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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) shares a smile with forward Jaliya Davis (25) during the game against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols (12) knocks away a pass from an opponent against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider yells out instructions during the game against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) shoots a free throw against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mollie Ernstes (31) dribbles the ball during a fast break against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols (12) calls out a play against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols (12) makes a layup against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel (13) hits a 3-pointer against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) is fouled while making a layup against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel (13) makes a short-range shot over a defender against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Extra members of the Kansas Spirit Squad cheer on the Jayhawks with Baby Jay during the game against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols (12) is introduced as a starter against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols (12) talks with guard Anna Gooden (0) during a timeout against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn and Christian Reeves of the Kansas men’s basketball team show support during the women’s game against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) and guard S’Mya Nichols (12) share a laugh on the bench during the game against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) acknowledges an assist against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) hits a 3-pointer against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) smiles after making a 3-pointer against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Brooklyn Renn (14) makes a heavily contested layup against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) is fouled by Northeastern State forward Deanna Douglas during the game on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) forces a jump ball against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols (12) grimaces after getting a leg cramp during the game against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Anna Gooden (0) keeps the ball from going out of bounds against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) makes a layup against Northeastern State on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Allen Fieldhouse.