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The Kansas women's basketball team has accepted a bid to the 2026 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, receiving a No. 2 seed and set to host Troy on March 19. With a record of 19-13, the Jayhawks aim for success in postseason play, where they previously won the 2023 WNIT.

The Kansas Jayhawks have clinched an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking their 53rd appearance in this prestigious event. Set to face Cal Baptist in the first round, the Jayhawks aim to continue their historic run, boasting a 23-10 record and a strong squad led by standout players like Flory Bidunga and Darryn Peterson.

The Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament is set for March 10-14 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Arizona, the top seed, leads a competitive field with Houston, Kansas, and Texas Tech also earning double-byes. The tournament culminates in the finals, with an automatic NCAA Championship bid at stake.

Freshman Darryn Peterson led No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks to a 104-85 victory over Kansas State, scoring 27 points. Seniors Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. had standout performances, contributing 23 points and a near triple-double, respectively. The win improves Kansas to 22-9 and secures a double-bye in the Big 12 Tournament.

In the Big 12 Tournament, 11th-seeded Kansas fell to sixth-seeded Colorado, 55-48, despite S'Mya Nichols scoring a game-high 14 points. With this loss, Kansas ended the season at 19-13, while Colorado advanced to face No. 3 Baylor. Kansas awaits its postseason fate after a tough game.

Kansas freshman forward Jaliya Davis scored a game-high 24 points and recorded four rebounds in a 70-56 loss to Oklahoma State. Davis achieved over 20 points for the 13th time this season, while junior guard S'Mya Nichols added 12 points. Kansas finished the regular season 18-12 and 8-10 in Big 12 play.

In a pivotal matchup, No. 2 Arizona defeated No. 14 Kansas 84-61, claiming a share of the Big 12 regular-season title. Arizona's explosive scoring, including a 19-0 run, overwhelmed Kansas despite a strong performance by Darryn Peterson. The victory elevates Arizona to 27-2, while Kansas struggles with consistency.

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated No. 20 Texas Tech 68-59 on Senior Night, marking their first win over a ranked opponent this season. S'Mya Nichols led with 19 points, tying a career-high with 15 free throws. Kansas improved to 18-11 overall, showcasing resilience with a strong fourth quarter performance.

Tre White scored a season-high 23 points to lead the No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks to a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston Cougars, snapping the Cougars' three-game losing streak. Kansas improved its record to 21-7, while Houston struggled with a 32% shooting performance. Kansas' next game is against No. 2 Arizona.

Kansas defeated Kansas State 75-68, securing a Dillons Sunflower Showdown sweep with contributions from four players scoring in double figures, led by S'Mya Nichols with 17 points. The victory improved Kansas's record to 17-11, marking their first season sweep of Kansas State since 2012-13, ending a six-game losing streak at Bramlage Coliseum.

Moustapha Thiam's exceptional performance with 28 points led the Cincinnati Bearcats to an 84-68 victory over No. 8 Kansas. Cincinnati's win marked their second over a ranked team this season, improving their record to 15-12. The Bearcats excelled in three-point shooting, contrasting with Kansas's struggles beyond the arc.

The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma State 81-69, led by freshman Darryn Peterson’s 23 points, including 20 in the first half. Despite a slow second half for Peterson, balanced scoring from teammates maintained Kansas's lead. Oklahoma State's loss extends their streak to four and hampers their NCAA Tournament hopes.