KU Women’s Basketball

Jackson’s career-high 29 points lead tournament-hopeful Jayhawks to key road win

After a crucial win at home against Kansas State on Sunday, Kansas women’s basketball cruised to a 65-53 road victory in its first-ever trip to UCF on Wednesday. The Jayhawks got out to a 15-point lead at halftime on the back of an eight-point run heading into the break. They were led by ...

Nichols’ performance, Fieldhouse crowd key to Sunflower Showdown upset

In a Sunflower Showdown positioned at a crucial juncture of the Jayhawks’ season, Kansas was given an extra push en route to its 58-55 victory by the consistent performance of freshman standout S’Mya Nichols. “It’s a lot of pressure … especially for a freshman … but even three or ...

Nichols, Jayhawks claim 58-55 win in dramatic Sunflower Showdown

The Kansas women’s basketball team stunned its rival at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon, claiming a dramatic 58-55 victory over 10th-ranked Kansas State and significantly boosting its NCAA Tournament hopes in the process. “It puts us a step closer,” guard Holly Kersgieter said about ...

Preview: Crucial late-season Sunflower Showdown awaits Kansas women’s basketball

With three games left to play in the regular season, the Jayhawks still have plenty to play for. The Kansas women’s basketball team currently ranks sixth in the Big 12 Conference with an 8-7 conference record and moved up to second in ESPN Bracketology’s first four out in its latest release ...