Year in review, KUsports.com Bonus: Our best photos of 2025

By Staff Dec 29, 2025

Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson jumps up in celebration of a point against TCU in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Kansas sophomore guard Laia Conesa screams in excitement after a teammate is fouled during the game against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Lawrence.

Kansas guard Zeke Mayo (5) waits to pull up for a three as an Iowa State defender sails by during the first half on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas freshman Anna Gearhart competes in the 200 butterfly in a meet against Iowa State in Robinson Natatorium Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Kansas players huddle up during a timeout in the second half against Kansas State on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Rylan Griffen (6) celebrates a three against Texas Tech during the second half on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Laia Conesa drives to the basket against Oklahoma State Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Allen Fieldhouse.

The Fieldhouse crowd listens during a speech by senior Zeke Mayo on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Teammates celebrate with Kansas senior Ian Francis in the dugout after he hit a home run against Baylor Friday, March 14, 2025 at Hoglund Ballpark.

KU fans cheer in excitement after Kansas takes the lead against Oklahoma State at Hoglund Ballpark on Friday, March 28, 2025.

The KU softball team lines up for the national anthem before taking on Kansas City on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas’ Jackson Hauge makes a shushing gesture during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

Tayton Klein won the long jump at the 102nd Kansas Relays on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Lawrence.

KU senior Olivia Bruno (23) runs into a wall of her teammates surrounding home plate on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Jayhawks’ game against Oklahoma State at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Derek Cerda makes an acrobatic catch over the shoulder against Cincinnati at Hoglund Ballpark Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Teammates try to tear off Mike Koszewski’s jersey after he hit a walk-off single against BYU on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Hoglund Ballpark.

Kansas sophomore Mason Meinershagen competes in the pole vault during the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Jaxson Kress, a beneficiary of the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic, slaps hands with Kansas players past and present as he runs on to the court on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Free State High School. Photo by Nick Krug

The Kansas football team huddles up before the start of practice Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Lawrence.

The Kansas offensive line runs a drill during practice Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

A packed house watches the action at the start of the fourth quarter against Fresno State on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Photo by Nick Krug

The Kansas student section high fives the band as they make their way around the field during the first quarter on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas sophomore Keaton Kubecka celebrates scoring a touchdown against Fresno State at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Lawrence.

Kansas players get lined up to take the field for warmups prior to kickoff against Wagner on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls (2) celebrates a hit that knocked the ball loose from a West Virginia receiver during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas offensive lineman Kobe Baynes (70) shoves West Virginia safety Fred Perry (5) after a late hit by Perry on Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Perry was ruled ineligible for the game after the targeting call.

Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. scores a touchdown against Cincinnati at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Lawrence.

Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan just misses an interception late in the game against Cincinnati at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Lawrence.

The Kansas soccer team celebrates its 4-1 win over Kansas State with the crowd at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Kansas players chest bump John Riddle, a KU student from Parker, Colo., after Riddle hit a three-pointer for $7,500 of Bill Self’s money during Late Night in the Phog on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Another student, Savannah Perea, also from Parker, Colo., received $7,500 of Self’s money after former guard Zeke Mayo hit a 3-pointer. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas volleyball coach Matt Ulmer sings the national anthem prior to the match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas opposite hitter Jovana Zelenovic serves during the match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas celebrates a point during the match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Allen Fieldhouse.

Big Jay gets the student section going before the game against Kansas State at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Lawrence.

The Kansas bench watches as a pass is intercepted against Kansas State at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Lawrence.

Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz (10) and Kansas running back Leshon Williams (4) celebrate following the Jayhawks’ 38-21 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Photo by Nick Krug

The Kansas bench gets excited after a dunk by Kansas forward Samis Calderon (6) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

The Kansas women’s soccer team celebrates its NCAA tournament win over California Baptist on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

Kansas forward Jaliya Davis celebrates running off the court after defeating Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas senior quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) makes his way from the field with Kansas head coach Lance Leipold following the Jayhawks’ 31-21 loss to the Utes on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas setter Katie Dalton celebrates with middle blocker Aisha Aiono against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer celebrates with the team after defeating Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Lawrence.

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) signals a made bucket after a foul against Missouri during the second half on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. At left is Missouri forward Mark Mitchell (25). Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) pops his jersey as he celebrates the Jayhawks’ 80-60 win over Missouri on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. rushes the ball down the floor with teammates Darryn Peterson and Elmarko Jackson during the game against North Carolina State on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

Kansas freshman guard Libby Fandel points to her teammates in celebration of scoring against Denver on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Lawrence.

The Kansas and Haskell women’s basketball teams shake hands after their game on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

Kansas guard Tre White (3) roars after a three from Kansas guard Kohl Rosario during the second half on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug