The Kansas State Wildcats opened their season with a decisive 92-45 victory over Green Bay, led by standout performances from Jaelyn Glenn and newcomers Kennedy Taylor and Temira Poindexter. Glenn scored 17 points, while Taylor recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Poindexter contributed 15 points and five rebounds in their debuts. Similarly, the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team dominated USC Upstate 98-43, with Clara Strack leading the scoring and Georgia Amoore achieving a double-double. Clara Silva, a freshman, also impressed with 14 points and seven rebounds. In another matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Howard Bison 87-57, driven by a strong bench performance from Zeke Mayo and an overall team shooting efficiency. These opening games highlight the strong starts for several top women's basketball programs in the 2024-25 season.