LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — For the first four minutes, Kansas appeared to have a chance.
The Jayhawks held a 13-12 lead over No. 6 Baylor in a matchup that, seemed destined to be a blowout. They were hitting shots, containing the Lady Bears' offense, and controlling the overall game.
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