Kansas State Women to Open Season November 2
The team faces Wichita State at Bramlage Coliseum with a 10-player roster.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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Kansas State women's basketball will begin its 2026-27 season on November 2, 2026, with an opening game against Wichita State at Bramlage Coliseum. Head coach Jeff Mittie enters his 13th season leading the program.
Why it matters
The team faces early personnel challenges as it looks to build on the previous year's 19-18 record. Managing a roster thinned by injury is central to the team's outlook for the first half of the season.
The active roster is limited to 10 players for the season opener. Two players, Ramiya White and Brandie Harrod, are sidelined with season-ending injuries.
The players
Jeff Mittie
He is the head coach of the Kansas State women's basketball team entering his 13th season.
Ramiya White
She is a member of the Kansas State women's basketball team who will miss the season due to injury.
Brandie Harrod
She is a player for the Kansas State women's basketball team sidelined for the year with a season-ending injury.
Maddie Vickery
She is a projected addition to the Kansas State women's basketball roster expected to join the team in December.
The details
The team is integrating an international-heavy roster, with seven players originating from outside the United States. Following the opening game against Wichita State, the squad must navigate a demanding schedule of four games in eight days.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Season opener against Wichita State
December 2026: Expected addition of Maddie Vickery
Season Trajectory
The team aims to improve upon the 19-18 finish from the 2025-26 Kansas State women's basketball season. Currently projected as an 11 seed in preseason bracketology, the squad's performance in early December will likely dictate their post-season prospects.
With only 10 players available, the team faces significant rotation constraints during the opening four-game stretch. Fans can expect heavy reliance on established performers like Taryn Sides, who recorded 12 points and 4.4 assists per game last season.
The takeaway
The team must manage an early, condensed schedule with a limited bench to avoid setbacks. Establishing chemistry among the seven international players will be vital to securing early wins before roster reinforcements arrive.
What happens next
Maddie Vickery is expected to join the team roster in December 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local team performance, visit the Manhattan basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Topeka Capital-Journal.
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