Completed Event: Women's Swimming and Diving versus South Dakota on October 17, 2025 , Win , 241, to, 105
Final
Women's Swimming and Diving
241
vs South Dakota
105
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Late Night in the Phog once again started the men’s and women’s basketball campaigns off with a bang as the Jayhawks hosted the 35th installment of the season-opening event Friday night inside historic Allen Fieldhouse. The night was be full of skits, competition, and a performance by the popular music artist, Snoop Dog.
Despite rain storms moving through Lawrence, students and fans started lining up for Late Night at 11 a.m., Friday as the Phog Festival kick-started the day with a host of activities. Music, food trucks, games, and even a custom basketball court headlined the event just before doors open for fans for the evening’s festivities.
The night’s activities began with the 3-on-3 men’s and women’s finals which pitted KU students against one another on James Naismith Court. All Kansas athletes were then introduced to a standing ovation.
Both the women’s and men’s basketball teams were introduced to the crowd as they showcased their dance moves shortly after. Coaches and players from each team performed skits and took part in videos to showcase their dance moves.
Women’s head coach Brandon Schneider addressed the 16,300 fans and discussed the positives of being a Jayhawk and how his team plans to compete this season.
“Man it’s great to be a Jayhawk,” Schneider opened with. “We’ve got a group that is well coached and plays hard. I think you’ll enjoy watching them compete.”
Before the Jayhawks hit the hardwood to compete, three young Kansas fans participated in the Wendy’s dunk challenge. The KU women then faced off in a three point contest as Zakiyah Franklin and Mariane De Carvalho tied in final round. De Carvalho was declared the winner.
Once the women’s team was introduced, the squad competed in a three-point contest. Shortly after, the team took to the court for a ten-minute scrimmage. The Jayhawks beat their practice squad, 34-13.
Moments later, it was the men’s turn to take center stage.
After a lively dance session from the Jayhawks, head coach Bill Self spoke to the crowd and let them know the bar of expectations is as high as its ever been.
“We’re going through some choppy waters right now but I want everyone to listen to me. This is our 17th year and I can say I’ve never been more proud to be the coach at the University of Kansas than I am right now. Without stating the obvious, I’ve never felt like we could have more support from administration than we do at Kansas, I tell our players all the time we could never have more support from our fans.Last year wasn’t disappointing because we still did pretty well, but here at Kansas the faces change not expectations. I think the expectations should be off the chart for this year’s team.”
