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The Kansas bench celebrates against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols takes a shot against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas huddles during the first half against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland tries to put a move on Penn State’s Tamera Johnson on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols during the game against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans pushes forward during the game against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans goes for a close-range shot during the game against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa defends during the game against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas huddles during the game against Penn State on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

photo by: Kahner Sampson/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw fights for space against Penn State’s Jayla Oden on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Elle Evans, left, and Sania Copeland, second from left, defend against Penn State’s Gabby Elliott during the game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Lawrence.