HAYS, Kan. - The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team took care of business inside Gross Memorial Coliseum once again Saturday (Jan. 8), racing past Lincoln, 92-57. The Tigers distributed 29 assists on 34 made baskets, FHSU's most against a Division II opponent during the&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;era and the third-most in a game since the 2008-09 season. Lincoln (4-10, 0-8 MIAA) scored the first five points of the game but it was all Fort Hays State after that. The Tigers scored 16-straight points over a four-minute span in the first quarter, including eight points in 37 seconds that gave FHSU the lead for good.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;opened the run with a 3-pointer from the left wing before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;tied the score at 7-7 with a layup following a steal from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6436">Sydney Golladay</a>. Randall then made another quick steal before Hobbs buried a second triple from nearly the same spot. Golladay and Hobbs each added another 3-pointer during the run before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6435">Cydney Bergmann</a>&nbsp;pushed the lead to double figures with another layup off a turnover.

After leading by 13 at the end of the first quarter, 24-11, the Tigers doubled that lead to 26 points by halftime after hitting 65 percent from the floor in the second quarter (13-of-20). Seven different Tigers scored in the second frame, including nine points from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;and six from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6440">Emma Ruddle</a>. Ruddle scored four points in five seconds in the middle of the frame after stealing an inbounds pass and turning it into a layup on back-to-back Lincoln possessions.

Fort Hays State added 12 more points to its lead in the third quarter thanks to two 3-pointers from Golladay and one each from Hobbs and Ruddle. Hobbs was busy orchestrating the offense in the third quarter, dishing out six of her season-high 10 assists. The Tigers led by as many as 39 points midway through the fourth quarter on a Randall 3-pointer before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6445">Megan Earney</a>&nbsp;buried a triple in the waning seconds, Fort Hays State's season-high 12th of the game. The Tigers scored 20 points off 19 Lincoln turnovers while outscoring the Blue Tigers by 16 in the paint, 36-20. FHSU scored a whopping 28 points on fast breaks, compared to just one for Lincoln. FHSU hit 49.3 percent from the floor (34-of-69) and 46.2 percent from behind the arc (12-of-26) while holding Lincoln to a shooting percentage of 35.7 percent (20-of-56). <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding six rebounds and five assists.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;recorded her fifth-career double-double with 12 points and 10 assists, while Randall just missed out on a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Ruddle tallied 12 points and two steals while Golladay contributed nine points, eight assists and four steals. Nine different players scored in the game for FHSU, with all scoring at least six points. Ayreona Carter led the Blue Tigers with a career-high 23 points and seven rebounds. Now tied for first in the MIAA after a Nebraska-Kearney loss, the Tigers will wrap up the homestand Wednesday when Northwest Missouri State comes to town. Tipoff between the Tigers and Bearcats is slated for 5:30 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641683200504.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Sydney Golladay drives vs. Lincoln Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Nicole Hietmenn)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Sydney Golladay drives vs. Lincoln Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Nicole Hietmenn)</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team took care of business inside Gross Memorial Coliseum once again Saturday (Jan. 8), racing past Lincoln, 92-57. The Tigers distributed 29 assists on 34 made baskets, FHSU's most against a Division II opponent during the&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;era and the third-most in a game since the 2008-09 season. Lincoln (4-10, 0-8 MIAA) scored the first five points of the game but it was all Fort Hays State after that. The Tigers scored 16-straight points over a four-minute span in the first quarter, including eight points in 37 seconds that gave FHSU the lead for good.<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/1192872814&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-814667509/1-8-22-fhsu-wbb-coach-int" title="Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Lincoln (Jan 8, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Lincoln (Jan 8, 2022)</a></div></div><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;opened the run with a 3-pointer from the left wing before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;tied the score at 7-7 with a layup following a steal from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6436">Sydney Golladay</a>. Randall then made another quick steal before Hobbs buried a second triple from nearly the same spot. Golladay and Hobbs each added another 3-pointer during the run before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6435">Cydney Bergmann</a>&nbsp;pushed the lead to double figures with another layup off a turnover.<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/1192872661&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-814667509/1-8-22-fhsu-wbb-player-int" title="Katie Wagner Postgame vs. Lincoln (Jan 8, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Katie Wagner Postgame vs. Lincoln (Jan 8, 2022)</a></div></div>After leading by 13 at the end of the first quarter, 24-11, the Tigers doubled that lead to 26 points by halftime after hitting 65 percent from the floor in the second quarter (13-of-20). Seven different Tigers scored in the second frame, including nine points from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;and six from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6440">Emma Ruddle</a>. Ruddle scored four points in five seconds in the middle of the frame after stealing an inbounds pass and turning it into a layup on back-to-back Lincoln possessions.<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/1192873771&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-814667509/1-8-22-fhsu-wbb-v-lincoln-hilights" title="Fort Hays State WBB vs. Lincoln Highlights (Jan 8, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State WBB vs. Lincoln Highlights (Jan 8, 2022)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State added 12 more points to its lead in the third quarter thanks to two 3-pointers from Golladay and one each from Hobbs and Ruddle. Hobbs was busy orchestrating the offense in the third quarter, dishing out six of her season-high 10 assists. The Tigers led by as many as 39 points midway through the fourth quarter on a Randall 3-pointer before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6445">Megan Earney</a>&nbsp;buried a triple in the waning seconds, Fort Hays State's season-high 12th of the game. The Tigers scored 20 points off 19 Lincoln turnovers while outscoring the Blue Tigers by 16 in the paint, 36-20. FHSU scored a whopping 28 points on fast breaks, compared to just one for Lincoln. FHSU hit 49.3 percent from the floor (34-of-69) and 46.2 percent from behind the arc (12-of-26) while holding Lincoln to a shooting percentage of 35.7 percent (20-of-56). <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding six rebounds and five assists.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;recorded her fifth-career double-double with 12 points and 10 assists, while Randall just missed out on a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Ruddle tallied 12 points and two steals while Golladay contributed nine points, eight assists and four steals. Nine different players scored in the game for FHSU, with all scoring at least six points. Ayreona Carter led the Blue Tigers with a career-high 23 points and seven rebounds. Now tied for first in the MIAA after a Nebraska-Kearney loss, the Tigers will wrap up the homestand Wednesday when Northwest Missouri State comes to town. Tipoff between the Tigers and Bearcats is slated for 5:30 p.m.FHSU Athletics

🏀 No. 3 Tiger women win big again, beat Lincoln by 35

TOPEKA - The Hays High boys wrestling team went 5-0 and won the Seaman Duals hosted by Topeka Seaman high school Saturday.

Harley Zimmerman (132), Dalton Meyers (145), Aaron Weigel (152), Dalton Dale (160), Gavin Meyers (220) and Gavin Nutting (285) all went 5-0 on the day.

TOPEKA - The Hays High boys wrestling team went 5-0 and won the Seaman Duals hosted by Topeka Seaman high school Saturday.Harley Zimmerman (132), Dalton Meyers (145), Aaron Weigel (152), Dalton Dale (160), Gavin Meyers (220) and Gavin Nutting (285) all went 5-0 on the day.<ul>
 <li>1st Place - Hays </li><li>2nd Place - Seaman </li><li>3rd Place - Lansing </li><li>4th Place - Basehor-Linwood </li><li>5th Place - Topeka High </li><li>6th Place - Lawrence </li>
 </ul><h2>Round 1</h2><ul>
 <li>Seaman defeated Topeka High 63-18.</li><li>Hays defeated Lawrence 48-27.</li><li>Lansing defeated Basehor-Linwood 42-34.</li>
 </ul><h2>Round 2</h2><ul>
 <li>Seaman defeated Basehor-Linwood 52-27.</li><li>Hays defeated Lansing 65-18.</li><li>Topeka High defeated Lawrence 35-34.</li>
 </ul><h2>Round 3</h2><ul>
 <li>Seaman defeated Lansing 45-36.</li><li>Hays defeated Topeka High 72-12.</li><li>Basehor-Linwood defeated Lawrence 42-37.</li>
 </ul><h2>Round 4</h2><ul>
 <li>Seaman defeated Lawrence 54-25.</li><li>Hays defeated Basehor-Linwood 54-27.</li><li>Lansing defeated Topeka High 52-30.</li>
 </ul><h2>Round 5</h2><ul>
 <li>Hays defeated Seaman 60-18.</li><li>Lansing defeated Lawrence 47-36.</li><li>Basehor-Linwood defeated Topeka High 66-18.</li>
 </ul>Hays defeated Lawrence 48-27 <ul>
 <li>106&nbsp;-&nbsp;Andrew Honas (Lawrence)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Elijah McCullough (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 4:24</li><li>113&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tacoma Augustine (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Zander Ragsdale (Lawrence)&nbsp;Fall 4:29</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jack Elsten (Lawrence)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Brayden Hines (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 3:42</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kevin Honas (Lawrence)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cyrus Vajnar (Hays)&nbsp;Dec 5-0</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Harley Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jacob Elston (Lawrence)&nbsp;Fall 0:33</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Adin Flock (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Tre Swearinger (Lawrence)&nbsp;Fall 4:51</li><li>145&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jonathon Marquez (Lawrence)&nbsp;Fall 1:25</li><li>152&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aaron Weigel (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>160&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Dale (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Harrison Kirkwood (Lawrence)&nbsp;Fall 3:12</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Joey Gadzia (Lawrence)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>182&nbsp;-&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)</li><li>195&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tucker Corbin (Lawrence)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Logan Schenberger (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 1:49</li><li>220&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Nutting (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Shane Davis (Lawrence)&nbsp;Fall 1:06</li>
 </ul>Hays defeated Lansing 65-18 <ul>
 <li>106&nbsp;-&nbsp;Elijah McCullough (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jacob Garner (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 2:18</li><li>113&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tacoma Augustine (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Brayden Hines (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cyrus Vajnar (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Harley Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Justin Shields (Lansing)&nbsp;TF 15-0</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Adin Flock (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Aiden Lessard (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 3:38</li><li>145&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Kadyn White (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 3:32</li><li>152&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aaron Weigel (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Wyatt Brown (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 1:17</li><li>160&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Dale (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Hayden Jordan (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 1:07</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tyler Henson (Lansing)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>182&nbsp;-&nbsp;Elijah Mathis (Lansing)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>195&nbsp;-&nbsp;Andrew Shields (Lansing)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Logan Schenberger (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 1:13</li><li>220&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Caden Baragary (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 0:54</li><li>285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Nutting (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Liam Pryor (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 3:09</li>
 </ul>Hays defeated Topeka High 72-12 <ul>
 <li>106&nbsp;-&nbsp;Elijah McCullough (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Victor Mesta (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 2:00</li><li>113&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tacoma Augustine (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Tyree English (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 3:45</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Brayden Hines (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Kasius Jamison (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 1:08</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cyrus Vajnar (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Mauricio Garcia (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 1:02</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Harley Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;V`Ante` Peoples (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 2:47</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Adin Flock (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Alex Smith (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 1:27</li><li>145&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Nick Davis (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 0:55</li><li>152&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aaron Weigel (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jayden Strawn (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 1:26</li><li>160&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Dale (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jaxson Johnson (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 0:22</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tre`Shawn James (Topeka High)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>182&nbsp;-&nbsp;Luis Muniz-Rodriguez (Topeka High)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>195&nbsp;-&nbsp;Logan Schenberger (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Manuel Ceja (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 2:44</li><li>220&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Andrew Perez (Topeka High)&nbsp;Fall 0:57</li><li>285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Nutting (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li>
 </ul>Hays defeated Basehor-Linwood 54-27 <ul>
 <li>106&nbsp;-&nbsp;Brody Ballard (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Elijah McCullough (Hays)&nbsp;TB-1 11-8</li><li>113&nbsp;-&nbsp;Evan Vielhauer (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Tacoma Augustine (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 3:25</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Brayden Hines (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Hudson Strahm (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 1:18</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cyrus Vajnar (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Oscar Auila (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 0:39</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Harley Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ethan Kelley (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 0:50</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cohen Suchy (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Adin Flock (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 0:54</li><li>145&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>152&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aaron Weigel (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Quincy Jones (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 1:36</li><li>160&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Dale (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Shaydon Wright (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 0:25</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tyler Elven (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>182&nbsp;-&nbsp;Shawn Wright (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>195&nbsp;-&nbsp;Logan Schenberger (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Creek Siler (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 0:42</li><li>220&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Emanuel Vazquez (Basehor-Linwood)&nbsp;Fall 1:33</li><li>285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Nutting (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li>
 </ul>Hays defeated Seaman 60-18 <ul>
 <li>106&nbsp;-&nbsp;Elijah McCullough (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dwyne Jordan (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 1:31</li><li>113&nbsp;-&nbsp;Tacoma Augustine (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jayden Foster (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 2:20</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Brayden Hines (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Justin Kruse (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 1:18</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cyrus Vajnar (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Draven Bennett (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 4:00</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Harley Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Colin Little (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 2:25</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Adin Flock (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>145&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Colin Best (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 1:16</li><li>152&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aaron Weigel (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Zach Jowers (Seaman )&nbsp;Dec 9-3</li><li>160&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dalton Dale (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Anthony Hurla (Seaman )&nbsp;Dec 9-5</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Deyton Mentzer (Seaman )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>182&nbsp;-&nbsp;Hunter Reno (Seaman )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>195&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jaxson Thomas (Seaman )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Logan Schenberger (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 1:16</li><li>220&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Meyers (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Logan Camargo (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 0:09</li><li>285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Nutting (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Tyler Brown (Seaman )&nbsp;Fall 0:23</li>
 </ul>

🤼‍♂️ Hays High wins Seaman Duals

DENVER (AP) — Linebacker Nick Bolton's&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1479967427433750530">86-yard fumble return</a>&nbsp;after Melvin Ingram III darted into Denver's backfield untouched and stripped Melvin Gordon powered the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-24 victory over the Denver Broncos on Saturday.

With their 13th consecutive win over the Broncos, the Chiefs (12-5) kept alive their hopes of getting the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

They need Houston to upset Tennessee on Sunday to get the pole position; otherwise, they're the second seed and will host a wild-card game next weekend in their quest to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl.

“We're ready to go against wherever against whomever,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill could surely use the week off that goes to the top seed in each conference. He injured a heel in pregame warmups and was held to one catch for 2 yards.

With Hill hurt, Mecole Hardman stepped up with eight catches for 103 yards.

“No one is Tyreek. He's a special player that has never been seen in this league,” Mahomes said. “But Mecole is pretty close. ... He was prepared for this moment."

The Broncos (7-10) were ahead 21-20 and driving for another touchdown when Ingram sped past tight end Noah Fant and blew up the play just as Drew Lock handed the ball to Gordon.

Bolton scooped up the loose ball and rumbled 86 yards to give the Chiefs their biggest lead, and Mahomes' keeper on the 2-point conversion made it 28-21.

Lock and the Broncos quickly got into scoring position again, but coach Vic Fangio, who fell to 19-30 as Denver's head coach, decided on a field goal on fourth-and-9 from the 13 as the crowd relentlessly booed the decision.

Fangio explained that kicking the field goal with 4:37 left gave his team a chance to get a stop and get the ball back. Even if they gave up a field goal, they'd be down a touchdown and could tie it: “I understand the second-guessing there and going for it. But fourth-and-9, your chances are not great.”Brandon

Brandon McManus nailed the 31-yarder, but the Broncos still trailed by four and would need a touchdown if they were able to stop Mahomes.

On third-and-8 from the Denver 17, Mahomes found Travis Kelce for an 11-yard gain at the two-minute warning, with the Broncos having burned all their timeouts.

The Chiefs lined up in victory formation as the clock ticked down and the crowd of 61,441 — there were nearly 15,000 empty seats — streamed for the exits, a fifth straight losing season in the books and their playoff drought now stretched to six years.

Jerick McKinnon broke three tackles on his way to a 14-yard touchdown catch that put Kansas City ahead 17-14 on the opening drive of the third quarter.

Lock responded with a 31-yard dart to Tim Patrick on third-and-13 — that one pass topped Lock's total yardage in the first half — and then Gordon burst through the line for a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479956667542360064">47-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;that gave Denver a 21-17 lead the Broncos would take into the fourth quarter.

Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 21-20 early in the fourth quarter and capped a 10-play drive that covered just 25 yards.

Lock completed just 4 of 10 passes for 27 yards in the first half but the Broncos took a 14-10 lead into halftime thanks to Lock's touchdown scrambles of 5 and 23 yards.

Kelce's 3-yard catch put K.C. ahead 7-0, but Zayne Anderson's roughing penalty on punter Sam Martin saved the Broncos from a second straight three-and-out, and Lock capitalized on his second chance to tie it with his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479936116363038722?s=20">5-yard scramble that tied it at 7.</a>

That drive started at the Denver 33 after Butker slipped on the kickoff. He also slipped twice in pregame warmups and changed his cleats before the game.

Denver got its ground game going to take a 14-7 lead when Lock kept it himself and darted up the middle from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479941131098103810">23 yards out.&nbsp;</a>That made him the first Broncos quarterback to with two touchdown runs in a game since Tim Tebow in 2011.

The Broncos, missing three of their top four cornerbacks, dropped two interceptions, one by Michael Ojemudia on Kansas City's opening drive and another at the goal line by Kyle Fuller.

Right after Fuller's miss, Butker's 34-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 14-10.

The Chiefs were 11-point favorites according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/">FanDuel SportsBook&nbsp;</a>marking just the third time in the last last 42 years that the Broncos were double-digit home underdogs.

The others were in 1987 against the Raiders with replacements during the players' strike and last year when they played the Saints with all four of their quarterbacks in COVID-19 protocols.

Fangio got emotional in his postgame news conference but said he hadn't heard if he'd be back for the fourth year on his contract.

“You saw it out there tonight, a bunch of fighters and competitors” he said. “And I think you saw it all year. And that's what these guys are. I'm proud to be associated with them. I'm not proud of our record. I know it's not good enough. I get it. But I'm proud to be associated with our players.”

Chiefs RB Darrel Williams (toe) left early in the fourth quarter. Broncos RT Bobby Massie was added to the injury report Saturday with a concussion and was ruled out prior to kickoff. IILB Baron Browning hurt his right shoulder midway through the third quarter but he returned.

After the close call, the Chiefs get to cheer on the Texans.

The Broncos head into an offseason sure to include big changes.

DENVER (AP) — Linebacker Nick Bolton's&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1479967427433750530">86-yard fumble return</a>&nbsp;after Melvin Ingram III darted into Denver's backfield untouched and stripped Melvin Gordon powered the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-24 victory over the Denver Broncos on Saturday.With their 13th consecutive win over the Broncos, the Chiefs (12-5) kept alive their hopes of getting the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.They need Houston to upset Tennessee on Sunday to get the pole position; otherwise, they're the second seed and will host a wild-card game next weekend in their quest to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl.“We're ready to go against wherever against whomever,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.Wide receiver Tyreek Hill could surely use the week off that goes to the top seed in each conference. He injured a heel in pregame warmups and was held to one catch for 2 yards.With Hill hurt, Mecole Hardman stepped up with eight catches for 103 yards.“No one is Tyreek. He's a special player that has never been seen in this league,” Mahomes said. “But Mecole is pretty close. ... He was prepared for this moment."The Broncos (7-10) were ahead 21-20 and driving for another touchdown when Ingram sped past tight end Noah Fant and blew up the play just as Drew Lock handed the ball to Gordon.Bolton scooped up the loose ball and rumbled 86 yards to give the Chiefs their biggest lead, and Mahomes' keeper on the 2-point conversion made it 28-21.Lock and the Broncos quickly got into scoring position again, but coach Vic Fangio, who fell to 19-30 as Denver's head coach, decided on a field goal on fourth-and-9 from the 13 as the crowd relentlessly booed the decision.Fangio explained that kicking the field goal with 4:37 left gave his team a chance to get a stop and get the ball back. Even if they gave up a field goal, they'd be down a touchdown and could tie it: “I understand the second-guessing there and going for it. But fourth-and-9, your chances are not great.”BrandonBrandon McManus nailed the 31-yarder, but the Broncos still trailed by four and would need a touchdown if they were able to stop Mahomes.They weren't.On third-and-8 from the Denver 17, Mahomes found Travis Kelce for an 11-yard gain at the two-minute warning, with the Broncos having burned all their timeouts.The Chiefs lined up in victory formation as the clock ticked down and the crowd of 61,441 — there were nearly 15,000 empty seats — streamed for the exits, a fifth straight losing season in the books and their playoff drought now stretched to six years.Jerick McKinnon broke three tackles on his way to a 14-yard touchdown catch that put Kansas City ahead 17-14 on the opening drive of the third quarter.Lock responded with a 31-yard dart to Tim Patrick on third-and-13 — that one pass topped Lock's total yardage in the first half — and then Gordon burst through the line for a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479956667542360064">47-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;that gave Denver a 21-17 lead the Broncos would take into the fourth quarter.Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 21-20 early in the fourth quarter and capped a 10-play drive that covered just 25 yards.Lock completed just 4 of 10 passes for 27 yards in the first half but the Broncos took a 14-10 lead into halftime thanks to Lock's touchdown scrambles of 5 and 23 yards.Kelce's 3-yard catch put K.C. ahead 7-0, but Zayne Anderson's roughing penalty on punter Sam Martin saved the Broncos from a second straight three-and-out, and Lock capitalized on his second chance to tie it with his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479936116363038722?s=20">5-yard scramble that tied it at 7.</a>That drive started at the Denver 33 after Butker slipped on the kickoff. He also slipped twice in pregame warmups and changed his cleats before the game.Denver got its ground game going to take a 14-7 lead when Lock kept it himself and darted up the middle from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479941131098103810">23 yards out.&nbsp;</a>That made him the first Broncos quarterback to with two touchdown runs in a game since Tim Tebow in 2011.The Broncos, missing three of their top four cornerbacks, dropped two interceptions, one by Michael Ojemudia on Kansas City's opening drive and another at the goal line by Kyle Fuller.Right after Fuller's miss, Butker's 34-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 14-10.HOME UNDERDOGSThe Chiefs were 11-point favorites according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/">FanDuel SportsBook&nbsp;</a>marking just the third time in the last last 42 years that the Broncos were double-digit home underdogs.The others were in 1987 against the Raiders with replacements during the players' strike and last year when they played the Saints with all four of their quarterbacks in COVID-19 protocols.FANGIO'S FUTUREFangio got emotional in his postgame news conference but said he hadn't heard if he'd be back for the fourth year on his contract.“You saw it out there tonight, a bunch of fighters and competitors” he said. “And I think you saw it all year. And that's what these guys are. I'm proud to be associated with them. I'm not proud of our record. I know it's not good enough. I get it. But I'm proud to be associated with our players.”INJURIESChiefs RB Darrel Williams (toe) left early in the fourth quarter. Broncos RT Bobby Massie was added to the injury report Saturday with a concussion and was ruled out prior to kickoff. IILB Baron Browning hurt his right shoulder midway through the third quarter but he returned.UP NEXTAfter the close call, the Chiefs get to cheer on the Texans.The Broncos head into an offseason sure to include big changes.

🏈 Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' win over Broncos

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The defensive effort never wavers for No. 25 Texas Tech, meaning the Red Raiders can frustrate and beat teams even when they're missing their top two scorers.

Bryson Williams scored 22 points, Clarence Nadolny had a career-high 17 and the short-handed Red Raiders upended sixth-ranked Kansas 75-67 on Saturday.

“It’s always good to beat a top 10 team, especially on your home floor,” Williams said. "It’s very good for our team.”

Texas Tech (11-3, 1-1 Big 12) never trailed in the second half. Ochai Agbaji's 3-pointer with 1:12 left cut the Kansas deficit to four points, but Williams made two free thows and the Jayhawks didn't score again.

“I thought we were poor right from the jump. I don’t think we played as competitive as they did for 40 minutes, even though we had some good possessions,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “We obviously didn’t have them prepared to go against a team that really, really tried hard.”

Agbaji finished with 24 points that included six 3-pointers for Kansas (12-2, 1-1), which had its eight-game winning streak snapped. Jalen Wilson added 20 points.

Three days after playing with only seven players in a 51-47 loss at No. 11 Iowa State, the Red Raiders got one more player back. But they still were without top scorers Terrence Shannon (14.3 ppg) and Kevin McCullar (13.5 ppg). Shannon missed his fifth game in a row because of lingering back spasms and McCullar got hurt in practice earlier this week.

Wilson scored the first seven points of the game for the Jayhawks and their last six before halftime, though the latter came over a span of more than seven minutes.

“We just really weren’t turned up,” Agbaji said. “Just not really being the aggressor. They were more the aggressor with their offense and kind of dictated what we were doing defensively. We were kind of just playing a step behind."

A layup by Wilson with 7:16 left in the first half gave Kansas its last lead at 21-19, and his jumper with 5:57 left tied the game at 23 before the Jayhawks missed their last seven shots before halftime.

A free throw by Williams put Tech ahead and then Nadolny had a steal from Agbaji that turned into a layup by Davion Warren.

“We just know that we’ve got to take care of business on the defensive side of the floor,” Williams aid. “Because that’s what wins games.”

Kansas: Agbaji managed to play 35 minutes even though he picked up his fourth foul with 13:05 left. Christian Braun had 10 points, with eight of those points coming in a span of 1:12 late, including a steal and breakaway dunk.

Texas Tech: Another strong defensive effort for the Red Raiders, who held Kansas to their season-low for points and one of their lowest-shooting percentages at 44.7% (21 of 47). “We started to play small ball, but we didn’t have many guards to play,” Red Raiders coach Mark Adams said. “Our bigs had to make up the difference and guard their guards and their smaller players.” ... After Agbaji made a 3 with 14:44 left, the Red Raiders had a 9-0 run for their biggest lead when Marcus Santos-Silva converted a three-point play to make it 51-37.

Texas Tech outscored Kansas 44-18 in the paint, which Wilson said was “horrible.”

“We should be focusing on defense with our length and our speed and stuff, but that should never happen. ... With our conference and guys we're going to play again, it’s not going to be acceptable, especially with the goals that we have," he added.

The Jayhawks were also outrebounded 33-24.

Texas Tech was the first ranked opponent for the Kansas this year. It was the fifth consecutive road loss for the Jayhawks when playing a Top 25 team, the longest such streak in Self's 19 seasons.

Kansas will likely stay in the top 10, and Texas Tech may move up in the poll with the win over the Jayhawks coming after a strong effort against the Cyclones.

Kansas: Home against No. 11 Iowa State on Tuesday night.

Texas Tech: Plays its third consecutive game against a top-11 team, at No. 1 Baylor on Tuesday night.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The defensive effort never wavers for No. 25 Texas Tech, meaning the Red Raiders can frustrate and beat teams even when they're missing their top two scorers.Bryson Williams scored 22 points, Clarence Nadolny had a career-high 17 and the short-handed Red Raiders upended sixth-ranked Kansas 75-67 on Saturday.“It’s always good to beat a top 10 team, especially on your home floor,” Williams said. "It’s very good for our team.”Texas Tech (11-3, 1-1 Big 12) never trailed in the second half. Ochai Agbaji's 3-pointer with 1:12 left cut the Kansas deficit to four points, but Williams made two free thows and the Jayhawks didn't score again.“I thought we were poor right from the jump. I don’t think we played as competitive as they did for 40 minutes, even though we had some good possessions,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “We obviously didn’t have them prepared to go against a team that really, really tried hard.”Agbaji finished with 24 points that included six 3-pointers for Kansas (12-2, 1-1), which had its eight-game winning streak snapped. Jalen Wilson added 20 points.Three days after playing with only seven players in a 51-47 loss at No. 11 Iowa State, the Red Raiders got one more player back. But they still were without top scorers Terrence Shannon (14.3 ppg) and Kevin McCullar (13.5 ppg). Shannon missed his fifth game in a row because of lingering back spasms and McCullar got hurt in practice earlier this week.Wilson scored the first seven points of the game for the Jayhawks and their last six before halftime, though the latter came over a span of more than seven minutes.“We just really weren’t turned up,” Agbaji said. “Just not really being the aggressor. They were more the aggressor with their offense and kind of dictated what we were doing defensively. We were kind of just playing a step behind."A layup by Wilson with 7:16 left in the first half gave Kansas its last lead at 21-19, and his jumper with 5:57 left tied the game at 23 before the Jayhawks missed their last seven shots before halftime.A free throw by Williams put Tech ahead and then Nadolny had a steal from Agbaji that turned into a layup by Davion Warren.“We just know that we’ve got to take care of business on the defensive side of the floor,” Williams aid. “Because that’s what wins games.”BIG PICTUREKansas: Agbaji managed to play 35 minutes even though he picked up his fourth foul with 13:05 left. Christian Braun had 10 points, with eight of those points coming in a span of 1:12 late, including a steal and breakaway dunk.Texas Tech: Another strong defensive effort for the Red Raiders, who held Kansas to their season-low for points and one of their lowest-shooting percentages at 44.7% (21 of 47). “We started to play small ball, but we didn’t have many guards to play,” Red Raiders coach Mark Adams said. “Our bigs had to make up the difference and guard their guards and their smaller players.” ... After Agbaji made a 3 with 14:44 left, the Red Raiders had a 9-0 run for their biggest lead when Marcus Santos-Silva converted a three-point play to make it 51-37.PAINT POWERTexas Tech outscored Kansas 44-18 in the paint, which Wilson said was “horrible.”“We should be focusing on defense with our length and our speed and stuff, but that should never happen. ... With our conference and guys we're going to play again, it’s not going to be acceptable, especially with the goals that we have," he added.The Jayhawks were also outrebounded 33-24.NUMBER GAMESTexas Tech was the first ranked opponent for the Kansas this year. It was the fifth consecutive road loss for the Jayhawks when playing a Top 25 team, the longest such streak in Self's 19 seasons.POLL IMPLICATIONSKansas will likely stay in the top 10, and Texas Tech may move up in the poll with the win over the Jayhawks coming after a strong effort against the Cyclones.UP NEXTKansas: Home against No. 11 Iowa State on Tuesday night.Texas Tech: Plays its third consecutive game against a top-11 team, at No. 1 Baylor on Tuesday night.

🏀 Short-handed No. 25 Texas Tech takes down No. 6 Kansas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Sean McNeil scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half and West Virginia rallied to defeat Kansas State 71-68 in Big 12 Conference play on Saturday.

The Mountaineers, who were playing their second game since Dec. 22 because of a pause for COVID-19&nbsp;<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/Obamacare" target="_blank">health</a>&nbsp;and safety protocols, trailed 18-4 early and 40-27 at halftime.

West Virginia pulled even at 50 on a McNeil layup with 9:09 remaining and took it first lead on McNeil's 3-pointer 34 seconds later.

Nijel Pack answered with a 3 for the Wildcats, but Taz Sherman hit back-to-back 3-pointers and McNeil added a bucket in an 8-0 run to put the Mountaineers up 61-53 with 5:49 left.

Pack hit two 3s and a basket in a 10-4 spurt to get the Wildcats within 65-63 with 2:20 remaining. Ismael Massoud’s 3-pointer with 5 seconds to go pulled the Wildcats within 69-68, but Jalen Bridges hit two free throws and Markquis Nowell missed a game-tying 3 at the buzzer.

McNeil, who matched his career high, made 9 of 15 shots from the floor for West Virginia (12-2, 1-1), including 7 of 10 after intermission with three 3-pointers. Sherman, who came into the game leading the Big 12 with a 20.9 scoring average, added 14 points. Kedrian Johnson scored 11 with six rebounds. Gabe Osabuohien grabbed 12 rebounds.

Sherman, Osabuohien and Kobe Johnson missed the Mountaineers' 74-59 loss at No. 14 Texas on Tuesday.

Pack scored 20 to pace Kansas State (8-6, 0-3). Mark Smith pitched in with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Nowell added 10 points and 10 assists. The Wildcats were without head coach Bruce Weber and two assistants along with players Kaosi Ezeagu and Logan Landers for a second straight game because of COVID-19. Nowell and Davion Bradford returned to action — missing a 70-57 loss to Texas last time out.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Sean McNeil scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half and West Virginia rallied to defeat Kansas State 71-68 in Big 12 Conference play on Saturday.The Mountaineers, who were playing their second game since Dec. 22 because of a pause for COVID-19&nbsp;<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/Obamacare" target="_blank">health</a>&nbsp;and safety protocols, trailed 18-4 early and 40-27 at halftime.West Virginia pulled even at 50 on a McNeil layup with 9:09 remaining and took it first lead on McNeil's 3-pointer 34 seconds later.Nijel Pack answered with a 3 for the Wildcats, but Taz Sherman hit back-to-back 3-pointers and McNeil added a bucket in an 8-0 run to put the Mountaineers up 61-53 with 5:49 left.Pack hit two 3s and a basket in a 10-4 spurt to get the Wildcats within 65-63 with 2:20 remaining. Ismael Massoud’s 3-pointer with 5 seconds to go pulled the Wildcats within 69-68, but Jalen Bridges hit two free throws and Markquis Nowell missed a game-tying 3 at the buzzer.McNeil, who matched his career high, made 9 of 15 shots from the floor for West Virginia (12-2, 1-1), including 7 of 10 after intermission with three 3-pointers. Sherman, who came into the game leading the Big 12 with a 20.9 scoring average, added 14 points. Kedrian Johnson scored 11 with six rebounds. Gabe Osabuohien grabbed 12 rebounds.Sherman, Osabuohien and Kobe Johnson missed the Mountaineers' 74-59 loss at No. 14 Texas on Tuesday.Pack scored 20 to pace Kansas State (8-6, 0-3). Mark Smith pitched in with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Nowell added 10 points and 10 assists. The Wildcats were without head coach Bruce Weber and two assistants along with players Kaosi Ezeagu and Logan Landers for a second straight game because of COVID-19. Nowell and Davion Bradford returned to action — missing a 70-57 loss to Texas last time out.

🏀 McNeil rallies West Virginia to victory over K-State

HOUSTON -- Josh Carlton had 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 12 Houston over Wichita State 76-66 on Saturday.

Carlton, who scored a career-high 30 points to go with 11 rebounds in a win Wednesday at South Florida, was eight of 12 from the field. He also blocked four shots.

The Cougars improved to 3-0 since losing leading scorer Marcus Sasser and key reserve Tramon Mark for the season due to injuries. Carlton has averaged 20 points per game and over nine rebounds per game in that stretch.

“Marcus going out, that’s a lot of points we have to replace along with Tramon,” Carlton said. “We were trying to find ways to score. Coach has emphasized getting (the ball) to me.”

Taze Moore scored 17 points, Fabian White Jr. added 15 and Jamal Shead had 10 points and seven assists for the Cougars. Houston (14-2, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) won its sixth straight and extended its home winning streak to 34 games.

Houston shot 45% but struggled on 3-pointers, shooting six of 21.

“This team is 3-0 (since losing Sasser and Mark), and the thing that I’m encouraged about is I think we can get better,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. “We’re going to shoot the ball better. We’re going to have bad shooting days. I’m not worried about that.”

Houston forced Wichita State into 14 turnovers, and turned those into 26 points.

“Twenty-six and we call those atomic bombs when you turn it over, and the other team goes and gets a layup,” Wichita State coach Isaac Brown said. “We have to do a better job of not giving up easy baskets on the other end, and we got to start getting easy baskets on the other end.”

Tyson Etienne scored 11 points and Dexter Dennis had 10 for the Shockers (9-5, 0-2).

“We just didn’t do a good job of taking care of the&nbsp;<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/NBA" target="_blank">basketball</a>,” Brown said. “Too many easy baskets led to 26 points in transition, and big boy was a handful inside. We couldn’t guard him.”

The Cougars led 36-31 at halftime and made it 65-50 with 8:40 remaining on a layup by Carlton. Wichita State responded with a 9-0 run, cutting the lead to six on layup by Ricky Council IV with five minutes left.

Houston then scored five in a row, capped by Carlton’s three-point play.

Wichita State: The Shockers missed a chance to improve its resume with a quality win. … Wichita State has not defeated an AP Top 25 opponent on the road since winning at Cincinnati on Feb. 18, 2018.

Houston: The Cougars held a 38-26 advantage in points in the paint and 40-35 advantage in rebounding. … Houston, which never trailed, committed 13 turnovers and was 12 of 17 on free throws.

NBA Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Elvin Hayes were in attendance to be honored as members of the Cougars’ 75th anniversary team. Olajuwon, who played for Houston from 1981-84, sat courtside and was part of the halftime tribute. Hayes, who played for the Cougars from 1965-68 and now is analyst for Houston radio, was shown on the video board at halftime.

Hall of Fame coach Guy V. Lewis, who died in 2015, NBA Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, Rob Williams and Otis Birdsong also were honored.

Wichita State: Hosts Tulane on Wednesday.

HOUSTON -- Josh Carlton had 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 12 Houston over Wichita State 76-66 on Saturday.Carlton, who scored a career-high 30 points to go with 11 rebounds in a win Wednesday at South Florida, was eight of 12 from the field. He also blocked four shots.The Cougars improved to 3-0 since losing leading scorer Marcus Sasser and key reserve Tramon Mark for the season due to injuries. Carlton has averaged 20 points per game and over nine rebounds per game in that stretch.“Marcus going out, that’s a lot of points we have to replace along with Tramon,” Carlton said. “We were trying to find ways to score. Coach has emphasized getting (the ball) to me.”Taze Moore scored 17 points, Fabian White Jr. added 15 and Jamal Shead had 10 points and seven assists for the Cougars. Houston (14-2, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) won its sixth straight and extended its home winning streak to 34 games.Houston shot 45% but struggled on 3-pointers, shooting six of 21.“This team is 3-0 (since losing Sasser and Mark), and the thing that I’m encouraged about is I think we can get better,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. “We’re going to shoot the ball better. We’re going to have bad shooting days. I’m not worried about that.”Houston forced Wichita State into 14 turnovers, and turned those into 26 points.“Twenty-six and we call those atomic bombs when you turn it over, and the other team goes and gets a layup,” Wichita State coach Isaac Brown said. “We have to do a better job of not giving up easy baskets on the other end, and we got to start getting easy baskets on the other end.”Tyson Etienne scored 11 points and Dexter Dennis had 10 for the Shockers (9-5, 0-2).“We just didn’t do a good job of taking care of the&nbsp;<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/NBA" target="_blank">basketball</a>,” Brown said. “Too many easy baskets led to 26 points in transition, and big boy was a handful inside. We couldn’t guard him.”The Cougars led 36-31 at halftime and made it 65-50 with 8:40 remaining on a layup by Carlton. Wichita State responded with a 9-0 run, cutting the lead to six on layup by Ricky Council IV with five minutes left.Houston then scored five in a row, capped by Carlton’s three-point play.BIG PICTUREWichita State: The Shockers missed a chance to improve its resume with a quality win. … Wichita State has not defeated an AP Top 25 opponent on the road since winning at Cincinnati on Feb. 18, 2018.Houston: The Cougars held a 38-26 advantage in points in the paint and 40-35 advantage in rebounding. … Houston, which never trailed, committed 13 turnovers and was 12 of 17 on free throws.HOUSTON’S ALL-TIME TEAMNBA Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Elvin Hayes were in attendance to be honored as members of the Cougars’ 75th anniversary team. Olajuwon, who played for Houston from 1981-84, sat courtside and was part of the halftime tribute. Hayes, who played for the Cougars from 1965-68 and now is analyst for Houston radio, was shown on the video board at halftime.Hall of Fame coach Guy V. Lewis, who died in 2015, NBA Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, Rob Williams and Otis Birdsong also were honored.UP NEXTWichita State: Hosts Tulane on Wednesday.Houston: Travels to Tulsa on Jan. 15.

🏀 Turnovers doom Shockers in loss at No. 12 Houston

No. 3/11 Fort Hays State (12-1, 6-1 MIAA) vs. Lincoln (4-9, 0-7&nbsp;MIAA) Saturday, January 8 • 2:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM)

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Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Hays Regional Airport National Anthem:&nbsp;FHSU Pep Band Promotions:&nbsp;Kids grades K-12 get in FREE! Halftime Performances:&nbsp;Tiger Debs &amp; Danceography Women's game only - men's game postponed to date TBD Third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball continues a three-game homestand Saturday (Jan. 8) when the Tigers host Lincoln. First tip in the women's-only contest is set for 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. Saturday's men's game was postponed due to COVID-19 complications within the Lincoln program. A make-up date for that contest is to be determined. The squads head into Saturday in two vastly different fashions, with FHSU&nbsp;(12-1, 6-1 MIAA)&nbsp;coming off five-straight wins and Lincoln (4-9, 0-7 MIAA) looking to snap a seven-game losing skid. The Tigers have played particularly well of late, beating their last four opponents by an average of 37 points. For the year the Tigers have produced a scoring margin of plus-17.2, 19th-best in the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>'s squad has hit at least 45 percent from the floor in four of the five games over the current winning streak. The Tigers are 119-4 when hitting at least 45 percent from the floor during the Hobson era. Fort Hays State takes care of the ball with the best of them, ranking second in Division II with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.39. The Tigers are 11th in assists per game (17.2) and 14th in turnovers per game (12.4). Four players average in double figures in their career against Lincoln, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;(16.0 ppg, 3 games),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;(13.8 ppg, 5 games),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6438">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;(12.0 ppg, 2 games) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6441">Jessie Sallach</a>&nbsp;(11.5 ppg, 2 games). Now 15th on the all-time scoring list at FHSU, Randall (1,184 career points) is 20 points shy of tying Jill Faxon (2013-17) for 14th at 1,204 points. Fort Hays State has dominated the battle of the Tigers, winning 12 in a row and 15 of 16 matchups all-time. The lone loss came in overtime in Hays just under 10 years ago.&nbsp;FHSU&nbsp;is 8-1 against the Blue Tigers inside the Coliseum. The entire series has been played during the Hobson era. Fort Hays State won by double figures in all but one game during the current 12-game winning streak. Lincoln is 4-9 this season, including a 2-5 record in road games. Lincoln ranks second in the MIAA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per night.&nbsp;The Blue Tigers rank 293rd out of 297 ranked teams in DII in 3-point percentage at 37.1 percent.&nbsp;Le'Yanna McGinnis leads the team with 9.8 points per game, with Imani Jones leading the way with 5.0 rebounds per contest.

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 </figure>No. 3/11 Fort Hays State (12-1, 6-1 MIAA) vs. Lincoln (4-9, 0-7&nbsp;MIAA) Saturday, January 8 • 2:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Hays Regional Airport National Anthem:&nbsp;FHSU Pep Band Promotions:&nbsp;Kids grades K-12 get in FREE! Halftime Performances:&nbsp;Tiger Debs &amp; Danceography Women's game only - men's game postponed to date TBD Third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball continues a three-game homestand Saturday (Jan. 8) when the Tigers host Lincoln. First tip in the women's-only contest is set for 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. Saturday's men's game was postponed due to COVID-19 complications within the Lincoln program. A make-up date for that contest is to be determined. The squads head into Saturday in two vastly different fashions, with FHSU&nbsp;(12-1, 6-1 MIAA)&nbsp;coming off five-straight wins and Lincoln (4-9, 0-7 MIAA) looking to snap a seven-game losing skid. The Tigers have played particularly well of late, beating their last four opponents by an average of 37 points. For the year the Tigers have produced a scoring margin of plus-17.2, 19th-best in the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>'s squad has hit at least 45 percent from the floor in four of the five games over the current winning streak. The Tigers are 119-4 when hitting at least 45 percent from the floor during the Hobson era. Fort Hays State takes care of the ball with the best of them, ranking second in Division II with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.39. The Tigers are 11th in assists per game (17.2) and 14th in turnovers per game (12.4). Four players average in double figures in their career against Lincoln, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;(16.0 ppg, 3 games),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;(13.8 ppg, 5 games),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6438">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;(12.0 ppg, 2 games) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6441">Jessie Sallach</a>&nbsp;(11.5 ppg, 2 games). Now 15th on the all-time scoring list at FHSU, Randall (1,184 career points) is 20 points shy of tying Jill Faxon (2013-17) for 14th at 1,204 points. Fort Hays State has dominated the battle of the Tigers, winning 12 in a row and 15 of 16 matchups all-time. The lone loss came in overtime in Hays just under 10 years ago.&nbsp;FHSU&nbsp;is 8-1 against the Blue Tigers inside the Coliseum. The entire series has been played during the Hobson era. Fort Hays State won by double figures in all but one game during the current 12-game winning streak. Lincoln is 4-9 this season, including a 2-5 record in road games. Lincoln ranks second in the MIAA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per night.&nbsp;The Blue Tigers rank 293rd out of 297 ranked teams in DII in 3-point percentage at 37.1 percent.&nbsp;Le'Yanna McGinnis leads the team with 9.8 points per game, with Imani Jones leading the way with 5.0 rebounds per contest.FHSU Athletics

🏀 LISTEN - No. 3 FHSU women hosts Lincoln Saturday

"Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus reviews the Chiefs loss at Cincinnati and previews Saturday's regular season finale at Denver.

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

"Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus reviews the Chiefs loss at Cincinnati and previews Saturday's regular season finale at Denver.The Holthus Hotline airs on 96.9, KFIX around 8:00 a.m..<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/1192064848%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-hE69QJcNDVr&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-8-2022/s-hE69QJcNDVr" title="Holthus Hotline (Jan 8, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline (Jan 8, 2022)</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

Hays High jumped back into Western Athletic Conference play by hosting Liberal on Friday evening. It was the second time in three games Hays had played Liberal, for Liberal it was back to back games to play the Indians.

Girls #10-6A Liberal 62 - Hays 50

Liberal's points came in spurts during the first half on their way to a double digit lead heading into the locker room. The Redskins scored on runs of 7-0, 12-1 and 8-0 totaling a 30-13 advantage over Hays at halftime.&nbsp;

Hays had opportunities to pull closer down 10-7 and 22-13 but couldn't get any closer.

Liberal continued to expand their lead in the third quarter and pushed it to twenty at 48-28 at the end of the third. The Indians played their best stretch of basketball of the game in the fourth quarter and pulled with in ten at 55-45, but would get no closer losing 62-50.

Molly Martin set a career high in points for a second straight game, with a team high 15. Bree Horyna scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Liberal, while Ashley Carrillo scored 11 before leaving with an injury.

Hays falls to 3-4 and is 0-2 in the WAC. #10-6A Liberal is 5-1 and 2-0 in the conference.

Boys Liberal 30 - #8 Hays 75

Hays hit a three pointer fifteen seconds into the game and Liberal was never closer than that for the remainder of the game. The Indians opened up on a 9-0 run which was part of a bigger 19-3 run over the first 5:40 of the game.

Hays scored 26 in the first quarter and 25 in the second quarter on their way to a 51-18 lead at halftime. Jace Linenberger, Garrett Wellbrock, and Noah Weimer all scored in double figures by the mid-game break.

Hays outscored Liberal 24-12 in the second half which included a continuous running clock in the fourth quarter ahead of a 75-30 win.

Linenberger finished with a game and season high 25, Wellbrock a career high 12 and Weimer added 10. Ten different players scored and twelve total played for for the Indians. The 75 points marks a season high for Hays and their 30 field goals was a season high as well.

Linenberger moved from 21st to 17th in all-time scoring during the game.

#8 Hays improves to 6-1 on the year and 2-0 in conference play. Liberal falls to 2-4 and 0-2.

The Indians are back at home on Tuesday, hosting the Great Bend Panthers.

Hays High jumped back into Western Athletic Conference play by hosting Liberal on Friday evening. It was the second time in three games Hays had played Liberal, for Liberal it was back to back games to play the Indians.Girls #10-6A Liberal 62 - Hays 50Liberal's points came in spurts during the first half on their way to a double digit lead heading into the locker room. The Redskins scored on runs of 7-0, 12-1 and 8-0 totaling a 30-13 advantage over Hays at halftime.&nbsp;Hays had opportunities to pull closer down 10-7 and 22-13 but couldn't get any closer.Highlights<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/1192468102&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&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-814667509/01-07-22-hhs-wbb-vs-liberal-highlights" title="01 - 07 - 22 HHS WBB Vs Liberal Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 07 - 22 HHS WBB Vs Liberal Highlights</a></div></div>Liberal continued to expand their lead in the third quarter and pushed it to twenty at 48-28 at the end of the third. The Indians played their best stretch of basketball of the game in the fourth quarter and pulled with in ten at 55-45, but would get no closer losing 62-50.Coach Len Melvin<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/1192468078&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&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-814667509/01-06-22-coach-len-melvin-interview" title="01 - 06 - 22 Coach Len Melvin Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 06 - 22 Coach Len Melvin Interview</a></div></div>Molly Martin set a career high in points for a second straight game, with a team high 15. Bree Horyna scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Liberal, while Ashley Carrillo scored 11 before leaving with an injury.Hays falls to 3-4 and is 0-2 in the WAC. #10-6A Liberal is 5-1 and 2-0 in the conference.Boys Liberal 30 - #8 Hays 75Hays hit a three pointer fifteen seconds into the game and Liberal was never closer than that for the remainder of the game. The Indians opened up on a 9-0 run which was part of a bigger 19-3 run over the first 5:40 of the game.Hays scored 26 in the first quarter and 25 in the second quarter on their way to a 51-18 lead at halftime. Jace Linenberger, Garrett Wellbrock, and Noah Weimer all scored in double figures by the mid-game break.Highlights<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/1192468120&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&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-814667509/01-07-22-hs-mbb-vs-liberal-highlights" title="01 - 07 - 22 HS MBB Vs Liberal Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 07 - 22 HS MBB Vs Liberal Highlights</a></div></div>Hays outscored Liberal 24-12 in the second half which included a continuous running clock in the fourth quarter ahead of a 75-30 win.Linenberger finished with a game and season high 25, Wellbrock a career high 12 and Weimer added 10. Ten different players scored and twelve total played for for the Indians. The 75 points marks a season high for Hays and their 30 field goals was a season high as well.Linenberger moved from 21st to 17th in all-time scoring during the game.Coach Alex Hutchins<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/1192468090&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&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-814667509/01-07-22-coach-alex-hutchins-interview" title="01 - 07 - 22 Coach Alex Hutchins Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 07 - 22 Coach Alex Hutchins Interview</a></div></div>#8 Hays improves to 6-1 on the year and 2-0 in conference play. Liberal falls to 2-4 and 0-2.The Indians are back at home on Tuesday, hosting the Great Bend Panthers.

Hays splits with Liberal for a second time

TOPEKA - The Hays High girls wrestling team finished fourth at the Lady Vikes Dual Tournament Friday hosted by Topeka Seaman high school.

The Indians Sarah Zimmerman finished 5-0 and was named to the all tournament team

TOPEKA - The Hays High girls wrestling team finished fourth at the Lady Vikes Dual Tournament Friday hosted by Topeka Seaman high school.The Indians Sarah Zimmerman finished 5-0 and was named to the all tournament teamSpring Hill defeated Hays 42-21 <ul>
 <li>101&nbsp;-&nbsp;Averi Cochran (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>109&nbsp;-&nbsp;Sarah Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>115&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jay Yoder (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Addison Otte (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Victoria Vincent (Spring Hill )&nbsp;Dec 5-0</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gracie Oppeau (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jessica Seirer (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 1:20</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Katie Gutierrez (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Allie Stinemetz (Spring Hill )&nbsp;Fall 1:40</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Christina Gonzalez (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ava Ruiz (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 2:53</li><li>143&nbsp;-&nbsp;Lexi Burton (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Nevaeh Tauer (Spring Hill )&nbsp;Fall 1:20</li><li>155&nbsp;-&nbsp;Campbell Mermis (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Lexi Suter (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>191&nbsp;-&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)</li><li>235&nbsp;-&nbsp;Avery Feeback (Spring Hill )&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li>
 </ul><h2>Match #2 Round 2</h2>Topeka Seaman defeated Hays 39-6 <ul>
 <li>101&nbsp;-&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)</li><li>109&nbsp;-&nbsp;Sarah Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Taylie Heston (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;Fall 1:56</li><li>115&nbsp;-&nbsp;Madison Murray (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Reagan Carter (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Addison Otte (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 3:26</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jenna Best (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jessica Seirer (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 6:00</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Koti Best (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Katie Gutierrez (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 5:38</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kaidence Heston (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ava Ruiz (Hays)&nbsp;Dec 8-2</li><li>143&nbsp;-&nbsp;Journey Jones (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Lexi Burton (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 0:27</li><li>155&nbsp;-&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Unknown Unknown (Hays)</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Unknown Unknown (Hays)</li><li>191&nbsp;-&nbsp;Alex Cannon (Topeka Seaman)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>235&nbsp;-&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)</li>
 </ul><h2>Match #3 Round 3</h2>Olathe North defeated Hays 48-24 <ul>
 <li>101&nbsp;-&nbsp;Bre Simbaqueva (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>109&nbsp;-&nbsp;Sarah Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Catherine Duong (Olathe North)&nbsp;Fall 1:59</li><li>115&nbsp;-&nbsp;Bailey Patton (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kaylan Hitchcock (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Addison Otte (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 4:34</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Delanie Lahmeyer (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jessica Seirer (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 2:33</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Katie Gutierrez (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Rocky Kingsby (Olathe North)&nbsp;Fall 2:11</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ava Ruiz (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>143&nbsp;-&nbsp;Lexi Burton (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Makenzie Sharp (Olathe North)&nbsp;Fall 1:28</li><li>155&nbsp;-&nbsp;Reese Berry (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>170&nbsp;-&nbsp;Stephanie Crawford (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>191&nbsp;-&nbsp;Elizabeth Ruggles (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>235&nbsp;-&nbsp;Hailey Conley (Olathe North)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li>
 </ul><h2>Match #4 Round 4</h2>Hays defeated Lansing 27-18 <ul>
 <li>101&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>109&nbsp;-&nbsp;Sarah Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>115&nbsp;-&nbsp;Christina Townsend (Lansing)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Addison Otte (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Kaylin Dunlap (Lansing)&nbsp;Dec 4-2</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jada Pearson (Lansing)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jessica Seirer (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 2:57</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Katie Gutierrez (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Lauren Hooser (Lansing)&nbsp;Fall 3:33</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ava Ruiz (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>143&nbsp;-&nbsp;Lexi Burton (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Abby Busch (Lansing)&nbsp;MFF</li><li>155&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>170&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>191&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>235&nbsp;-&nbsp;Maddie Carter (Lansing)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li>
 </ul><h2>Match #5 Round 5</h2>Hays defeated McLouth 27-6 <ul>
 <li>101&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>109&nbsp;-&nbsp;Sarah Zimmerman (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Savannah Dlugopolski (McLouth)&nbsp;Fall 0:27</li><li>115&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>120&nbsp;-&nbsp;Addison Otte (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>126&nbsp;-&nbsp;Leighanna Patz (McLouth)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jessica Seirer (Hays)&nbsp;Fall 0:38</li><li>132&nbsp;-&nbsp;Katie Gutierrez (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>138&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ava Ruiz (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf</li><li>143&nbsp;-&nbsp;Lexi Burton (Hays)&nbsp;over&nbsp;Raquel Manthe (McLouth)&nbsp;Dec 9-3</li><li>155&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>170&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>191&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li><li>235&nbsp;- Double Forfeit</li>
 </ul>

🤼‍♀️ Zimmerman leads HHS girls in Topeka

The Hays High Indians return home Friday night for a WAC
showdown with the Liberal Redskins.

The girls game will tipoff at approximately 6:00 p.m. with the boys to follow at about 7:30 p.m. from Hays High School.

Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/341946">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.

The Hays High Indians return home Friday night for a WAC
showdown with the Liberal Redskins.The girls game will tipoff at approximately 6:00 p.m. with the boys to follow at about 7:30 p.m. from Hays High School.Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/341946">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/341946?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

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The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Central Missouri. (Jan 6, 2022).

The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Central Missouri. (Jan 6, 2022).<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind: WBB vs. Central Missouri" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=a3ba2-1172a11-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&btn-skin=2"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind

LOUISVILLE - The Fort Hays State wrestling team finished in seventh&nbsp;place at the NWCA National Duals after another 1-1 day on Friday (Jan. 7). After losing a tough battle to 15th-ranked Colorado Mesa in the consolation semifinals, the Tigers&nbsp;defeated No. 18 Mercyhurst 25-20 to claim a spot in the top seven. All four programs the Tigers faced this week&nbsp;were ranked in the top 25, with FHSU&nbsp;pulling out wins over the No. 14-ranked Upper Iowa&nbsp;and No. 18-ranked Mercyhurst. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;all finished the day 2-0, including two major decisions from Scantlin, two wins via decision from Lindsey&nbsp;and Verhaeghe&nbsp;winning via decision and forfeit. Colorado Mesa won the first three matches to go in front 16-0 before Lindsey got the Tigers on the board with a 3-2 decision. Scantlin followed with a&nbsp;13-2 major decision before CMU won four of the final five matches to seal the win. The other Tiger victory came from fifth-ranked Verhaeghe at 184 pounds, a 5-3 decision. The Tigers were given an early advantage against Mercyhurst as the Lakers were open at 125. The Lakers&nbsp;then took a narrow 7-6 lead with wins at 133 and 141 pounds before&nbsp;Lindsey and Scantlin recorded their second wins of the day to help the Tigers jump back in front. Lindsey fought his way to a&nbsp;11-5 decision, while Scantlin took care of business with a 10-2 major decision, putting the Tigers in front 13-7. The back-and-forth nature of the dual swung back in favor of Mercyhurst&nbsp;when the Lakers captured a&nbsp;major decision at 165 pounds and a pin in&nbsp;28 seconds at 174 pounds, giving them a&nbsp;17-13 lead. The Tigers went back in front for good after a forfeit at 184 pounds and a pin from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;at 197 pounds. The day concluded with a&nbsp;hard fought 3-1 decision for&nbsp;No. 3 Jacob Robb at 285 pounds against&nbsp;No. 12&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>. The Tigers are now 2-2 in dual competition and will be back in action in two weeks time (Jan. 20) when they&nbsp;travel to Golden, Colo. duals against San Francisco State (4 p.m. CT/3 p.m. MT) and&nbsp;No. 21&nbsp;Colorado School of Mines (8 p.m. CT/7 p.m. MT). Consolation Semifinals - #14 Colorado Mesa defeated Fort Hays State 34-10 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cian Apple (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;Fall 2:45 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Collin Metzgar (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;Maj 13-1 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Erik Contreras (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:11 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Nick Gallegos (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;Dec 3-2 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ariel Rodriguez (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;Maj 13-2 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Alexander Holguin (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;Maj 10-0 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Seth Latham (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;TF 18-0 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jason Byronic (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;Dec 5-3 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;Donald Negus (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:25 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kash Anderson (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-1 7th-Place Match - Fort Hays State defeated #18 Mercyhurst 25-20 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown&nbsp;Forfeit 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Eric Bartos (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;Maj 12-3 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Alexis Soriano (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;Dec 6-3 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Alex Samson (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;Dec 11-5 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Vinny Catanzaro (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;Maj 10-2 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Max Swedesford (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;Maj 11-3 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dillon Walker (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Fall 0:28 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown&nbsp;Forfeit 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Hunter Harnish (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;Fall 3:35 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;Dec 3-1&nbsp;&nbsp;

LOUISVILLE - The Fort Hays State wrestling team finished in seventh&nbsp;place at the NWCA National Duals after another 1-1 day on Friday (Jan. 7). After losing a tough battle to 15th-ranked Colorado Mesa in the consolation semifinals, the Tigers&nbsp;defeated No. 18 Mercyhurst 25-20 to claim a spot in the top seven. All four programs the Tigers faced this week&nbsp;were ranked in the top 25, with FHSU&nbsp;pulling out wins over the No. 14-ranked Upper Iowa&nbsp;and No. 18-ranked Mercyhurst. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;all finished the day 2-0, including two major decisions from Scantlin, two wins via decision from Lindsey&nbsp;and Verhaeghe&nbsp;winning via decision and forfeit. Colorado Mesa won the first three matches to go in front 16-0 before Lindsey got the Tigers on the board with a 3-2 decision. Scantlin followed with a&nbsp;13-2 major decision before CMU won four of the final five matches to seal the win. The other Tiger victory came from fifth-ranked Verhaeghe at 184 pounds, a 5-3 decision. The Tigers were given an early advantage against Mercyhurst as the Lakers were open at 125. The Lakers&nbsp;then took a narrow 7-6 lead with wins at 133 and 141 pounds before&nbsp;Lindsey and Scantlin recorded their second wins of the day to help the Tigers jump back in front. Lindsey fought his way to a&nbsp;11-5 decision, while Scantlin took care of business with a 10-2 major decision, putting the Tigers in front 13-7. The back-and-forth nature of the dual swung back in favor of Mercyhurst&nbsp;when the Lakers captured a&nbsp;major decision at 165 pounds and a pin in&nbsp;28 seconds at 174 pounds, giving them a&nbsp;17-13 lead. The Tigers went back in front for good after a forfeit at 184 pounds and a pin from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;at 197 pounds. The day concluded with a&nbsp;hard fought 3-1 decision for&nbsp;No. 3 Jacob Robb at 285 pounds against&nbsp;No. 12&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>. The Tigers are now 2-2 in dual competition and will be back in action in two weeks time (Jan. 20) when they&nbsp;travel to Golden, Colo. duals against San Francisco State (4 p.m. CT/3 p.m. MT) and&nbsp;No. 21&nbsp;Colorado School of Mines (8 p.m. CT/7 p.m. MT). Consolation Semifinals - #14 Colorado Mesa defeated Fort Hays State 34-10 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;Cian Apple (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;Fall 2:45 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Collin Metzgar (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;Maj 13-1 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Erik Contreras (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:11 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Nick Gallegos (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;Dec 3-2 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ariel Rodriguez (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;Maj 13-2 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Alexander Holguin (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;Maj 10-0 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Seth Latham (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;TF 18-0 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Jason Byronic (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;Dec 5-3 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;Donald Negus (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:25 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kash Anderson (Colorado Mesa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-1 7th-Place Match - Fort Hays State defeated #18 Mercyhurst 25-20 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown&nbsp;Forfeit 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Eric Bartos (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;Maj 12-3 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Alexis Soriano (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;Dec 6-3 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Alex Samson (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;Dec 11-5 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Vinny Catanzaro (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;Maj 10-2 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Max Swedesford (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;Maj 11-3 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dillon Walker (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Fall 0:28 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown&nbsp;Forfeit 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Hunter Harnish (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;Fall 3:35 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;Dec 3-1&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🤼‍♂️ Tigers finish seventh at NWCA National Duals

The Fort Hays State men's basketball team erased an 11-point first half deficit to beat Central Missouri (Jan 6, 2022).

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Due to COVID-19 concerns, Thomas More Prep-Marian announced Friday afternoon that tonight's games against Sacred Heart and Saturday's game against Life Prep have been postponed. 

The Sacred Heart games have been rescheduled to Jan. 27. Check Hays Post for more on the makeup date for the Life Prep matchups.

UPDATED 2:40 p.m. Friday with information about makeup games.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, Thomas More Prep-Marian announced Friday afternoon that tonight's games against Sacred Heart and Saturday's game against Life Prep have been postponed. The Sacred Heart games have been rescheduled to Jan. 27. Check Hays Post for more on the makeup date for the Life Prep matchups.UPDATED 2:40 p.m. Friday with information about makeup games.

UPDATE: TMP-M games postponed due to COVID concerns

MANHATTAN — Following one of the best offensive outputs in Kansas State bowl history, head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1637">Chris Klieman</a>&nbsp;announced today that quarterbacks coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1641">Collin Klein</a>&nbsp;has been promoted to offensive coordinator. "Over the course of the last month, Collin displayed the type of leadership and planning that put us in a position to execute and be successful in the bowl game against LSU," Klieman said. "He deserves this opportunity, and the constant dialogue and communication that he had with me and with our staff and players throughout the game and the entire bowl preparation period was something that really impressed me. Collin bleeds purple, and I am excited for him to lead our offense." Klein, who served as the interim offensive coordinator during the Wildcats' preparations for the TaxAct Texas Bowl, was one of the most decorated players in school history and has served as the Wildcats' quarterbacks coach since 2017. Prior to that, he spent the 2016 season as the quarterbacks coach at Northern Iowa, while he was the Wildcats' assistant director of recruiting/defensive quality control coach in 2014 and an offensive graduate assistant in 2015. "My family and I are excited to serve in this new role and impact young men through the game of football," Klein said. "I absolutely love our players, staff and fans. We look forward to this challenge and are so thankful to Coach Klieman and our leadership for entrusting me with this responsibility. K-State is and has been a special part of our family, and we are so blessed the Lord has allowed us to continue to be a part of it. Go Cats!" Against the Tigers on Tuesday night, the Wildcat offense produced 42 points, its highest output of the season and the third-highest scoring mark in K-State bowl history. Additionally, the Wildcats' 442 yards of total offense was their second-highest showing of the year and ranked fifth in school bowl history. Klein tutored&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7990">Skylar Thompson</a>&nbsp;throughout his career, as the sixth-year senior capped his run as K-State's quarterback with a win in the Texas Bowl and MVP honors. Thompson had the most career starts (40) and wins (24) among all K-State quarterbacks since 1990, and he finished his Wildcat career as the only player in school history with 6,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. He ranked in the top 10 in school history in 15 career categories, including ranking second in touchdown passes (42), passing yards (7,134), total offense (8,221) and completions (552). During the Texas Bowl, Thompson tied for second in K-State bowl history in completions (21) and completion percentage (75.0), while his three passing touchdowns tied for third and his 259 passing yards ranked sixth. Thompson's 21 completions against the Tigers went to 10 different receivers, which included a pair of touchdown passes to wide receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7950">Malik Knowles</a>&nbsp;and one to running back&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7993">Deuce Vaughn</a>. A finalist for the 2012 Heisman Trophy and the winner of the Johnny Unitas Award that year, Klein finished his playing career ranking in the school's top 10 in 34 different game, season and career record categories. He was the first quarterback from a Power 5 school since 1998 to rush for at least 20 touchdowns and pass for 10 scores in consecutive seasons by doing so in 2011 and 2012. Klein led the Wildcats to a combined 21-5 record as the starting quarterback in 2011 and 2012, which culminated with a No. 1 national ranking, Big 12 Championship and Fiesta Bowl berth in 2012. Klein obtained his undergraduate degree from K-State in December 2011 in business financial services and controllership. He is married to the former Shalin Spani, a former Wildcat women's basketball player, and the couple has three sons, Beric, Rhett and Trek.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MANHATTAN — Following one of the best offensive outputs in Kansas State bowl history, head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1637">Chris Klieman</a>&nbsp;announced today that quarterbacks coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1641">Collin Klein</a>&nbsp;has been promoted to offensive coordinator. "Over the course of the last month, Collin displayed the type of leadership and planning that put us in a position to execute and be successful in the bowl game against LSU," Klieman said. "He deserves this opportunity, and the constant dialogue and communication that he had with me and with our staff and players throughout the game and the entire bowl preparation period was something that really impressed me. Collin bleeds purple, and I am excited for him to lead our offense." Klein, who served as the interim offensive coordinator during the Wildcats' preparations for the TaxAct Texas Bowl, was one of the most decorated players in school history and has served as the Wildcats' quarterbacks coach since 2017. Prior to that, he spent the 2016 season as the quarterbacks coach at Northern Iowa, while he was the Wildcats' assistant director of recruiting/defensive quality control coach in 2014 and an offensive graduate assistant in 2015. "My family and I are excited to serve in this new role and impact young men through the game of football," Klein said. "I absolutely love our players, staff and fans. We look forward to this challenge and are so thankful to Coach Klieman and our leadership for entrusting me with this responsibility. K-State is and has been a special part of our family, and we are so blessed the Lord has allowed us to continue to be a part of it. Go Cats!" Against the Tigers on Tuesday night, the Wildcat offense produced 42 points, its highest output of the season and the third-highest scoring mark in K-State bowl history. Additionally, the Wildcats' 442 yards of total offense was their second-highest showing of the year and ranked fifth in school bowl history. Klein tutored&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7990">Skylar Thompson</a>&nbsp;throughout his career, as the sixth-year senior capped his run as K-State's quarterback with a win in the Texas Bowl and MVP honors. Thompson had the most career starts (40) and wins (24) among all K-State quarterbacks since 1990, and he finished his Wildcat career as the only player in school history with 6,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. He ranked in the top 10 in school history in 15 career categories, including ranking second in touchdown passes (42), passing yards (7,134), total offense (8,221) and completions (552). During the Texas Bowl, Thompson tied for second in K-State bowl history in completions (21) and completion percentage (75.0), while his three passing touchdowns tied for third and his 259 passing yards ranked sixth. Thompson's 21 completions against the Tigers went to 10 different receivers, which included a pair of touchdown passes to wide receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7950">Malik Knowles</a>&nbsp;and one to running back&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7993">Deuce Vaughn</a>. A finalist for the 2012 Heisman Trophy and the winner of the Johnny Unitas Award that year, Klein finished his playing career ranking in the school's top 10 in 34 different game, season and career record categories. He was the first quarterback from a Power 5 school since 1998 to rush for at least 20 touchdowns and pass for 10 scores in consecutive seasons by doing so in 2011 and 2012. Klein led the Wildcats to a combined 21-5 record as the starting quarterback in 2011 and 2012, which culminated with a No. 1 national ranking, Big 12 Championship and Fiesta Bowl berth in 2012. Klein obtained his undergraduate degree from K-State in December 2011 in business financial services and controllership. He is married to the former Shalin Spani, a former Wildcat women's basketball player, and the couple has three sons, Beric, Rhett and Trek.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics

🏈 KSU's Klein promoted to offensive coordinator

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State turned a nine-point halftime deficit into a five-point win on Thursday night (Jan. 6) at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers rallied past the Mules of Central Missouri in the second half to win 64-59 in the first of two meetings scheduled between the teams this season. FHSU, ranked No. 22 in the latest D2SIDA Top 25 Poll, moved to 11-2 overall, 6-2 MIAA, while UCM dropped to 6-6, 3-5 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State had a rough time shooting the ball in the first half, but still played strong enough defense to only trail 29-20 at halftime in another contest where every possession was critical. FHSU went without scoring for over seven minutes from the 8:48 mark to the 1:33 mark as UCM put together a 12-0 run to take a 27-16 lead. The Tigers managed to get the margin back inside 10 by halftime.

After shooting just 26.9 percent from the field in the first half, FHSU would heat up to shoot 54.5 percent after halftime and climb past the Mules just past the midway point of the second half. The Tigers trimmed the lead to four twice and then finally took it down to three with 11:31 remaining. Following a UCM bucket, the Tigers went on a 10-0 run fueled by a pair of 3-point makes by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6470">Nyjee Wright</a>&nbsp;and capped by a 3-point bucket from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6468">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;to put the Tigers on top by five with 7:50 to play. Wright's first make pulled the Tigers within one, and then his second gave them their first lead of the second half at with nine minutes to go.

Fort Hays State held onto the lead from there on out, seeing UCM cut the lead to two twice. A 7-1 burst by the Tigers capped on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6467">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;3-point field goal with 1:54 to play extended the lead to eight and the Tigers were able to keep the Mules from making any late threat. The Tigers once again held an opponent to less than 60 points in a game, the 11th&nbsp;time in 13 contests this season. The Tigers continue to lead NCAA Division II in scoring defense, seeing their average elevate just a smidge from 55.9 points allowed per game to 56.2. The Tigers have held the opposition to less than 60 in all but one of their 11 wins this season.

Wright led the Tigers with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field. Vitztum added 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds, while Rock provided 11 points to lead the Tiger reserves.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6465">Gilbert Peters</a>&nbsp;was also a nice spark off the bench with nine points.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6460">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;matched his career high in assists with nine. Cameron Hunter led UCM in scoring with 17 points, while dishing out a team-high four assists. Ja'Cor Nelson added 14 points to cap the double-figure scorers, while adding a team-high six rebounds for the Mules. The Tigers will now have nearly a week off due to their contest on Saturday being postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Lincoln men's basketball program. They will host defending national champion and No. 2 ranked Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday next week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641531280123.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Nyjee Wright drives to the basket vs. Central Missouri Thursday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Nicole Hietmann)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Nyjee Wright drives to the basket vs. Central Missouri Thursday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Nicole Hietmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State turned a nine-point halftime deficit into a five-point win on Thursday night (Jan. 6) at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers rallied past the Mules of Central Missouri in the second half to win 64-59 in the first of two meetings scheduled between the teams this season. FHSU, ranked No. 22 in the latest D2SIDA Top 25 Poll, moved to 11-2 overall, 6-2 MIAA, while UCM dropped to 6-6, 3-5 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State had a rough time shooting the ball in the first half, but still played strong enough defense to only trail 29-20 at halftime in another contest where every possession was critical. FHSU went without scoring for over seven minutes from the 8:48 mark to the 1:33 mark as UCM put together a 12-0 run to take a 27-16 lead. The Tigers managed to get the margin back inside 10 by halftime.<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/1191861073&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-814667509/01-06-22-coach-johnson-interview" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Jan 6, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Jan 6, 2022)</a></div></div>After shooting just 26.9 percent from the field in the first half, FHSU would heat up to shoot 54.5 percent after halftime and climb past the Mules just past the midway point of the second half. The Tigers trimmed the lead to four twice and then finally took it down to three with 11:31 remaining. Following a UCM bucket, the Tigers went on a 10-0 run fueled by a pair of 3-point makes by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6470">Nyjee Wright</a>&nbsp;and capped by a 3-point bucket from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6468">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;to put the Tigers on top by five with 7:50 to play. Wright's first make pulled the Tigers within one, and then his second gave them their first lead of the second half at with nine minutes to go.<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/1191861178&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-814667509/01-06-22-wright-interview" title="Nyjee Wright Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Jan 06, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Nyjee Wright Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Jan 06, 2022)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State held onto the lead from there on out, seeing UCM cut the lead to two twice. A 7-1 burst by the Tigers capped on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6467">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;3-point field goal with 1:54 to play extended the lead to eight and the Tigers were able to keep the Mules from making any late threat. The Tigers once again held an opponent to less than 60 points in a game, the 11th&nbsp;time in 13 contests this season. The Tigers continue to lead NCAA Division II in scoring defense, seeing their average elevate just a smidge from 55.9 points allowed per game to 56.2. The Tigers have held the opposition to less than 60 in all but one of their 11 wins this season.<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/1191861130&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-814667509/01-06-22-fhsu-mbb-vs-central-mo-highlights" title="Fort Hays State MBB vs. Central Missouri Highlights (Jan 6, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB vs. Central Missouri Highlights (Jan 6, 2022)</a></div></div>Wright led the Tigers with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field. Vitztum added 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds, while Rock provided 11 points to lead the Tiger reserves.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6465">Gilbert Peters</a>&nbsp;was also a nice spark off the bench with nine points.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6460">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;matched his career high in assists with nine. Cameron Hunter led UCM in scoring with 17 points, while dishing out a team-high four assists. Ja'Cor Nelson added 14 points to cap the double-figure scorers, while adding a team-high six rebounds for the Mules. The Tigers will now have nearly a week off due to their contest on Saturday being postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Lincoln men's basketball program. They will host defending national champion and No. 2 ranked Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday next week.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 Tiger men rally past Central Missouri

HAYS, Kan. - The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used a dominant second half to pull away from Central Missouri Thursday evening (Jan. 6), 84-59. The Tigers (12-1, 6-1 MIAA) led by just two at the break before outscoring the Jennies (9-6, 5-3 MIAA) by 15 in the third quarter and by eight in the final frame. Despite a hot-shooting first half by the visitors, 13 Jennie turnovers allowed the Tigers to take a two-point lead into the locker room, 32-30. Fort Hays State turned those miscues into 15 points off turnovers, helping the Tigers overcome a 57.1 percent first-half shooting effort by UCM (12-of-21).

While Fort Hays State hit just 37.9 percent from the floor before intermission (11-of-29), the Tigers did have success from behind the 3-point line.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6436">Sydney Golladay</a>&nbsp;were both 2-of-2 from behind the arc in the opening half, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6445">Megan Earney</a>&nbsp;also added triples for the Tigers in the first two quarters. The Tigers blew things open out of the locker room thanks to an 18-1 run. While hitting seven of their first eight shots on the offensive end, the Tigers held UCM without a field goal for more than five minutes at the start of the period. FHSU forced five turnovers during that span.

Fort Hays State finished the quarter with 29 points, matching its season high for points in one quarter. The Tigers hit a blistering 11-of-13 from the floor (84.6 percent), including both attempts from behind the arc and a perfect 5-for-5 effort from the free-throw line. Hobbs hit two more 3-pointers in the fourth quarter while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6438">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6441">Jessie Sallach</a>&nbsp;combined for 12 points in the paint in the frame, helping the Tigers grow their lead to 25 points before the final horn. Five Tigers scored in double figures for the third time this season, including 16 points, six rebounds, seven steals and five assists from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>. The second-year freshman matched her career high in assists while setting a new personal-best for steals. Hobbs scored 14 points thanks to four 3-pointers while dishing out seven assists and poking away three steals. Hollenbeck also scored 14 points, with Randall and Golladay adding 10 points each. The Tigers hit a season-high 11 3-pointers while also posting a new season best by hitting 50 percent from behind the arc (11-of-22). FHSU also hit 50 percent from the floor overall (31-of-62), hitting at least half of its shots for the fourth time this season. Brooke Littrell paced the Jennies with 25 points after hitting 10-of-13 from the floor, with Nija Collier adding 17 points. The rest of the UCM team combined to score 17 points on 29.4 percent shooting. The Jennies hit 51.2 percent from the floor overall (21-of-41). Fort Hays State poked away 15 steals in the win, the most against a DII opponent this season. The Tigers outrebounded UCM by six, 29-23. The Tigers continued their dominance over UCM inside Gross Memorial Coliseum, winning their eighth-straight home game against the Jennies and moving to 10-2 all-time. Fort Hays State will return to the floor Saturday (Jan. 8) when the Tigers host Lincoln in a women's-only contest beginning at 2 p.m. The men's game has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Blue Tiger program and will be made up on a date to be determined.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641530159171.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Katie Wagner goes in for a layup Thursday vs. Central Missouri at Gross Memorial Coliseum (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Nicole Heitmann)" />
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 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used a dominant second half to pull away from Central Missouri Thursday evening (Jan. 6), 84-59. The Tigers (12-1, 6-1 MIAA) led by just two at the break before outscoring the Jennies (9-6, 5-3 MIAA) by 15 in the third quarter and by eight in the final frame. Despite a hot-shooting first half by the visitors, 13 Jennie turnovers allowed the Tigers to take a two-point lead into the locker room, 32-30. Fort Hays State turned those miscues into 15 points off turnovers, helping the Tigers overcome a 57.1 percent first-half shooting effort by UCM (12-of-21).<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/1191861043&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-814667509/01-06-22-coach-hobson-interview" title="Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Jan 6, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Jan 6, 2022)</a></div></div>While Fort Hays State hit just 37.9 percent from the floor before intermission (11-of-29), the Tigers did have success from behind the 3-point line.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6436">Sydney Golladay</a>&nbsp;were both 2-of-2 from behind the arc in the opening half, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6445">Megan Earney</a>&nbsp;also added triples for the Tigers in the first two quarters. The Tigers blew things open out of the locker room thanks to an 18-1 run. While hitting seven of their first eight shots on the offensive end, the Tigers held UCM without a field goal for more than five minutes at the start of the period. FHSU forced five turnovers during that span.<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/1191861148&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-814667509/01-06-22-fhsu-wbb-vs-central-mo-highlights" title="Fort Hays State WBB vs. Central Missouri Highlights (Jan 6, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State WBB vs. Central Missouri Highlights (Jan 6, 2022)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State finished the quarter with 29 points, matching its season high for points in one quarter. The Tigers hit a blistering 11-of-13 from the floor (84.6 percent), including both attempts from behind the arc and a perfect 5-for-5 effort from the free-throw line. Hobbs hit two more 3-pointers in the fourth quarter while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6438">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6441">Jessie Sallach</a>&nbsp;combined for 12 points in the paint in the frame, helping the Tigers grow their lead to 25 points before the final horn. Five Tigers scored in double figures for the third time this season, including 16 points, six rebounds, seven steals and five assists from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>. The second-year freshman matched her career high in assists while setting a new personal-best for steals. Hobbs scored 14 points thanks to four 3-pointers while dishing out seven assists and poking away three steals. Hollenbeck also scored 14 points, with Randall and Golladay adding 10 points each. The Tigers hit a season-high 11 3-pointers while also posting a new season best by hitting 50 percent from behind the arc (11-of-22). FHSU also hit 50 percent from the floor overall (31-of-62), hitting at least half of its shots for the fourth time this season. Brooke Littrell paced the Jennies with 25 points after hitting 10-of-13 from the floor, with Nija Collier adding 17 points. The rest of the UCM team combined to score 17 points on 29.4 percent shooting. The Jennies hit 51.2 percent from the floor overall (21-of-41). Fort Hays State poked away 15 steals in the win, the most against a DII opponent this season. The Tigers outrebounded UCM by six, 29-23. The Tigers continued their dominance over UCM inside Gross Memorial Coliseum, winning their eighth-straight home game against the Jennies and moving to 10-2 all-time. Fort Hays State will return to the floor Saturday (Jan. 8) when the Tigers host Lincoln in a women's-only contest beginning at 2 p.m. The men's game has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Blue Tiger program and will be made up on a date to be determined.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 Dominant second half helps No. 3 Tiger women beat Jennies

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Fort Hays State wrestling team competed in the NWCA National Duals on Thursday (Jan. 6), going 1-1 on the day. After falling in the first round to No. 11 Ashland 24-15, the Tigers defeated&nbsp;14th-ranked Upper Iowa by the same score. Thanks to the win over UIU,&nbsp;the Tigers have advanced to Friday's&nbsp;consolation semifinals and are guaranteed a place in the top 8. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;finished 2-0 for the Tigers, with each defeating&nbsp;a top-10 ranked wrestler in their weight class. Green recorded a decision and a first period fall while Henry picked up two decisions, including one to seal the victory over Upper Iowa. Green gave the Tigers an early lead over Ashland with a 5-3 sudden victory over the No. 4 ranked wrestler in the 125-pound weight class, Christian Wellman. The Eagles took a 9-3 lead after the next two matches before an Ashland forfeit at 149 pounds tied the score at nine. The Eagles then took&nbsp;the lead for good after winning the next four matches, including a narrow 4-3 decision by sixth-ranked Aidan Pasiuk over fifth-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>. The Tigers clawed back into the dual with wins in the final two matchups, including Henry defeating&nbsp;the No. 9 wrestler at 197 pounds, Walker Uhl, with a 7-1 decision.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;finished the dual with a 6-0 decision over Ty Petrey, but the Tigers fell short by a&nbsp;final score of 24-15. After receiving a bye in the next round, the Tigers faced the Upper Iowa Peacocks in the consolation quarterfinals.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;wrapped up a dominant day&nbsp;with a pin of&nbsp;Phillip Ihde in just over one&nbsp;minute, putting the Tigers on top 6-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;picked up his first win of the day with a 4-3 decision over Conner Manderfeld&nbsp;at 141 pounds before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;picked up a&nbsp;takedown late in the third period to force overtime. Lindsey finished things off&nbsp;with a 10-8 sudden victory, putting the Tigers up 12-3 four matches in. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;dropped a heartbreaker as he led 6-5 over No.4 ranked Chase Luensman until late in the match when the UIU grabbed the lead with a reversal.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;stretched the lead back to nine with a 6-3 decision at 165 pounds before the Peacocks picked up a fall at 174 pounds.&nbsp;Verhaeghe&nbsp;followed&nbsp;with a pin&nbsp;of his own in the next match in just under two minutes. The final blow came in the 197-pound match as Henry picked up a 10-3 decision, putting the dual out of reach for the Peacocks at 24-12. Upper Iowa was able to take the final match with an 8-7 decision, but the Tigers would still advance, 24-15. The Tigers will face No. 15 Colorado Mesa in the consolation semifinals Friday (Jan. 7) at 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET for a chance to wrestle for fifth place. Championship Round 1 -&nbsp;#11 Ashland defeated Fort Hays State 24-15 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Christian Wellman (Ashland)&nbsp;SV-1 5-3 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Weaver (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;Dec 9-3 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Luke Wymer (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;Fall 5:46 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Chance Esmont (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;Dec 11-4 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Drew Wiechers (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;Maj 15-3 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Daniel Beemer (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;TF 22-6 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aidan Pasiuk (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;Dec 4-3 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Walker Uhl (Ashland)&nbsp;Dec 7-1 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ty Petrey (Ashland)&nbsp;Dec 6-0 Consolation Round 2 -&nbsp;Fort Hays State defeated #14 Upper Iowa 24-15 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Philip Ihde (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Fall 1:07 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kaden Anderlik (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-2 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Connor Manderfeld (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Dec 4-3 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dalton Schams (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;SV-1 10-8 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Chase Luensman (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-6 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cameron Lopez (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Dec 6-3 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Colter Bye (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Fall 2:28 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Myron Crawford (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Fall 1:51 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Bodie Garnier (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Dec 10-3 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jordan Baumler (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-7&nbsp;&nbsp;

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Fort Hays State wrestling team competed in the NWCA National Duals on Thursday (Jan. 6), going 1-1 on the day. After falling in the first round to No. 11 Ashland 24-15, the Tigers defeated&nbsp;14th-ranked Upper Iowa by the same score. Thanks to the win over UIU,&nbsp;the Tigers have advanced to Friday's&nbsp;consolation semifinals and are guaranteed a place in the top 8. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;finished 2-0 for the Tigers, with each defeating&nbsp;a top-10 ranked wrestler in their weight class. Green recorded a decision and a first period fall while Henry picked up two decisions, including one to seal the victory over Upper Iowa. Green gave the Tigers an early lead over Ashland with a 5-3 sudden victory over the No. 4 ranked wrestler in the 125-pound weight class, Christian Wellman. The Eagles took a 9-3 lead after the next two matches before an Ashland forfeit at 149 pounds tied the score at nine. The Eagles then took&nbsp;the lead for good after winning the next four matches, including a narrow 4-3 decision by sixth-ranked Aidan Pasiuk over fifth-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>. The Tigers clawed back into the dual with wins in the final two matchups, including Henry defeating&nbsp;the No. 9 wrestler at 197 pounds, Walker Uhl, with a 7-1 decision.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;finished the dual with a 6-0 decision over Ty Petrey, but the Tigers fell short by a&nbsp;final score of 24-15. After receiving a bye in the next round, the Tigers faced the Upper Iowa Peacocks in the consolation quarterfinals.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;wrapped up a dominant day&nbsp;with a pin of&nbsp;Phillip Ihde in just over one&nbsp;minute, putting the Tigers on top 6-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;picked up his first win of the day with a 4-3 decision over Conner Manderfeld&nbsp;at 141 pounds before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;picked up a&nbsp;takedown late in the third period to force overtime. Lindsey finished things off&nbsp;with a 10-8 sudden victory, putting the Tigers up 12-3 four matches in. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;dropped a heartbreaker as he led 6-5 over No.4 ranked Chase Luensman until late in the match when the UIU grabbed the lead with a reversal.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;stretched the lead back to nine with a 6-3 decision at 165 pounds before the Peacocks picked up a fall at 174 pounds.&nbsp;Verhaeghe&nbsp;followed&nbsp;with a pin&nbsp;of his own in the next match in just under two minutes. The final blow came in the 197-pound match as Henry picked up a 10-3 decision, putting the dual out of reach for the Peacocks at 24-12. Upper Iowa was able to take the final match with an 8-7 decision, but the Tigers would still advance, 24-15. The Tigers will face No. 15 Colorado Mesa in the consolation semifinals Friday (Jan. 7) at 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET for a chance to wrestle for fifth place. Championship Round 1 -&nbsp;#11 Ashland defeated Fort Hays State 24-15 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Christian Wellman (Ashland)&nbsp;SV-1 5-3 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Gavin Weaver (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;Dec 9-3 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;Luke Wymer (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;Fall 5:46 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown (Unattached)&nbsp;Forf 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Chance Esmont (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;Dec 11-4 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;Drew Wiechers (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;Maj 15-3 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Daniel Beemer (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;TF 22-6 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;Aidan Pasiuk (Ashland)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;Dec 4-3 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Walker Uhl (Ashland)&nbsp;Dec 7-1 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Ty Petrey (Ashland)&nbsp;Dec 6-0 Consolation Round 2 -&nbsp;Fort Hays State defeated #14 Upper Iowa 24-15 125&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Philip Ihde (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Fall 1:07 133&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kaden Anderlik (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-2 141&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809">Cole Zebley</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Connor Manderfeld (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Dec 4-3 149&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6603">Cason Lindsey</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dalton Schams (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;SV-1 10-8 157&nbsp;-&nbsp;Chase Luensman (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;Dec 7-6 165&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cameron Lopez (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Dec 6-3 174&nbsp;-&nbsp;Colter Bye (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;Fall 2:28 184&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Myron Crawford (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Fall 1:51 197&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Bodie Garnier (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;Dec 10-3 285&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jordan Baumler (Upper Iowa)&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-7&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🤼‍♂️ Tigers split on day one of NWCA National Duals

The Hays Eagles Baseball Club will have a parent meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Premier Indoor Training (the PIT), 1035 240th Ave.

The club provides the opportunity for area players age 15 to 18 to participate in summer baseball.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Hays Eagles Baseball Club will have a parent meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Premier Indoor Training (the PIT), 1035 240th Ave.The club provides the opportunity for area players age 15 to 18 to participate in summer baseball.&nbsp;

Hays Eagles Baseball Club schedules parent meeting

Central Missouri (6-5, 3-4 MIAA) at #22 (D2SIDA)/RV (NABC) Fort Hays State (10-2, 5-2 MIAA) Thursday, January 6 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM)

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Heartland Building Center National Anthem:&nbsp;Fort Hays Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Local Education Appreciation&nbsp;- Faculty and staff at all local Hays schools get one FREE ticket to the game Halftime Performance:&nbsp;Tiger Debs Fort Hays State Men's Basketball is back at home this week and preps to face Central Missouri on Thursday night in Hays. The Tigers are 10-2 overall, 5-2 in the MIAA, ranked No. 22 in the latest D2SIDA Top 25 Poll, and continue to receive votes in the NABC poll. The Mules enter at 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the MIAA. Tipoff is set for 7:30 pm, which follows the women's contest at 5:30 pm. The Tigers are coming off their first road loss of the season on Monday night as they fell 58-51 at Rogers State. The 51 points was a season low for the Tigers, while they also shot a season-low 31.9 percent from the field in that game. On the bright side, the Tigers defended well once again and held the opposition inside of 60 points for the 10th&nbsp;time in 12 games this season. FHSU continues to lead NCAA Division II in scoring defense, allowing just 55.9 points per game, one of only three teams in Division II holding their opposition to less than 60 points per game on average. Central Missouri is coming off a pair of losses at home this past week to Washburn and Emporia State. Washburn won by two points on a stick-back bucket with two seconds remaining and then saw Emporia State hit 19 3-point field goals the following game in a blowout loss. Fort Hays State and Central Missouri split last year's regular season series. The Mules won by seven in Warrensburg before the Tigers won by 36 points in Hays, the largest margin of victory for the Tigers in the series history. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6460">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;leads the Tigers in scoring with a 15.3 points per game average.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6468">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;continues to average a double-double at 14.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6470">Nyjee Wright</a>&nbsp;adds 10.7 per game to give the Tigers three players averaging double figures.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6472">Geoff Hamperian</a>&nbsp;is the top scorer off the bench for FHSU at 7.1 points per game. Gaven Pinkley leads the Mules in scoring at 13.3 points per game, while Ja'Cor Nelson adds 11.5 points and a team-best 6.9 rebounds per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Central Missouri (6-5, 3-4 MIAA) at #22 (D2SIDA)/RV (NABC) Fort Hays State (10-2, 5-2 MIAA) Thursday, January 6 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Heartland Building Center National Anthem:&nbsp;Fort Hays Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Local Education Appreciation&nbsp;- Faculty and staff at all local Hays schools get one FREE ticket to the game Halftime Performance:&nbsp;Tiger Debs Fort Hays State Men's Basketball is back at home this week and preps to face Central Missouri on Thursday night in Hays. The Tigers are 10-2 overall, 5-2 in the MIAA, ranked No. 22 in the latest D2SIDA Top 25 Poll, and continue to receive votes in the NABC poll. The Mules enter at 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the MIAA. Tipoff is set for 7:30 pm, which follows the women's contest at 5:30 pm. The Tigers are coming off their first road loss of the season on Monday night as they fell 58-51 at Rogers State. The 51 points was a season low for the Tigers, while they also shot a season-low 31.9 percent from the field in that game. On the bright side, the Tigers defended well once again and held the opposition inside of 60 points for the 10th&nbsp;time in 12 games this season. FHSU continues to lead NCAA Division II in scoring defense, allowing just 55.9 points per game, one of only three teams in Division II holding their opposition to less than 60 points per game on average. Central Missouri is coming off a pair of losses at home this past week to Washburn and Emporia State. Washburn won by two points on a stick-back bucket with two seconds remaining and then saw Emporia State hit 19 3-point field goals the following game in a blowout loss. Fort Hays State and Central Missouri split last year's regular season series. The Mules won by seven in Warrensburg before the Tigers won by 36 points in Hays, the largest margin of victory for the Tigers in the series history. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6460">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;leads the Tigers in scoring with a 15.3 points per game average.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6468">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;continues to average a double-double at 14.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6470">Nyjee Wright</a>&nbsp;adds 10.7 per game to give the Tigers three players averaging double figures.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6472">Geoff Hamperian</a>&nbsp;is the top scorer off the bench for FHSU at 7.1 points per game. Gaven Pinkley leads the Mules in scoring at 13.3 points per game, while Ja'Cor Nelson adds 11.5 points and a team-best 6.9 rebounds per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀📻 LISTEN - FHSU men faces Central Missouri Thursday night in Hays

No. 3/11 Fort Hays State (11-1, 5-1 MIAA) vs. Central Missouri (9-5, 5-2 MIAA) Thursday, January 6 • 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM)

Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Heartland Building Center National Anthem:&nbsp;Fort Hays Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Local Education Appreciation&nbsp;- Faculty and staff at all local Hays schools get one FREE ticket to the game Halftime Performance:&nbsp;Tiger Debs The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns to Gross Memorial Coliseum Thursday (Jan. 6) when FHSU hosts Central Missouri beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday's game is Local Education Appreciation night, with all faculty and staff at local Hays schools receiving one FREE ticket to the doubleheader. The Tigers (11-1, 5-1 MIAA) enter the week ranked third in the country with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.37. Fort Hays State is averaging 16.8 assists per game, 14th-most in Division II, while the Tigers turn the ball over just 12.2 times per contest, good for 12th in the nation. The Tigers also rank 21st nationally in scoring margin (+16.6) and 21st in rebound margin (+8.8). Five different Tigers are averaging at least two assists per night. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;paces the Tigers in both points and rebounds, putting up 15.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest. Her five double-doubles are fourth-most in the country. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;has performed well against the Jennies in the past, averaging 18.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game in five career matchups with UCM. She's never scored fewer than 14 points against the Jennies. The senior totaled 26 points in one matchup with UCM last year and added a 16-point, 10-assist double-double in another. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;(1,174 career points) is nine points shy of tying Kelly Priest (1997-01) for 15th on the all-time scoring list at 1,183 points. After Thursday, FHSU will have played at least one game on every day of the week this season. It's the seventh time the Tigers have played on each day of the week during&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>'s 14 years at FHSU, and the first time it has occurred in consecutive seasons since 2008-09 and 2009-10. Central Missouri leads the all-time series 19-15, but Fort Hays State is&nbsp;9-2 in Hays with wins in each of the last seven matchups inside the Coliseum. The Tigers are&nbsp;13-14 against UCM under Hobson, including an 8-1 mark at home. The Tigers have played UCM more than all but one school during the Hobson era (ESU). Central Missouri is 9-5 this season, including a 3-4 mark away from the UCM Multipurpose Building. The Jennies rank fifth in the conference with 73.5 points per game. UCM ranks fifth in the country with 221 made free throws and 14th with a field-goal percentage of 46.7 percent. They top the conference in both categories. Nija Collier leads the nation with 172 rebounds and is second in the country with 10 double-doubles. She is 12th in points per game (20.4 ppg) and 10th in rebounds per game (12.3 rpg). Olivia Nelson ranks seventh in the country with 69 assists.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>No. 3/11 Fort Hays State (11-1, 5-1 MIAA) vs. Central Missouri (9-5, 5-2 MIAA) Thursday, January 6 • 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Heartland Building Center National Anthem:&nbsp;Fort Hays Singers Promotions:&nbsp;Local Education Appreciation&nbsp;- Faculty and staff at all local Hays schools get one FREE ticket to the game Halftime Performance:&nbsp;Tiger Debs The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns to Gross Memorial Coliseum Thursday (Jan. 6) when FHSU hosts Central Missouri beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday's game is Local Education Appreciation night, with all faculty and staff at local Hays schools receiving one FREE ticket to the doubleheader. The Tigers (11-1, 5-1 MIAA) enter the week ranked third in the country with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.37. Fort Hays State is averaging 16.8 assists per game, 14th-most in Division II, while the Tigers turn the ball over just 12.2 times per contest, good for 12th in the nation. The Tigers also rank 21st nationally in scoring margin (+16.6) and 21st in rebound margin (+8.8). Five different Tigers are averaging at least two assists per night. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6443">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;paces the Tigers in both points and rebounds, putting up 15.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest. Her five double-doubles are fourth-most in the country. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6437">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;has performed well against the Jennies in the past, averaging 18.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game in five career matchups with UCM. She's never scored fewer than 14 points against the Jennies. The senior totaled 26 points in one matchup with UCM last year and added a 16-point, 10-assist double-double in another. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6439">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;(1,174 career points) is nine points shy of tying Kelly Priest (1997-01) for 15th on the all-time scoring list at 1,183 points. After Thursday, FHSU will have played at least one game on every day of the week this season. It's the seventh time the Tigers have played on each day of the week during&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>'s 14 years at FHSU, and the first time it has occurred in consecutive seasons since 2008-09 and 2009-10. Central Missouri leads the all-time series 19-15, but Fort Hays State is&nbsp;9-2 in Hays with wins in each of the last seven matchups inside the Coliseum. The Tigers are&nbsp;13-14 against UCM under Hobson, including an 8-1 mark at home. The Tigers have played UCM more than all but one school during the Hobson era (ESU). Central Missouri is 9-5 this season, including a 3-4 mark away from the UCM Multipurpose Building. The Jennies rank fifth in the conference with 73.5 points per game. UCM ranks fifth in the country with 221 made free throws and 14th with a field-goal percentage of 46.7 percent. They top the conference in both categories. Nija Collier leads the nation with 172 rebounds and is second in the country with 10 double-doubles. She is 12th in points per game (20.4 ppg) and 10th in rebounds per game (12.3 rpg). Olivia Nelson ranks seventh in the country with 69 assists.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀📻 LISTEN - No. 3 Tiger women host Jennies Thursday

Jaren Kanak is heading to Oklahoma. After initially committing to Clemson, the Hays High senior tweeted Monday evening that he's going to be a Sooner.

Several days before the early signing period in December, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables left the Tiger program to become the head coach at OU. Kanak later decommitted to Clemson.

Kanak can't officially sign with Oklahoma until February, when the new signing period begins.

Jaren Kanak is heading to Oklahoma. After initially committing to Clemson, the Hays High senior tweeted Monday evening that he's going to be a Sooner.Several days before the early signing period in December, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables left the Tiger program to become the head coach at OU. Kanak later decommitted to Clemson.Kanak can't officially sign with Oklahoma until February, when the new signing period begins.<figure>
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🏈 Hays High's Kanak commits to Oklahoma

Fort Hays State basketball coaches Tony Hobson and Mark Johnson held their weekly press conferences Wednesday in advance of the Tigers home games with Central Missouri Thursday.

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🏀🎧 Hobson, Johnson hold weekly press conferences

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bill Self didn’t know exactly how many consecutive shots his team missed to close the first half — it was 19 — but the Kansas coach didn’t panic at halftime, telling his players “the lid will come off” the basket.

It certainly did. No. 6 Kansas shot 70.8% from the field in the second half, helping the Jayhawks overcome a scoreless streak of more than 9 1/2 minutes and beat Oklahoma State 74-63 on Tuesday night in the delayed Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

David McCormack had 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and Ochai Agbaji scored 16 points for Kansas (12-1), which made seven straight shots during a 20-8 run early in the second half that put the Jayhawks — who were tied 29-29 at halftime — back ahead by double digits.

Oklahoma State (7-5) came no closer than six points the rest of the way. When the Cowboys closed within 63-57 on a basket by Isaac Likekele with 6:14 left, Christian Braun began a 9-0 run for Kansas with a pair of baskets. Braun finished with 15 points.

“To win a game on the road and miss 19 straight shots, that’s not going to happen very often,” Self said. “Our shot selection wasn’t great the first half. … The second half, I thought we did a better job. We didn’t get to the free-throw line, but we did a better job of at least driving some in the second half.”

Kansas won its eighth straight game and its 31st consecutive conference opener, a run that began in the 1991-92 season, when the Jayhawks played in the Big 8 Conference. The Jayhawks are 12-1 for the ninth time in Self’s 19 seasons and now lead their series against Oklahoma State, Self’s alma mater, by a 120-60 margin.

Likekele led Oklahoma State with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Oklahoma State hadn’t played since losing to Houston on Dec. 18 due to scheduling issues stemming from COVID-19. The Cowboys had a game against Southern California canceled and their previously scheduled Big 12 opener against Texas Tech postponed. Kansas’ scheduled league opener on New Year’s Day against TCU also was postponed.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bill Self didn’t know exactly how many consecutive shots his team missed to close the first half — it was 19 — but the Kansas coach didn’t panic at halftime, telling his players “the lid will come off” the basket.It certainly did. No. 6 Kansas shot 70.8% from the field in the second half, helping the Jayhawks overcome a scoreless streak of more than 9 1/2 minutes and beat Oklahoma State 74-63 on Tuesday night in the delayed Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.David McCormack had 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and Ochai Agbaji scored 16 points for Kansas (12-1), which made seven straight shots during a 20-8 run early in the second half that put the Jayhawks — who were tied 29-29 at halftime — back ahead by double digits.Oklahoma State (7-5) came no closer than six points the rest of the way. When the Cowboys closed within 63-57 on a basket by Isaac Likekele with 6:14 left, Christian Braun began a 9-0 run for Kansas with a pair of baskets. Braun finished with 15 points.“To win a game on the road and miss 19 straight shots, that’s not going to happen very often,” Self said. “Our shot selection wasn’t great the first half. … The second half, I thought we did a better job. We didn’t get to the free-throw line, but we did a better job of at least driving some in the second half.”Kansas won its eighth straight game and its 31st consecutive conference opener, a run that began in the 1991-92 season, when the Jayhawks played in the Big 8 Conference. The Jayhawks are 12-1 for the ninth time in Self’s 19 seasons and now lead their series against Oklahoma State, Self’s alma mater, by a 120-60 margin.Likekele led Oklahoma State with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Oklahoma State hadn’t played since losing to Houston on Dec. 18 due to scheduling issues stemming from COVID-19. The Cowboys had a game against Southern California canceled and their previously scheduled Big 12 opener against Texas Tech postponed. Kansas’ scheduled league opener on New Year’s Day against TCU also was postponed.