PHOTOS: Kansas State women's basketball advances in Big 12 tournament with win over Texas Tech
Ninth-seeded Kansas State defeats eighth-seeded Texas Tech, 79-69, in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. The Wildcats move on to the quarterfinals, facing top-seeded Texas at 1:30 p.m. Friday.
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Kansas State guard Jaelyn Glenn moves the ball against Texas Tech center Jazmaine Lewis during their game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. The Wildcats beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State head women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie reacts during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State guard Serena Sundell shoots over Texas Tech guard Bailey Maupin during their game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Sundell scored 19 points and added nine rebounds as the Wildcats beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Texas Tech head women’s basketball coach Krista Gerlich calls a play during a game against Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas State won, 79-69.
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Kansas State forward Eliza Maupin defends Texas Tech’s Kilah Freelon during their game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. The Wildcats beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State guard Gabby Gregory goes to the basket while getting fouled by Texas Tech guard Tatum Veitenheimer during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over the Lady Raiders in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State guard Gabby Gregory reacts after a basket plus the foul during the Wildcats’ game against Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Gregory led with 26 points and added seven rebounds as K-State beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State assistant women’s basketball coach Ebony Haliburton watches shootaround at halftime of the Wildcats’ game against Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. K-State went on to win, 79-69.
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Kansas State guards Brylee Glenn (5) and Jaelyn Glenn (3) play defense on Texas Tech guard Tatum Veitenheimer during their game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. The Wildcats beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State’s Cat Band plays during a game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference women’s basketball tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State forward Eliza Maupin drives for a layup between Texas Tech center Ella Tofaeono and guard Bre’Amber Scott (23) during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win against the Lady Raiders in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State’s bench reacts after a score during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State forward Sarah Shematsi and Texas Tech guard Bailey Maupin await a free throw during their game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. The Wildcats beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State forward Eliza Maupin moves to the basket during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Maupin scored 10 points off the bench.
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Kansas State guard Brylee Glenn shoots a 3-pointer during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State guard Emilee Ebert defends Texas Tech forward Bryn Gerlich during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over the Lady Raiders in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State forward Sarah Shematsi heads to the basket during the Wildcats’ game against Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. K-State beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State guard Gabby Gregory shoots a free throw after a Texas Tech technical foul during the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over the Lady Raiders in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State University President Richard Linton attends the Wildcat women’s basketball game against Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. K-State beat the Lady Raiders, 79-69.
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Kansas State head women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie huddles with his team after the Wildcats’ 79-69 win over Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
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