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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis celebrates running off the court after defeating Troy during the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa goes to the ground for a loose ball against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister blocks the shot of Troy forward Fortuna Ngnawo during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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A sliver of sun hits the band as they play the national anthem before the game against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa celebrates a 3-pointer by a teammate against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw lines up a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols points up in celebration after making a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a one-handed shot against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols celebrates making a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa celebrates after guard Libby Fandel hit a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel hits a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis hits a short-range shot against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa drives to the basket against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols passes the ball to a teammate after going to the ground against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols hits a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland makes a reverse layup against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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The sun shines through as Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider talks to his team during a timeout against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols hits a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols calls out a play against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland struggles to keep possession against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis struggles to get an open shot against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols is fouled while going up for a shot against Troy during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.