MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — P.J. Haggerty scored 25 of his 29 points in the second half and Kansas State rallied from a five-point deficit in the final 49 seconds to beat Tulsa 84-83 on Monday night.

Myles Rigsby hit two foul shots to give Tulsa (3-1) its largest lead at 83-78 with 49 seconds to go. Haggerty hit two free throws and a jumper following a Tulsa turnover to cut it to 83-82 with 31 seconds left.

Khamari McGriff stole the ball from Miles Barnstable and fed Danny Castillo for a go-ahead layup 13 seconds later. Barnstable missed a 3-pointer and David Green missed a jumper in the final 7 seconds for the Golden Hurricane.

McGriff had nine points and Abdi Bashir Jr. scored eight to help the Wildcats (4-0) take a 39-34 lead at halftime. Nine different players had first-half points for Tulsa.

Haggerty made three foul shots and a layup in a 12-3 run and Kansas State led 68-60 with eight minutes left. Tylen Riley scored six in a 16-6 spurt and Tulsa moved in front 76-74 to set the stage for a wild finish.

Haggerty made 9 of 16 shots and 11 of 12 free throws, also grabbing 10 rebounds for K-State. McGriff totaled 13 points and nine rebounds. Castillo scored 12 off the bench and Bashir added 10 points.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — P.J. Haggerty scored 25 of his 29 points in the second half and Kansas State rallied from a five-point deficit in the final 49 seconds to beat Tulsa 84-83 on Monday night.Myles Rigsby hit two foul shots to give Tulsa (3-1) its largest lead at 83-78 with 49 seconds to go. Haggerty hit two free throws and a jumper following a Tulsa turnover to cut it to 83-82 with 31 seconds left.Khamari McGriff stole the ball from Miles Barnstable and fed Danny Castillo for a go-ahead layup 13 seconds later. Barnstable missed a 3-pointer and David Green missed a jumper in the final 7 seconds for the Golden Hurricane.McGriff had nine points and Abdi Bashir Jr. scored eight to help the Wildcats (4-0) take a 39-34 lead at halftime. Nine different players had first-half points for Tulsa.Haggerty made three foul shots and a layup in a 12-3 run and Kansas State led 68-60 with eight minutes left. Tylen Riley scored six in a 16-6 spurt and Tulsa moved in front 76-74 to set the stage for a wild finish.Haggerty made 9 of 16 shots and 11 of 12 free throws, also grabbing 10 rebounds for K-State. McGriff totaled 13 points and nine rebounds. Castillo scored 12 off the bench and Bashir added 10 points.

🏀 Haggerty scores 25 after halftime as K-State rallies to edge Tulsa 

INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time since the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament moved to four super regions in 2019, Fort Hays State is a No. 1 seed. The Tigers will be making their 11th appearance in the NCAA Tournament in just 15 years of existence as a program, and is in the field for the second-straight season. The Tigers enter the national tournament unbeaten at 17-0-3 overall.

As the No. 1 seed in Super Region 3, the Tigers will await the winner of the first-round No. 8 seed McKendree vs. No. 9 seed University of Indianapolis match that will be played at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays on Friday (Nov. 21) at 1 p.m. The second-round match between No. 1 seed Fort Hays State and Friday's winner will also be a 1 p.m. start at FHSU Soccer Stadium on Sunday (Nov. 23).

Fort Hays State will be hosting games in the current super region format for the first time. The last time the Tigers hosted NCAA Tournament games was in 2018, when they won the Central Regional final and then their national quarterfinal matches at FHSU Soccer Stadium to reach the national semifinals in Pittsburgh, Pa. This year, the national semifinals and championship match will take place in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Fort Hays State has played in three NCAA Tournaments under the current super region model. In 2019, the Tigers were the No. 8 seed, in 2021 they were the No. 6 seed, and in 2024 they were the No. 10 seed. The Tigers are 3-3 in the national tournament since the super regional model started in 2019, advancing to the national quarterfinals with a pair of wins in 2021 and the round of 32 last year with a first-round win.

Fort Hays State will be one of two teams from the GAC/MIAA playing in the national tournament. Rogers State is the No. 2 seed in the Super Region, making it the first time in GAC/MIAA history the conference has the top-two seeds in Super Regional 3.

The other second-round matchup on Fort Hays State's side of the 10-team Super Regional bracket will be No. 4 seed Rockhurst playing host to No. 5 seed Maryville. Fort Hays State's side of the bracket has four of the five GLVC teams to make the national tournament in it.

The FHSU Men's Soccer program has put together an impressive run in its young history. After falling just short of making the NCAA Tournament in 2011, the program's first year of existence, the Tigers went on a run of making the NCAA Tournament every season from 2012 to 2021 (9 seasons). They had the longest consecutive streak of tournaments made in the nation until it came to an end in 2022. They are back in the tournament for the second-straight year under second-year head coach Alex Nichols. The Tigers have won at least 11 matches overall in 12 of the 15 years of the program's existence. (11 was unattainable in the COVID shortened 2020-21 season).

If the Tigers advance past the first weekend of play in the national tournament, the Round of 16 is slated for Sunday, November 30. National quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, December 6. With the Tigers being a No. 1 seed, they have home-field advantage throughout the tournament for any future matchups up until the national semifinals.

More information on the tournament will be released soon.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS – For the first time since the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament moved to four super regions in 2019, Fort Hays State is a No. 1 seed. The Tigers will be making their 11th appearance in the NCAA Tournament in just 15 years of existence as a program, and is in the field for the second-straight season. The Tigers enter the national tournament unbeaten at 17-0-3 overall.As the No. 1 seed in Super Region 3, the Tigers will await the winner of the first-round No. 8 seed McKendree vs. No. 9 seed University of Indianapolis match that will be played at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays on Friday (Nov. 21) at 1 p.m. The second-round match between No. 1 seed Fort Hays State and Friday's winner will also be a 1 p.m. start at FHSU Soccer Stadium on Sunday (Nov. 23).Fort Hays State will be hosting games in the current super region format for the first time. The last time the Tigers hosted NCAA Tournament games was in 2018, when they won the Central Regional final and then their national quarterfinal matches at FHSU Soccer Stadium to reach the national semifinals in Pittsburgh, Pa. This year, the national semifinals and championship match will take place in Colorado Springs, Colo.Fort Hays State has played in three NCAA Tournaments under the current super region model. In 2019, the Tigers were the No. 8 seed, in 2021 they were the No. 6 seed, and in 2024 they were the No. 10 seed. The Tigers are 3-3 in the national tournament since the super regional model started in 2019, advancing to the national quarterfinals with a pair of wins in 2021 and the round of 32 last year with a first-round win.Fort Hays State will be one of two teams from the GAC/MIAA playing in the national tournament. Rogers State is the No. 2 seed in the Super Region, making it the first time in GAC/MIAA history the conference has the top-two seeds in Super Regional 3.The other second-round matchup on Fort Hays State's side of the 10-team Super Regional bracket will be No. 4 seed Rockhurst playing host to No. 5 seed Maryville. Fort Hays State's side of the bracket has four of the five GLVC teams to make the national tournament in it.The FHSU Men's Soccer program has put together an impressive run in its young history. After falling just short of making the NCAA Tournament in 2011, the program's first year of existence, the Tigers went on a run of making the NCAA Tournament every season from 2012 to 2021 (9 seasons). They had the longest consecutive streak of tournaments made in the nation until it came to an end in 2022. They are back in the tournament for the second-straight year under second-year head coach Alex Nichols. The Tigers have won at least 11 matches overall in 12 of the 15 years of the program's existence. (11 was unattainable in the COVID shortened 2020-21 season).If the Tigers advance past the first weekend of play in the national tournament, the Round of 16 is slated for Sunday, November 30. National quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, December 6. With the Tigers being a No. 1 seed, they have home-field advantage throughout the tournament for any future matchups up until the national semifinals.More information on the tournament will be released soon.

⚽ Tigers receive No. 1 seed, host NCAA First and Second Rounds

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas sophomore Flory Bidunga has been named to the Big 12 Men's Basketball Starting Five, the league announced today. This marks the second straight week a Jayhawk has been named to the Big 12 Starting Five after freshman Darryn Peterson was a member of the inaugural selection Nov. 10.

The Big 12 Men's Basketball Starting Five is voted on by a media panel that votes on weekly honors that include the player and newcomer of the week. The five honored highlight additional strong performances from across the conference.

In Kansas' win against Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi, Bidunga recorded a then-season high eight rebounds and finished the game with 12 points on 6-7 shooting. In KU's win against Princeton, Bidunga scored a new career high with 25 points on 10-11 shooting from the field marking the second time in his career where he has eclipsed 20-plus points. Bidunga's 10 made field goals also marked a new career high in made field goals.

Bidunga also grabbed 10 rebounds against Princeton and recorded his first double-double of the season and third of his career. Bidunga was the first Kansas player to have 10 makes in 11 or less attempts since Udoka Azubuike went 10-for-11 on 2-16-18 against Texas and is only the third player in the Bill Self era to accomplish this (Azubuike and Julian Wright).

No. 24 Kansas (3-1) is set to face No. 5 Duke (4-0) at the State Farm Champion Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The contest will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City and be televised on ESPN.

Big 12 Nov. 10 Weekly Honors Player and Newcomer of the Week: Kingston Flemings, Houston

Starting Five: AJ Dybantsa, BYU Kingston Flemings, Houston Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State Flory Bidunga, Kansas JT Toppin, Texas Tech

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 </figure>Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas sophomore Flory Bidunga has been named to the Big 12 Men's Basketball Starting Five, the league announced today. This marks the second straight week a Jayhawk has been named to the Big 12 Starting Five after freshman Darryn Peterson was a member of the inaugural selection Nov. 10.The Big 12 Men's Basketball Starting Five is voted on by a media panel that votes on weekly honors that include the player and newcomer of the week. The five honored highlight additional strong performances from across the conference.In Kansas' win against Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi, Bidunga recorded a then-season high eight rebounds and finished the game with 12 points on 6-7 shooting. In KU's win against Princeton, Bidunga scored a new career high with 25 points on 10-11 shooting from the field marking the second time in his career where he has eclipsed 20-plus points. Bidunga's 10 made field goals also marked a new career high in made field goals.Bidunga also grabbed 10 rebounds against Princeton and recorded his first double-double of the season and third of his career. Bidunga was the first Kansas player to have 10 makes in 11 or less attempts since Udoka Azubuike went 10-for-11 on 2-16-18 against Texas and is only the third player in the Bill Self era to accomplish this (Azubuike and Julian Wright).No. 24 Kansas (3-1) is set to face No. 5 Duke (4-0) at the State Farm Champion Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The contest will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City and be televised on ESPN.Big 12 Nov. 10 Weekly Honors Player and Newcomer of the Week: Kingston Flemings, HoustonStarting Five: AJ Dybantsa, BYU Kingston Flemings, Houston Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State Flory Bidunga, Kansas JT Toppin, Texas Tech

🏀 KU's Bidunga named to Big 12 Starting Five

The Fort Hays State men open the season against No. 9 Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State freshman kicker Kole Rogers earned MIAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors, presented by FieldTurf, for the final week of the 2025 regular season on Monday (Nov. 17). He was instrumental in Fort Hays State's 13-7 win over Emporia State back on Saturday.

Rogers was perfect on his kicking attempts in the low-scoring battle between the Tigers and Hornets. In the first quarter, he connected from 41 yards to put the Tigers on top 3-0 and later in that quarter added a PAT to extend the lead to 10-0. In the fourth quarter, he booted through a 43-yarder to put the Tigers up 13-0. His seven points were crucial for the Tiger win, while he also averaged 63.8 yards per kickoff.

Rogers joined Jackson Berry of Pittsburg State (Offensive Athlete of the Week) and Landon Boss of Emporia State (Defensive Athlete of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the conference office.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State freshman kicker Kole Rogers earned MIAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors, presented by FieldTurf, for the final week of the 2025 regular season on Monday (Nov. 17). He was instrumental in Fort Hays State's 13-7 win over Emporia State back on Saturday.Rogers was perfect on his kicking attempts in the low-scoring battle between the Tigers and Hornets. In the first quarter, he connected from 41 yards to put the Tigers on top 3-0 and later in that quarter added a PAT to extend the lead to 10-0. In the fourth quarter, he booted through a 43-yarder to put the Tigers up 13-0. His seven points were crucial for the Tiger win, while he also averaged 63.8 yards per kickoff.Rogers joined Jackson Berry of Pittsburg State (Offensive Athlete of the Week) and Landon Boss of Emporia State (Defensive Athlete of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the conference office.

🏈 FHSU's Rogers receives MIAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors

NEW ORLEANS - Fort Hays State senior distance runner Emily Diercks-McCullough has been named the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Central Region Athlete of the Year, announced Thursday by the U.S. Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

McCullough has had a dominant senior season, going unbeaten against NCAA Division II opponents through five races. The Hoxie, Kan. native claimed three titles, winning the Central Region Championship, the MIAA Championship and placing first Wichita State's JK Gold Classic.

Thanks to her win at regionals, McCullough will head to the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships for the second-straight season this Saturday (Nov. 22) in Kenosha, Wisc. beginning at 10 a.m. She placed 71st out of 261 runners at last year's national meet.

Her MIAA title was the second-straight conference championship for McCullough, while she was the first Tiger in the program's NCAA DII history to claim the regional title.

Just in her second year at FHSU, McCullough is now a five-time All-MIAA honoree (two XC, three T&amp;F), a three-time All-Region selection (two XC, one T&amp;F) and a one-time All-American (T&amp;F).

McCullough is no stranger to national championship events after competing in two NJCAA Cross Country national meets and three NJCAA track national events during her time at Colby CC. Diercks was a cross country All-American after finishing sixth as a sophomore in 2022, while she placed 51st as a freshman in 2021. She went on to earn numerous All-American trophies in track, including winning the 2023 NJCAA Indoor 3,000m national title.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsNEW ORLEANS - Fort Hays State senior distance runner Emily Diercks-McCullough has been named the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Central Region Athlete of the Year, announced Thursday by the U.S. Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.McCullough has had a dominant senior season, going unbeaten against NCAA Division II opponents through five races. The Hoxie, Kan. native claimed three titles, winning the Central Region Championship, the MIAA Championship and placing first Wichita State's JK Gold Classic.Thanks to her win at regionals, McCullough will head to the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships for the second-straight season this Saturday (Nov. 22) in Kenosha, Wisc. beginning at 10 a.m. She placed 71st out of 261 runners at last year's national meet.Her MIAA title was the second-straight conference championship for McCullough, while she was the first Tiger in the program's NCAA DII history to claim the regional title.Just in her second year at FHSU, McCullough is now a five-time All-MIAA honoree (two XC, three T&amp;F), a three-time All-Region selection (two XC, one T&amp;F) and a one-time All-American (T&amp;F).McCullough is no stranger to national championship events after competing in two NJCAA Cross Country national meets and three NJCAA track national events during her time at Colby CC. Diercks was a cross country All-American after finishing sixth as a sophomore in 2022, while she placed 51st as a freshman in 2021. She went on to earn numerous All-American trophies in track, including winning the 2023 NJCAA Indoor 3,000m national title.

👟 Diercks named Cross Country Regional Athlete of the Year

The 9th-ranked Fort Hays State women close out play at the Central Region Showcase against Sioux Falls on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Mo.

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We're joined by head men's basketball coach Mark Johnson and head women's coach Talia Kahrs.&nbsp;

Tiger Talk airs Monday's at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.

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The ninth-ranked Fort Hays State women open the season against #11 Concordia-St. Paul at the Central Region Showdown on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Mo.

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Monday, November 17 KJLS: Tiger Talk, 9:00am KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pm

Tuesday, November 18 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Duke, 6:30pm

Wednesday, November 19 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB at South Dakota Mines, 7:30pm

Friday, November 21 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2:35pm KHAZ: Hill City FB vs. South Central, 5:45pm KKQY: Smith Center FB at Sterling, 6:00pm * KAYS: Victoria FB vs. Hodgeman County, 6:45pm

Saturday, November 22 KAYS: Kansas FB at Iowa State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. William Jewell College, 2:35pm

Sunday, November 23 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Indianapolis Colts, 11:00am KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Bethel College, 1:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, November 17 KJLS: Tiger Talk, 9:00am KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pmTuesday, November 18 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Duke, 6:30pm Wednesday, November 19 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB at South Dakota Mines, 7:30pmThursday, November 20 noneFriday, November 21 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2:35pm KHAZ: Hill City FB vs. South Central, 5:45pm KKQY: Smith Center FB at Sterling, 6:00pm * KAYS: Victoria FB vs. Hodgeman County, 6:45pmSaturday, November 22 KAYS: Kansas FB at Iowa State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. William Jewell College, 2:35pm Sunday, November 23 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Indianapolis Colts, 11:00am KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Bethel College, 1:30pm

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By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

DENVER (AP) — At this point in the season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are usually cruising toward another division title and being touted as Super Bowl favorites.

Instead, they're losing the close games they used to win and, at 5-5, they're looking up in the AFC West at the Denver Broncos (9-2) and the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4).

It's all new territory for Mahomes and the startled Chiefs.

Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos on Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal as time expired makes a record-tying 10th straight division crown a long shot. The Chiefs are currently out of playoff position; they haven't missed the postseason since 2014.

Rarely have the Chiefs appeared this vulnerable — or maybe this dangerous?

They're relying on the experience of going to five of the last six Super Bowls — winning three — to spark a late-season surge. But the clock is ticking with seven games remaining. They need to go 5-2 to reach double-digit wins, which coach Andy Reid has done every season but one since taking over in KC in 2013.

“We’re in a beautiful spot, probably not the most amazing spot, or where we're used to being in, but we still have an opportunity,” defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “Give me an opportunity, that’s all we ask for.”

In recent seasons, Kansas City was so used to winning tight games that it almost seemed inevitable. The Chiefs were 12-0 in one-score games a season ago, extending their NFL record to 17 consecutive triumphs in games decided by eight points or fewer.

The Chiefs had the ball with just over four minutes remaining in a tie game Sunday. That’s typically a recipe for Mahomes’ magic. But the Broncos defense forced a three-and-out, and KC didn't get the ball back.

“It sucks. Don’t get me wrong,” said Mahomes, who was sacked three times and intercepted once while throwing for 276 yards and a score. “You’ve got to feel that. But you’ve got to be able to kind of use that energy to push it into the next week, into the rest of the season.

“We’ve been losing these close games recently, but we’ve played some good football in spurts. It’s just about being more consistent.”

The Chiefs were facing a banged-up team in the Broncos, who where missing their top cornerback (Pat Surtain II) and running back (J.K. Dobbins) along with their top tackler (Alex Singleton). Relying on a stalwart defense, the Broncos found a way to persevere for their eighth straight win.

And they've pushed the Chiefs to the brink. But feeding Kansas City's hopes is that its three toughest remaining games are all at home, starting next weekend with Indianapolis (8-2).

“The goal is to get into the playoffs and try to make a run at it,” Mahomes said. “We’re at that point where we've got to find a way just to win football games.”

The Chiefs were out of sync despite entering the game well-rested coming off a bye. It started early, with Mahomes unable to connect on three deep passes on the first series. Mahomes also threw an interception in the red zone in the third quarter.

The Chiefs committed 10 penalties for 69 yards. Harrison Butker had an extra point blocked.

Kansas City's defense had a chance to bail out the offense. But on a third-and-15 at the Denver 21 with 2:05 remaining, Bo Nix connected with Courtland Sutton for a 20-yard gain. A few plays later, Nix completed a 32-yard pass to Troy Franklin that set up Lutz’s game-winning kick.

“It’s frustrating,” cornerback Trent McDuffie said. "After the game, I told everybody, ‘We can’t keep our heads down. We have a whole year ahead of us.’ Positivity is everything, and we've got just get back to work. We've just have to get back to KC defense.”

There was one milestone — Travis Kelce caught a 21-yard TD pass from Mahomes for his franchise-record 84th touchdown. It gave the Chiefs a 19-16 lead with 9:57 remaining.

“He deserves it,” Mahomes said. “He’s a leader."

Which the Chiefs need right now — from Kelce, Mahomes and the rest of their veterans.

“It’s not always been just championships. We’ve dealt with adversity,” Mahomes said. “Obviously, this is something that we haven’t dealt with so early in the season, but at the same time, I know the guys in that locker room, and know how they’re going to respond.

“All we can do is stick together and push ourselves to be even better and try to do what we can to win this next week.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763378227698.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after being sacked during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)" />
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 </figure>By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports WriterDENVER (AP) — At this point in the season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are usually cruising toward another division title and being touted as Super Bowl favorites.Instead, they're losing the close games they used to win and, at 5-5, they're looking up in the AFC West at the Denver Broncos (9-2) and the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4).It's all new territory for Mahomes and the startled Chiefs.Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos on Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal as time expired makes a record-tying 10th straight division crown a long shot. The Chiefs are currently out of playoff position; they haven't missed the postseason since 2014.Rarely have the Chiefs appeared this vulnerable — or maybe this dangerous?They're relying on the experience of going to five of the last six Super Bowls — winning three — to spark a late-season surge. But the clock is ticking with seven games remaining. They need to go 5-2 to reach double-digit wins, which coach Andy Reid has done every season but one since taking over in KC in 2013.“We’re in a beautiful spot, probably not the most amazing spot, or where we're used to being in, but we still have an opportunity,” defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “Give me an opportunity, that’s all we ask for.”In recent seasons, Kansas City was so used to winning tight games that it almost seemed inevitable. The Chiefs were 12-0 in one-score games a season ago, extending their NFL record to 17 consecutive triumphs in games decided by eight points or fewer.This season, they're 0-5.The Chiefs had the ball with just over four minutes remaining in a tie game Sunday. That’s typically a recipe for Mahomes’ magic. But the Broncos defense forced a three-and-out, and KC didn't get the ball back.“It sucks. Don’t get me wrong,” said Mahomes, who was sacked three times and intercepted once while throwing for 276 yards and a score. “You’ve got to feel that. But you’ve got to be able to kind of use that energy to push it into the next week, into the rest of the season.“We’ve been losing these close games recently, but we’ve played some good football in spurts. It’s just about being more consistent.”The Chiefs were facing a banged-up team in the Broncos, who where missing their top cornerback (Pat Surtain II) and running back (J.K. Dobbins) along with their top tackler (Alex Singleton). Relying on a stalwart defense, the Broncos found a way to persevere for their eighth straight win.And they've pushed the Chiefs to the brink. But feeding Kansas City's hopes is that its three toughest remaining games are all at home, starting next weekend with Indianapolis (8-2).“The goal is to get into the playoffs and try to make a run at it,” Mahomes said. “We’re at that point where we've got to find a way just to win football games.”The Chiefs were out of sync despite entering the game well-rested coming off a bye. It started early, with Mahomes unable to connect on three deep passes on the first series. Mahomes also threw an interception in the red zone in the third quarter.The Chiefs committed 10 penalties for 69 yards. Harrison Butker had an extra point blocked.Kansas City's defense had a chance to bail out the offense. But on a third-and-15 at the Denver 21 with 2:05 remaining, Bo Nix connected with Courtland Sutton for a 20-yard gain. A few plays later, Nix completed a 32-yard pass to Troy Franklin that set up Lutz’s game-winning kick.“It’s frustrating,” cornerback Trent McDuffie said. "After the game, I told everybody, ‘We can’t keep our heads down. We have a whole year ahead of us.’ Positivity is everything, and we've got just get back to work. We've just have to get back to KC defense.”There was one milestone — Travis Kelce caught a 21-yard TD pass from Mahomes for his franchise-record 84th touchdown. It gave the Chiefs a 19-16 lead with 9:57 remaining.“He deserves it,” Mahomes said. “He’s a leader."Which the Chiefs need right now — from Kelce, Mahomes and the rest of their veterans.“It’s not always been just championships. We’ve dealt with adversity,” Mahomes said. “Obviously, this is something that we haven’t dealt with so early in the season, but at the same time, I know the guys in that locker room, and know how they’re going to respond.“All we can do is stick together and push ourselves to be even better and try to do what we can to win this next week.”

🏈 Forget winning the AFC West. Mahomes and Chiefs in danger of missing playoffs after loss to Broncos

DENVER (AP) — Wil Lutz kicked five field goals, including&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Broncos/status/1990218327000797565">a 35-yard game-winner</a>&nbsp;as time expired Sunday, pushing the Denver Broncos past the Kansas City Chiefs 22-19 for their eighth straight victory.

The Broncos (9-2) all but buried the Chiefs (5-5) in the AFC West, which Kansas City has won ever year since 2016. Chiefs coach Andy Reid fell to 27-5 following a bye week, counting the playoffs and his time with Philadelphia.

Bo Nix set up the game-winning kick with a 32-yard pass to Troy Franklin that got Denver to the Kansas City 15 with under a minute remaining.

Patrick Mahomes gave Kansas City its only lead on a 21-yard touchdown toss to Travis Kelce — the veteran tight end's 84th career TD, one more than previous Chiefs franchise record-holder Priest Holmes. That put the Chiefs up 19-16, but Harrison Butker's extra point was blocked by Frank Crum.

The Broncos tied it at 19-all on Lutz's 54-yarder with 4:10 remaining.

Denver's defense forced Kansas City to go three-and-out when Ja'Quan McMillian sacked Mahomes on third-and-10 from the Chiefs 36.

The Broncos chewed up the final 2:59 by driving 58 yards in 10 plays. They won their 11th straight game at Empower Field, where they haven't lost since October 2024.

Kelce's TD followed a 46-yard pass-interference flag at the Denver 29 on cornerback Riley Moss on an underthrown pass from Mahomes to Hollywood Brown. That came on third-and-19 from the Kansas City 29.

The Broncos' eight-game winning streak is their longest since 2012, when Peyton Manning led Denver to 11 consecutive victories. As a result, the Chiefs' nine-year reign atop the AFC West is in jeopardy.

Jaleel McLaughlin, playing in place of injured starter J.K. Dobbins, who underwent season-ending foot surgery last week, bullied his way in from 4 yards out to break a 6-6 tie in the third quarter.

The Chiefs seized the momentum, however, when Mahomes found Tyquan Thornton for a 61-yard gain to the Denver 11. That set up Kareem Hunt's 2-yard run that tied it at 13. That was KC's first touchdown at Empower Field in 11 quarters.

Both offenses struggled to move the ball against stingy defenses, and the first half featured four short field goals and ended in a 6-6 tie.

Chiefs: LG Kingsley Suamataia left in the third quarter to be checked for a concussion.

Broncos: Rookie WR Pat Bryant was evaluated for a concussion after his 48-yard catch with 26 seconds left in the third quarter. ... The Broncos were without several starters, including CB Pat Surtain II (pectoral), ILB Alex Singleton (testicular cancer) and Dobbins (left foot), who will miss the rest of the regular season.

Chiefs: Visit the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday.

Broncos: After a bye, visit the Washington Commanders on Nov. 30.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Wil Lutz kicked five field goals, including&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Broncos/status/1990218327000797565">a 35-yard game-winner</a>&nbsp;as time expired Sunday, pushing the Denver Broncos past the Kansas City Chiefs 22-19 for their eighth straight victory.The Broncos (9-2) all but buried the Chiefs (5-5) in the AFC West, which Kansas City has won ever year since 2016. Chiefs coach Andy Reid fell to 27-5 following a bye week, counting the playoffs and his time with Philadelphia.Bo Nix set up the game-winning kick with a 32-yard pass to Troy Franklin that got Denver to the Kansas City 15 with under a minute remaining.Patrick Mahomes gave Kansas City its only lead on a 21-yard touchdown toss to Travis Kelce — the veteran tight end's 84th career TD, one more than previous Chiefs franchise record-holder Priest Holmes. That put the Chiefs up 19-16, but Harrison Butker's extra point was blocked by Frank Crum.The Broncos tied it at 19-all on Lutz's 54-yarder with 4:10 remaining.Denver's defense forced Kansas City to go three-and-out when Ja'Quan McMillian sacked Mahomes on third-and-10 from the Chiefs 36.The Broncos chewed up the final 2:59 by driving 58 yards in 10 plays. They won their 11th straight game at Empower Field, where they haven't lost since October 2024.Kelce's TD followed a 46-yard pass-interference flag at the Denver 29 on cornerback Riley Moss on an underthrown pass from Mahomes to Hollywood Brown. That came on third-and-19 from the Kansas City 29.The Broncos' eight-game winning streak is their longest since 2012, when Peyton Manning led Denver to 11 consecutive victories. As a result, the Chiefs' nine-year reign atop the AFC West is in jeopardy.Jaleel McLaughlin, playing in place of injured starter J.K. Dobbins, who underwent season-ending foot surgery last week, bullied his way in from 4 yards out to break a 6-6 tie in the third quarter.The Chiefs seized the momentum, however, when Mahomes found Tyquan Thornton for a 61-yard gain to the Denver 11. That set up Kareem Hunt's 2-yard run that tied it at 13. That was KC's first touchdown at Empower Field in 11 quarters.Both offenses struggled to move the ball against stingy defenses, and the first half featured four short field goals and ended in a 6-6 tie.<h2>Injuries</h2>Chiefs: LG Kingsley Suamataia left in the third quarter to be checked for a concussion.Broncos: Rookie WR Pat Bryant was evaluated for a concussion after his 48-yard catch with 26 seconds left in the third quarter. ... The Broncos were without several starters, including CB Pat Surtain II (pectoral), ILB Alex Singleton (testicular cancer) and Dobbins (left foot), who will miss the rest of the regular season.<h2>Up next</h2>Chiefs: Visit the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday.Broncos: After a bye, visit the Washington Commanders on Nov. 30.

🏈 Broncos beat Chiefs on Lutz's last-second field goal

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State fell behind early and could never dig out from the early deficit and lost 79-68 to Concordia-St. Paul Sunday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

The Golden Bears (2-0) scored the game's first seven points and never trailed, hitting seven of their 10 threes in the first half and led by 10 at halftime. The lead grew as big as 18 with&nbsp;4:41 to play. An 11-2 run by FHSU got the lead back inside single figures momentarily with just over a minute to go, but it was not enough to late.

The Tigers (1-1)&nbsp;dominated in the paint, scoring 46 points, but were only able to connect on two 3-pointers.&nbsp;

Eli Lawson led the Tigers with a new career-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field and a 3-of-4 effort at the free-throw line. He also led FHSU in rebounds with seven. Kyle Grill, Jahvari Martino, and Lucas Hammeke followed all with 13 points each. Muhamed Kante and Hammeke each had three assists.

Ben Kopetzki led the Golden Bears with 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting and an 8-of-8 performance at the charity stripe. Owen Carlson had 17 points, Jaden Wysocki had 13, and Sam West added 11.

Fort Hays State heads on the road next week to South Dakota Mines for a non-conference game on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT in Rapid City, S.D. FHSU will be back at home on Sunday, November 23 to face Bethel College.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763342167062.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State's Eli Lawson (32) defends a shot from Concordia-St. Paul's Marcus Burks (2) in the first half of their college basketball game on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Eli Lawson (32) defends a shot from Concordia-St. Paul's Marcus Burks (2) in the first half of their college basketball game on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State fell behind early and could never dig out from the early deficit and lost 79-68 to Concordia-St. Paul Sunday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum.The Golden Bears (2-0) scored the game's first seven points and never trailed, hitting seven of their 10 threes in the first half and led by 10 at halftime. The lead grew as big as 18 with&nbsp;4:41 to play. An 11-2 run by FHSU got the lead back inside single figures momentarily with just over a minute to go, but it was not enough to late.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213766161&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-vs-concordia-st-paul" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Concordia-St Paul (Nov. 16, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Concordia-St Paul (Nov. 16, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers (1-1)&nbsp;dominated in the paint, scoring 46 points, but were only able to connect on two 3-pointers.&nbsp;Eli Lawson led the Tigers with a new career-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field and a 3-of-4 effort at the free-throw line. He also led FHSU in rebounds with seven. Kyle Grill, Jahvari Martino, and Lucas Hammeke followed all with 13 points each. Muhamed Kante and Hammeke each had three assists.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213765957&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mbkb-vs-concordia-st-paul" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Concordia-St Paul (Nov. 16, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Concordia-St Paul (Nov. 16, 2025)</a></div></div>Ben Kopetzki led the Golden Bears with 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting and an 8-of-8 performance at the charity stripe. Owen Carlson had 17 points, Jaden Wysocki had 13, and Sam West added 11.<h2>Up next</h2>Fort Hays State heads on the road next week to South Dakota Mines for a non-conference game on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT in Rapid City, S.D. FHSU will be back at home on Sunday, November 23 to face Bethel College.

🏀 Tigers fall to hot-shooting Golden Bears

Sunday,
November 16
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1:30pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB at Denver Broncos, 2:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday,
November 16
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1:30pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB at Denver Broncos, 2:00pm

Saturday, November 15 #9 Southwest Minnesota State at (RV) Fort Hays State • 2 p.m.

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a> Sunday, November 16 (RV) Concordia-St. Paul at (RV) Fort Hays State • 2 p.m.

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

Fort Hays State will host a pair of NSIC schools in the MIAA/NSIC Challenge to open the 2025-26 season this weekend (Nov. 15-16) at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. The Tigers play No. 9 ranked Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday (Nov. 15) at 2 p.m., then face a Concordia-St. Paul team receiving votes in the national rankings on Sunday (Nov. 16) also at 2 p.m. FHSU enters the weekend receiving votes in the national poll as well.

Fort Hays State will be looking to avenge a pair of losses to the same opponents it opened the 2024-25 season with. Last year, Southwest Minnesota State hosted the conference challenge in Marshall, Minn. The Mustangs defeated the Tigers 68-62. A day later, Concordia-St. Paul topped FHSU 82-68. FHSU, Southwest Minnesota State, and Concordia-St. Paul all eventually went on to compete in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament at the end of the 2024-25 season, hosted by Washburn. FHSU lost to MSU Moorhead and SMSU lost to Winona State in the opening round, while Concordia-St. Paul won its opening round game against Minot State before falling to Washburn in the regional semifinals.

Southwest Minnesota State has won the last two meetings with Fort Hays State and leads the all-time series 4-3. Those last two meetings were on their home floor in Marshall. Fort Hays State's last win over SMSU was in 2017-18 in Emporia, Kan. by a score of 85-66. The Tigers won the only meeting between the teams in Hays, which was back in 2015-16 when FHSU pulled out a one-point thriller 76-75. The win in Emporia and the win in Hays makes FHSU 2-0 against SMSU in the state of Kansas.

Southwest Minnesota returns all but one player that played in the game against Fort Hays State last year. Aaron Stevens had a big performance for the Mustangs with 29 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Grill led the Tigers with 15 points in that game.

Fort Hays State will be seeking its first win over an NABC top-10 ranked team at home since the 2007-08 season, when it defeated a No. 8 ranked Southwest Oklahoma State squad 54-51. Fort Hays State's last win over an NABC Top 25 ranked team at home and overall was last year against a No. 22 ranked MSU Denver squad by a score of 66-50 on December 20, 2024.

Concordia-St. Paul won the first-ever meeting with FHSU last year in Marshall, Minn. FHSU returners Kyle Grill, Dan Mukuna, and Muhamed Kante combined for 19 points in that game. The Golden Bears, like the Tigers, return only one regular starter from last year's team. Only two players that played in the game against FHSU last year return to this year's CSP squad.

Kyle Grill is the lone returning regular starter for the Tigers from last year's team. He earned an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection in 2024-25, as well as MIAA All-Tournament Team honors helping the Tigers to the conference tournament championship.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsSaturday, November 15 #9 Southwest Minnesota State at (RV) Fort Hays State • 2 p.m.Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a> Sunday, November 16 (RV) Concordia-St. Paul at (RV) Fort Hays State • 2 p.m.Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State will host a pair of NSIC schools in the MIAA/NSIC Challenge to open the 2025-26 season this weekend (Nov. 15-16) at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. The Tigers play No. 9 ranked Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday (Nov. 15) at 2 p.m., then face a Concordia-St. Paul team receiving votes in the national rankings on Sunday (Nov. 16) also at 2 p.m. FHSU enters the weekend receiving votes in the national poll as well.Fort Hays State will be looking to avenge a pair of losses to the same opponents it opened the 2024-25 season with. Last year, Southwest Minnesota State hosted the conference challenge in Marshall, Minn. The Mustangs defeated the Tigers 68-62. A day later, Concordia-St. Paul topped FHSU 82-68. FHSU, Southwest Minnesota State, and Concordia-St. Paul all eventually went on to compete in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament at the end of the 2024-25 season, hosted by Washburn. FHSU lost to MSU Moorhead and SMSU lost to Winona State in the opening round, while Concordia-St. Paul won its opening round game against Minot State before falling to Washburn in the regional semifinals.Southwest Minnesota State has won the last two meetings with Fort Hays State and leads the all-time series 4-3. Those last two meetings were on their home floor in Marshall. Fort Hays State's last win over SMSU was in 2017-18 in Emporia, Kan. by a score of 85-66. The Tigers won the only meeting between the teams in Hays, which was back in 2015-16 when FHSU pulled out a one-point thriller 76-75. The win in Emporia and the win in Hays makes FHSU 2-0 against SMSU in the state of Kansas.Southwest Minnesota returns all but one player that played in the game against Fort Hays State last year. Aaron Stevens had a big performance for the Mustangs with 29 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Grill led the Tigers with 15 points in that game.Fort Hays State will be seeking its first win over an NABC top-10 ranked team at home since the 2007-08 season, when it defeated a No. 8 ranked Southwest Oklahoma State squad 54-51. Fort Hays State's last win over an NABC Top 25 ranked team at home and overall was last year against a No. 22 ranked MSU Denver squad by a score of 66-50 on December 20, 2024.Concordia-St. Paul won the first-ever meeting with FHSU last year in Marshall, Minn. FHSU returners Kyle Grill, Dan Mukuna, and Muhamed Kante combined for 19 points in that game. The Golden Bears, like the Tigers, return only one regular starter from last year's team. Only two players that played in the game against FHSU last year return to this year's CSP squad.Kyle Grill is the lone returning regular starter for the Tigers from last year's team. He earned an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection in 2024-25, as well as MIAA All-Tournament Team honors helping the Tigers to the conference tournament championship.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: FHSU men host Mustangs and Golden Bears to open 2025-26

HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State knocked off No. 9 Southwest Minnesota State in the season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers, receiving votes in the preseason national rankings, used suffocating defense to hold the Mustangs at bay, winning 65-56. It was the first win at home over an NABC top-10 ranked team since the 2007-08 season when FHSU defeated a No. 8 Southwestern Oklahoma State squad.

Fort Hays State, the two-time defending national leader in scoring defense, played its usual brand of suffocating basketball, holding the Mustangs to just two points for about a 13-minute span in the first half. Southwest Minnesota State got out to a 15-6 lead at the 13:17 mark of the first half, but that's when the Tigers put their clamps in the Mustangs, holding them to just two points until a 3-point shot with three seconds remaining in the first half went through the net. In the 13:14 stretch on the clock, FHSU went on a 17-5 run to take a 23-20 lead into halftime.

The Tigers kept the pedal down in the second half, opening on a 9-0 run to push their lead to 12 points at 32-20. SMSU scored its first basket of the second half three and a half minutes in, but the Tigers kept their lead in double figures all the way until the 1:56 mark. A Kyle Grill jumper had the Tigers leading by 22 points with 6:55 to go, but the Mustangs were able to chip away at the lead a bit with a full-court press. A seven-point spread was as close as the Mustangs got with 52 seconds left, but a pair of Dan Mukuna free throws put the final margin back to nine.

Mukuna and Jahvari Martino led the Tigers, both with 17 points. Mukuna scored nine of his points at the free-throw line, while Martino was a smoking-hot 7-of-8 from the field and he hit his only two free-throw attempts. Grill added 15, including a thunderous posterizing dunk in the first half off a nice feed from Lucas Hammeke, who added 10 points. Mukuna pulled down a team-best seven rebounds, while Hammeke dished out four assists.

Mekhi Shaw led SMSU with 16 points, while Jakob Braaten and Micah Schlaak each had 12. Mason Lund pulled down 11 rebounds for the Mustangs.

The Tigers are right back at it on Sunday (Nov. 16) at 2 p.m. when they face an offensive-minded Concordia-St. Paul squad, which scored a 98-92 win over Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday in the second game of the day at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763265720137.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State's Kyle Grill (1) throws down a dunk against #9 Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker Nisbeth)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Kyle Grill (1) throws down a dunk against #9 Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker Nisbeth)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State knocked off No. 9 Southwest Minnesota State in the season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers, receiving votes in the preseason national rankings, used suffocating defense to hold the Mustangs at bay, winning 65-56. It was the first win at home over an NABC top-10 ranked team since the 2007-08 season when FHSU defeated a No. 8 Southwestern Oklahoma State squad.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213266526&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/11-15-25-fhsu-mbkb-coach" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. #9 Southwest Minnesota State (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. #9 Southwest Minnesota State (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State, the two-time defending national leader in scoring defense, played its usual brand of suffocating basketball, holding the Mustangs to just two points for about a 13-minute span in the first half. Southwest Minnesota State got out to a 15-6 lead at the 13:17 mark of the first half, but that's when the Tigers put their clamps in the Mustangs, holding them to just two points until a 3-point shot with three seconds remaining in the first half went through the net. In the 13:14 stretch on the clock, FHSU went on a 17-5 run to take a 23-20 lead into halftime.The Tigers kept the pedal down in the second half, opening on a 9-0 run to push their lead to 12 points at 32-20. SMSU scored its first basket of the second half three and a half minutes in, but the Tigers kept their lead in double figures all the way until the 1:56 mark. A Kyle Grill jumper had the Tigers leading by 22 points with 6:55 to go, but the Mustangs were able to chip away at the lead a bit with a full-court press. A seven-point spread was as close as the Mustangs got with 52 seconds left, but a pair of Dan Mukuna free throws put the final margin back to nine.Mukuna and Jahvari Martino led the Tigers, both with 17 points. Mukuna scored nine of his points at the free-throw line, while Martino was a smoking-hot 7-of-8 from the field and he hit his only two free-throw attempts. Grill added 15, including a thunderous posterizing dunk in the first half off a nice feed from Lucas Hammeke, who added 10 points. Mukuna pulled down a team-best seven rebounds, while Hammeke dished out four assists.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213266703&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/11-15-25-fhsu-mbkb-highlights" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights bs. #9 Southwest Minnesota State (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights bs. #9 Southwest Minnesota State (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Mekhi Shaw led SMSU with 16 points, while Jakob Braaten and Micah Schlaak each had 12. Mason Lund pulled down 11 rebounds for the Mustangs.The Tigers are right back at it on Sunday (Nov. 16) at 2 p.m. when they face an offensive-minded Concordia-St. Paul squad, which scored a 98-92 win over Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday in the second game of the day at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

🏀 Tigers knock off No. 9 Mustangs in season opener

HAYS, Kan. - The 13th-ranked Fort Hays State women's wrestling team earned an impressive 30-16 dual win over the Oklahoma State Cowgirl wrestling club Saturday evening inside Gross Memorial Coliseum, continuing their strong start to the season. The Tigers opened with back-to-back falls to seize early momentum and closed the night with two pins to lock down the team victory.

The Tigers jumped ahead quickly as Kennedy Farrar (103) and Isabella Cross (110) each recorded falls, giving FHSU a 10-0 lead. 10th-ranked Leiannah Landreth (117) extended the advantage with a 16-4 tech fall, collecting the necessary points for the bonus team point just before time expired.

Trailing 14-1, Oklahoma State responded with tech falls at 124 and 131 to cut the margin to six, 15-9. Momentum swung back in the favor of the Tigers when Peyton Hellmann (138) secured a pin in 1:40. OSU fought back with wins 145 and 160, clawing within four points with two bouts to go.

Fifth-ranked Isabella Renfro (180) and Hailey Conley (207) helped the Tigers close the night in dominating fashion, with the pair both pinning their opponent in less than 90 seconds.

The Tigers will return to action next weekend (Nov. 21-22) when they head to Marshall, Mo. for the Missouri Valley Open.

#13 Fort Hays State 30, Oklahoma State (Club) 16 103: Kennedy Farrar (FHSU) over Brooke Corrigan (OSU), Fall 3:43 110: Isabella Cross (FHSU) over Rilee Harrison (OSU), Fall 1:32 117: #10 Leiannah Landreth (FHSU) over Jadyn Roller (OSU), TF 16-4 6:00 124: Molly Allen (OSU) over Morgan Maschmann (FHSU), TF 12-2 4:22 131: Kailey Benson (OSU) over Addison Broxterman (FHSU), TF 10-0 0:47 138: Peyton Hellmann (FHSU) over Eleanor Dean (OSU), Fall 1:40 145: Daniella Nugent (OSU) over #8 Dylen Ritchey (FHSU), Dec 8-0 160: Kaiulani Garcia (OSU) over Josie Houk (FHSU), TF 10-0 1:05 180: #5 Isabella Renfro (FHSU) over Cameron Massie (OSU), Fall 1:24 207: Hailey Conley (FHSU) over Raycye Fipps (OSU), Fall 1:15

Exhibition Matches 131: Hannah Henderson (OSU) over Addison Broxterman (FHSU), Fall 0:30 145: Regan Knapp (OSU) over #8 Dylen Ritchey (FHSU), Fall 5:42

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The 13th-ranked Fort Hays State women's wrestling team earned an impressive 30-16 dual win over the Oklahoma State Cowgirl wrestling club Saturday evening inside Gross Memorial Coliseum, continuing their strong start to the season. The Tigers opened with back-to-back falls to seize early momentum and closed the night with two pins to lock down the team victory.The Tigers jumped ahead quickly as Kennedy Farrar (103) and Isabella Cross (110) each recorded falls, giving FHSU a 10-0 lead. 10th-ranked Leiannah Landreth (117) extended the advantage with a 16-4 tech fall, collecting the necessary points for the bonus team point just before time expired.Trailing 14-1, Oklahoma State responded with tech falls at 124 and 131 to cut the margin to six, 15-9. Momentum swung back in the favor of the Tigers when Peyton Hellmann (138) secured a pin in 1:40. OSU fought back with wins 145 and 160, clawing within four points with two bouts to go.Fifth-ranked Isabella Renfro (180) and Hailey Conley (207) helped the Tigers close the night in dominating fashion, with the pair both pinning their opponent in less than 90 seconds.The Tigers will return to action next weekend (Nov. 21-22) when they head to Marshall, Mo. for the Missouri Valley Open.#13 Fort Hays State 30, Oklahoma State (Club) 16 103: Kennedy Farrar (FHSU) over Brooke Corrigan (OSU), Fall 3:43 110: Isabella Cross (FHSU) over Rilee Harrison (OSU), Fall 1:32 117: #10 Leiannah Landreth (FHSU) over Jadyn Roller (OSU), TF 16-4 6:00 124: Molly Allen (OSU) over Morgan Maschmann (FHSU), TF 12-2 4:22 131: Kailey Benson (OSU) over Addison Broxterman (FHSU), TF 10-0 0:47 138: Peyton Hellmann (FHSU) over Eleanor Dean (OSU), Fall 1:40 145: Daniella Nugent (OSU) over #8 Dylen Ritchey (FHSU), Dec 8-0 160: Kaiulani Garcia (OSU) over Josie Houk (FHSU), TF 10-0 1:05 180: #5 Isabella Renfro (FHSU) over Cameron Massie (OSU), Fall 1:24 207: Hailey Conley (FHSU) over Raycye Fipps (OSU), Fall 1:15Exhibition Matches 131: Hannah Henderson (OSU) over Addison Broxterman (FHSU), Fall 0:30 145: Regan Knapp (OSU) over #8 Dylen Ritchey (FHSU), Fall 5:42

🤼‍♀️ Tiger women secure victory over Oklahoma State

WRAY, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team went 1-1 in a tri-dual against No. 24 Chadron State and Otero Junior College Saturday evening. The Tigers fell to the Eagles 40-0 before cruising past the Rattlers, 51-3.

Chadron State opened the day by taking all 10 matches, including seven bonus-point wins. The Tigers bounced back in the second dual, taking nine of the 10 bouts, all of which were bonus-point affairs.

D'Andre Brown opened the rout with a 16-2 major decision at 125 pounds, before Jett Schwartz pinned his opponent at 133 pounds in the first period. OJC bounced back with its lone win at 141 before Jarret Mader opened a run of seven-straight victories with a pin in sudden victory at 149.

Cash Thomas needed just 22 seconds to pin his opponent at 157 pounds, with Cason Lindsey following with a second-period pin in his season debut. Two takedowns and 10 nearfall points helped Houston Frank to a 17-0 technical fall at 174 pounds before 12th-ranked Matthew Rodriguez racked up three takedowns before pinning his 184-pound opponent in 2:20.

Ryan Patterson kept the theme going with a 32-second pin at 197 pounds, followed by Riah Ostrander wrapping up the evening with a pin of his own at 285 pounds in just 74 seconds.

The Tigers will be on the road once again next Saturday (Nov. 22) for the Younes Hospitality Open in Kearney, Neb. before competing at home for the first time when they host Colorado School of Mines and Ouachita Baptist for a tri-dual on Saturday, December 6.

#24 Chadron State 40, Fort Hays State 0 125 - #14 Quade Smith over D'Andre Brown (MD 17-6) 133 - Hunter Jacobsen over Jett Schwartz (TF 19-2 5:10) 141 - #14 Caleb Chaves over Will Burchard (MD 11-2) 149 - Caleb Nadig over Jarret Mader (MD 11-3) 157 - Brandon Paredes over Cash Thomas (Dec 8-2) 165 - Tayten Gillette over Hunter Harris (MD 9-1) 174 - Logan Berger over Houston Frank (MD 12-4) 184 - Brooks Loosvelt over #12 Matthew Rodriguez (Dec 9-4) 197 - Mason Villwok over Ryan Patterson (Dec 4-1) 285 - Eli Reese over Riah Ostrander (Fall 2:42)

Fort Hays State 51, Otero Junior College 3 125 - D'Andre Brown over Eden Cobos-Ortega (MD 16-2) 133 - Jett Schwartz over Robert Ortiz (Fall 2:21) 141 - Jerry Griego over Kolton Field (Dec 8-4) 149 - Jarret Mader over Dominic Sanchez (SV-1 (Fall) 6:20) 157 - Cash Thomas over Riley Robinson (Fall 0:22) 165 - Cason Lindsey over Sullivan Deherrera (Fall 4:32) 174 - Houston Frank over Chris Galicia (TF 17-0 3:14) 184 - #12 Matthew Rodriguez over Jordan Harris (Fall 2:20) 197 - Ryan Patterson over Eamonn Maxey-Rumley (Fall 0:32) 285 - Riah Ostrander over Xander Wills (Fall 1:14)

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWRAY, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team went 1-1 in a tri-dual against No. 24 Chadron State and Otero Junior College Saturday evening. The Tigers fell to the Eagles 40-0 before cruising past the Rattlers, 51-3.Chadron State opened the day by taking all 10 matches, including seven bonus-point wins. The Tigers bounced back in the second dual, taking nine of the 10 bouts, all of which were bonus-point affairs.D'Andre Brown opened the rout with a 16-2 major decision at 125 pounds, before Jett Schwartz pinned his opponent at 133 pounds in the first period. OJC bounced back with its lone win at 141 before Jarret Mader opened a run of seven-straight victories with a pin in sudden victory at 149.Cash Thomas needed just 22 seconds to pin his opponent at 157 pounds, with Cason Lindsey following with a second-period pin in his season debut. Two takedowns and 10 nearfall points helped Houston Frank to a 17-0 technical fall at 174 pounds before 12th-ranked Matthew Rodriguez racked up three takedowns before pinning his 184-pound opponent in 2:20.Ryan Patterson kept the theme going with a 32-second pin at 197 pounds, followed by Riah Ostrander wrapping up the evening with a pin of his own at 285 pounds in just 74 seconds.The Tigers will be on the road once again next Saturday (Nov. 22) for the Younes Hospitality Open in Kearney, Neb. before competing at home for the first time when they host Colorado School of Mines and Ouachita Baptist for a tri-dual on Saturday, December 6.#24 Chadron State 40, Fort Hays State 0 125 - #14 Quade Smith over D'Andre Brown (MD 17-6) 133 - Hunter Jacobsen over Jett Schwartz (TF 19-2 5:10) 141 - #14 Caleb Chaves over Will Burchard (MD 11-2) 149 - Caleb Nadig over Jarret Mader (MD 11-3) 157 - Brandon Paredes over Cash Thomas (Dec 8-2) 165 - Tayten Gillette over Hunter Harris (MD 9-1) 174 - Logan Berger over Houston Frank (MD 12-4) 184 - Brooks Loosvelt over #12 Matthew Rodriguez (Dec 9-4) 197 - Mason Villwok over Ryan Patterson (Dec 4-1) 285 - Eli Reese over Riah Ostrander (Fall 2:42)Fort Hays State 51, Otero Junior College 3 125 - D'Andre Brown over Eden Cobos-Ortega (MD 16-2) 133 - Jett Schwartz over Robert Ortiz (Fall 2:21) 141 - Jerry Griego over Kolton Field (Dec 8-4) 149 - Jarret Mader over Dominic Sanchez (SV-1 (Fall) 6:20) 157 - Cash Thomas over Riley Robinson (Fall 0:22) 165 - Cason Lindsey over Sullivan Deherrera (Fall 4:32) 174 - Houston Frank over Chris Galicia (TF 17-0 3:14) 184 - #12 Matthew Rodriguez over Jordan Harris (Fall 2:20) 197 - Ryan Patterson over Eamonn Maxey-Rumley (Fall 0:32) 285 - Riah Ostrander over Xander Wills (Fall 1:14)

🤼‍♂️ FHSU men split tri-dual with Eagles, Rattlers

EMPORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Football finished up its 2025 regular season at 6-5 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA on Saturday with a 13-7 win at Emporia State. The Tigers nearly shutout the Hornets, holding them scoreless until 45 seconds remaining in the game. Emporia State dropped to 5-6 overall and 4-5 in the MIAA.

The Tigers capitalized early, scoring 10 of their 13 points in the first quarter and then added a field goal in the fourth quarter. Freshman kicker Kole Rogers bookended the scoring for FHSU with a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and then a 43-yard field goal with seven minutes to go in the game. Caleb Heavner had the only Tiger touchdown on a 6-yard run with a second remaining in the first quarter.

The Tiger defense intercepted two passes and recovered one fumble, while not committing any turnovers of their own. FHSU held ESU to 316 yards of total offense and generated just 188, but it was still enough to get a win in Emporia for the second-straight year. Koa McIntyre and Jalen Williams had the interceptions for the Tigers. John Johnson led the Tigers with nine tackles, finishing the season with 113 and 343 in his career.

The Hornets had a quick 58-second drive late in the game for their only touchdown, a 13-yard pass from Mason Dennis to Malik O'Atis, but the Tigers recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock for the win.

Caleb Heavner led the Tiger offense with 93 rushing yards, followed by Curtis Douglas with 78.

Mason Dennis led ESU with 189 passing yards, while Diego Cearns rushed for 46 yards. Ethan Schultze had 71 receiving yards. Landon Boss had 14 tackles for ESU.

Fort Hays State finished in fourth place in the MIAA standings, just one game back of third-place Central Oklahoma at 6-3. Northwest Missouri State and Pittsburg State tied for the conference crown at 8-1.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Football finished up its 2025 regular season at 6-5 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA on Saturday with a 13-7 win at Emporia State. The Tigers nearly shutout the Hornets, holding them scoreless until 45 seconds remaining in the game. Emporia State dropped to 5-6 overall and 4-5 in the MIAA.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213306924&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-vs-emporia-caoch-chris" title="Chris Brown Postgame at Emporia State (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame at Emporia State (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers capitalized early, scoring 10 of their 13 points in the first quarter and then added a field goal in the fourth quarter. Freshman kicker Kole Rogers bookended the scoring for FHSU with a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and then a 43-yard field goal with seven minutes to go in the game. Caleb Heavner had the only Tiger touchdown on a 6-yard run with a second remaining in the first quarter.The Tiger defense intercepted two passes and recovered one fumble, while not committing any turnovers of their own. FHSU held ESU to 316 yards of total offense and generated just 188, but it was still enough to get a win in Emporia for the second-straight year. Koa McIntyre and Jalen Williams had the interceptions for the Tigers. John Johnson led the Tigers with nine tackles, finishing the season with 113 and 343 in his career.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213306693&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-vs-emporia-caleb" title="Caleb Heavner Postgame at Emporia State (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Caleb Heavner Postgame at Emporia State (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213307326&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-vs-emporial-taderian" title="Taderian Partee Postgame at Emporia State (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Taderian Partee Postgame at Emporia State (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div>The Hornets had a quick 58-second drive late in the game for their only touchdown, a 13-yard pass from Mason Dennis to Malik O'Atis, but the Tigers recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock for the win.Caleb Heavner led the Tiger offense with 93 rushing yards, followed by Curtis Douglas with 78.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213307740&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-vs-emporia-highlights" title="Fort Hays State at Emporia Highlights (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State at Emporia Highlights (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Mason Dennis led ESU with 189 passing yards, while Diego Cearns rushed for 46 yards. Ethan Schultze had 71 receiving yards. Landon Boss had 14 tackles for ESU.Fort Hays State finished in fourth place in the MIAA standings, just one game back of third-place Central Oklahoma at 6-3. Northwest Missouri State and Pittsburg State tied for the conference crown at 8-1.

🏈 Tigers top Hornets in low-scoring season finale

HAYS, Kan. - The fourth-ranked Fort Hays State men's soccer team used a second half rally to claim the 2025 GAC/MIAA Championship Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15), maintaining its undefeated season with a 2-1 win over No. 13 Rogers State.

This is the seventh conference trophy earned by the Tigers (17-0-3), including four regular season championships and three tournament titles. However, it is the first time Fort Hays State has won both the regular season and tournament titles in a single season.

Fort Hays State controlled much of the first half, generating multiple scoring opportunities, but was unable to capitalize. Bastian Carlman and Juan Linares both tested RSU's (12-3-5) goalkeeper Jaxon Kendall early, but the Hillcat keeper made both saves to keep the match scoreless. Despite the Tigers' advantage in shot attempts and two corner kicks, the Hillcats found the breakthrough with a goal by Noah Preston-Watkins in the 42nd minute on their first shot attempt of the match.

After heading to the locker room trailing 1-0, Fort Hays State took advantage of multiple scoring opportunities in the second half. Conference offensive player of the year Elias Ovelar Semeniuk leveled the score in the 65th minute with assists from Harrison Bensouda and Jackson Elgas. The Tigers then took the lead 14 minutes later when Linares netted the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute.

The home team effectively managed to hold Rogers State scoreless in the half, despite a late shot attempt by Ashton Medina that was off target. Payton Roehrich made a crucial save late in a one-on-one situation to keep the Tigers in front and secure the victory.

Five Tigers were named to the All-Touranament team, including Tournament MVP Tonnes Daland. Other All-Tournament honorees included Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye, Joseph Street, Tadhg Walsh and Semeniuk.

In the process the Tigers claimed the GAC's automatic bid into the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship, slated to begin next Friday (Nov. 21). This year's championship bracket will be revealed Monday evening (Nov. 17) via a selection show that will air on NCAA.com at 6 p.m. CT.

Fort Hays State entered the weekend as the top-ranked team in the Super Region 3 rankings. The top six teams in the region will open the postseason in the second round next Sunday (Nov. 23), while the seven through 10 seeds will play in the first round two days prior. Now just in the 15th year of the program, this will be Fort Hays State's 11th trip to the NCAA tournament.

All-Tournament Team Tournament MVP - Tonnes Daland - Fort Hays State Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye - Fort Hays State Elias Ovelar Semeniuk - Fort Hays State Joseph Street - Fort Hays State Tadhg Walsh - Fort Hays State Tom Dixon - Rogers State Alex Fletcher - Rogers State Jaxon Kendall - Rogers State Gabriel Dias Juliani - Newman Francisco Pinochet - Newman Carter Adams - Northeastern State Carl Murch - Northeastern State

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The fourth-ranked Fort Hays State men's soccer team used a second half rally to claim the 2025 GAC/MIAA Championship Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15), maintaining its undefeated season with a 2-1 win over No. 13 Rogers State.This is the seventh conference trophy earned by the Tigers (17-0-3), including four regular season championships and three tournament titles. However, it is the first time Fort Hays State has won both the regular season and tournament titles in a single season.Fort Hays State controlled much of the first half, generating multiple scoring opportunities, but was unable to capitalize. Bastian Carlman and Juan Linares both tested RSU's (12-3-5) goalkeeper Jaxon Kendall early, but the Hillcat keeper made both saves to keep the match scoreless. Despite the Tigers' advantage in shot attempts and two corner kicks, the Hillcats found the breakthrough with a goal by Noah Preston-Watkins in the 42nd minute on their first shot attempt of the match.After heading to the locker room trailing 1-0, Fort Hays State took advantage of multiple scoring opportunities in the second half. Conference offensive player of the year Elias Ovelar Semeniuk leveled the score in the 65th minute with assists from Harrison Bensouda and Jackson Elgas. The Tigers then took the lead 14 minutes later when Linares netted the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute.The home team effectively managed to hold Rogers State scoreless in the half, despite a late shot attempt by Ashton Medina that was off target. Payton Roehrich made a crucial save late in a one-on-one situation to keep the Tigers in front and secure the victory.Five Tigers were named to the All-Touranament team, including Tournament MVP Tonnes Daland. Other All-Tournament honorees included Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye, Joseph Street, Tadhg Walsh and Semeniuk.In the process the Tigers claimed the GAC's automatic bid into the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship, slated to begin next Friday (Nov. 21). This year's championship bracket will be revealed Monday evening (Nov. 17) via a selection show that will air on NCAA.com at 6 p.m. CT.Fort Hays State entered the weekend as the top-ranked team in the Super Region 3 rankings. The top six teams in the region will open the postseason in the second round next Sunday (Nov. 23), while the seven through 10 seeds will play in the first round two days prior. Now just in the 15th year of the program, this will be Fort Hays State's 11th trip to the NCAA tournament.All-Tournament Team Tournament MVP - Tonnes Daland - Fort Hays State Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye - Fort Hays State Elias Ovelar Semeniuk - Fort Hays State Joseph Street - Fort Hays State Tadhg Walsh - Fort Hays State Tom Dixon - Rogers State Alex Fletcher - Rogers State Jaxon Kendall - Rogers State Gabriel Dias Juliani - Newman Francisco Pinochet - Newman Carter Adams - Northeastern State Carl Murch - Northeastern State

⚽ No. 4 Tigers secure GAC/MIAA championship

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The ninth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used another fast start to knock off Sioux Falls Saturday afternoon in the third annual Central Region Showcase, winning 84-75. The Tigers (2-0) scored 32 points in the first quarter after hitting an incredible 77.8 percent (14-of-18) from the floor, tied for their most points in a quarter during the Talia Kahrs era.

Talexa Weeter scored on FHSU's first possession off an assist from Brooke Loewe, setting the tone for the Tigers' offense. Loewe contributed significantly early on, compiling a double-double with 10 points and 11 assists before halftime. FHSU hit seven of its first eight shots to race in front 15-3. The Cougars (0-2) struggled to keep pace, hitting just 1-of-8 over the first five minutes.

Mikayla Pilley led the Tigers with a strong start in the second quarter, draining a 3-pointer and converting a fast-break layup shortly after. Kaitlin Schumann added to the Tigers' lead with a 3-pointer of her own late in the frame. After leading by as many as 18, Fort Hays State took a 52-34 lead into the locker room. The 52 first-half points are just two shy of FHSU's best 20 minute period during the Kahrs era.

Avery Lowe initiated a scoring surge early in the third quarter, connecting on a 3-pointer in the first minute. The Tigers capitalized on six Cougar turnovers, converting them into eight points. Olivia Mortensen showcased her efficiency from beyond the arc, hitting multiple 3-pointers. Fort Hays State led by as many as 30 in the frame and took a 78-49 lead into the final period after Weeter concluded the quarter with a triple at the buzzer.

The Cougars roared back in the final frame, outscoring the Tigers 26-6 to narrow the gap to single figures. USF closed the game on a 17-2 run, but Fort Hays State had done enough over the first 30 minutes to secure the victory.

Mortensen hit 8-of-11 from the floor to total 22 points in her second-ever game as a Tiger, including a 4-of-7 effort from behind the arc. The freshman also recorded three steals and six assists. After dropping 36 in the season opener, Weeter contributed 29 points on 13-of-20 shooting and added seven rebounds to average 32.5 points per game over the opening weekend. Loewe finished the day with 12 points and 12 assists, recording the fifth double-double of her career. Lowe racked up nine points, with Schumann providing two blocks and five points.

The Tigers will return to action next Friday (Nov. 21) when they travel to Wichita, Kan. to take on Eastern New Mexico in the Newman Classic. First tip is slated for 3 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763261212948.png" alt="Fort Hays State guard Olivia Mortenson (10) brings the ball up the floor in an exhibition game against Kansas on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Lawrence, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker Nisbeth)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State guard Olivia Mortenson (10) brings the ball up the floor in an exhibition game against Kansas on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Lawrence, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker Nisbeth)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The ninth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used another fast start to knock off Sioux Falls Saturday afternoon in the third annual Central Region Showcase, winning 84-75. The Tigers (2-0) scored 32 points in the first quarter after hitting an incredible 77.8 percent (14-of-18) from the floor, tied for their most points in a quarter during the Talia Kahrs era.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2213265461&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-wbkb-post-int-v-sioux" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Sioux Falls (Nov. 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Sioux Falls (Nov. 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Talexa Weeter scored on FHSU's first possession off an assist from Brooke Loewe, setting the tone for the Tigers' offense. Loewe contributed significantly early on, compiling a double-double with 10 points and 11 assists before halftime. FHSU hit seven of its first eight shots to race in front 15-3. The Cougars (0-2) struggled to keep pace, hitting just 1-of-8 over the first five minutes.Mikayla Pilley led the Tigers with a strong start in the second quarter, draining a 3-pointer and converting a fast-break layup shortly after. Kaitlin Schumann added to the Tigers' lead with a 3-pointer of her own late in the frame. After leading by as many as 18, Fort Hays State took a 52-34 lead into the locker room. The 52 first-half points are just two shy of FHSU's best 20 minute period during the Kahrs era.Avery Lowe initiated a scoring surge early in the third quarter, connecting on a 3-pointer in the first minute. The Tigers capitalized on six Cougar turnovers, converting them into eight points. Olivia Mortensen showcased her efficiency from beyond the arc, hitting multiple 3-pointers. Fort Hays State led by as many as 30 in the frame and took a 78-49 lead into the final period after Weeter concluded the quarter with a triple at the buzzer.The Cougars roared back in the final frame, outscoring the Tigers 26-6 to narrow the gap to single figures. USF closed the game on a 17-2 run, but Fort Hays State had done enough over the first 30 minutes to secure the victory.Mortensen hit 8-of-11 from the floor to total 22 points in her second-ever game as a Tiger, including a 4-of-7 effort from behind the arc. The freshman also recorded three steals and six assists. After dropping 36 in the season opener, Weeter contributed 29 points on 13-of-20 shooting and added seven rebounds to average 32.5 points per game over the opening weekend. Loewe finished the day with 12 points and 12 assists, recording the fifth double-double of her career. Lowe racked up nine points, with Schumann providing two blocks and five points.The Tigers will return to action next Friday (Nov. 21) when they travel to Wichita, Kan. to take on Eastern New Mexico in the Newman Classic. First tip is slated for 3 p.m.

🏀 Tiger women race past Sioux Falls

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga scored a career-high 25 points, hitting 10 oi his 11 field goal attempts, as No. 25 Kansas beat Princeton 76-57 on Saturday.

Kansas (3-1) used a 17-3 run midway through the second half to blow open a close game. Tre White added 18 points for the Jayhawks.

Princeton (2-2) was led by Dalen Davis with 21 points. Jack Stanton had 15 and Jackson Hicke added 12.

After Kansas opened up a 10-point lead at the start of the second half, Princeton's Jack Stanton hit a pair of 3-pointers, one on a 4-point play, to trim the deficit to just 39-36. The Jayhawks had trouble pulling away, and when Davis hit a 3-pointer with 14:23 left, the lead was just 44-43.

But when Jayden Dawson made a 3-pointer less than two minutes later, Kansas again led by double digits. The Jayhawks' largest lead was 73-51.

Princeton played at its pace in the first half, holding an 18-13 lead at the 10:44 mark. A 9-0 run that took more than five minutes gave Kansas the lead, but the Tigers stayed close. Kansas finished the half on a 7-2 run and led 37-29 at halftime.

Bidunga stepped up late in the half and led all scorers with 15 points. Davis led Princeton with 13 points.

Both clubs will be in action Tuesday night. The Tigers take on Iona in New Rochelle, N.Y., while Kansas will face Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic in New York.

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 </figure>By DAVID SMALELAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga scored a career-high 25 points, hitting 10 oi his 11 field goal attempts, as No. 25 Kansas beat Princeton 76-57 on Saturday.Kansas (3-1) used a 17-3 run midway through the second half to blow open a close game. Tre White added 18 points for the Jayhawks.Princeton (2-2) was led by Dalen Davis with 21 points. Jack Stanton had 15 and Jackson Hicke added 12.After Kansas opened up a 10-point lead at the start of the second half, Princeton's Jack Stanton hit a pair of 3-pointers, one on a 4-point play, to trim the deficit to just 39-36. The Jayhawks had trouble pulling away, and when Davis hit a 3-pointer with 14:23 left, the lead was just 44-43.But when Jayden Dawson made a 3-pointer less than two minutes later, Kansas again led by double digits. The Jayhawks' largest lead was 73-51.Princeton played at its pace in the first half, holding an 18-13 lead at the 10:44 mark. A 9-0 run that took more than five minutes gave Kansas the lead, but the Tigers stayed close. Kansas finished the half on a 7-2 run and led 37-29 at halftime.Bidunga stepped up late in the half and led all scorers with 15 points. Davis led Princeton with 13 points.<h2>Up Next</h2>Both clubs will be in action Tuesday night. The Tigers take on Iona in New Rochelle, N.Y., while Kansas will face Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic in New York.

🏀 Bidunga leads Kansas to win over Princeton

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Kansas State forced five turnovers in a 14-6 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday.

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 </figure>STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Kansas State forced five turnovers in a 14-6 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday.All of the Wildcats' points came off those turnovers. Kansas State, which had averaged 34.2 points in its previous five games, was held to 284 yards. Despite that, the Wildcats have won three of four.Avery Johnson passed for 177 yards and Joe Jackson added 69 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Wildcats (5-5, 4-3 Big 12), who need one more win to become bowl eligible.Zane Flores passed for 233 yards for Oklahoma State (1-9, 0-7), but he threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles. Oklahoma State has lost nine straight, and seven straight under interim coach Doug Meacham.Kansas State did not score until eight minutes into the second quarter. The Wildcats got a first down by penalty after it appeared the Cowboys stopped them on a fourth-and-1, and Jayce Brown caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Johnson on the next play. The extra point put Kansas State up 7-6 — a score that held up at halftime.An interception by Oklahoma State's Parker Robertson early in the third quarter set the Cowboys up deep in Kansas State territory. But Flores fumbled when stripped by Cody Stufflebean, and Kansas State's Zashon Rich recovered to preserve Kansas State's lead.Kansas State's Jackson ran 15 yards for a touchdown to put the Wildcats up 14-6 in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys reached the Kansas State 26 on their final possession before turning the ball over on downs in the final minute.<h2>The takeaway</h2>Kansas State: The Wildcats played poorly overall but showed enough grit to pull through. The timely plays saved coach Chris Klieman from an embarrassing loss in a season that began with high expectations.Oklahoma State: The Cowboys outgained Kansas State by 89 yards, but made too many mistakes to claim their first win under interim coach Doug Meacham.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State visits Utah next Saturday.Oklahoma State visits Central Florida next Saturday.