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The Jayhawks celebrate on the floor after defeating San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis prepares for a free throw against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols reaches out to grab a loose ball for a steal against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa just misses a steal against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis smiles during warmups against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis is fouled while grabbing a rebound against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider calls out a play against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis is fouled while going up for a shot against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis puts up a one-handed shot against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis yells out after just missing a basket while being fouled against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis is fouled while going up for a shot against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a midrange jump shot against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a layup against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams passes the ball to a teammate against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis gets past a defender for a layup against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a layup against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland passes the ball off to a teammate against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa gets past a defender against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister shares a smile with guard Sania Copeland during a break in play against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a layup against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Regan Williams puts up a short-range shot against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guards Sania Copeland and Elle Evans celebrate while running off the court after defeating San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis runs off the court in celebration after defeating San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider argues a call with a ref during the game against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a layup against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister smiles after making three 3-pointers early in the game against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols celebrates with forward Lilly Meister after a made 3-pointer against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister makes a 3-pointer against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas bench celebrates after a made three pointer by forward Lilly Meister against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Lilly Meister hits a 3-pointer against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols calls out a play against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa puts up a one-handed shot against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a layup against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa points points out instructions to a teammate against San Diego State during the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.