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BYU and Kansas Face Off in WBIT Semifinal
The Cougars and Jayhawks battle for a spot in the tournament championship game.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:06pm
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The semifinal clash between BYU and Kansas promises an intense, high-stakes battle for a spot in the WBIT championship game.Kansas City TodayNo. 1 seed BYU and No. 2 seed Kansas will meet in the semifinal of the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) on Monday afternoon. The Cougars are two wins away from their first-ever postseason tournament championship, while the Jayhawks look to continue their strong tournament run.
Why it matters
This matchup features two of the top teams in the WBIT, with BYU and Kansas both having impressive tournament performances so far. The winner will advance to the championship game, giving them a chance to claim the title.
The details
BYU enters the semifinal with an 8-9 record in Quad 1/2 games and a No. 56 NET ranking, averaging 70.8 points scored and 63.9 points allowed per game. The Cougars are led by first-team All-Big 12 point guard Delaney Gibb, who is averaging 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game in the WBIT. Kansas, meanwhile, has a 4-11 record in Quad 1/2 games and a No. 50 NET ranking, averaging 72.1 points scored and 65.1 points allowed per game. The Jayhawks are paced by Big 12 Freshman of the Year Jaliya Davis, who is averaging 19.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
- The game will tip off on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3 p.m. MT.
- The game will be played at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
The players
Delaney Gibb
BYU point guard and first-team All-Big 12 selection, averaging 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game in the WBIT.
Jaliya Davis
Kansas forward and Big 12 Freshman of the Year, averaging 19.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
What they’re saying
“We're excited for the opportunity to compete in the WBIT semifinals. Kansas is a tough opponent, but we're confident in our ability to come out on top and advance to the championship game.”
— Delaney Gibb, BYU Point Guard
“This has been a great tournament run for us, and we're not done yet. We're looking forward to the challenge of facing BYU and giving it our all to reach the championship game.”
— Jaliya Davis, Kansas Forward
What’s next
The winner of the BYU-Kansas semifinal will advance to the WBIT championship game, which is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The takeaway
This semifinal matchup between BYU and Kansas features two of the top teams in the WBIT, with both squads looking to punch their ticket to the tournament championship game. The outcome of this game will determine which team has the opportunity to claim the WBIT title.
