Photo Gallery: KU advances past Rice in WBIT

By Staff Mar 22, 2026

Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider instructs his players during a break in play against Rice during the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Jaliya Davis blocks the shot of Rice guard Hailey Adams during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols dribbles past a defender against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes a one-handed shot against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a guarded layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols is fouled while going up for a layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Regan Williams makes an off-balance layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Laia Conesa listens closely during a timeout against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Laia Conesa makes a layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Regan Williams is fouled while driving to the basket against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Libby Fandel releases a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Libby Fandel lines up a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a pass to a teammate against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes an underhand layup against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Laia Conesa is fouled by Rice guard Jordin Blackmon during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider calls out a play against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Lilly Meister reaches up for a rebound against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Lilly Meister dives to the floor for a loose ball against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Sania Copeland celebrates a 3-pointer by a teammate against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Sania Copeland acknowledges an assist against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Sania Copeland hits a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guards Sania Copeland and S’Mya Nichols share a smile during a break in play against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Regan Williams makes a heavily contested shot against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Libby Fandel fires a 3-pointer against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas forward Jaliya Davis puts up a short-range shot against Rice during the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse.