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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider instructs his players during a break in play against Rice during the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis blocks the shot of Rice guard Hailey Adams during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols dribbles past a defender against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a one-handed shot against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a guarded layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols is fouled while going up for a layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams makes an off-balance layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa listens closely during a timeout against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa makes a layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams is fouled while driving to the basket against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel releases a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel lines up a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a pass to a teammate against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes an underhand layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa is fouled by Rice guard Jordin Blackmon during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider calls out a play against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister reaches up for a rebound against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister dives to the floor for a loose ball against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland celebrates a 3-pointer by a teammate against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland acknowledges an assist against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland hits a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guards Sania Copeland and S’Mya Nichols share a smile during a break in play against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a heavily contested shot against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel fires a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis puts up a short-range shot against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.