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Kansas guard S'Mya Nichols talks with guard Keeley Parks during a break in play against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister lines up a free throw against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis fights against West Virginia forward Carter McCray for a loose ball during the game in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister fires a 3-pointer against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa reaches out to knock the ball away against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa talks with guard Libby Fandel during a break in play against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols eyes the basket for a free throw against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols beats a press against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider hangs his head after a turnover by his team against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols drives to the basket against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider yells out instructions against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols celebrates making a basket while being fouled against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a layup while being fouled against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister makes a layup against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider watches on as his team runs a play against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans acknowledges an assist by a teammate against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans releases a 3-pointer against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans watches as a 3-pointer goes in against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa makes a pass to a teammate against West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lawrence.