Jayhawks Encounter Setback at Bryce Jordan Center Against Lady Lions
The Kansas Jayhawks faced a challenging contest at the Bryce Jordan Center, ultimately falling to the Penn State Lady Lions with a final score of 91-85. The Jayhawks now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Lady Lions notch another victory.
The game was marked by intense competition, as evidenced by seven lead changes and four instances where the score was tied. The Kansas Jayhawks put up a strong fight throughout all four quarters, beginning with 22 points in the first quarter and wrapping up with an impressive 26 points in the last. Their offensive efforts were led by their accuracy from two-point range, hitting half of their attempts for a total of 23 two-point baskets made.
Kansas also showcased their speed on fast breaks, accumulating 21 fast break points during the game. They were active on defense as well, managing eight steals and blocking two shots. In terms of ball distribution, they tallied 17 assists over Penn State's defense.
Despite these efforts, rebounding proved to be a challenge for Kansas; they secured a total of 33 rebounds compared to Penn State's more dominant performance on the boards with 40 rebounds. Additionally, while both teams had similar field goal percentages—Kansas at approximately 48 percent and Penn State closely behind—the Lady Lions capitalized on three-point shots making an impressive twelve out of twenty-six attempts which translated into roughly a 46 percent success rate from beyond the arc.
The free throw line also played a crucial role in this matchup; both teams performed well but Kansas edged out slightly better with approximately an 81 percent free throw completion rate against Penn State's roughly 79 percent.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle, fans can anticipate seeing the Kansas Jayhawks back in action when they host the Kansas City Roos at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City on November 18th at around nine fifteen PM local time. While no broadcast networks have been announced for this upcoming game yet, loyal supporters will surely find ways to follow their team as they seek to bounce back from this setback.