KU Women’s Basketball

KU women knock off conference champion Oklahoma 83-74 in regular-season finale

After all but clinching a spot in the NCAA Tournament with back-to-back wins last week, the Kansas women’s basketball team still had more to fight for entering a senior night that honored five players — four of whom are starters. “They not only picked us and chose Kansas when the ...

Jackson’s career-high 29 points lead tournament-hopeful Jayhawks to key road win

After a crucial win at home against Kansas State on Sunday, Kansas women’s basketball cruised to a 65-53 road victory in its first-ever trip to UCF on Wednesday. The Jayhawks got out to a 15-point lead at halftime on the back of an eight-point run heading into the break. They were led by ...

Nichols’ performance, Fieldhouse crowd key to Sunflower Showdown upset

In a Sunflower Showdown positioned at a crucial juncture of the Jayhawks’ season, Kansas was given an extra push en route to its 58-55 victory by the consistent performance of freshman standout S’Mya Nichols. “It’s a lot of pressure … especially for a freshman … but even three or ...

Nichols, Jayhawks claim 58-55 win in dramatic Sunflower Showdown

The Kansas women’s basketball team stunned its rival at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon, claiming a dramatic 58-55 victory over 10th-ranked Kansas State and significantly boosting its NCAA Tournament hopes in the process. “It puts us a step closer,” guard Holly Kersgieter said about ...