K-State, Ole Miss set to face off in St. Joseph for Bill Snyder Classic this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A premier Power 4 matchup in women's college basketball is set to tip off at St. Joseph's Civic Arena this Sunday.
For the third consecutive year, the annual Bill Snyder Women’s Basketball Classic includes a showdown featuring the Kansas State Wildcats, this time against the Ole Miss Rebels. This will be just the second time the two teams have faced each other, with the last matchup taking place in December 1977, with Ole Miss winning 62-57 on a neutral court.
Kansas State is coming off a successful 28-win season in 2024-25, including their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance, qualifying to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in program history. Their win total marked the second-most in school history and tied for the second-most wins within a span of two seasons (54).
The Wildcats feature a roster with some new faces upfront after the loss of six seniors, including former Maryville standout Serena Sundell.
Spearheading K-State this year is junior guard Taryn Sides, who leads the team in points per game (15) and steals (2.0)
As for the rebels, they finished last season with a record of 22-11 and made the Sweet 16 for the second time in the last three years. They also field a relatively new roster with only three players returning from last year.
Leading the way for Ole Miss is senior Cotie McMahon who previously played at the Ohio State University. She leads the team in points (17.7), assists (3.1) and steals (2.1)
The Bill Snyder Classic will start 2 p.m. at Civic Arena, located at 100 N. 4th St. in Downtown St. Joseph. More information can be found at stjomosports.com/event/bill-snyder-womens-basketball-classic/.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stjomosports/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
