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Kansas centers Taiyanna Jackson and Danai Papadopoulou celebrate after defeating Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols talks with head coach Brandon Schneider during a break in play against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes an off-balance layup against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols instructs a teammate during a play against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry makes a 3-pointer against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a jump shot against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Taiyanna Jackson makes a layup against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Danai Papadopoulou puts up a one-handed short range shot against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Skyler Gill passes the ball to a teammate against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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The spirit squad dances during a timeout during the game against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, in Allen Fieldhouse

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider holds his head in disbelief after a foul was called on one of his players in the game against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Holly Kersgieter just misses a steal late in the game against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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A young fan cheers on the Jayhawks during the game against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Holly Kersgieter shoots free throws late in the game against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Taiyanna Jackson blocks the shot of Kansas State’s Serena Sundell on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guards Skyler Gill, Ryan Cobbins and Laia Conesa celebrate after defeating Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas centers Taiyanna Jackson and Danai Papadopoulou celebrate after defeating Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols celebrates making a basket against Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols celebrates with center Taiyanna Jackson after a timeout was called during their game against Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry just misses getting the steal against Kansas State Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse

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Kansas guard Ryan Cobbins passes the ball to a teammate after making a steal against Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry has her shot blocked by Kansas State’s Ayoka Lee on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols loses control of the ball after being hit by Kansas State’s Gisela Sanchez on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry drives to the basket against Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a short range shot against Kansas State on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.