2026 Bill Snyder Women’s Basketball Classic
NCAA Division I women’s basketball returns to Downtown St. Joseph for the 4th Annual Bill Snyder Women’s Basketball Classic presented by Southern Bank.
The 2026 matchup features the Kansas State Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference against the Creighton Bluejays of the Big East Conference on Saturday, December 12, at St. Joseph Civic Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
The annual classic brings high-level Division I basketball to St. Joseph while honoring St. Joseph native and College Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder.
Kansas State enters its fourth appearance in the event after winning each of the first three Snyder Classic matchups. The Wildcats defeated Missouri in the inaugural game, Middle Tennessee in 2024, and No. 13 Ole Miss in 2025.
Creighton makes its first appearance in the Bill Snyder Women’s Basketball Classic and becomes the first Big East Conference program to participate. The Bluejays and Wildcats have a long series history, with the 2026 meeting marking the 23rd matchup between the programs.
The Bill Snyder Women’s Basketball Classic is hosted by the St. Joseph, Missouri Sports Commission and presented by Southern Bank.