Kansas State pulled off a major upset on Saturday, handing No. 17 Texas Tech its first loss of the season in a 65-59 victory. The result leaves just two undefeated Division I women's basketball teams standing: No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt. For Texas Tech, the defeat snapped a program-record 19-game winning streak.

The Lady Raiders struggled on the boards, losing the rebounding battle 46-20 and grabbing only three offensive rebounds. Their shooting went cold in the final quarter, where they were outscored 23-15. While they shot 45% from three-point range, their overall field goal percentage was just 39%, with Bailey Maupin leading the team with 18 points.

This marks Kansas State's second win over a ranked opponent this season, improving their record to 10-9 overall. The Wildcats were paced by Tess Heal's 12 points. For the national landscape, this loss narrows the race for an undefeated season, putting immediate pressure on UConn and Vanderbilt to maintain their perfect records in upcoming conference play.