During the stretch, the Jayhawks only attempted three shots while the Red Storm forced four turnovers. Kansas did not score again until its final possession with less than 20 seconds left in the quarter, a layup from freshman guard Jayde Christopher, which cut St. John’s took off on an 11-0 run, sparked by its stifling defense, which swung the momentum back in favor of the visitors. The Jayhawks’ 4-0 advantage less than a minute into the game was the largest lead for either team heading into the first media timeout, as both squads began the game shooting exceptional well at 75 percent. After missing its first shot attempt, the Red Storm responded with six-straight made field goals. Kansas converted on its first four shots, capped off with a three from Kopatich. John’s with 10 points, combined with a game-high eight rebounds. Jade Walker recorded the other double-digit scoring effort for St. Grant made two of the Red Storm’s three long-range baskets and all four of her free throw attempts. John’s (6-1) was led by Handford’s 33 points, but Danaejah Grant also posted impressive numbers with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Aldridge posted 13 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line, while Kopatich collected 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Manning-Allen paired a career-high 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting with five rebounds and two blocks.

Kansas (4-3) had three double-figure scoring performances from its starters, with junior forward Caelynn Manning-Allen, sophomore guard Lauren Aldridge, and freshman guard Kylee Kopatich. Despite three different Jayhawks recording double-figure scoring, the Red Storm got out to an early lead and never looked back. John’s, who put up a career-best 33 points on 16-of 25 shooting Sunday afternoon. Kansas couldn’t slow down Aliyyah Handford of St. The Red Storm shot 57 percent from the field to claim the, 86-71 victory.

– Kansas women’s basketball lost its first home game of the 2015-16 season to St.

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