lost on the road, with KU falling to TCU on Saturday afternoon. Kansas men's basketball has won 53 straight home openers.

  • KU led TCU 13-0 at the half
  • K-State chose the extra point after two timeouts
  • Cole Ballard made his first start of the season for KU

K-State and Kansas both lost on the road

  • Kansas State24
    Colorado27
    Final (OT)K-State forced overtime before the loss.
  • Kansas16
    TCU22
    Final

Source: KSN.com

Sources: KSN.com, KSNT

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