Kansas State University Athletics
Tuesday, November 18
Manhattan, Kan.
6:30 p.m.
Kansas State University
vs
Troy
K-State Ends Homestand Tuesday Night Against Troy
Nov 17, 2025 | Women's Basketball
GAME #6
Troy (3-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) at (-/rv) K-State (3-2, 0-0 Big 12)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. | Bramlage Coliseum (11,010) | Manhattan, Kan.
TICKETS & PROMOTIONS
Promotion
Teddy Bear Toss (pregame)/Operation Santa
Tickets
Call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Shaelyn Floyd
Sideline: Sophie Smith
RADIO
K-State Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Matt Walters
Analyst: Kindred Orpin
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
SERIES HISTORY vs. Troy
0-0
• K-State and Troy will meet for the first time in the series.
• Head coach Jeff Mittie is facing Troy for the first time in his career.
• K-State is 10-8 against current members of the Sun Belt.
MANHATTAN, Kansas - (-/rv) K-State wraps up its four-game homestand on Tuesday, as the Wildcats host Troy at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday is the annual Teddy Bear Toss, as fans can bring a new stuffed animal to donate by tossing it onto the Bramlage court after the national anthem.
• The game is also K-State's annual partnership with Fort Riley in supporting Operation Santa. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to help service members and their families provide gifts to their children during the holiday season.
• Tuesday's game can be streamed live on ESPN+, as Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Shaelyn Floyd (analyst) and Sophie Smith (sideline) will have the call.
Starting 5
Five names, numbers or storylines about K-State women's basketball
1. K-State Against the Yellowhammer State
• K-State is 7-1 against teams from the state of Alabama.
2. Freshmen Trio Reach Double Figures
• The freshman trio of Brandie Harrod, Gina Garcia and Jordan Speiser each scored 12 points against Texas A&M on Nov. 16. This was the first time three K-State freshmen scored 12 or more points in the same game since Feb. 5, 2022, against Texas Tech (Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn).
3. Heal Reaches Milestone
• Senior guard Tess Heal surpassed the 1,500-point mark in her collegiate career. She is the second player to transfer to K-State and surpass the 1,500-point mark in the college career (Gabby Gregory).
4. Speiser Gets Spicy From Deep
• Speiser made a career-best four 3-pointers against Texas A&M on Sunday. The four connections were the most by a K-State freshman since Serena Sundell made five against TCU on March 5, 2022.
5. Harrod Gets Offensive
• Freshman guard/forward Brandie Harrod has pulled in 20 offensive rebounds this season. Harrod is third in the nation for total offensive rebounds among freshmen.
Number to Know
.476
• K-State registered a 3-point field goal percentage of 47.6 (10-of-21) against Texas A&M on Nov. 16.
• This was the highest 3-point field goal percentabe of the 2025-26 season for K-State.
• The effort was K-State's best since registered a 70.0 percent (14-of-20) performance against UCF on Feb. 15, 2025. (min. 20 attempts)
• During the Jeff Mittie era, K-State has shot 47.0 percent or better (min. 20 attempts) from beyond the arc in 16 games including five times in the 2024-25 season.
At a Glance: Troy
• Troy makes its first road trip of the 2025-26 season, as the Trojans come to Manhattan following a 73-56 home win over Chattanooga on November 12.
• The Trojans are guided on the sideline by 14th-year head coach Chanda Rigby. The 1990 and 1996 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana owns a career record of 486-255 (.656) including a 258-157 (.622) record during her time at Troy.
• Troy features four players averaging in double figures led by Fortuna Ngnawo with 17.3 points on a .571 field goal percentage, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 steals.
• The Trojans are also paced by Zay Dyer with 13.3 points, 13.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Last Time Out
Texas A&M 77, at (rv/rv) K-State 72 (Nov. 16, 2025; Manhattan, Kan.)
• K-State overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to tie the game twice in the fourth quarter, but the Aggies sealed the win with a 7-2 run in the final two minutes.
• Senior guard Tess Heal led the Wildcats with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting. With the effort, Heal surpassed the 1,500-point mark in her collegiate career.
• The freshman trio of Brandie Harrod, Gina Garcia and Jordan Speiser each carded 12 points.
Remember the Month of November
• In its 58 seasons of action, K-State has accumulated a record of 169-57 (.748) in the month of November.
• Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 55-14 (.797) in November games.
• The Wildcats have ended the 11th month with a .500 or better record in 14 straight seasons, including a 6-0 mark in 2016-17. Overall, K-State has registered a .500 or better record in November 45 times in its history.
Magic Number is 70 Points
• Since head coach Jeff Mittie's first season in 2014-15, K-State is 133-23 (.853) when scoring 70 or more points in a game.
• The Wildcats opened the 2025-26 season with 100 points, the second time in five seasons K-State has reached 100 or more points in the season opener.
• In its history, K-State has scored 100 or more points in a game 31 times (31-0) including eight times under Mittie.
• Under Mittie, K-State has scored 90 or more points 27 times, including 20 times in the last five seasons.
• This season, the Wildcats are averaging 75.6 points per game and have surpassed the 70-point mark in four games.
• In the 2024-25 season, K-State scored a single season school record 2,842 points this season. This was the sixth season in program history with 2,500 or more points scored. The Wildcats scored 70 or more points in 25 games last season.
• K-State averaged 78.9 points per game last season and led the Big 12 and ranked 16th in the nation in scoring offense. K-State's field goal percentage of .486 led the league and was fifth in the nation.
• The Wildcats' scoring average of 78.9 ranked second in school history behind the school record of 81.3 in the 1982-83 season.
• The Wildcats scored 90 or more points in a game 10 times last season, which was a school record for games with 90 or more points in a season.
• K-State tallied a season-high 111 points against Milwaukee on Nov. 20. This was the highest single-game point total in the Mittie era. It was the second-highest single-game point total in program history, trailing the school record of 115 on Dec. 2, 2002, against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
• The Wildcats recorded 110 points against USC Upstate in a 110-24 win on Dec. 5. This is the first time in program history K-State scored 110 or more points in two or more games in the same season.
Three is not a Crowd, It's a Benefit
• Since 2011-12, when three or more players reach double figures in scoring in the same game, K-State is 202-89 (.694) including a 25-3 record in the 2024-25 season and a 2-2 mark in 2025-26.
• The Wildcats had a season-high five players reach double figures against Omaha on Nov. 3.
• K-State saw the freshmen trio of Brandie Harrod, Gina Garcia and Jordan Speiser each tally 12 points against Texas A&M on Nov. 16. This was the first time three K-State freshmen scored 12 or more points in the same game since Feb. 5, 2022, against Texas Tech (Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn).
Wildcats Solid From the Arc
• K-State continues to attack from deep in the 2025-26 season.
• The Wildcats opened the 2025-26 season with 10 connections from long range against Omaha and tied the season-high with 10 against Texas A&M on Nov. 16.
• K-State is shooting 29.8 (34-of-114) from 3-point range. The Wildcats have received 27.0 percent of its points from 3-point field goals made and have buried five or more in a game thrice and have made 10 or more twice.
• In the 12 seasons under Mittie, K-State has buried 2,314 three-pointers which is 6.32 per game.
• In the Mittie era, the Wildcats have made five or more 3-pointers in a game 264 times in 366 total games including 53 games with 10 or more connections (w-l: 46-7) from deep.
• In the 2024-25 season, K-State shot 38.6 percent (307-of-795) from 3-point range. The Wildcats led the Big 12 and were second in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage and were third in the Big 12 and 23rd in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game (8.53).
• K-State's 307 three-point field goals made in the 2024-25 season rank second in program history for 3-pointers made in a single season and marks the second time in program history K-State has made 300 or more 3-pointers in a season (325; 2012-13). K-State's 3-point field goal percentage of .386 tied for second in school history for a season.
• K-State received 32.4 percent of its total points (921 points) from made 3-point field goals last season. This was the highest percentage of points from 3-pointers in the Jeff Mittie era and the fourth time since 2014-15 that K-State received 30.0 percent or more of its points from beyond the arc.
Wildcats in Nail-Biters
• Kansas State owns an all-time record in overtime games of 32-30 (.516), including a 28-25 (.528) record in single overtime games and a 3-6 (.333) record in double overtime games.
• The Wildcats were 2-0 last season in overtime games with wins over Iowa State (1/30/25) and at Kentucky (3/23/25).
• Over the last 12 seasons, K-State is 50-35 (.588) in games decided by five points or less including a 1-2 mark this season.
• With its comeback win at SMU on Nov. 8, it was K-State's first win when trailing entering 4th quarter since a 73-64 (ot) win on Feb. 21, 2024, against West Virginia, ending a seven-game losing streak when trailing entering the final frame.
• Since the start of the quarter-system in 2015-16, K-State is 171-15 (.919) when entering the fourth quarter with the lead and is 28-111 (.201) when trailing entering the fourth quarter.
Troy (3-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) at (-/rv) K-State (3-2, 0-0 Big 12)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. | Bramlage Coliseum (11,010) | Manhattan, Kan.
TICKETS & PROMOTIONS
Promotion
Teddy Bear Toss (pregame)/Operation Santa
Tickets
Call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Shaelyn Floyd
Sideline: Sophie Smith
RADIO
K-State Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Matt Walters
Analyst: Kindred Orpin
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
SERIES HISTORY vs. Troy
0-0
• K-State and Troy will meet for the first time in the series.
• Head coach Jeff Mittie is facing Troy for the first time in his career.
• K-State is 10-8 against current members of the Sun Belt.
MANHATTAN, Kansas - (-/rv) K-State wraps up its four-game homestand on Tuesday, as the Wildcats host Troy at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday is the annual Teddy Bear Toss, as fans can bring a new stuffed animal to donate by tossing it onto the Bramlage court after the national anthem.
• The game is also K-State's annual partnership with Fort Riley in supporting Operation Santa. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to help service members and their families provide gifts to their children during the holiday season.
• Tuesday's game can be streamed live on ESPN+, as Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Shaelyn Floyd (analyst) and Sophie Smith (sideline) will have the call.
Starting 5
Five names, numbers or storylines about K-State women's basketball
1. K-State Against the Yellowhammer State
• K-State is 7-1 against teams from the state of Alabama.
2. Freshmen Trio Reach Double Figures
• The freshman trio of Brandie Harrod, Gina Garcia and Jordan Speiser each scored 12 points against Texas A&M on Nov. 16. This was the first time three K-State freshmen scored 12 or more points in the same game since Feb. 5, 2022, against Texas Tech (Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn).
3. Heal Reaches Milestone
• Senior guard Tess Heal surpassed the 1,500-point mark in her collegiate career. She is the second player to transfer to K-State and surpass the 1,500-point mark in the college career (Gabby Gregory).
4. Speiser Gets Spicy From Deep
• Speiser made a career-best four 3-pointers against Texas A&M on Sunday. The four connections were the most by a K-State freshman since Serena Sundell made five against TCU on March 5, 2022.
5. Harrod Gets Offensive
• Freshman guard/forward Brandie Harrod has pulled in 20 offensive rebounds this season. Harrod is third in the nation for total offensive rebounds among freshmen.
Number to Know
.476
• K-State registered a 3-point field goal percentage of 47.6 (10-of-21) against Texas A&M on Nov. 16.
• This was the highest 3-point field goal percentabe of the 2025-26 season for K-State.
• The effort was K-State's best since registered a 70.0 percent (14-of-20) performance against UCF on Feb. 15, 2025. (min. 20 attempts)
• During the Jeff Mittie era, K-State has shot 47.0 percent or better (min. 20 attempts) from beyond the arc in 16 games including five times in the 2024-25 season.
At a Glance: Troy
• Troy makes its first road trip of the 2025-26 season, as the Trojans come to Manhattan following a 73-56 home win over Chattanooga on November 12.
• The Trojans are guided on the sideline by 14th-year head coach Chanda Rigby. The 1990 and 1996 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana owns a career record of 486-255 (.656) including a 258-157 (.622) record during her time at Troy.
• Troy features four players averaging in double figures led by Fortuna Ngnawo with 17.3 points on a .571 field goal percentage, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 steals.
• The Trojans are also paced by Zay Dyer with 13.3 points, 13.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Last Time Out
Texas A&M 77, at (rv/rv) K-State 72 (Nov. 16, 2025; Manhattan, Kan.)
• K-State overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to tie the game twice in the fourth quarter, but the Aggies sealed the win with a 7-2 run in the final two minutes.
• Senior guard Tess Heal led the Wildcats with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting. With the effort, Heal surpassed the 1,500-point mark in her collegiate career.
• The freshman trio of Brandie Harrod, Gina Garcia and Jordan Speiser each carded 12 points.
Remember the Month of November
• In its 58 seasons of action, K-State has accumulated a record of 169-57 (.748) in the month of November.
• Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 55-14 (.797) in November games.
• The Wildcats have ended the 11th month with a .500 or better record in 14 straight seasons, including a 6-0 mark in 2016-17. Overall, K-State has registered a .500 or better record in November 45 times in its history.
Magic Number is 70 Points
• Since head coach Jeff Mittie's first season in 2014-15, K-State is 133-23 (.853) when scoring 70 or more points in a game.
• The Wildcats opened the 2025-26 season with 100 points, the second time in five seasons K-State has reached 100 or more points in the season opener.
• In its history, K-State has scored 100 or more points in a game 31 times (31-0) including eight times under Mittie.
• Under Mittie, K-State has scored 90 or more points 27 times, including 20 times in the last five seasons.
• This season, the Wildcats are averaging 75.6 points per game and have surpassed the 70-point mark in four games.
• In the 2024-25 season, K-State scored a single season school record 2,842 points this season. This was the sixth season in program history with 2,500 or more points scored. The Wildcats scored 70 or more points in 25 games last season.
• K-State averaged 78.9 points per game last season and led the Big 12 and ranked 16th in the nation in scoring offense. K-State's field goal percentage of .486 led the league and was fifth in the nation.
• The Wildcats' scoring average of 78.9 ranked second in school history behind the school record of 81.3 in the 1982-83 season.
• The Wildcats scored 90 or more points in a game 10 times last season, which was a school record for games with 90 or more points in a season.
• K-State tallied a season-high 111 points against Milwaukee on Nov. 20. This was the highest single-game point total in the Mittie era. It was the second-highest single-game point total in program history, trailing the school record of 115 on Dec. 2, 2002, against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
• The Wildcats recorded 110 points against USC Upstate in a 110-24 win on Dec. 5. This is the first time in program history K-State scored 110 or more points in two or more games in the same season.
Three is not a Crowd, It's a Benefit
• Since 2011-12, when three or more players reach double figures in scoring in the same game, K-State is 202-89 (.694) including a 25-3 record in the 2024-25 season and a 2-2 mark in 2025-26.
• The Wildcats had a season-high five players reach double figures against Omaha on Nov. 3.
• K-State saw the freshmen trio of Brandie Harrod, Gina Garcia and Jordan Speiser each tally 12 points against Texas A&M on Nov. 16. This was the first time three K-State freshmen scored 12 or more points in the same game since Feb. 5, 2022, against Texas Tech (Serena Sundell, Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn).
Wildcats Solid From the Arc
• K-State continues to attack from deep in the 2025-26 season.
• The Wildcats opened the 2025-26 season with 10 connections from long range against Omaha and tied the season-high with 10 against Texas A&M on Nov. 16.
• K-State is shooting 29.8 (34-of-114) from 3-point range. The Wildcats have received 27.0 percent of its points from 3-point field goals made and have buried five or more in a game thrice and have made 10 or more twice.
• In the 12 seasons under Mittie, K-State has buried 2,314 three-pointers which is 6.32 per game.
• In the Mittie era, the Wildcats have made five or more 3-pointers in a game 264 times in 366 total games including 53 games with 10 or more connections (w-l: 46-7) from deep.
• In the 2024-25 season, K-State shot 38.6 percent (307-of-795) from 3-point range. The Wildcats led the Big 12 and were second in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage and were third in the Big 12 and 23rd in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game (8.53).
• K-State's 307 three-point field goals made in the 2024-25 season rank second in program history for 3-pointers made in a single season and marks the second time in program history K-State has made 300 or more 3-pointers in a season (325; 2012-13). K-State's 3-point field goal percentage of .386 tied for second in school history for a season.
• K-State received 32.4 percent of its total points (921 points) from made 3-point field goals last season. This was the highest percentage of points from 3-pointers in the Jeff Mittie era and the fourth time since 2014-15 that K-State received 30.0 percent or more of its points from beyond the arc.
Wildcats in Nail-Biters
• Kansas State owns an all-time record in overtime games of 32-30 (.516), including a 28-25 (.528) record in single overtime games and a 3-6 (.333) record in double overtime games.
• The Wildcats were 2-0 last season in overtime games with wins over Iowa State (1/30/25) and at Kentucky (3/23/25).
• Over the last 12 seasons, K-State is 50-35 (.588) in games decided by five points or less including a 1-2 mark this season.
• With its comeback win at SMU on Nov. 8, it was K-State's first win when trailing entering 4th quarter since a 73-64 (ot) win on Feb. 21, 2024, against West Virginia, ending a seven-game losing streak when trailing entering the final frame.
• Since the start of the quarter-system in 2015-16, K-State is 171-15 (.919) when entering the fourth quarter with the lead and is 28-111 (.201) when trailing entering the fourth quarter.
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