MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas State Wildcats are off to a hot start for the 2025-26 season, defeating Omaha 100-35 in the season opener. Nearly half the Wildcats' points came from their bench.

The 'Cats started the night on an 11-0 run before Omaha scored its first points via free throws. At the end of the half, K-State was up 50-9.

Despite the dominant win, head coach Jeff Mittie knows there is plenty the team can improve on.

"I didn't like our pace at times in the half-court," Mittie said. "Our timing in that has got to be better."

Sophomore guard Izela Arenas led the way with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. She was 8 for 12 on field goals, with a single three on the night.

Junior guard Taryn Sides scored 15 points with 12 assists and seven rebounds. Sides was 5 of

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