Preview: Kansas State Wildcats at Texas Tech Lady Raiders

LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — The unbeaten and top-ranked Texas Tech Lady Raiders put their perfect record on the line Saturday when they host the Kansas State Wildcats in a Big 12 Conference women’s basketball matchup at United Spirit Arena.

Texas Tech (19-0, 4-0 Big 12) is one of the nation’s last remaining undefeated teams and has shown remarkable consistency. The Lady Raiders are coming off a 71-59 home victory over Houston on Tuesday, their 19th consecutive win this season. Guard Bailey Maupin, the team’s engine, leads a balanced attack. She is averaging 17.2 points over her last five games, including a 27-point performance in a key road win at West Virginia on Jan. 7. Texas Tech’s resume includes narrow road victories at Baylor and West Virginia, proving their ability to win close contests.

Kansas State (9-9, 2-3) arrives looking to play spoiler and reach .500 in conference play. The Wildcats are coming off a 73-80 home loss to Utah on Jan. 10, a game where guard Tess Heal scored 25 points. Heal has been a bright spot, averaging 22.2 points over her last four full games, including a 31-point outburst in a win at Houston on Jan. 7. Support from Nastja Claessens and Izela Arenas will be crucial against the nation’s top team.

The matchup pits one of the conference’s most potent scorers in Heal against a stifling Texas Tech defense that has held opponents to an average of 58.2 points per game. The Lady Raiders have not allowed more than 66 points in any game this season.

Historically, the Wildcats have struggled on the road, with a 2-5 record away from home. Facing a Texas Tech team that is 10-0 at home this season presents a formidable challenge. A Kansas State victory would be a seismic upset, while a Texas Tech win would move them to 20-0 as they continue a pursuit of an unbeaten regular season.

Tip-off is set for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Texas Tech’s next game is at BYU on Jan. 20. Kansas State hosts Houston on Jan. 21.