In a tough road game, the Kansas Jayhawks women’s basketball team fell to No. 18 West Virginia with a final score of 76-43. The Jayhawks struggled early on, allowing West Virginia to score the first 18 points of the game. Turnovers were a major issue for Kansas, as they committed 29 throughout the game, matching a season-high.
Despite the loss, S’Mya Nichols led the Jayhawks with 12 points and three rebounds. Laia Conesa also had a strong performance with seven points, three assists, and five steals. The team managed to tie a season-high with 14 steals and converted 20 West Virginia turnovers into 15 points.
Head coach Brandon Schneider acknowledged that his team struggled with West Virginia’s defensive pressure, particularly in the first quarter. He emphasized the need for the Jayhawks to be more aggressive in attacking pressure defense.
With this loss, Kansas now holds a 14-9 overall record and a 4-8 record in Big 12 play. West Virginia improves to 18-4, with an 8-3 record in the Big 12. The Jayhawks will look to bounce back as they face the Cincinnati Bearcats in their next game on Saturday.
Fans can catch the action as Kansas takes on Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena with tipoff scheduled for 11 a.m. CT, and the game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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