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03-23 06:30

55 - 62

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The Kansas Women's basketball team opened their NCAA Tournament with a resilient 62-55 road victory over the Rice Women. In a low-scoring, physical first-round matchup, Kansas used a strong fourth-quarter performance to pull away and secure the win. The first half was a defensive struggle, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm; Kansas held a slim two-point lead at the break. Rice came out aggressively in the third quarter, taking the lead with a series of drives to the basket. The game see-sawed until the final period, where Kansas's defense clamped down, holding Rice to just nine points in the fourth quarter. Kansas's own offense found its spark from beyond the arc, hitting two critical three-pointers during a 12-2 run that decided the contest. Rice fought valiantly, but costly turnovers in the final minutes prevented them from mounting a comeback. The rebounding battle was key, with Kansas earning a significant advantage on the offensive glass, leading to crucial second-chance points. This victory sends Kansas to the second round, where they will face a higher-seeded opponent. The Jayhawks' head coach praised her team's defensive execution late, saying, "Our identity is defense, and in the fourth quarter, we really locked in and got the stops we needed." Rice's coach pointed to the final stretch, noting, "We competed for 40 minutes, but their run to start the fourth quarter was the difference. I'm incredibly proud of our team's effort this season."

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Match Date: Mar 22, 2026

Competition: WNCAA

Country: United States

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