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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider laughs off a call by a ref during the game against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols smiles against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols lines up a free throw against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Carla Osma reaches out for a loose ball against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry calls out a play against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry dribbles the ball down the court on a fast break against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a short-range shot against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider calls out a play against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Carla Osma yells out in celebration after guard Regan Williams scored while being fouled against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Regan Williams is fouled while making a basket against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans fires a 3-pointer against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Regan Williams is fouled while going up for a shot against Wichita State Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Regan Williams puts up a one-handed shot against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland dribbles behind her back to get past a defender against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols smiles after scoring a basket against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols shoots a free throw against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa lines up a free throw against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas Laia Conesa puts up a one-handed floater against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry drives to the basket against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans goes up for a layup against Wichita State Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Allen Fieldhouse.