KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — Kansas controlled a low-scoring game from the start, defeating UCF 56-35 in the first round of the Big 12 women’s basketball tournament Wednesday at T-Mobile Center.

The Jayhawks built a 17-10 lead after the first quarter and never trailed, holding the Knights to 24.6% shooting from the floor. UCF managed just two 3-pointers on 19 attempts.

Jaliya Davis led Kansas with 10 points. Khyala Ngodu blocked four shots for UCF, which finished its season 11-19. Kansas improved to 19-12 and advanced to face Colorado on Thursday. Attendance was 4,144.