&nbsp; On this week's Tiger Talk, Voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock speaks with Fort Hays State University Head Women's Basketball Coach Tony Hobson and Head Men's Basketball Coach Mark Johnson.&nbsp;

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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett flashed a wry grin as he walked off the field, stopping to hug coach Kirby Smart as the crowd roared.

It was all standing ovations and sideline snacks in the fourth quarter of college football’s most lopsided title game.

In emphatic and overwhelming fashion, Georgia became the first team to repeat as College Football Playoff national champions and left no doubt the ’Dawgs are the new bullies on the block.

Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores — in the first half — as No. 1 Georgia demolished No. 3 TCU 65-7 on Monday night.

The Bulldogs (15-0) are the first repeat champs in major college football since Alabama went back-to-back a decade ago. There appears to be a new dynasty emerging from the Southeastern Conference.

“We wanted our kids to play without fear,” Smart said. “All year I told them, I said, ‘We ain’t getting hunted guys, we’re doing the hunting, and hunting season’s almost over. We’ve only got one more chance to hunt,' and we hunted tonight.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-georgia-bulldogs-cfp-national-championship-texas-christian-horned-frogs-max-duggan-ca281505a86902f96180d9f4833f0f7b">TCU (13-2), the first Cinderella team of the playoff era, never had a chance</a>&nbsp;against the Georgia juggernaut. Unlike Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Bulldogs would not succumb to the Hypnotoads' spell.

Georgia turned in one of the all-time beatdowns in a big game, reminiscent of Nebraska running over Florida by 38 in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl, USC's 36-point rout of Oklahoma in the 2005 Orange Bowl and Alabama's 28-point BCS blowout over Notre Dame in 2013.

Too much talent. Too well-coached. Two straight titles for the ’Dawgs.

No team has ever scored more points in a national championship game, dating to the beginning of the BCS in 1998.

With 13:25 left in the fourth quarter, Smart called timeout in the middle of an offensive drive so Bennett could exit to hero’s ovation in the final game of his circuitous college career.

“That was special,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-georgia-bulldogs-brock-bowers-stetson-bennett-5b5cf20d268cd21ac84ede4f77a9885c">Bennett, who finished 18 for 25 for 304 yards and four touchdown passes</a>. “I’ll remember that for the rest of my life.”

Georgia offensive linemen were munching on chicken wings on the sideline as the game wound down. Then, for the second straight year, the Bulldogs were showered by confetti and presented a championship trophy.

“I love this team, I love those fans, I love our band. I love everybody,” Bennett said during the presentation ceremony. “Back-to-back, baby. Back-to-back.”

Smart is now 81-15 in his first seven seasons at Georgia with two national titles. His mentor, Alabama coach Nick Saban, was 79-15 with three titles in his first seven seasons with the Tide.

The Bulldogs were a different kind of dominant this season after losing 15 NFL draft picks from the 2021 team: not quite as stingy on defense, but more explosive on offense.

“Last year’s team probably had more talent on it,” Smart said. "But this year’s team was different, like they had this eye of the tiger. They weren’t going to lose.”

Earlier in Smart’s tenure at his alma mater, Georgia fans worried about whether the former defensive coordinator for Saban would be able to build an offense to match this high-scoring era of college football.

Under third-year coordinator Todd Monken, the Bulldogs have become prolific, creative and diverse offensively. They picked apart TCU’s 3-3-5 defense from all angles.

Versatile tight end Brock Bowers had seven catches for 152 yards. Receiver Ladd McConkey caught two TDs. Georgia ran for 254 yards with seven players gaining at least 10.

The Bulldogs scored all six times they touched the ball in the first half. Twice Bennett ran it in himself; the former walk-on turned two-time national champion was barely touched on the two quarterback keepers.

He hit a wide-open McConkey for a 34-yard score in the first quarter, a perfectly executed play out of a bunched formation that had TCU’s defensive backs in disarray. Bennett’s 22-yard score to Adonai Mitchell was a higher degree of difficulty, dropped in over a defender who had tight coverage.

It looked a lot like the Bennett-to-Mitchell touchdown that gave Georgia a fourth-quarter lead it would not relinquish against Alabama in last year’s CFP title game.

Georgia vanquished the Tide to break a 41-year national title drought last season, avenging its only regular-season loss in the process.

There was no such drama against the upstart Horned Frogs.

“The journey was great. It’s something I’ll never forget,” TCU running back Emari Demercado said. “Obviously, didn’t end how we wanted it, but at the end of the day this journey was something great.”

These Bulldogs never had to worry about Alabama. They rolled through the SEC, survived Ohio State in a classic CFP semifinal and then completed a perfect season with an historic blowout.

“Do you have to take a loss to learn?” Smart said. “I mean, why?”

Bennett hit Bowers for a 22-yard score with 10:52 left in the third quarter to make it 45-7. The sophomore from Northern California signaled touchdown while lying on the turf at Sofi Stadium. Bennett smiled as he tapped helmets with one of his linemen.

“He's got GOAT status and in Athens, Georgia forever,” Smart said.

Georgia’s famous bulldog mascot UGA could not make cross-country trip to root on his team, but it still felt a little like Sanford Stadium in SoCal.

Many of the TCU fans cleared out with more than half the fourth quarter left, choosing to venture out into a rainy and chilly night rather than watch any more of the massive mismatch.

“I’m disappointed we didn’t make a better show tonight because that’s not indicative of who we are. But we’ll look back — it’s going to take some time for the sting to go away, I assure you — but we’ll look back on the season and build on it from here,” first-year coach Sonny Dykes said.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan threw two first-half interceptions in the final game of his roller-coaster TCU career. A four-year starter who never played in a bowl before this season, Duggan led TCU on one of the most improbable runs in college football history.

Unranked after a losing 2021 season and picked seventh in the Big 12, the Frogs won nine games by 10 or fewer points. They were within a victory of the program’s first national title since 1938.

“As long as you don’t have entitlement in your program, you’ve got a shot,” Smart said. “And right now we don’t have that.”

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football WriterINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett flashed a wry grin as he walked off the field, stopping to hug coach Kirby Smart as the crowd roared.It was all standing ovations and sideline snacks in the fourth quarter of college football’s most lopsided title game.In emphatic and overwhelming fashion, Georgia became the first team to repeat as College Football Playoff national champions and left no doubt the ’Dawgs are the new bullies on the block.Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores — in the first half — as No. 1 Georgia demolished No. 3 TCU 65-7 on Monday night.The Bulldogs (15-0) are the first repeat champs in major college football since Alabama went back-to-back a decade ago. There appears to be a new dynasty emerging from the Southeastern Conference.“We wanted our kids to play without fear,” Smart said. “All year I told them, I said, ‘We ain’t getting hunted guys, we’re doing the hunting, and hunting season’s almost over. We’ve only got one more chance to hunt,' and we hunted tonight.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-georgia-bulldogs-cfp-national-championship-texas-christian-horned-frogs-max-duggan-ca281505a86902f96180d9f4833f0f7b">TCU (13-2), the first Cinderella team of the playoff era, never had a chance</a>&nbsp;against the Georgia juggernaut. Unlike Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Bulldogs would not succumb to the Hypnotoads' spell.Georgia turned in one of the all-time beatdowns in a big game, reminiscent of Nebraska running over Florida by 38 in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl, USC's 36-point rout of Oklahoma in the 2005 Orange Bowl and Alabama's 28-point BCS blowout over Notre Dame in 2013.But this was worse.Too much talent. Too well-coached. Two straight titles for the ’Dawgs.No team has ever scored more points in a national championship game, dating to the beginning of the BCS in 1998.With 13:25 left in the fourth quarter, Smart called timeout in the middle of an offensive drive so Bennett could exit to hero’s ovation in the final game of his circuitous college career.“That was special,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-georgia-bulldogs-brock-bowers-stetson-bennett-5b5cf20d268cd21ac84ede4f77a9885c">Bennett, who finished 18 for 25 for 304 yards and four touchdown passes</a>. “I’ll remember that for the rest of my life.”Georgia offensive linemen were munching on chicken wings on the sideline as the game wound down. Then, for the second straight year, the Bulldogs were showered by confetti and presented a championship trophy.“I love this team, I love those fans, I love our band. I love everybody,” Bennett said during the presentation ceremony. “Back-to-back, baby. Back-to-back.”Smart is now 81-15 in his first seven seasons at Georgia with two national titles. His mentor, Alabama coach Nick Saban, was 79-15 with three titles in his first seven seasons with the Tide.The Bulldogs were a different kind of dominant this season after losing 15 NFL draft picks from the 2021 team: not quite as stingy on defense, but more explosive on offense.“Last year’s team probably had more talent on it,” Smart said. "But this year’s team was different, like they had this eye of the tiger. They weren’t going to lose.”Earlier in Smart’s tenure at his alma mater, Georgia fans worried about whether the former defensive coordinator for Saban would be able to build an offense to match this high-scoring era of college football.Under third-year coordinator Todd Monken, the Bulldogs have become prolific, creative and diverse offensively. They picked apart TCU’s 3-3-5 defense from all angles.Versatile tight end Brock Bowers had seven catches for 152 yards. Receiver Ladd McConkey caught two TDs. Georgia ran for 254 yards with seven players gaining at least 10.The Bulldogs scored all six times they touched the ball in the first half. Twice Bennett ran it in himself; the former walk-on turned two-time national champion was barely touched on the two quarterback keepers.He hit a wide-open McConkey for a 34-yard score in the first quarter, a perfectly executed play out of a bunched formation that had TCU’s defensive backs in disarray. Bennett’s 22-yard score to Adonai Mitchell was a higher degree of difficulty, dropped in over a defender who had tight coverage.It looked a lot like the Bennett-to-Mitchell touchdown that gave Georgia a fourth-quarter lead it would not relinquish against Alabama in last year’s CFP title game.Georgia vanquished the Tide to break a 41-year national title drought last season, avenging its only regular-season loss in the process.There was no such drama against the upstart Horned Frogs.“The journey was great. It’s something I’ll never forget,” TCU running back Emari Demercado said. “Obviously, didn’t end how we wanted it, but at the end of the day this journey was something great.”These Bulldogs never had to worry about Alabama. They rolled through the SEC, survived Ohio State in a classic CFP semifinal and then completed a perfect season with an historic blowout.“Do you have to take a loss to learn?” Smart said. “I mean, why?”Bennett hit Bowers for a 22-yard score with 10:52 left in the third quarter to make it 45-7. The sophomore from Northern California signaled touchdown while lying on the turf at Sofi Stadium. Bennett smiled as he tapped helmets with one of his linemen.“He's got GOAT status and in Athens, Georgia forever,” Smart said.Georgia’s famous bulldog mascot UGA could not make cross-country trip to root on his team, but it still felt a little like Sanford Stadium in SoCal.Many of the TCU fans cleared out with more than half the fourth quarter left, choosing to venture out into a rainy and chilly night rather than watch any more of the massive mismatch.“I’m disappointed we didn’t make a better show tonight because that’s not indicative of who we are. But we’ll look back — it’s going to take some time for the sting to go away, I assure you — but we’ll look back on the season and build on it from here,” first-year coach Sonny Dykes said.Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan threw two first-half interceptions in the final game of his roller-coaster TCU career. A four-year starter who never played in a bowl before this season, Duggan led TCU on one of the most improbable runs in college football history.Unranked after a losing 2021 season and picked seventh in the Big 12, the Frogs won nine games by 10 or fewer points. They were within a victory of the program’s first national title since 1938.But they ran into a monster.“As long as you don’t have entitlement in your program, you’ve got a shot,” Smart said. “And right now we don’t have that.”

🏈 No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU to win 2nd consecutive title

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Michael Bishop, who helped revolutionize the game of college football as one of the first premiere dual-threat quarterbacks while playing for Kansas State in 1997 and 1998, has been selected to the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2023. Bishop – whose dual-threat play at quarterback sparked the term "Wildcat Formation" that has been used extensively over the past two-plus decades – is the seventh K-State player or coach selected to college football's highest honor and the fourth in the last 11 years. He joins former linebackers Gary Spani (Class of 2002) and Mark Simoneau (Class of 2012), and running back Darren Sproles (Class of 2021), as well as coaches Lynn "Pappy" Waldorf (Class of 1966), Charles Bachman (Class of 1978) and Bill Snyder (Class of 2015). Joining Bishop as players in the Class of 2023 are Eric Berry (DB, Tennessee), Reggie Bush (RB, USC), Dwight Freeney (DE, Syracuse), Robert Gallery (OT, Iowa), LaMichael James (RB, Oregon), Derrick Johnson (LB, Texas), Bill Kollar (DT, Montana State), Luke Kuechly (LB, Boston College), Jeremy Maclin (WR/KR, Missouri), Terance Mathis (WR, New Mexico), Bryant McKinnie (OT, Miami), Corey Moore (DL, Virginia Tech), Michael Stonebreaker (LB, Notre Dame), Tim Tebow (QB, Florida), Troy Vincent (DB, Wisconsin), Brian Westbrook (RB, Villanova), DeAngelo Williams (RB, Memphis). The coaches in this year's class are Monte Cater (Lakeland [WI], Shepherd [WV]), Paul Johnson (Georgia Southern, Navy, Georgia Tech), Roy Kramer (Central Michigan) and Mark Richt (Georgia, Miami). When the 2023 Hall of Fame Class is officially inducted in December, only 1,074 players and 230 coaches will have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame from the nearly 5.62 million who have played or coached the game during the past 153 years. In other words, less than two one-hundredths of a percent (.02%) of the individuals who have played the game have earned this distinction. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted during the 65th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 5, 2023, at the ARIA Resort &amp; Casino Las Vegas. Bishop, who led the Wildcats to a 22-3 record during his two-year career, left K-State holding 26 game, season or career records, including career rushing yards by a quarterback (1,314), career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (23), lowest interception percentage in a season (1.36% in 1998), single-game passing yards (441 vs. Louisiana-Monroe in 1998), passing yards in a season (2,844 in 1998), passing touchdowns in a season (23 in 1998), career passing touchdowns (36), longest pass (97 yards vs. Louisiana-Monroe in 1998) and total offensive yards in a season (3,592 yards in 1998). A product of Willis, Texas, who came to K-State from Blinn Junior College, Bishop won the Davey O'Brien Award in 1998 in addition to being a runner up for the Heisman Trophy and finalist for the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards. Bishop's outstanding 1998 season came on the heels of a 1997 campaign in which he was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year and MVP of the 1997 Fiesta Bowl, a 35-18 victory over Syracuse. Following his time at K-State, Bishop was drafted in 1999 by the New England Patriots. He later went on to play 10 seasons in the Canadian Football League, helping lead the Toronto Argonauts to a victory in the 2004 Grey Cup. Bishop was selected to the K-State Football Ring of Honor in 2015, while a year later he was inducted into the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Michael Bishop, who helped revolutionize the game of college football as one of the first premiere dual-threat quarterbacks while playing for Kansas State in 1997 and 1998, has been selected to the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2023. Bishop – whose dual-threat play at quarterback sparked the term "Wildcat Formation" that has been used extensively over the past two-plus decades – is the seventh K-State player or coach selected to college football's highest honor and the fourth in the last 11 years. He joins former linebackers Gary Spani (Class of 2002) and Mark Simoneau (Class of 2012), and running back Darren Sproles (Class of 2021), as well as coaches Lynn "Pappy" Waldorf (Class of 1966), Charles Bachman (Class of 1978) and Bill Snyder (Class of 2015). Joining Bishop as players in the Class of 2023 are Eric Berry (DB, Tennessee), Reggie Bush (RB, USC), Dwight Freeney (DE, Syracuse), Robert Gallery (OT, Iowa), LaMichael James (RB, Oregon), Derrick Johnson (LB, Texas), Bill Kollar (DT, Montana State), Luke Kuechly (LB, Boston College), Jeremy Maclin (WR/KR, Missouri), Terance Mathis (WR, New Mexico), Bryant McKinnie (OT, Miami), Corey Moore (DL, Virginia Tech), Michael Stonebreaker (LB, Notre Dame), Tim Tebow (QB, Florida), Troy Vincent (DB, Wisconsin), Brian Westbrook (RB, Villanova), DeAngelo Williams (RB, Memphis). The coaches in this year's class are Monte Cater (Lakeland [WI], Shepherd [WV]), Paul Johnson (Georgia Southern, Navy, Georgia Tech), Roy Kramer (Central Michigan) and Mark Richt (Georgia, Miami). When the 2023 Hall of Fame Class is officially inducted in December, only 1,074 players and 230 coaches will have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame from the nearly 5.62 million who have played or coached the game during the past 153 years. In other words, less than two one-hundredths of a percent (.02%) of the individuals who have played the game have earned this distinction. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted during the 65th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 5, 2023, at the ARIA Resort &amp; Casino Las Vegas. Bishop, who led the Wildcats to a 22-3 record during his two-year career, left K-State holding 26 game, season or career records, including career rushing yards by a quarterback (1,314), career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (23), lowest interception percentage in a season (1.36% in 1998), single-game passing yards (441 vs. Louisiana-Monroe in 1998), passing yards in a season (2,844 in 1998), passing touchdowns in a season (23 in 1998), career passing touchdowns (36), longest pass (97 yards vs. Louisiana-Monroe in 1998) and total offensive yards in a season (3,592 yards in 1998). A product of Willis, Texas, who came to K-State from Blinn Junior College, Bishop won the Davey O'Brien Award in 1998 in addition to being a runner up for the Heisman Trophy and finalist for the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards. Bishop's outstanding 1998 season came on the heels of a 1997 campaign in which he was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year and MVP of the 1997 Fiesta Bowl, a 35-18 victory over Syracuse. Following his time at K-State, Bishop was drafted in 1999 by the New England Patriots. He later went on to play 10 seasons in the Canadian Football League, helping lead the Toronto Argonauts to a victory in the 2004 Grey Cup. Bishop was selected to the K-State Football Ring of Honor in 2015, while a year later he was inducted into the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 K-State's Bishop elected to College Football Hall of Fame

Fort Hays State women's basketball coach Tony Hobson and men's coach Mark Johnson join the show Monday.

Tiger Talk airs at noon on KAYS (94.3/1400) live from Big Smoke Barbeque in Hays

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TOPEKA - Hays High enjoyed a successful wrestling trip to Topeka last Friday and Saturday. The Indians were back on the road less than 24 hours after winning both the girls and boys duals in Liberal.

The Hays girls won the Lady Viking Dual Tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Hays defeated Shawnee Mission Northwest 48-25 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lansing 69-0 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Topeka Seaman 54-18 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lawrence High School 66-18 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Pittsburg High School 41-25

Katie Gutierrez, Sarah Zimmerman and Lexi Burton each recorded three pins. Gutierrez finished her three opponents in a total of 1:44. Burton recorded the second fastest fall of the tournament at just 16 seconds. Tionna Napue had a 17 second fall and Gutierrez at 19 seconds.

Sarah Zimmerman is the state's topped ranked wrestler at 110 pounds. She pinned each of the three opponents she faced as did Lexi Burton at 135.

Tionna Napue recorded two pins in under a minute and one technical fall at 19-4.

Addison Otte, Katie Gutierrez and Ava Ruiz went 4-1 in their five matches.

The Hays High boys also went undefeated at 5-0 on Saturday. &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lawrence 54-15 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lawrence 54-15 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lansing 58-21 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Pittsburg 42-32 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Seaman 39-33

Tathan Lovewell recorded four falls on the day, second most in the tournament.

Grady Lind beat each of the three opponents he faced at 106, two of them by fall.

Elijah McCullough beat all four of his opponents at 113.&nbsp;

Tacoma Augustine faced four opponents and went 3-1. Cyrus Vajnar finished 3-1.&nbsp;

Harley Zimmerman is the #1 ranked wrestler at 132 and beat each of the four opponents he faced.

Holden Lind went 3-1 in four matches, Tathan Lovewell 4-1 as did Dalton Meyers.

TOPEKA - Hays High enjoyed a successful wrestling trip to Topeka last Friday and Saturday. The Indians were back on the road less than 24 hours after winning both the girls and boys duals in Liberal.The Hays girls won the Lady Viking Dual Tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Hays defeated Shawnee Mission Northwest 48-25 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lansing 69-0 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Topeka Seaman 54-18 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lawrence High School 66-18 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Pittsburg High School 41-25Katie Gutierrez, Sarah Zimmerman and Lexi Burton each recorded three pins. Gutierrez finished her three opponents in a total of 1:44. Burton recorded the second fastest fall of the tournament at just 16 seconds. Tionna Napue had a 17 second fall and Gutierrez at 19 seconds.Sarah Zimmerman is the state's topped ranked wrestler at 110 pounds. She pinned each of the three opponents she faced as did Lexi Burton at 135.Tionna Napue recorded two pins in under a minute and one technical fall at 19-4.Addison Otte, Katie Gutierrez and Ava Ruiz went 4-1 in their five matches.The Hays High boys also went undefeated at 5-0 on Saturday. &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lawrence 54-15 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lawrence 54-15 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Lansing 58-21 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Pittsburg 42-32 &nbsp;-&nbsp;Hays defeated Seaman 39-33Tathan Lovewell recorded four falls on the day, second most in the tournament.Grady Lind beat each of the three opponents he faced at 106, two of them by fall.Elijah McCullough beat all four of his opponents at 113.&nbsp;Tacoma Augustine faced four opponents and went 3-1. Cyrus Vajnar finished 3-1.&nbsp;Harley Zimmerman is the #1 ranked wrestler at 132 and beat each of the four opponents he faced.Holden Lind went 3-1 in four matches, Tathan Lovewell 4-1 as did Dalton Meyers.

🤼 Hays High wrestling 10-0 at duals in Topeka

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Seniors Markquis Nowell and Keyontae
Johnson swept the Big 12 weekly player of the week honors on Monday (Jan.
9) with Nowell earning Player of the Week for the second time and Johnson
picking up his third Newcomer of the Week honor after helping Kansas State earn
consecutive Top 25 road wins at No. 6/6 Texas and No. 19/17 Baylor last week.

It marks the first time in school history that K-State has
swept both Big 12 honors in the same week.

Nowell, who became the first Wildcat since Michael
Beasley with consecutive 30-point performances, averaged an astounding 34.0
points on 54.8 percent (17-of-31) shooting, including 58.8 percent (10-of-17)
from 3-point range, in the 2 wins while dishing out an average of 11.5 assists
per game. He also connected on 24-of-25 attempts from the free throw line,
seeing his streak of 29 consecutive makes end with his miss in his last attempt
in overtime.

Johnson averaged a near 20/10 double-double over the 2-game
stretch, scoring 26.0 points per game on 63.6 percent (21-of-33) shooting from
the field, including 37.5 percent (3-of-8) from 3-point range, to go along with
9.0 rebounds in 40.1 minutes per game. He has now scored in double figures in
all 15 games.

The tandem combined to score 120 points in the 2 wins on a
collective 59.4 percent (38-of-64) shooting from the field, including 52
percent (13-of-25) from 3-point range, while hitting on 31 of 32 attempts from
the line. It is most combined points by 2 players over a 2-game span in the
last 50 seasons, surpassing the 113 scored by Askia Jones and Anthony
Beane between March 24-28, 1994.

Nowell opened the week by scoring a career-best 36 points in
the school-record 116-103 win over the Longhorns, going 9-of-15 from the field,
including 6-of-10 from 3-point range, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free
throw line. His point total was the seventh-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 game
and the most since Barry Brown, Jr., scored 38 points vs. Oklahoma State
in 2018. The 116 points tied for the most scored in a Big 12 Conference game
and was the most by an unranked team in a win a Top 10 opponent since 1988.

Nowell followed with the
school's first 30-point/10-assist game in the 97-95 overtime win over the
Bears, scoring a game-high 32 points to go with a career-best 14 assists in 43
minutes of play. He became the first Wildcat with consecutive 30-point games
since Beasley accomplished it in four straight games from Feb. 23-March 4,
2008. The senior guard’s 14 dimes tied the school record for assists in a
conference game as well as tied for the second-most in any game in school
history. It was also the most assists by a Wildcat in the last 40 years.

Johnson registered back-to-back
20-point games for the first time this season, tying his career-high for the
second time with 28 points in the win over Texas to go with a game-high 9
rebounds, 5 assists and a steal in 38 minutes. He followed with 24 points at
Baylor on 11-of-17 shooting to go with a game-high 9 rebounds, 2 assists, a
block and a steal in a career-best 43 minutes. 

It is the fifth and sixth weekly awards for the Wildcats
this season with Nowell winning Player of the Week for the second time after
winning it on Nov. 28, while Johnson captured his third Newcomer of the Week
after winning it on Nov. 14 and Dec. 19. Teammate Nae’Qwan Tomlin won
Newcomer honors on Dec. 27.

Overall, it is the sixth career weekly honor for Nowell, who
was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week on Nov. 19, 2019, Dec. 3,
2019, and Feb. 3, 2020, while playing at Little Rock. It is the third career
weekly honor for Johnson, who was named the SEC Player of the Week on Nov. 25,
2019, while playing at Florida.

A 5-foot-8, 160-pound point guard from Harlem, N.Y., Nowell
is currently averaging 17 points on 41 percent (71-of-173) from the field,
including 37.6 percent (32-of-85) from 3-point range, and 87.1 percent
(81-of-93) from the free throw line to go along with a Big 12-best 8.9 assists,
2.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 34.9 minutes per game. He is one of just two
active Division I players to total more than 1,500 points, 500 assists and 200
steals in a career.

A 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward from Norfolk, Va., Johnson is
currently averaging a team-best 18.8 points on 58.2 percent (103-of-177) from
the field, including 41.7 percent (20-of-48) from 3-point range, and 75.7
percent (56-of-74) from the free throw line, to go with 7.1 rebounds, 2.5
assists and 1.3 steals in 33 minutes per game. He leads the Big 12 in field
goal percentage, while he is third in scoring and seventh in rebounding.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673293117125.jpeg" alt="Kansas State's Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson are this week's Big 12 Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week respectively (Kansas State Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State's Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson are this week's Big 12 Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week respectively (Kansas State Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – Seniors Markquis Nowell and Keyontae
Johnson swept the Big 12 weekly player of the week honors on Monday (Jan.
9) with Nowell earning Player of the Week for the second time and Johnson
picking up his third Newcomer of the Week honor after helping Kansas State earn
consecutive Top 25 road wins at No. 6/6 Texas and No. 19/17 Baylor last week.It marks the first time in school history that K-State has
swept both Big 12 honors in the same week.Nowell, who became the first Wildcat since Michael
Beasley with consecutive 30-point performances, averaged an astounding 34.0
points on 54.8 percent (17-of-31) shooting, including 58.8 percent (10-of-17)
from 3-point range, in the 2 wins while dishing out an average of 11.5 assists
per game. He also connected on 24-of-25 attempts from the free throw line,
seeing his streak of 29 consecutive makes end with his miss in his last attempt
in overtime.Johnson averaged a near 20/10 double-double over the 2-game
stretch, scoring 26.0 points per game on 63.6 percent (21-of-33) shooting from
the field, including 37.5 percent (3-of-8) from 3-point range, to go along with
9.0 rebounds in 40.1 minutes per game. He has now scored in double figures in
all 15 games.The tandem combined to score 120 points in the 2 wins on a
collective 59.4 percent (38-of-64) shooting from the field, including 52
percent (13-of-25) from 3-point range, while hitting on 31 of 32 attempts from
the line. It is most combined points by 2 players over a 2-game span in the
last 50 seasons, surpassing the 113 scored by Askia Jones and Anthony
Beane between March 24-28, 1994.Nowell opened the week by scoring a career-best 36 points in
the school-record 116-103 win over the Longhorns, going 9-of-15 from the field,
including 6-of-10 from 3-point range, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free
throw line. His point total was the seventh-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 game
and the most since Barry Brown, Jr., scored 38 points vs. Oklahoma State
in 2018. The 116 points tied for the most scored in a Big 12 Conference game
and was the most by an unranked team in a win a Top 10 opponent since 1988.Nowell followed with the
school's first 30-point/10-assist game in the 97-95 overtime win over the
Bears, scoring a game-high 32 points to go with a career-best 14 assists in 43
minutes of play. He became the first Wildcat with consecutive 30-point games
since Beasley accomplished it in four straight games from Feb. 23-March 4,
2008. The senior guard’s 14 dimes tied the school record for assists in a
conference game as well as tied for the second-most in any game in school
history. It was also the most assists by a Wildcat in the last 40 years.Johnson registered back-to-back
20-point games for the first time this season, tying his career-high for the
second time with 28 points in the win over Texas to go with a game-high 9
rebounds, 5 assists and a steal in 38 minutes. He followed with 24 points at
Baylor on 11-of-17 shooting to go with a game-high 9 rebounds, 2 assists, a
block and a steal in a career-best 43 minutes. It is the fifth and sixth weekly awards for the Wildcats
this season with Nowell winning Player of the Week for the second time after
winning it on Nov. 28, while Johnson captured his third Newcomer of the Week
after winning it on Nov. 14 and Dec. 19. Teammate Nae’Qwan Tomlin won
Newcomer honors on Dec. 27.Overall, it is the sixth career weekly honor for Nowell, who
was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week on Nov. 19, 2019, Dec. 3,
2019, and Feb. 3, 2020, while playing at Little Rock. It is the third career
weekly honor for Johnson, who was named the SEC Player of the Week on Nov. 25,
2019, while playing at Florida.A 5-foot-8, 160-pound point guard from Harlem, N.Y., Nowell
is currently averaging 17 points on 41 percent (71-of-173) from the field,
including 37.6 percent (32-of-85) from 3-point range, and 87.1 percent
(81-of-93) from the free throw line to go along with a Big 12-best 8.9 assists,
2.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 34.9 minutes per game. He is one of just two
active Division I players to total more than 1,500 points, 500 assists and 200
steals in a career.A 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward from Norfolk, Va., Johnson is
currently averaging a team-best 18.8 points on 58.2 percent (103-of-177) from
the field, including 41.7 percent (20-of-48) from 3-point range, and 75.7
percent (56-of-74) from the free throw line, to go with 7.1 rebounds, 2.5
assists and 1.3 steals in 33 minutes per game. He leads the Big 12 in field
goal percentage, while he is third in scoring and seventh in rebounding.

🏀 K-State's Nowell, Johnson sweep Big 12 weekly honors

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Justin Simmons forced two fumbles and the Denver Broncos dodged a franchise-worst 13th loss with a 31-28 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

The Chargers (10-7) knew before kickoff they were locked into the fifth AFC playoff seed with a first-round game looming at Jacksonville, but coach Brandon Staley played his starters anyway, a decision that could prove costly.

Joey Bosa had a sack in the first half, but appeared to be limping around the sideline afterward. The Chargers (10-7) announced no injury to Bosa and declined to give a reason for his absence the rest of the game, and wide receiver Mike Williams left with a back injury in the first half.

Justin Herbert warmed up for his first playoff appearance with another solid outing — 25 of 37 for 275 yards, two TDs and no interceptions.

Wilson finished 13 of 24 for 283 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, and Jerry Jeudy capped a month-long surge with a career day that featured 154 yards on five catches and 39 yards on three rushes.

With the win, the Broncos (5-12) avoided their first winless run in the AFC West in a non-strike year since divisional play began in 1970. They also handed interim head coach Jerry Rosburg his first win after four decades as an assistant.

Rosburg, 67, took over two weeks ago when Nathaniel Hackett was fired. On Monday, he'll return to the hyperbaric oxygen therapy venture he was involved with before GM George Paton lured him out of retirement this season to serve as a senior assistant to Hackett.

And the Broncos will continue their search for their fifth head coach since they won Super Bowl 50 seven years ago. On deck are interviews with Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton.

After struggling all season under Hackett, Wilson had his best two games of the season with Rosburg in charge, including last week's 27-24 loss at Kansas City.

Wilson got off to a slow start Sunday — he completed just three of his first nine throws for 16 yards when the Broncos got the ball at their 25 trailing 17-10 with 26 seconds left before halftime.

Instead of burning the time and heading into the locker room satisfied to be in it, Wilson found Latavius Murray for 15 yards, unleashed a 57-yard heave to Jeudy and hit Eric Tomlinson from 3 yards out to tie it at 17 with 6 seconds remaining in the half.

Wilson found running back Tyler Badie from 24 yards out to give Denver a 24-17 lead on the opening drive after halftime and added a 24-yard TD throw to Courtland Sutton that made it 31-20.

Broncos punt returner Brandon Jackson's muff gave the Chargers life and backup QB Chase Daniel responded with a 3-yard TD toss to Keenan Allen, then hit Joshua Palmer with the 2-point conversion to make it 31-28.

Broncos CB K'Waun Williams left in the first half with a concussion, and WR Freddie Swain left with a hip injury after hauling in a 54-yard pass in the second half.

Chargers: Headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and will face the surging Jaguars, who have won five in a row.

Broncos: Will be speaking with Payton, who's still under contract with the Saints for two more years, and Harbaugh, among several others as they pick up the pieces from their sixth straight losing season.

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Justin Simmons forced two fumbles and the Denver Broncos dodged a franchise-worst 13th loss with a 31-28 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.The Chargers (10-7) knew before kickoff they were locked into the fifth AFC playoff seed with a first-round game looming at Jacksonville, but coach Brandon Staley played his starters anyway, a decision that could prove costly.Joey Bosa had a sack in the first half, but appeared to be limping around the sideline afterward. The Chargers (10-7) announced no injury to Bosa and declined to give a reason for his absence the rest of the game, and wide receiver Mike Williams left with a back injury in the first half.Justin Herbert warmed up for his first playoff appearance with another solid outing — 25 of 37 for 275 yards, two TDs and no interceptions.Wilson finished 13 of 24 for 283 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, and Jerry Jeudy capped a month-long surge with a career day that featured 154 yards on five catches and 39 yards on three rushes.With the win, the Broncos (5-12) avoided their first winless run in the AFC West in a non-strike year since divisional play began in 1970. They also handed interim head coach Jerry Rosburg his first win after four decades as an assistant.Rosburg, 67, took over two weeks ago when Nathaniel Hackett was fired. On Monday, he'll return to the hyperbaric oxygen therapy venture he was involved with before GM George Paton lured him out of retirement this season to serve as a senior assistant to Hackett.And the Broncos will continue their search for their fifth head coach since they won Super Bowl 50 seven years ago. On deck are interviews with Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton.After struggling all season under Hackett, Wilson had his best two games of the season with Rosburg in charge, including last week's 27-24 loss at Kansas City.Wilson got off to a slow start Sunday — he completed just three of his first nine throws for 16 yards when the Broncos got the ball at their 25 trailing 17-10 with 26 seconds left before halftime.Instead of burning the time and heading into the locker room satisfied to be in it, Wilson found Latavius Murray for 15 yards, unleashed a 57-yard heave to Jeudy and hit Eric Tomlinson from 3 yards out to tie it at 17 with 6 seconds remaining in the half.Wilson found running back Tyler Badie from 24 yards out to give Denver a 24-17 lead on the opening drive after halftime and added a 24-yard TD throw to Courtland Sutton that made it 31-20.Broncos punt returner Brandon Jackson's muff gave the Chargers life and backup QB Chase Daniel responded with a 3-yard TD toss to Keenan Allen, then hit Joshua Palmer with the 2-point conversion to make it 31-28.INJURIESBroncos CB K'Waun Williams left in the first half with a concussion, and WR Freddie Swain left with a hip injury after hauling in a 54-yard pass in the second half.UP NEXTChargers: Headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and will face the surging Jaguars, who have won five in a row.Broncos: Will be speaking with Payton, who's still under contract with the Saints for two more years, and Harbaugh, among several others as they pick up the pieces from their sixth straight losing season.

🏈 Wilson, Broncos beat Herbert, playoff-bound Chargers

WACO, Texas (AP) — New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying another big victory for the Wildcats. This one came against one of his closest friends and former team.

Markquis Nowell had the first 30-point, 10-assist game in school history, his 14th assist coming on Ismael Massoud's go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime in the Wildcats' 97-95 victory Saturday at No. 19 Baylor, where Tang was on coach Scott Drew's staff the past 19 seasons.

“This wasn't fun before, and wasn't fun after,” said Tang, who added that he even cried afterward and had a hard time celebrating the victory with his own team.

His only real enjoyment came during the game, when Nowell had 32 points and Keyontae Johnson added 24 as the Wildcats (14-1, 3-0 Big 12) matched their best overall start since 1958-59.

“We’re not trying to prove doubters. We’re trying to just continue to believe in ourselves,” Tang said. “Had we lost this game, it wouldn’t change that we’ve made great strides as a team. And because we won, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have room for improvement.”

K-State is 3-0 in the Big 12 for the first time in 10 seasons, all against ranked teams. That includes a single-game scoring record in a 116-103 win at sixth-ranked Texas last Tuesday night.

Baylor (10-5, 0-3) called timeout after Massoud's 3. But Adam Flagler, who had 23 points, was surrounded by three defenders when he lost the ball out of bounds with 6.1 seconds left.

Nowell then made the first of his two free throws after being fouled. Flagler grabbed the rebound and the Bears had one more shot, but Caleb Lohner’s 3 was off the mark.

"If we’re going to lose, losing to Coach Tang is someone I would want to lose to,” Drew said. “He’s done a remarkable job in a short period of time, and I love him like a brother.”

The Bears hadn't lost their first three Big 12 games since 2003-04, Drew's first season. They blew a 17-point lead in their Big 12 home opener on Wednesday, losing when TCU hit a go-ahead shot with 4 seconds left.

Keyonte George had 22 points for Baylor, and Flo Thamba had 14.

Tang was welcomed back to Waco with a pregame video of highlights from his time with the Bears, and he got a nice ovation before being presented with his Big 12 regular-season championship ring from last season. He was part of 397 wins that included the 2021 national title.

It was the first time Drew had faced one of his former assistants. Tang was with him since the start of his tenure with the Bears.

“Coach Tang tried to make sure it wasn’t about him and it was about us,” Nowell said. “He knew what it was going to be like coming back, but he just focused on the game plan and how to win, and that’s how the team handled it."

It was only the second 30-point, 10-assist game in the Big 12 in the past 10 years — Trae Young had one for Oklahoma in 2017. Nowell’s 14 assists tied the Kansas State for a conference game, matching Tim Jankovich’s mark against Kansas on March 7, 1981. ... Nowell also has the first back-to-back 30-point games for the Wildcats since Michael Beasley's four in a row at the end of the 2007-08 regular season.

When the new AP Top 25 comes out Monday, Kansas State should be ranked for the first time since being 18th in the final poll of the 2018-19 season. Baylor could be unranked for the first time since that same season. The Bears were 16th in 2019-20 preseason poll, starting their current stretch of being in 65 consecutive polls, including 11 as the No. 1 team.

Kansas State hosts Oklahoma State on Tuesday night.

Baylor plays three of its next four games on the road, first at West Virginia on Wednesday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673156882436.jpeg" alt="Kansas State's Markquis Nowell scored 30 points and 10 assists in the Wildcats overtime win at Baylor Saturday. (Kansas State Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State's Markquis Nowell scored 30 points and 10 assists in the Wildcats overtime win at Baylor Saturday. (Kansas State Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>WACO, Texas (AP) — New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying another big victory for the Wildcats. This one came against one of his closest friends and former team.Markquis Nowell had the first 30-point, 10-assist game in school history, his 14th assist coming on Ismael Massoud's go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime in the Wildcats' 97-95 victory Saturday at No. 19 Baylor, where Tang was on coach Scott Drew's staff the past 19 seasons.“This wasn't fun before, and wasn't fun after,” said Tang, who added that he even cried afterward and had a hard time celebrating the victory with his own team.His only real enjoyment came during the game, when Nowell had 32 points and Keyontae Johnson added 24 as the Wildcats (14-1, 3-0 Big 12) matched their best overall start since 1958-59.“We’re not trying to prove doubters. We’re trying to just continue to believe in ourselves,” Tang said. “Had we lost this game, it wouldn’t change that we’ve made great strides as a team. And because we won, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have room for improvement.”K-State is 3-0 in the Big 12 for the first time in 10 seasons, all against ranked teams. That includes a single-game scoring record in a 116-103 win at sixth-ranked Texas last Tuesday night.Baylor (10-5, 0-3) called timeout after Massoud's 3. But Adam Flagler, who had 23 points, was surrounded by three defenders when he lost the ball out of bounds with 6.1 seconds left.Nowell then made the first of his two free throws after being fouled. Flagler grabbed the rebound and the Bears had one more shot, but Caleb Lohner’s 3 was off the mark."If we’re going to lose, losing to Coach Tang is someone I would want to lose to,” Drew said. “He’s done a remarkable job in a short period of time, and I love him like a brother.”The Bears hadn't lost their first three Big 12 games since 2003-04, Drew's first season. They blew a 17-point lead in their Big 12 home opener on Wednesday, losing when TCU hit a go-ahead shot with 4 seconds left.Keyonte George had 22 points for Baylor, and Flo Thamba had 14.Tang was welcomed back to Waco with a pregame video of highlights from his time with the Bears, and he got a nice ovation before being presented with his Big 12 regular-season championship ring from last season. He was part of 397 wins that included the 2021 national title.It was the first time Drew had faced one of his former assistants. Tang was with him since the start of his tenure with the Bears.“Coach Tang tried to make sure it wasn’t about him and it was about us,” Nowell said. “He knew what it was going to be like coming back, but he just focused on the game plan and how to win, and that’s how the team handled it."BIG ASSISTSIt was only the second 30-point, 10-assist game in the Big 12 in the past 10 years — Trae Young had one for Oklahoma in 2017. Nowell’s 14 assists tied the Kansas State for a conference game, matching Tim Jankovich’s mark against Kansas on March 7, 1981. ... Nowell also has the first back-to-back 30-point games for the Wildcats since Michael Beasley's four in a row at the end of the 2007-08 regular season.POLL IMPLICATIONSWhen the new AP Top 25 comes out Monday, Kansas State should be ranked for the first time since being 18th in the final poll of the 2018-19 season. Baylor could be unranked for the first time since that same season. The Bears were 16th in 2019-20 preseason poll, starting their current stretch of being in 65 consecutive polls, including 11 as the No. 1 team.UP NEXTKansas State hosts Oklahoma State on Tuesday night.Baylor plays three of its next four games on the road, first at West Virginia on Wednesday night.

🏀 Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — No. 3 Kansas came out of the gate solidly for once in a Big 12 game.

Freshman Gradey Dick scored 16 points, Jalen Wilson had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Jayhawks rode a hot start to a 76-62 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.

Kansas (14-1, 3-0 Big 12) has won eight straight. Against the Mountaineers, the Jayhawks avoided both the stagnant beginnings and the nail-biting finishes of their first two conference games.

“I think just coming out with energy," said Dick, who has scored in double figures in a dozen games so far. "What we've been talking about in the locker room before games is, when we kind of come out in those sluggish games, we end up playing catchup ball. That's what we want to try to work on.”

Kansas entered the game making 38% of its 3-pointers but took advantage of open spots in the West Virginia defense early. The Jayhawks made six consecutive 3-pointers to jump ahead 22-10. Dajuan Harris hit his first two from long range, giving him nine straight over three games before both he and the Jayhawks cooled off.

The Kansas lead never got below five points after that.

“We’ve started games when we’ve shot it well. I don’t know that we’ve shot it 6 for 6 from 3 well,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. ”And it was all different guys."

KJ Adams added 14 points, Kevin McCullar finished with 12 and Harris 11 for the Jayhawks.

Tre Mitchell scored 15 points, Erik Stevenson added 12 and Emmitt Matthews had 11 for West Virginia (10-5, 0-3 Big 12), which has lost three straight since making a brief appearance in the AP Top 25 at No. 24 a week ago.

Stevenson, West Virginia’s leading scorer, kept his temper in check Saturday after fouling out of the previous two games and being called for technical fouls in each. But Stevenson missed 12 of his first 13 shots.

West Virginia started the second half missing 13 of its first 15 shots and couldn’t find any rhythm down the stretch.

“We seemingly miss more 2-footers than any team in American history," West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said. “It's hard to make a shot from 2 feet or 4 feet or 8 feet if you're not looking at where you're shooting it.”

Dick hit a 3-pointer, fed Zach Clemence for a layup on the Jayhawks' next possession, then made three free throws after being fouled on a long shot as Kansas extended a seven-point halftime lead to 62-43 with 9:38 remaining.

“Did he miss a shot?” Huggins said of Dick, who sank four 3-pointers and was 4 of 7 from the floor. “Didn't seem like he did.”

Two seconds before halftime, Wilson was attempting a shot when a shot-clock malfunction caused the buzzer to sound, followed immediately by the inadvertent firing of the musket by the Mountaineer mascot. Play resumed with Adams making a pair of free throws to end the half. The mascot quickly reloaded the musket and fired again when halftime actually arrived.

“I didn't know you could reload a musket that fast,” Self said.

After a 2-0 week, Kansas figures to move up at least one spot following top-ranked Purdue’s loss to Rutgers.

Kansas: The Jayhawks have beaten the Mountaineers in nine of their last 10 meetings. They outlasted Oklahoma State and Texas Tech to open the Big 12 season after getting off to slow starts in both games. This time, they asserted their dominance early.

West Virginia: The Mountaineers cut down on turnovers committed compared with their first two Big 12 games, but have been held to their lowest point totals of the season in back-to-back games. West Virginia has lost 10 straight to ranked opponents and has four more such games later this month.

West Virginia hosts No. 19 Baylor on Wednesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673149610325.png" alt="KU's Jalen Wilson scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Saturday at West Virginia. (KU Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>KU's Jalen Wilson scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Saturday at West Virginia. (KU Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — No. 3 Kansas came out of the gate solidly for once in a Big 12 game.Freshman Gradey Dick scored 16 points, Jalen Wilson had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Jayhawks rode a hot start to a 76-62 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.Kansas (14-1, 3-0 Big 12) has won eight straight. Against the Mountaineers, the Jayhawks avoided both the stagnant beginnings and the nail-biting finishes of their first two conference games.“I think just coming out with energy," said Dick, who has scored in double figures in a dozen games so far. "What we've been talking about in the locker room before games is, when we kind of come out in those sluggish games, we end up playing catchup ball. That's what we want to try to work on.”Kansas entered the game making 38% of its 3-pointers but took advantage of open spots in the West Virginia defense early. The Jayhawks made six consecutive 3-pointers to jump ahead 22-10. Dajuan Harris hit his first two from long range, giving him nine straight over three games before both he and the Jayhawks cooled off.The Kansas lead never got below five points after that.“We’ve started games when we’ve shot it well. I don’t know that we’ve shot it 6 for 6 from 3 well,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. ”And it was all different guys."KJ Adams added 14 points, Kevin McCullar finished with 12 and Harris 11 for the Jayhawks.Tre Mitchell scored 15 points, Erik Stevenson added 12 and Emmitt Matthews had 11 for West Virginia (10-5, 0-3 Big 12), which has lost three straight since making a brief appearance in the AP Top 25 at No. 24 a week ago.Stevenson, West Virginia’s leading scorer, kept his temper in check Saturday after fouling out of the previous two games and being called for technical fouls in each. But Stevenson missed 12 of his first 13 shots.West Virginia started the second half missing 13 of its first 15 shots and couldn’t find any rhythm down the stretch.“We seemingly miss more 2-footers than any team in American history," West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said. “It's hard to make a shot from 2 feet or 4 feet or 8 feet if you're not looking at where you're shooting it.”Dick hit a 3-pointer, fed Zach Clemence for a layup on the Jayhawks' next possession, then made three free throws after being fouled on a long shot as Kansas extended a seven-point halftime lead to 62-43 with 9:38 remaining.“Did he miss a shot?” Huggins said of Dick, who sank four 3-pointers and was 4 of 7 from the floor. “Didn't seem like he did.”MISFIRING MUSKETTwo seconds before halftime, Wilson was attempting a shot when a shot-clock malfunction caused the buzzer to sound, followed immediately by the inadvertent firing of the musket by the Mountaineer mascot. Play resumed with Adams making a pair of free throws to end the half. The mascot quickly reloaded the musket and fired again when halftime actually arrived.“I didn't know you could reload a musket that fast,” Self said.POLL IMPLICATIONSAfter a 2-0 week, Kansas figures to move up at least one spot following top-ranked Purdue’s loss to Rutgers.BIG PICTUREKansas: The Jayhawks have beaten the Mountaineers in nine of their last 10 meetings. They outlasted Oklahoma State and Texas Tech to open the Big 12 season after getting off to slow starts in both games. This time, they asserted their dominance early.West Virginia: The Mountaineers cut down on turnovers committed compared with their first two Big 12 games, but have been held to their lowest point totals of the season in back-to-back games. West Virginia has lost 10 straight to ranked opponents and has four more such games later this month.UP NEXTKansas hosts Oklahoma on Tuesday.West Virginia hosts No. 19 Baylor on Wednesday.

🏀 Dick, Wilson, Adams lead No. 3 Kansas over West Virginia

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

HAYS - Fort Hays State scored the final 18 points of the first half to build a 15-point halftime then outscored Pittsburg State by 13 in the second half as they bounced back from a loss on Thursday night with an 83-55 win Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Gorillas (5-10,2-7 MIAA) led early by four. The Tigers (11-4,6-3 MIAA) evened the game at 19 on a Bjarni Jonsson layp following a Gabe Pieschl steal. Albert McBride hit a 3-pointer on the next possession to but PSU up three with 8:29 to play in the first half. They would not score again. A&nbsp;Gabe Pieschl layup give the Tigers the lead for good with 6:45 to play in the half.&nbsp;

The Tigers held PSU scoreless for over a minute to start the second half and pushed their lead to 17. The Gorillas never got closer than 17 the rest of the way. The Tigers scored the game's final seven points for the final 28 point margin.

Pieschl and Jonsson led the Tigers with 15 points each. Jonsson hit a canned a career-high three 3-point field goals and finished 6-of-9 from the field. Pieschl was also 6-of-9 from the field and pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. Nnanabu scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half. Gilbert Peters added 12 points. Jahiem Holden finished with a team-high five assists. Quentin Hardict led the Gorillas with 11 points. Calvin Poulina added 10. Deshaun English II finished with a team-high nine rebounds for PSU.

The Tigers finished the game at 57.1 percent from the floor and hit seven 3-point field goals. They held the Gorillas to 36.5 percent shooting overall and their opponent to less than 60 points for the ninth time this season. The FHSU men travel to St. Joseph, Mo. on Tuesday for their make-up game with Missouri Western at 4 p.m. The game originally scheduled for December 10 was postponed due to Missouri Western dealing with COVID-19 issues as a team. The Tigers are back at home on next against Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673147264016.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State forward Bjarni Jonsson drives in for a layup vs. Pittsburg State Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State forward Bjarni Jonsson drives in for a layup vs. Pittsburg State Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostHAYS - Fort Hays State scored the final 18 points of the first half to build a 15-point halftime then outscored Pittsburg State by 13 in the second half as they bounced back from a loss on Thursday night with an 83-55 win Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Gorillas (5-10,2-7 MIAA) led early by four. The Tigers (11-4,6-3 MIAA) evened the game at 19 on a Bjarni Jonsson layp following a Gabe Pieschl steal. Albert McBride hit a 3-pointer on the next possession to but PSU up three with 8:29 to play in the first half. They would not score again. A&nbsp;Gabe Pieschl layup give the Tigers the lead for good with 6:45 to play in the half.&nbsp;<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/1419035107&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-814667509/1-7-23-fhsu-mbkb-coach-int" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)</a></div></div>The Tigers held PSU scoreless for over a minute to start the second half and pushed their lead to 17. The Gorillas never got closer than 17 the rest of the way. The Tigers scored the game's final seven points for the final 28 point margin.Pieschl and Jonsson led the Tigers with 15 points each. Jonsson hit a canned a career-high three 3-point field goals and finished 6-of-9 from the field. Pieschl was also 6-of-9 from the field and pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. Nnanabu scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half. Gilbert Peters added 12 points. Jahiem Holden finished with a team-high five assists. Quentin Hardict led the Gorillas with 11 points. Calvin Poulina added 10. Deshaun English II finished with a team-high nine rebounds for PSU.<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/1419034975&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-814667509/01-07-23-fhsu-men-highlights" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)</a></div></div>The Tigers finished the game at 57.1 percent from the floor and hit seven 3-point field goals. They held the Gorillas to 36.5 percent shooting overall and their opponent to less than 60 points for the ninth time this season. The FHSU men travel to St. Joseph, Mo. on Tuesday for their make-up game with Missouri Western at 4 p.m. The game originally scheduled for December 10 was postponed due to Missouri Western dealing with COVID-19 issues as a team. The Tigers are back at home on next against Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger men bounce back with convincing win over Pitt State

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs don't believe in simply wrapping up the AFC's top seed. They want to have fun doing it.

Late in the first half Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs huddled and spun in a circle, broke out into the shotgun with running back Jerick McKinnon taking a direct snap. He faked a handoff to Kadarius Toney and pitched to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who then threw to Toney for a 9-yard touchdown.

But, it didn't count. A holding penalty brought back the play. The Chiefs then scored anyway to take full control of what became a 31-13 victory.

<a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1611855455332012032?s=20&amp;t=YrAkuL5WZGve3GZtT849Kg">The play</a>&nbsp;is called the Snow Globe or Arctic Circle, depending on who is asked. But, even if it didn't count, it underscored the Chiefs' creativity and willingness to have fun, even while playing for playoff positioning and a week off.

“We talked about it on the side, ‘Let’s see if we can get some confusion going and throw something back.'" Mahomes said. "It worked. We just had the holding penalty. We got some good things going for the playoffs, and whatever we run has to work.”

That, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, was the bottom line.

“You do (want to make it fun), but you want to score, too," Reid said. “It's not fun when you're not doing that.”

Almost lost was the NFL record for total yards in a season that Mahomes set. He passed for 202 yards and rushed for 29 against the Raiders, giving him 5,608 total yards this season. That surpassed the record of 5,562 yards set by Drew Brees in 2011 with the New Orleans Saints.

“Pat was on fire,” Reid said. “He's throwing these (statistics) out there like they're nothing.”

More than setting the mark, Mahomes helped ensure the top seed for the Chiefs (14-3) and a bye in the first round of the playoffs, which begin next weekend. Kansas City, however, is not assured of home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Because Monday night’s Buffalo-Cincinnati game was canceled, the Chiefs could wind up playing the Bills or Bengals in the AFC championship on a neutral field. The Buffalo-Cincinnati game initially was postponed after Bills safety Damar&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/damar-hamlin-collapse-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-c9f684bdaccd1e3f77bda6c77baca75e">Hamlin went into cardiac arrest</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-nfl-sports-health-damar-hamlin-28a376ee8c719bf344eac27ab689046c">Hamlin remains in critical condition, but is improving.</a>

This was the first NFL game played since Hamlin was hospitalized. Both teams wore black shirts in warmups that read “LOVE FOR DAMAR” with his No. 3 in the middle. Mahomes also wore a hoodie that had a drawing of the player with “HAMLIN STRONG” below it.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-cincinnati-bengals-sports-48092707c1e931283a149919882e41e9">Instead of a moment of silence before the game</a>, the Allegiant Stadium public-address announcer asked fans to cheer on Hamlin's recovery.

“It was definitely weird,” Mahomes said of returning to the field. “It's a game that you love, you play your entire life. It's brought so many great things to you. But, obviously, with the situation that happened Monday night with Damar, you still have that in the back of your mind. You want to be there for him, and there is so much stuff bigger than football.”

The Chiefs matched their franchise record for regular-season victories, set in 2020, and they set a team mark with their 17th consecutive game of at least 300 yards of offense.

The Raiders (6-11) ended their first season under coach Josh McDaniels with three consecutive losses and four defeats in five games. They made the playoffs a year ago, but now face serious questions at quarterback, offensive line and throughout the defense.

Jarrett Stidham started his second game in a row in place of the sidelined Derek Carr, and this performance didn’t go nearly as well as the first one. Stidham completed 22 of 36 passes for 219 yards with a touchdown and interception. He was sacked six times.

A week ago,&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/The%20Chiefs%20matched%20their%20franchise%20record%20for%20regular-season%20victories%20set%20in%202020,%20and%20they%20set%20a%20team%20mark%20with%20their%2017th%20consecutive%20game%20of%20at%20least%20300%20yards.%20Patrick%20Mahomes%20(stats).%20The%20Raiders%20(6-11)%20ended%20their%20first%20season%20under%20coach%20Josh%20McDaniels%20with%20three%20consecutive%20losses%20and%20four%20defeats%20in%20five%20games.%20They%20made%20the%20playoffs%20a%20year%20ago,%20but%20now%20face%20serious%20questions%20at%20quarterback,%20offensive%20line%20and%20throughout%20the%20defense.%20Jarrett%20Stidham%20started%20his%20second%20game%20in%20a%20row%20in%20place%20of%20the%20sidelined%20Derek%20Carr,%20and%20this%20performance%20didn%E2%80%99t%20go%20nearly%20as%20well%20as%20the%20first%20one.%20Stidham%20(stats),%20and%20he%20was%20sacked%20()%20times.%20A%20week%20ago,%20he%20threw%20for%20365%20yards%20and%20three%20touchdowns%20in%20a%2037-34%20overtime%20loss%20to%20the%20San%20Francisco%2049ers.">he threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns</a>&nbsp;in a 37-34 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Stidham said he hasn't thought much about trying to retain the starting job next season with the Raiders.

“Do I feel like I'm that caliber player in this league?” he said. “Absolutely. I just tried to be ready for my opportunity these last two weeks and try to take full advantage of it."

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who was dealing with hip and oblique injuries as well as a reported family emergency, was a game-day decision but played. He rushed for 45 yards and could possibly win the NFL rushing title with 1,653 yards.

But Jacobs fell short of the franchise rushing record of 1,759 yards set by Marcus Allen in 1985. This was potentially Jacobs’ final game as a member of the Raiders because his fifth-year option was not picked up. His performance this season has given Las Vegas officials plenty to consider.

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton made 16 tackles, giving him 180 for the season and breaking the team record of 179 set by Derrick Johnson in 2011. … Kansas City running back Jerick McKinnon has caught a touchdown pass in six consecutive games. He has nine TDs total over that span. … Chiefs rookie defensive end George Karlaftis has 5½ sacks in seven games. … Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce caught six passes for 38 yards, giving him 110 receptions this season, just one off the Chiefs’ mark set by Tyreek Hill last season.

Chiefs: DE Frank Clark (groin) went out in the second quarter.

Raiders: CB Nate Hobbs (hand) and LB Harvey Langi (concussion) went out and didn’t return.

Chiefs: Regular season is over. Kansas City waits to see its opening playoff opponent.

Raiders: Las Vegas has some major decisions to make with its roster now that its season is over.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673142957577.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles before passing to teammate Jerick McKinnon for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles before passing to teammate Jerick McKinnon for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)</figcaption>
 </figure>LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs don't believe in simply wrapping up the AFC's top seed. They want to have fun doing it.Late in the first half Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs huddled and spun in a circle, broke out into the shotgun with running back Jerick McKinnon taking a direct snap. He faked a handoff to Kadarius Toney and pitched to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who then threw to Toney for a 9-yard touchdown.But, it didn't count. A holding penalty brought back the play. The Chiefs then scored anyway to take full control of what became a 31-13 victory.<a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1611855455332012032?s=20&amp;t=YrAkuL5WZGve3GZtT849Kg">The play</a>&nbsp;is called the Snow Globe or Arctic Circle, depending on who is asked. But, even if it didn't count, it underscored the Chiefs' creativity and willingness to have fun, even while playing for playoff positioning and a week off.“We talked about it on the side, ‘Let’s see if we can get some confusion going and throw something back.'" Mahomes said. "It worked. We just had the holding penalty. We got some good things going for the playoffs, and whatever we run has to work.”That, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, was the bottom line.“You do (want to make it fun), but you want to score, too," Reid said. “It's not fun when you're not doing that.”Almost lost was the NFL record for total yards in a season that Mahomes set. He passed for 202 yards and rushed for 29 against the Raiders, giving him 5,608 total yards this season. That surpassed the record of 5,562 yards set by Drew Brees in 2011 with the New Orleans Saints.“Pat was on fire,” Reid said. “He's throwing these (statistics) out there like they're nothing.”More than setting the mark, Mahomes helped ensure the top seed for the Chiefs (14-3) and a bye in the first round of the playoffs, which begin next weekend. Kansas City, however, is not assured of home-field advantage throughout the postseason.Because Monday night’s Buffalo-Cincinnati game was canceled, the Chiefs could wind up playing the Bills or Bengals in the AFC championship on a neutral field. The Buffalo-Cincinnati game initially was postponed after Bills safety Damar&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/damar-hamlin-collapse-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-c9f684bdaccd1e3f77bda6c77baca75e">Hamlin went into cardiac arrest</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-nfl-sports-health-damar-hamlin-28a376ee8c719bf344eac27ab689046c">Hamlin remains in critical condition, but is improving.</a>This was the first NFL game played since Hamlin was hospitalized. Both teams wore black shirts in warmups that read “LOVE FOR DAMAR” with his No. 3 in the middle. Mahomes also wore a hoodie that had a drawing of the player with “HAMLIN STRONG” below it.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-cincinnati-bengals-sports-48092707c1e931283a149919882e41e9">Instead of a moment of silence before the game</a>, the Allegiant Stadium public-address announcer asked fans to cheer on Hamlin's recovery.“It was definitely weird,” Mahomes said of returning to the field. “It's a game that you love, you play your entire life. It's brought so many great things to you. But, obviously, with the situation that happened Monday night with Damar, you still have that in the back of your mind. You want to be there for him, and there is so much stuff bigger than football.”The Chiefs matched their franchise record for regular-season victories, set in 2020, and they set a team mark with their 17th consecutive game of at least 300 yards of offense.The Raiders (6-11) ended their first season under coach Josh McDaniels with three consecutive losses and four defeats in five games. They made the playoffs a year ago, but now face serious questions at quarterback, offensive line and throughout the defense.Jarrett Stidham started his second game in a row in place of the sidelined Derek Carr, and this performance didn’t go nearly as well as the first one. Stidham completed 22 of 36 passes for 219 yards with a touchdown and interception. He was sacked six times.A week ago,&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/The%20Chiefs%20matched%20their%20franchise%20record%20for%20regular-season%20victories%20set%20in%202020,%20and%20they%20set%20a%20team%20mark%20with%20their%2017th%20consecutive%20game%20of%20at%20least%20300%20yards.%20Patrick%20Mahomes%20(stats).%20The%20Raiders%20(6-11)%20ended%20their%20first%20season%20under%20coach%20Josh%20McDaniels%20with%20three%20consecutive%20losses%20and%20four%20defeats%20in%20five%20games.%20They%20made%20the%20playoffs%20a%20year%20ago,%20but%20now%20face%20serious%20questions%20at%20quarterback,%20offensive%20line%20and%20throughout%20the%20defense.%20Jarrett%20Stidham%20started%20his%20second%20game%20in%20a%20row%20in%20place%20of%20the%20sidelined%20Derek%20Carr,%20and%20this%20performance%20didn%E2%80%99t%20go%20nearly%20as%20well%20as%20the%20first%20one.%20Stidham%20(stats),%20and%20he%20was%20sacked%20()%20times.%20A%20week%20ago,%20he%20threw%20for%20365%20yards%20and%20three%20touchdowns%20in%20a%2037-34%20overtime%20loss%20to%20the%20San%20Francisco%2049ers.">he threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns</a>&nbsp;in a 37-34 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers.Stidham said he hasn't thought much about trying to retain the starting job next season with the Raiders.“Do I feel like I'm that caliber player in this league?” he said. “Absolutely. I just tried to be ready for my opportunity these last two weeks and try to take full advantage of it."Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who was dealing with hip and oblique injuries as well as a reported family emergency, was a game-day decision but played. He rushed for 45 yards and could possibly win the NFL rushing title with 1,653 yards.But Jacobs fell short of the franchise rushing record of 1,759 yards set by Marcus Allen in 1985. This was potentially Jacobs’ final game as a member of the Raiders because his fifth-year option was not picked up. His performance this season has given Las Vegas officials plenty to consider.NOTESChiefs linebacker Nick Bolton made 16 tackles, giving him 180 for the season and breaking the team record of 179 set by Derrick Johnson in 2011. … Kansas City running back Jerick McKinnon has caught a touchdown pass in six consecutive games. He has nine TDs total over that span. … Chiefs rookie defensive end George Karlaftis has 5½ sacks in seven games. … Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce caught six passes for 38 yards, giving him 110 receptions this season, just one off the Chiefs’ mark set by Tyreek Hill last season.INJURIESChiefs: DE Frank Clark (groin) went out in the second quarter.Raiders: CB Nate Hobbs (hand) and LB Harvey Langi (concussion) went out and didn’t return.UP NEXTChiefs: Regular season is over. Kansas City waits to see its opening playoff opponent.Raiders: Las Vegas has some major decisions to make with its roster now that its season is over.

🏈 Mahomes sets record, Chiefs beat Raiders for AFC's top seed

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Fort Hays State wrestling team finished 12th&nbsp;out of 16 NCAA Division II teams at the NWCA National Duals on January 6-7, compiling a 1-4 record for the weekend. After a tough 20-19 loss to Newberry to open action Saturday, the Tigers fell short once more against Gannon, 24-21, in the final round. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;each went 2-0 in Saturday's action. That completed a perfect 5-0 record on the weekend individually for each. FHSU took an early 9-0 lead against Newberry as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;collected his second win of the weekend at 125 pounds with a 12-8 decision before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;pinned his opponent at 133 pounds. Newberry won the next four matches, which included one fall and two major decisions to take the lead 17-9. The Tigers won&nbsp;three of the last four matches, including a 12-0 major decision from Henry at 197 pounds, but they were unable to catch the Wolves coming up short by a point. In the final match of the day, the Tigers faced the Knights from Gannon University. Both teams are currently tied in the Division II national rankings at No. 14. FHSU grabbed an early lead after a forfeit by GU at 125 pounds. From there Gannon won five straight matches taking an 18-6 lead. Lindsey (174) and Henry (194) each won by fall in their respective matches, but Gannon secured a fall of their own in the 184-pound bout. With one match remaining, the Tigers trailed 24-18 and could have tied the dual with a fall in the heavyweight bout.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;won, but only by decision as the Tigers fell short by three team points. The Tigers will be back in action Saturday (Jan. 21) as they travel to Kearney, Neb. for the Midwest Duals.

No. 14 Fort Hays State vs Newberry Newberry defeated Fort Hays State 20-19 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Zach Shupp (Newberry)&nbsp;Dec 12-8 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Marcus Johnson (Newberry)&nbsp;Fall 2:39 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Josh Blatt (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;Maj 18-7 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;Devan Moore (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;Maj 16-3 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Nolan Wheeler (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/clint-herrick/7221">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Dec 5-3 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Patrick Wunderlich (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;Fall 6:14 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dayton Fields (Newberry)&nbsp;Dec 3-1 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;John Parker-Wilson (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-2 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Armando Acosta (Newberry)&nbsp;Maj 12-0 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Anthony Caldwell over&nbsp;Devon Rice (Newberry)&nbsp;Dec 2-1 No. 14 Fort Hays State vs. No. 14 Gannon Gannon defeated Fort Hays State 24-21 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jacob Wright (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;Dec 5-3 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;James Ryan (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-1 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;Hayden Butterfield (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-3 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Nicholas Coreno (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/clint-herrick/7221">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Maj 9-1 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ethan Richner (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/juan-urbina/7232">Juan Urbina</a>&nbsp;TF 15-0 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cole Casilio (Gannon)&nbsp;Fall 5:35 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cole Hivnor (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;Fall 1:54 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Trent Tidball (Gannon)&nbsp;Fall 3:30 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Anthony Caldwell over&nbsp;Gehrig Hutchison (Gannon)&nbsp;Dec 4-2

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673146723660.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsLOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Fort Hays State wrestling team finished 12th&nbsp;out of 16 NCAA Division II teams at the NWCA National Duals on January 6-7, compiling a 1-4 record for the weekend. After a tough 20-19 loss to Newberry to open action Saturday, the Tigers fell short once more against Gannon, 24-21, in the final round. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;each went 2-0 in Saturday's action. That completed a perfect 5-0 record on the weekend individually for each. FHSU took an early 9-0 lead against Newberry as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;collected his second win of the weekend at 125 pounds with a 12-8 decision before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;pinned his opponent at 133 pounds. Newberry won the next four matches, which included one fall and two major decisions to take the lead 17-9. The Tigers won&nbsp;three of the last four matches, including a 12-0 major decision from Henry at 197 pounds, but they were unable to catch the Wolves coming up short by a point. In the final match of the day, the Tigers faced the Knights from Gannon University. Both teams are currently tied in the Division II national rankings at No. 14. FHSU grabbed an early lead after a forfeit by GU at 125 pounds. From there Gannon won five straight matches taking an 18-6 lead. Lindsey (174) and Henry (194) each won by fall in their respective matches, but Gannon secured a fall of their own in the 184-pound bout. With one match remaining, the Tigers trailed 24-18 and could have tied the dual with a fall in the heavyweight bout.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;won, but only by decision as the Tigers fell short by three team points. The Tigers will be back in action Saturday (Jan. 21) as they travel to Kearney, Neb. for the Midwest Duals.No. 14 Fort Hays State vs Newberry Newberry defeated Fort Hays State 20-19 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Zach Shupp (Newberry)&nbsp;Dec 12-8 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Marcus Johnson (Newberry)&nbsp;Fall 2:39 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Josh Blatt (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;Maj 18-7 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;Devan Moore (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;Maj 16-3 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Nolan Wheeler (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/clint-herrick/7221">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Dec 5-3 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Patrick Wunderlich (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;Fall 6:14 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dayton Fields (Newberry)&nbsp;Dec 3-1 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;John Parker-Wilson (Newberry)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-2 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Armando Acosta (Newberry)&nbsp;Maj 12-0 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Anthony Caldwell over&nbsp;Devon Rice (Newberry)&nbsp;Dec 2-1 No. 14 Fort Hays State vs. No. 14 Gannon Gannon defeated Fort Hays State 24-21 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jacob Wright (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;Dec 5-3 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;James Ryan (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-1 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;Hayden Butterfield (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-3 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Nicholas Coreno (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/clint-herrick/7221">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Maj 9-1 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ethan Richner (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/juan-urbina/7232">Juan Urbina</a>&nbsp;TF 15-0 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cole Casilio (Gannon)&nbsp;Fall 5:35 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cole Hivnor (Gannon)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;Fall 1:54 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Trent Tidball (Gannon)&nbsp;Fall 3:30 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Anthony Caldwell over&nbsp;Gehrig Hutchison (Gannon)&nbsp;Dec 4-2

🤼 Tigers finish 12th at NWCA National Duals

HAYS - For a second-straight game, the Fort Hays State women got off to a slow start. But unlike Thursday when they were able to rally past Missouri Southern State, the hole was too deep in an 87-65 loss to Pittsburg State Saturday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

The hot-shooting Gorillas (11-4, 6-3 MIAA) scored the first eight points of the game and led 25-10 after the first quarter. Pitt State pushed the lead to 33 late in the second quarter and led 50-19 at the half.

The Tigers (13-5, 8-2 MIAA) made a furious comeback attempt, going on a 17-1 third quarter run to close the gap to 16 but trailed by 20 at the end of the third quarter. FHSU would get as close as 14 with a little over five minutes to play but the Gorillas answered scored seven straight to hold the Tigers off.

The Gorillas shot 50.8 percent from the field. FHSU was able to get its field goal percentage up to 37.3 percent for the game after shooting 23-percent in the first half. The Tigers finished 0-for-19 from beyond the 3-point line. The Gorillas 8-for-20 beyond the 3-point line.

Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;led the Tigers with 20 points and tied for top rebounding honors on the team with Sydney Golladay and Kate Dilsaver, all with five. Katie Wagner and Emma Ruddle both scored 12. Golladay had five assists. Grace Pyle finished with 21 points and hit three 4-pointers. Tristan Gegg added 19 points 19 points and five 3-pointers.&nbsp; The Tigers slipped to a second-place tie with Nebraska-Kearney in the MIAA standings, which is the team they will play next Saturday at GMC.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673144704806.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Katie Wagner scored 12 points in the Tigers loss to Pittsburg State Saturday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
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 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostHAYS - For a second-straight game, the Fort Hays State women got off to a slow start. But unlike Thursday when they were able to rally past Missouri Southern State, the hole was too deep in an 87-65 loss to Pittsburg State Saturday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum.The hot-shooting Gorillas (11-4, 6-3 MIAA) scored the first eight points of the game and led 25-10 after the first quarter. Pitt State pushed the lead to 33 late in the second quarter and led 50-19 at the half.<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/1418976199&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-814667509/1-7-23-fhsu-wbkb-coach-int" title="Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)</a></div></div>The Tigers (13-5, 8-2 MIAA) made a furious comeback attempt, going on a 17-1 third quarter run to close the gap to 16 but trailed by 20 at the end of the third quarter. FHSU would get as close as 14 with a little over five minutes to play but the Gorillas answered scored seven straight to hold the Tigers off.The Gorillas shot 50.8 percent from the field. FHSU was able to get its field goal percentage up to 37.3 percent for the game after shooting 23-percent in the first half. The Tigers finished 0-for-19 from beyond the 3-point line. The Gorillas 8-for-20 beyond the 3-point line.<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/1418973313&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-814667509/1-7-23-fhsu-wbkb-v-pitt-state-hilights" title="Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Pittsburg State (Jan. 7, 2023)</a></div></div>Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;led the Tigers with 20 points and tied for top rebounding honors on the team with Sydney Golladay and Kate Dilsaver, all with five. Katie Wagner and Emma Ruddle both scored 12. Golladay had five assists. Grace Pyle finished with 21 points and hit three 4-pointers. Tristan Gegg added 19 points 19 points and five 3-pointers.&nbsp; The Tigers slipped to a second-place tie with Nebraska-Kearney in the MIAA standings, which is the team they will play next Saturday at GMC.

🏀 Early blitz carries Pitt State women past Tigers

Pittsburg State (5-9, 2-6 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (10-4, 5-3 MIAA) Saturday, January 7 – 4 PM Hays, Kan. – Gross Memorial Coliseum Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Nex-Tech National Anthem:&nbsp;TMP Marian Pop Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Education Appreciation - Faculty/Staff at USD 489, TMP-Marian, and FHSU get (1) GA ticket for FREE! Please show your school ID at the gate to get your FREE ticket. Mascot Day - Victor E. Tiger and his mascot buddies hang out for pictures, high fives, and fun throughout the afternoon. They will be out on the court for a fun activity at halftime of the men's game. Halftime:&nbsp;Twirl Academy performance Radio: KJLS (103.3)

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Fort Hays State Men's Basketball looks to bounce back from a loss when it hosts Pittsburg State on Saturday (Jan. 7) at 4 p.m. The Tigers enter at 10-4 overall, 5-3 in the MIAA, while the Gorillas come in at 5-9 overall, 2-6 in the MIAA. The Tigers fell at home to Missouri Southern on Thursday night in a game where they came out of the gates hot, but struggled offensively for a good remainder of the game. After leading by 12 with just under eight minutes to go in the first half, the Tigers saw the Lions go on an 18-2 run to take a four-point halftime lead. FHSU tied the game two times early in the second half, but saw MSSU run away with the game in the final 10 minutes. Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State are meeting for the 165th&nbsp;time on Saturday. FHSU leads the all-time series 89-75 and won the last meeting 70-51 last year in Hays. Jeff Boschee is in his first year as head coach at Pittsburg State after holding the head coaching role at Missouri Southern previous eight years.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1143">Mark Johnson</a>&nbsp;holds an 18-8 record against his alma mater. This will be the first of two meetings in the regular season between the teams. This is the first season the teams will meet twice since 2018-19 after meeting just once each of the last three seasons. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA in free-throw shooting, hitting at a 77.9 percent clip. Six Tigers own free-throw percentages of 80 percent or better.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;leads the Tigers in scoring at 16.6 points per game and assists at 3.9 per game, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/gabe-pieschl/6904">Gabe Pieschl</a>&nbsp;leads in rebounding at 5.9 per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/elijah-nnanabu/6902">Elijah Nnanabu</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bjarni-jonsson/6901">Bjarni Jonsson</a>&nbsp;each average better than eight points per game and have reached double figures in scoring six times each. Quentin Hardict and Deshaun English II each average double figures in scoring for the Gorillas. English is averaging a double-double for the season, ranked second in the MIAA in rebounding at 10.7 per game. Hardict ranks third in the MIAA in assists, averaging 4.1 per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673054725365.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPittsburg State (5-9, 2-6 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (10-4, 5-3 MIAA) Saturday, January 7 – 4 PM Hays, Kan. – Gross Memorial Coliseum Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Nex-Tech National Anthem:&nbsp;TMP Marian Pop Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Education Appreciation - Faculty/Staff at USD 489, TMP-Marian, and FHSU get (1) GA ticket for FREE! Please show your school ID at the gate to get your FREE ticket. Mascot Day - Victor E. Tiger and his mascot buddies hang out for pictures, high fives, and fun throughout the afternoon. They will be out on the court for a fun activity at halftime of the men's game. Halftime:&nbsp;Twirl Academy performance Radio: KJLS (103.3)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Fort Hays State Men's Basketball looks to bounce back from a loss when it hosts Pittsburg State on Saturday (Jan. 7) at 4 p.m. The Tigers enter at 10-4 overall, 5-3 in the MIAA, while the Gorillas come in at 5-9 overall, 2-6 in the MIAA. The Tigers fell at home to Missouri Southern on Thursday night in a game where they came out of the gates hot, but struggled offensively for a good remainder of the game. After leading by 12 with just under eight minutes to go in the first half, the Tigers saw the Lions go on an 18-2 run to take a four-point halftime lead. FHSU tied the game two times early in the second half, but saw MSSU run away with the game in the final 10 minutes. Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State are meeting for the 165th&nbsp;time on Saturday. FHSU leads the all-time series 89-75 and won the last meeting 70-51 last year in Hays. Jeff Boschee is in his first year as head coach at Pittsburg State after holding the head coaching role at Missouri Southern previous eight years.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1143">Mark Johnson</a>&nbsp;holds an 18-8 record against his alma mater. This will be the first of two meetings in the regular season between the teams. This is the first season the teams will meet twice since 2018-19 after meeting just once each of the last three seasons. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA in free-throw shooting, hitting at a 77.9 percent clip. Six Tigers own free-throw percentages of 80 percent or better.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;leads the Tigers in scoring at 16.6 points per game and assists at 3.9 per game, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/gabe-pieschl/6904">Gabe Pieschl</a>&nbsp;leads in rebounding at 5.9 per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/elijah-nnanabu/6902">Elijah Nnanabu</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bjarni-jonsson/6901">Bjarni Jonsson</a>&nbsp;each average better than eight points per game and have reached double figures in scoring six times each. Quentin Hardict and Deshaun English II each average double figures in scoring for the Gorillas. English is averaging a double-double for the season, ranked second in the MIAA in rebounding at 10.7 per game. Hardict ranks third in the MIAA in assists, averaging 4.1 per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎙️ LISTEN - Tiger men look to bounce back Saturday vs. Gorillas

Fort Hays State Women's Basketball (13-4, 8-1 MIAA) vs. Pittsburg State (10-4, 5-3 MIAA) Saturday, January 7, 2023 • 2 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Nex-Tech National Anthem:&nbsp;TMP Marian Pop Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Education Appreciation - Faculty/Staff at USD 489, TMP-Marian, and FHSU get (1) GA ticket for FREE! Please show your school ID at the gate to get your FREE ticket. Mascot Day - Victor E. Tiger and his mascot buddies hang out for pictures, high fives, and fun throughout the afternoon. They will be out on the court for a fun activity at halftime of the men's game. Halftime:&nbsp;Twirl Academy performance Radio: KJLS (103.3)

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Fort Hays State women's basketball continues its homestand Saturday afternoon (Jan. 7, 2 p.m.) when the Tigers host Pittsburg State. After playing just once per season each of the last three years, this is the first of two meetings between the in-state rivals. The Tigers enter the contest 13-4 overall and 8-1 in the MIAA after defeating No. 11 Missouri Southern on Thursday, while Pittsburg State is 10-4 this season and 5-3 in conference play after falling on the road against No. 22 Nebraska-Kearney. Live video of the conference clash will be available on The MIAA Network, presented by Tiger Media Network. Fans can purchase access to a single contest for $10, a month-long pass for $25 or a season-long, all-access pass for $125. Both the monthly and year-long passes gain access to any event in any sport streamed on The MIAA Network. Live radio coverage with voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock will be available over the air on KJLS 103.3 FM and online at hayspost.com. Last Time Out - Fort Hays State rallied from 11 down to defeat No. 11 Missouri Southern by 18 Thursday evening in Hays, 72-54 (1/5/23). -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kate-dilsaver/6841">Kate Dilsaver</a>&nbsp;led the team with a career-high 16 points, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/6851">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/6845">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;adding 12 points each. - The Tigers hit 50.0 percent from the floor (25-of-50), doing so for the sixth time this season and the fourth time over their last five games. - The FHSU defense held reigning MIAA Player of the Year Lacy Stokes to four points on 1-of-11 shooting. Tiger Notables - The Tigers are shooting .487 from the floor and .456 from behind the arc since returning from the holiday break. Four different players have hit at least four three-pointers over the last three games (Earney 7,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/sydney-golladay/6844">Sydney Golladay</a>&nbsp;7,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/emma-ruddle/6846">Emma Ruddle</a>&nbsp;4,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/6851">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;4). -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;has a pair of strong performances in her career against Pittsburg State, averaging 18.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in two matchups with the Gorillas. - Golladay is averaging 5.7 assists per game over the last six contests, including a career-high eight in Monday's win at Lincoln. - Fort Hays State has won nine in a row against the Gorillas, the longest streak in series history. FHSU has won seven in a row at home against PSU. - The Tigers knocked down 50 percent from the floor in Thursday's win over Missouri Southern, hitting at least half of their shots for the sixth time this year and the fourth time out of their last five games. -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;is three wins away from 200 career victories inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. - The Tigers have outscored their conference opponents by an average of 19.3 points per game, second-best in the league behind Nebraska-Kearney (20.6). - The Tigers are in pursuit of their 12th-consecutive 20-win season. Their current streak of 11 such seasons is the longest active streak in Division II. - Starting Saturday Fort Hays State will play four-straight rivalry games, including three against in-state rivals in Pittsburg State, Washburn and Emporia State as well as long-time rival Nebraska-Kearney. - Fort Hays State has won 223 games since the start of the 2014-15 season, by far the most of any MIAA team (UCM - 192 wins). - The Tigers are 212-113 (.652) in conference games since joining the MIAA in 2006. - The Tigers have a chance to win the league for a third-consecutive year, a feat not accomplished in more than 15 years (Washburn 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06). Home Cooking - This is the 50th season of basketball inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. - The women are 555-134 at home over the last 50 seasons, good for a winning percentage better than 80 percent. - The Tigers have won at least 10 home games in 34 of the last 49 seasons inside the Coliseum, including each of the last 12 seasons and 13 of 14 during the&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;era. - FHSU has only two losing records at home during the GMC era. - Fort Hays State has not lost consecutive home games in nearly 12 years (1/15-19/11, vs PSU and ESU). - The Tigers are 156-14 at home since the start of the 2012-13 season (.918). - FHSU is 197-31 (.864) at home under Hobson, including a 121-24 record in conference games and a 76-7 mark in non-conference games. - FHSU has not lost more than three games at home in a season since 2010-11. Series History with Pittsburg State - Fort Hays State leads the all-time series, 34-27. - The Tigers have won nine in a row in the series, the longest winning streak by either school in series history. - The Tigers are 20-10 against the Gorillas in Hays. - FHSU is 13-13 against the Gorillas during the Hobson era, including an 8-4 mark at home. - The Tigers won a back-and-forth battle over the Gorillas last year in Hays, 86-82 (1/22/22), with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;leading the team with 20 points and nine rebounds. On This Day - The Tigers are 10-3 in recorded history on January 7. - Most recently, Fort Hays State lost on the road at Central Missouri in 2021, 79-72. The Coach -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;enters his 15th season at Fort Hays State and his 31st season as a head coach at the collegiate level in 2022-23. - He is 325-113 as a Tiger and 738-219 all-time. - Hobson ranks third all-time amongst MIAA head coaches with 325 wins at FHSU. - He ranks in the top 30 in win percentage amongst all active NCAA head coaches and in the top 10 in Division II. - Hobson earned the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Women's Four-Year College Coach of the Year award last season, his 19th career coach of the year award. - He has coached four All-Americans, four Academic All-Americans, two conference players of the year and 48 All-MIAA performers over the last 14 seasons. Scouting the Gorillas - The Gorillas are 6-2 away from home this season, including a 3-1 record in true road contests. - Pittsburg State entered the weekend leading the MIAA in three categories, including free-throw percentage (76.7 percent), rebounds per game (42.7 rpg) and 3-pointers per game (8.1 3FG). - Tristan Gegg leads the MIAA and ranks eighth in the country with 3.15 3-pointers per game. - Karenna Gerber tops the conference and ranks 21st in DII with a field-goal percentage of 56.9 percent. - Gerber and Gegg are tied for the team lead with an average of 15.2 points per game. Looking Ahead The Tigers will wrap up this three-game homestand in one week when the Tigers host No. 22 Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, January 14 beginning at 2 p.m. After that contest the Tigers are scheduled to play on the road seven times down the stretch of the season, compared to just four at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673054362469.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State Women's Basketball (13-4, 8-1 MIAA) vs. Pittsburg State (10-4, 5-3 MIAA) Saturday, January 7, 2023 • 2 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Nex-Tech National Anthem:&nbsp;TMP Marian Pop Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Education Appreciation - Faculty/Staff at USD 489, TMP-Marian, and FHSU get (1) GA ticket for FREE! Please show your school ID at the gate to get your FREE ticket. Mascot Day - Victor E. Tiger and his mascot buddies hang out for pictures, high fives, and fun throughout the afternoon. They will be out on the court for a fun activity at halftime of the men's game. Halftime:&nbsp;Twirl Academy performance Radio: KJLS (103.3)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Fort Hays State women's basketball continues its homestand Saturday afternoon (Jan. 7, 2 p.m.) when the Tigers host Pittsburg State. After playing just once per season each of the last three years, this is the first of two meetings between the in-state rivals. The Tigers enter the contest 13-4 overall and 8-1 in the MIAA after defeating No. 11 Missouri Southern on Thursday, while Pittsburg State is 10-4 this season and 5-3 in conference play after falling on the road against No. 22 Nebraska-Kearney. Live video of the conference clash will be available on The MIAA Network, presented by Tiger Media Network. Fans can purchase access to a single contest for $10, a month-long pass for $25 or a season-long, all-access pass for $125. Both the monthly and year-long passes gain access to any event in any sport streamed on The MIAA Network. Live radio coverage with voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock will be available over the air on KJLS 103.3 FM and online at hayspost.com. Last Time Out - Fort Hays State rallied from 11 down to defeat No. 11 Missouri Southern by 18 Thursday evening in Hays, 72-54 (1/5/23). -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kate-dilsaver/6841">Kate Dilsaver</a>&nbsp;led the team with a career-high 16 points, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/6851">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/6845">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;adding 12 points each. - The Tigers hit 50.0 percent from the floor (25-of-50), doing so for the sixth time this season and the fourth time over their last five games. - The FHSU defense held reigning MIAA Player of the Year Lacy Stokes to four points on 1-of-11 shooting. Tiger Notables - The Tigers are shooting .487 from the floor and .456 from behind the arc since returning from the holiday break. Four different players have hit at least four three-pointers over the last three games (Earney 7,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/sydney-golladay/6844">Sydney Golladay</a>&nbsp;7,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/emma-ruddle/6846">Emma Ruddle</a>&nbsp;4,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/6851">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;4). -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;has a pair of strong performances in her career against Pittsburg State, averaging 18.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in two matchups with the Gorillas. - Golladay is averaging 5.7 assists per game over the last six contests, including a career-high eight in Monday's win at Lincoln. - Fort Hays State has won nine in a row against the Gorillas, the longest streak in series history. FHSU has won seven in a row at home against PSU. - The Tigers knocked down 50 percent from the floor in Thursday's win over Missouri Southern, hitting at least half of their shots for the sixth time this year and the fourth time out of their last five games. -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;is three wins away from 200 career victories inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. - The Tigers have outscored their conference opponents by an average of 19.3 points per game, second-best in the league behind Nebraska-Kearney (20.6). - The Tigers are in pursuit of their 12th-consecutive 20-win season. Their current streak of 11 such seasons is the longest active streak in Division II. - Starting Saturday Fort Hays State will play four-straight rivalry games, including three against in-state rivals in Pittsburg State, Washburn and Emporia State as well as long-time rival Nebraska-Kearney. - Fort Hays State has won 223 games since the start of the 2014-15 season, by far the most of any MIAA team (UCM - 192 wins). - The Tigers are 212-113 (.652) in conference games since joining the MIAA in 2006. - The Tigers have a chance to win the league for a third-consecutive year, a feat not accomplished in more than 15 years (Washburn 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06). Home Cooking - This is the 50th season of basketball inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. - The women are 555-134 at home over the last 50 seasons, good for a winning percentage better than 80 percent. - The Tigers have won at least 10 home games in 34 of the last 49 seasons inside the Coliseum, including each of the last 12 seasons and 13 of 14 during the&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;era. - FHSU has only two losing records at home during the GMC era. - Fort Hays State has not lost consecutive home games in nearly 12 years (1/15-19/11, vs PSU and ESU). - The Tigers are 156-14 at home since the start of the 2012-13 season (.918). - FHSU is 197-31 (.864) at home under Hobson, including a 121-24 record in conference games and a 76-7 mark in non-conference games. - FHSU has not lost more than three games at home in a season since 2010-11. Series History with Pittsburg State - Fort Hays State leads the all-time series, 34-27. - The Tigers have won nine in a row in the series, the longest winning streak by either school in series history. - The Tigers are 20-10 against the Gorillas in Hays. - FHSU is 13-13 against the Gorillas during the Hobson era, including an 8-4 mark at home. - The Tigers won a back-and-forth battle over the Gorillas last year in Hays, 86-82 (1/22/22), with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;leading the team with 20 points and nine rebounds. On This Day - The Tigers are 10-3 in recorded history on January 7. - Most recently, Fort Hays State lost on the road at Central Missouri in 2021, 79-72. The Coach -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;enters his 15th season at Fort Hays State and his 31st season as a head coach at the collegiate level in 2022-23. - He is 325-113 as a Tiger and 738-219 all-time. - Hobson ranks third all-time amongst MIAA head coaches with 325 wins at FHSU. - He ranks in the top 30 in win percentage amongst all active NCAA head coaches and in the top 10 in Division II. - Hobson earned the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Women's Four-Year College Coach of the Year award last season, his 19th career coach of the year award. - He has coached four All-Americans, four Academic All-Americans, two conference players of the year and 48 All-MIAA performers over the last 14 seasons. Scouting the Gorillas - The Gorillas are 6-2 away from home this season, including a 3-1 record in true road contests. - Pittsburg State entered the weekend leading the MIAA in three categories, including free-throw percentage (76.7 percent), rebounds per game (42.7 rpg) and 3-pointers per game (8.1 3FG). - Tristan Gegg leads the MIAA and ranks eighth in the country with 3.15 3-pointers per game. - Karenna Gerber tops the conference and ranks 21st in DII with a field-goal percentage of 56.9 percent. - Gerber and Gegg are tied for the team lead with an average of 15.2 points per game. Looking Ahead The Tigers will wrap up this three-game homestand in one week when the Tigers host No. 22 Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, January 14 beginning at 2 p.m. After that contest the Tigers are scheduled to play on the road seven times down the stretch of the season, compared to just four at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎙️ LISTEN - FHSU women host Pittsburg State

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus previews Saturday's regular season finale with the Raiders in Las Vegas.

The Holthus Hotline airs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday's on 96.9, KFIX.

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus previews Saturday's regular season finale with the Raiders in Las Vegas.The Holthus Hotline airs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday's on 96.9, KFIX.<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/1418057704%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-NvAy8fjUAXz&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/holthus-hotline-jan-7-2023/s-NvAy8fjUAXz" title="Holthus Hotline (Jan. 7, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline (Jan. 7, 2023)</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

The TMP-Marian Monarchs earned a doubleheader sweep of the
Sacred Heart Knights in Salina Friday night as both the boys and girls opened
the 2023 calendar with a pair of wins.

GIRLS: TMP 55, Sacred Heart 30 The Lady Monarchs used a pair of double-digits runs on their
way to a 55-30 win Friday night over the Sacred Heart Knights.

The Monarchs (2-3) opened the game with a 9-4 run and after
Hannah Garcia converted on back-to-back field goals TMP led 13-9 at the end of
the first quarter.

Sacred Heart (2-7) scored four straight points to open the
second quarter tying the game at 13 but the Monarchs answered with a 10-0 run,
sparked by a Brooke Koenigsman three pointer gave the Monarchs a 23-13 lead.

The TMP-Marian Monarchs earned a doubleheader sweep of the
Sacred Heart Knights in Salina Friday night as both the boys and girls opened
the 2023 calendar with a pair of wins.GIRLS: TMP 55, Sacred Heart 30 The Lady Monarchs used a pair of double-digits runs on their
way to a 55-30 win Friday night over the Sacred Heart Knights.<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/1418481487&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-814667509/01-06-23-tmp-girls-coach-int" title="01 - 06 - 23 TMP Girls Coach Rose McFarland" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 06 - 23 TMP Girls Coach Rose McFarland</a></div></div>The Monarchs (2-3) opened the game with a 9-4 run and after
Hannah Garcia converted on back-to-back field goals TMP led 13-9 at the end of
the first quarter.Sacred Heart (2-7) scored four straight points to open the
second quarter tying the game at 13 but the Monarchs answered with a 10-0 run,
sparked by a Brooke Koenigsman three pointer gave the Monarchs a 23-13 lead.TMP extended the run to 16-4 to end the first half leading
29-17.&nbsp;Koenigsman scored 13
of hear career-high 20 points in the first half.Sacred Heart cut the lead back to 10 to open the second half
only to see TMP finish the third quarter on a 15-2 run and lead 44-21 through
three quarters.The Monarchs Jaci VonLintel scored seven straight to end the
third quarter and open the fourth as the Monarchs closed out their second straight
win, and their seventh straight over Sacred Heart 55-30.<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/1418481403&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-814667509/01-06-23-tmp-girls-highlights" title="01 - 06 - 23 TMP Girls Highlights vs Sacred Heart" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 06 - 23 TMP Girls Highlights vs Sacred Heart</a></div></div>Brooke Koenigsman led all scorers with 20 points. Jaci
VonLintel recorded her fifth straight double-double with 11 points and 11
rebounds. Hannah Garcia added a career-high nine points.BOYS: TMP 62, Sacred Heart 44 The TMP boys ran their win streak to two straight games
thanks to a career-night for Luke Rome and another big night from his fellow
senior big man Dylan Werth as they beat Sacred Heart 62-44.<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/1418481292&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-814667509/01-06-23-tmp-boys-coach-int" title="01 - 06 - 23 TMP Boys Coach Bill Meagher" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 06 - 23 TMP Boys Coach Bill Meagher</a></div></div>Sacred Heart (6-3) took an early 4-2 lead but the Monarchs
answered with a 6-0 run to take an 8-4 lead and they neve trailed again. TMP (3-2) took a five-point lead into the second quarter and
in the second quarter Rome added six of his 10 first-half points and a
three-pointer by Joey Mindrup helped to spark a 12-2 run that put TMP up 29-17.The Monarchs largest lead was 12, on two different occasions
in the first half and they led 31-23 at halftime.After dealing with foul trouble in the first half Werth
scored 11 of his game and season-high 24 in the third quarter helping TMP build
a 49-38 lead into the fourth quarter.Werth and Rome combined for 11 points in the fourth quarter
as the Monarchs pulled away for a 62-44 win.<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/1418481292&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-814667509/01-06-23-tmp-boys-coach-int" title="01 - 06 - 23 TMP Boys Coach Bill Meagher" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 06 - 23 TMP Boys Coach Bill Meagher</a></div></div>TMP will travel to Hoxie on Tuesday.