HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women's basketball game against Missouri Western scheduled for Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) in Hays is now postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The MWSU women's team will not be able to complete their road trip as well. A reschedule date will be announced at a later time. Please hold on to your tickets for the rescheduled date of the women's and men's contests vs. Missouri Western that have both been postponed. Looking ahead, the Tigers go on the road next week to Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State. The next home action for FHSU as it stands right now is January 30 against Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women's basketball game against Missouri Western scheduled for Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) in Hays is now postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The MWSU women's team will not be able to complete their road trip as well. A reschedule date will be announced at a later time. Please hold on to your tickets for the rescheduled date of the women's and men's contests vs. Missouri Western that have both been postponed. Looking ahead, the Tigers go on the road next week to Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State. The next home action for FHSU as it stands right now is January 30 against Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 FHSU women's game vs. Missouri Western postponed

Listen as "Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus previews Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game with the Cleveland Browns.

The Holthus Hotline airs at 8:00 am Saturday morning's during the Chiefs season on KFIX (96.6-

Listen as "Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus previews Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game with the Cleveland Browns.The Holthus Hotline airs at 8:00 am Saturday morning's during the Chiefs season on KFIX (96.6-<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/966218917%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-2KErffraftm&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-011621/s-2KErffraftm" title="Holthus Hotline 011621" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline 011621</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with ‘Voice of the Chiefs’ Mitch Holthus

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs took to the floor at Al
Billinger Fieldhouse for the first time Friday night and they would not disappoint
as they earned a doubleheader sweep of the rival Ellis.

The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs (7-1, 4-0 MCL) used a 16-0 run
to end the first quarter and begin the second quarter and held Ellis (6-2, 2-2)
in check in the second half on their way to a 56-38 win.

The game opened with a pair of ties but with the game tied
at four TMP’s Emilee Lane scored back-to-back field goals kick starting an 11-2
run to end the first quarter. They extended the run to 20-2 with nine straight
to start the second quarter as they built a 24-6 lead.

Megan Hamel scored seven of her 10 points to end the first
quarter and Sophia Balthazor added seven of the first nine in the second
quarter as TMP lead 24-6 midway through the second. They built a 31-10 halftime
lead.

In the third quarter the Monarchs led by as many as 25 at
40-15. 

Ellis was able to cut the deficit to 40-24 with a 9-0 third
quarter run. But TMP’s Kyleigh Allen scored four of her career-high 17 points
as the Monarchs extended to lead to 47-24.

Ellis was able to close within 15 at the end of the third
quarter.

Balthazor knocked down her second three-pointer of the game
to open the fourth quarter as TMP took a 50-32 lead.

Ellis was able to cut the gap to 16 twice in the fourth
quarter but the Monarchs were took much as they claimed the 56-38 win.

Allen led three in double-figures for TMP with 17 points.
Balthazor added 13 and Hamel finished with 10 points.

Friday’s boys matchup was a game of runs that saw the
Monarchs lead by as many as 10 in the second half and hold off Ellis for the 59-56
win.

TMP (6-3, 3-1 MCL) came out firing on all cylinders and
built a seven-point first quarter lead at 14-7 on a Hayden Brown three-pointer.

After an Ellis timeout the Railers answered with an 11-2 run
to end the quarter as Daniel Eck dropped in a jumper at the buzzer to give Ellis
the 18-16 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Jackson Schulte and Dylan Werth combined to score the first
eight points of the second quarter and then Jace Wentling capped off the 10-0
run putting TMP up 26-18. But Ellis had an answer.

The Railers strung together a 10-2 run over the own tying
the game at 28 before the Monarchs scored six straight.

The final field goal came on a Kade Harris steal and layup
with one second left in the first half putting TMP up 36-28 at the break.

Werth scored back-to-back field goals opening the second
half and Wentling added another bucket extending the lead to a game-high at
40-30 but Ellis wouldn’t go away.

Down 42-32 the Railers finished the third quarter and opened
the fourth quarter on a 8-3 run to cut the TMP lead to 45-40.

The game got tight down the stretch as Ellis’ Brady Frickey
knocked down four three pointers in the quarter, the last one cutting TMP’s lead
to just one at 57-56 but TMP’s Lucas Lang sealed the game at the free throw
line as TMP came away with the 59-56 win.

Werth recorded his third career double-double with 16 points
and 14 rebounds. Jackson Schulte scored in double-figures for the sixth time in
seven games with 11 points.

Frickey led all scorers with 24 for Ellis.

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs took to the floor at Al
Billinger Fieldhouse for the first time Friday night and they would not disappoint
as they earned a doubleheader sweep of the rival Ellis.Girls: TMP 56, Ellis 38The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs (7-1, 4-0 MCL) used a 16-0 run
to end the first quarter and begin the second quarter and held Ellis (6-2, 2-2)
in check in the second half on their way to a 56-38 win.Coach Rose McFarland<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/966571831&color=%232e0078&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-814667509/01-15-21-tmp-girls-int" title="01-15-21 TMP coach Rose McFarland" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01-15-21 TMP coach Rose McFarland</a></div></div>The game opened with a pair of ties but with the game tied
at four TMP’s Emilee Lane scored back-to-back field goals kick starting an 11-2
run to end the first quarter. They extended the run to 20-2 with nine straight
to start the second quarter as they built a 24-6 lead.Megan Hamel scored seven of her 10 points to end the first
quarter and Sophia Balthazor added seven of the first nine in the second
quarter as TMP lead 24-6 midway through the second. They built a 31-10 halftime
lead.In the third quarter the Monarchs led by as many as 25 at
40-15. Ellis was able to cut the deficit to 40-24 with a 9-0 third
quarter run. But TMP’s Kyleigh Allen scored four of her career-high 17 points
as the Monarchs extended to lead to 47-24.Ellis was able to close within 15 at the end of the third
quarter.Balthazor knocked down her second three-pointer of the game
to open the fourth quarter as TMP took a 50-32 lead.Ellis was able to cut the gap to 16 twice in the fourth
quarter but the Monarchs were took much as they claimed the 56-38 win.Game 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/966571900&color=%231e015d&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-814667509/01-15-21-tmp-girls-highlights" title="01-15-21 TMP Girls Highlights vs Ellis" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01-15-21 TMP Girls Highlights vs Ellis</a></div></div>Allen led three in double-figures for TMP with 17 points.
Balthazor added 13 and Hamel finished with 10 points.Ellis’ Grace led all scorers with 21.Boys: TMP 59, Ellis 56Friday’s boys matchup was a game of runs that saw the
Monarchs lead by as many as 10 in the second half and hold off Ellis for the 59-56
win.Coach Bill Meagher<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/966571939&color=%232e0078&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-814667509/01-15-21-tmp-boys-int" title="01-15-21 TMP Bill Meagher" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01-15-21 TMP Bill Meagher</a></div></div>TMP (6-3, 3-1 MCL) came out firing on all cylinders and
built a seven-point first quarter lead at 14-7 on a Hayden Brown three-pointer.After an Ellis timeout the Railers answered with an 11-2 run
to end the quarter as Daniel Eck dropped in a jumper at the buzzer to give Ellis
the 18-16 lead at the end of the first quarter.Jackson Schulte and Dylan Werth combined to score the first
eight points of the second quarter and then Jace Wentling capped off the 10-0
run putting TMP up 26-18. But Ellis had an answer.The Railers strung together a 10-2 run over the own tying
the game at 28 before the Monarchs scored six straight.The final field goal came on a Kade Harris steal and layup
with one second left in the first half putting TMP up 36-28 at the break.Werth scored back-to-back field goals opening the second
half and Wentling added another bucket extending the lead to a game-high at
40-30 but Ellis wouldn’t go away.Down 42-32 the Railers finished the third quarter and opened
the fourth quarter on a 8-3 run to cut the TMP lead to 45-40.The game got tight down the stretch as Ellis’ Brady Frickey
knocked down four three pointers in the quarter, the last one cutting TMP’s lead
to just one at 57-56 but TMP’s Lucas Lang sealed the game at the free throw
line as TMP came away with the 59-56 win.Game 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/966571966&color=%232e0078&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-814667509/01-15-21-tmp-boys-highlights" title="01-15-21 TMP Boys Highlights vs Ellis" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01-15-21 TMP Boys Highlights vs Ellis</a></div></div>Werth recorded his third career double-double with 16 points
and 14 rebounds. Jackson Schulte scored in double-figures for the sixth time in
seven games with 11 points.Frickey led all scorers with 24 for Ellis.

🏀TMP sweeps Ellis in Battle of Big Creek

Hays High wrapped up three straight Western Athletic Conference games to open 2021, and four straight since before winter break, whey they hosted Garden City on Friday night.

A big second half by Garden City kept the Buffaloes at the top of the Western Athletic Conference standings as they beat Hays High 56-42.

The Indians led by five twice in the first half. One of the occasions came after an 11-0 run in the second quarter. The Indians had the ball twice up five but could not add to their lead at 18-13. The second quarter belonged to Hays holding Garden City to just two points.

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The second half belonged to the Buffaloes. Garden City went 0-5 behind the three point line in the first half. The second half the rim opened up and they made five of seven attempts. Garden City also made their free throws, going 17 of 21 from the stripe. Senior Keyhana Turner made all 13 of her attempts on the way to a game and season high 19 points.

Garden City outscored the Indians 41-24 in the second half for the win.

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Jersey Johnson led the Indians with a career high 14 points. Garden City put three in double figures.&nbsp;

The Indians drop to 2-6 on the year and 1-3 in the WAC. Garden City leads the conference at 3-0 and is 3-1 on the year.

A 16-4 run to start the second quarter provided the cushion Hays High needed in a 70-53 victory over Garden City. The Indians trailed just twice at 2-0 and 4-2. A quick 10-0 run for Hays forced Garden City to take a timeout. The Indians would never trail again.

Hays led by nine on several occasions including halftime at 33-24. Garden City's best opportunity to take the lead back came midway through the third quarter when the Buffaloes possessed the ball trailing 37-33, but the Indians turned them away at the basket.

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Hays again led by nine through three quarters at 44-35. The Indians hit their first six shots of the fourth quarter including two three pointers to kickstart a 16-4 run that was the deciding factor.&nbsp;

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Jace Linenberger led four Indians in double figures with a game high 17 points. He also tallied his first double-double by grabbing a career high 12 rebounds. Dalyn Schwartz added 14, Carson Kieffer 11 and Jason Krannawitter scored 10.

Hays improves to 8-0 on the year and leads the conference race at 4-0. Garden City falls to 1-3 and 1-2.

The Indians will be in Colby for the Orange and Black Classic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Hays High wrapped up three straight Western Athletic Conference games to open 2021, and four straight since before winter break, whey they hosted Garden City on Friday night.GirlsGarden City 56 - Hays 42A big second half by Garden City kept the Buffaloes at the top of the Western Athletic Conference standings as they beat Hays High 56-42.The Indians led by five twice in the first half. One of the occasions came after an 11-0 run in the second quarter. The Indians had the ball twice up five but could not add to their lead at 18-13. The second quarter belonged to Hays holding Garden City to just two points.Highlightshttps://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-15-21-hh-girls-v-garden-city-hilightsThe second half belonged to the Buffaloes. Garden City went 0-5 behind the three point line in the first half. The second half the rim opened up and they made five of seven attempts. Garden City also made their free throws, going 17 of 21 from the stripe. Senior Keyhana Turner made all 13 of her attempts on the way to a game and season high 19 points.Garden City outscored the Indians 41-24 in the second half for the win.Coach Len Melvinhttps://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-15-21-hh-girls-coach-intJersey Johnson led the Indians with a career high 14 points. Garden City put three in double figures.&nbsp;The Indians drop to 2-6 on the year and 1-3 in the WAC. Garden City leads the conference at 3-0 and is 3-1 on the year.Boys#3 Hays 70 - Garden City 53A 16-4 run to start the second quarter provided the cushion Hays High needed in a 70-53 victory over Garden City. The Indians trailed just twice at 2-0 and 4-2. A quick 10-0 run for Hays forced Garden City to take a timeout. The Indians would never trail again.Hays led by nine on several occasions including halftime at 33-24. Garden City's best opportunity to take the lead back came midway through the third quarter when the Buffaloes possessed the ball trailing 37-33, but the Indians turned them away at the basket.Highlightshttps://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-15-21-hh-boys-v-garden-city-hilightsHays again led by nine through three quarters at 44-35. The Indians hit their first six shots of the fourth quarter including two three pointers to kickstart a 16-4 run that was the deciding factor.&nbsp;Coach Alex Hutchinshttps://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-15-21-hh-boys-coach-intJace Linenberger led four Indians in double figures with a game high 17 points. He also tallied his first double-double by grabbing a career high 12 rebounds. Dalyn Schwartz added 14, Carson Kieffer 11 and Jason Krannawitter scored 10.Hays improves to 8-0 on the year and leads the conference race at 4-0. Garden City falls to 1-3 and 1-2.The Indians will be in Colby for the Orange and Black Classic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

🏀 Hays boys, Garden City girls pull away in fourth quarter

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– In accordance with Big 12 Conference men’s basketball interruption guidelines, the Iowa State at Kansas game scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16, has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Iowa State program.

The institutions will work with the conference to reschedule.

Next, No. 6/7 Kansas (10-3, 4-2 Big 12) plays its first of three ESPN Big Monday games in 2020-21 at No. 2/2 Baylor on Jan. 18, at 8 p.m. (Central).

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– In accordance with Big 12 Conference men’s basketball interruption guidelines, the Iowa State at Kansas game scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16, has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Iowa State program.The institutions will work with the conference to reschedule.Next, No. 6/7 Kansas (10-3, 4-2 Big 12) plays its first of three ESPN Big Monday games in 2020-21 at No. 2/2 Baylor on Jan. 18, at 8 p.m. (Central).Kansas Athletics

🏀 Iowa State at Kansas men’s basketball game postponed

For the first time this season the TMP-Marian basketball teams are at home as they play host to the Ellis Railroaders in the Battle of Big Creek.

&nbsp;The girls game is set to start at 6 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Car Pregame Show at 5:40 on KHAZ.

For the first time this season the TMP-Marian basketball teams are at home as they play host to the Ellis Railroaders in the Battle of Big Creek.&nbsp;The girls game is set to start at 6 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Car Pregame Show at 5:40 on KHAZ.Girls game<figure>
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 🏀WATCH: TMP-Marian vs Ellis

The Hays High basketball teams host the Garden City Buffaloes Friday night for a WAC matchup.

The girls game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow. The pregame show is set for 5:40 p.m.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;You can also listen to the games on&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">96.9 KFIX</a>

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 🏀WATCH: Hays High v Garden City

The Fort Hays State men's basketball game with Missouri Western scheduled for Saturday at 4:00 pm at Gross Coliseum has been postponed.

The Griffons have announced that the men's program has paused full team activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel.  Tier 1 personnel include student-athletes, coaches and any staff member whose job requires close regular contact.

The 16th-rankded Griffons lost 75-67 at Nebraska-Kearney Thursday.&nbsp;

The FHSU women's game with Missouri Western scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday is still on as planned. The Griffons have taken rapid COVID tests and will do another round of testing Friday. A final determination on the game will be made Saturday morning.

The Fort Hays State men's basketball game with Missouri Western scheduled for Saturday at 4:00 pm at Gross Coliseum has been postponed.The Griffons have announced that the men's program has paused full team activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel. Tier 1 personnel include student-athletes, coaches and any staff member whose job requires close regular contact.The 16th-rankded Griffons lost 75-67 at Nebraska-Kearney Thursday.&nbsp;The FHSU women's game with Missouri Western scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday is still on as planned. The Griffons have taken rapid COVID tests and will do another round of testing Friday. A final determination on the game will be made Saturday morning.

🏀 FHSU men's basketball with Missouri Western postponed

TOPEKA, Kan.—During a regular scheduled KSHSAA Executive Board meeting January 13 and 14, the Executive Board called for a special meeting of the KSHSAA Board of Directors, January 20, at 2:00 p.m.

The agenda item to be discussed by the BOD: Beginning January 29 until the end of winter activities regular season, a maximum of four spectators per participant will be permitted with appropriate social distancing required. Local school districts may choose to have stricter limitations based on seating and local health department guideline.

The January 20th meeting will be a virtual meeting and can be viewed on the KSHSAA YouTube site.

TOPEKA, Kan.—During a regular scheduled KSHSAA Executive Board meeting January 13 and 14, the Executive Board called for a special meeting of the KSHSAA Board of Directors, January 20, at 2:00 p.m.The agenda item to be discussed by the BOD: Beginning January 29 until the end of winter activities regular season, a maximum of four spectators per participant will be permitted with appropriate social distancing required. Local school districts may choose to have stricter limitations based on seating and local health department guideline.The January 20th meeting will be a virtual meeting and can be viewed on the KSHSAA YouTube site.

KSHSAA to consider increasing spectator per participant at upcoming meeting

HAYS – Fort Hays State rallied from a 12-point second half
deficit and tied No. 3 Northwest Missouri State with just under six minutes to
play but the Bearcats outscored the Tigers 15-2 the rest of the way for a 64-51
win Thursday night at Gross Coliseum.

The Bearcats (7-1, 7-1 MIAA) raced out to an early 14-4 lead
but the Tigers closed the gap to five with a little over six minutes to play in
the first half but Trevor Hudgins 3-pointer at the horn pushed the Northwest
lead to 31-21 at halftime.

The scored the first basket of the second half to go up 12.
The Tigers (3-5, 3-5 MIAA) closed within in five on back-to-back Gilbert Peters
baskets with 12 minutes to play.

Northwest scored the next seven to go up 12 but the FHSU
responded with a 13-1 run and tied the game on a Quinten Rock jumper with 5:51
to play.

Jordan Pumphrey triggered the run with his first 3-poitner since the season opener against Washburn. Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;added an old-fashioned 3-point play then added a stick-back basket to trim the margin to four. After an NWMSU free throw, Rock&nbsp; made a 3-pointer which trimmed the lead to two, then following a Bearcat offensive foul, Rock made a driving runner to tie the game 49-49.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Tigers were held to two free throws the rest of the way,
missing their last eight shots.

Rock was held to 1-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc but led
the Tigers with 12 points. Kaleb Hammeke scored 11 and Peters added 10.

Jared Vitzum was held to five points but led FHSU with seven
rebounds. VItztum, Rock and Hammeke were a combined 2-of-15 from beyond the
arc.

The Tigers are back at home Saturday afternoon against No.
16 Missouri Western State at 4:00 pm.

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 </figure>HAYS – Fort Hays State rallied from a 12-point second half
deficit and tied No. 3 Northwest Missouri State with just under six minutes to
play but the Bearcats outscored the Tigers 15-2 the rest of the way for a 64-51
win Thursday night at Gross Coliseum.The Bearcats (7-1, 7-1 MIAA) raced out to an early 14-4 lead
but the Tigers closed the gap to five with a little over six minutes to play in
the first half but Trevor Hudgins 3-pointer at the horn pushed the Northwest
lead to 31-21 at 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/965958070&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-bkb-mens-coach-johnson-interview" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. #3 Northwest Missouri State 011421" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. #3 Northwest Missouri State 011421</a></div></div>The scored the first basket of the second half to go up 12.
The Tigers (3-5, 3-5 MIAA) closed within in five on back-to-back Gilbert Peters
baskets with 12 minutes to play.<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/965962870&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/player-interview-caleb-hammeke" title="Kaleb Hammeke Postgame vs, #3 Northwest Missouri State 011421" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Kaleb Hammeke Postgame vs, #3 Northwest Missouri State 011421</a></div></div>Northwest scored the next seven to go up 12 but the FHSU
responded with a 13-1 run and tied the game on a Quinten Rock jumper with 5:51
to play.Jordan Pumphrey triggered the run with his first 3-poitner since the season opener against Washburn. Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;added an old-fashioned 3-point play then added a stick-back basket to trim the margin to four. After an NWMSU free throw, Rock&nbsp; made a 3-pointer which trimmed the lead to two, then following a Bearcat offensive foul, Rock made a driving runner to tie the game 49-49.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Tigers were held to two free throws the rest of the way,
missing their last eight shots.<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/965958124&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mens-vs-nwms-01-14-21-highlights" title="FHSU MBB vs. #3 Northwest Missouri State Highlights 011421" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">FHSU MBB vs. #3 Northwest Missouri State Highlights 011421</a></div></div>Rock was held to 1-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc but led
the Tigers with 12 points. Kaleb Hammeke scored 11 and Peters added 10.Jared Vitzum was held to five points but led FHSU with seven
rebounds. VItztum, Rock and Hammeke were a combined 2-of-15 from beyond the
arc.The Tigers are back at home Saturday afternoon against No.
16 Missouri Western State at 4:00 pm.

🏀 Tigers upset bid comes up short against 3rd-ranked Bearcats

HAYS - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team scored the first 11 points and never led by less than five and cruised to a 74-49 win over Northwest Missouri State Thursday at Gross Coliseum.

After the Bearcats scored six straight to pull within 11-6, the Tigers scored nine straight to to push the lead to 16.

FHSU (6-2, 6-2 MIAA) scored the last seven points of the second quarter capped by a Jaden Hobbs 3-poitner at the horn. The scored the first six points of the third quarter and led by as many as 34 in the second half.

Whitney Randall opened the scoring with a 3-pointer from the top of the key just 10 seconds into the contest. The senior went on to lead the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds for her second career double-double. The Alva, Okla. native hit 4-of-7 from the floor and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.

Jaden Hobbs hit her first five threes and finished with 17 points. Olivia Hollenbeck added 12.

Mia Stillman led the Bearcats (3-4, 3-4 MIAA) with 10 pionts off the bench.

Fort Hays State is back at home Saturday afternoon against Missouri Western State at 2:00 pm.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610685155349.jpeg" alt="Whitney Randall (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)" />
 <figcaption>Whitney Randall (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYS - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team scored the first 11 points and never led by less than five and cruised to a 74-49 win over Northwest Missouri State Thursday at Gross Coliseum.After the Bearcats scored six straight to pull within 11-6, the Tigers scored nine straight to to push the lead to 16.<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/965958664&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/womens-coach-interview" title="Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Northwest Missouri State 011421" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Postgame vs. Northwest Missouri State 011421</a></div></div>FHSU (6-2, 6-2 MIAA) scored the last seven points of the second quarter capped by a Jaden Hobbs 3-poitner at the horn. The scored the first six points of the third quarter and led by as many as 34 in the second half.Whitney Randall opened the scoring with a 3-pointer from the top of the key just 10 seconds into the contest. The senior went on to lead the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds for her second career double-double. The Alva, Okla. native hit 4-of-7 from the floor and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.Jaden Hobbs hit her first five threes and finished with 17 points. Olivia Hollenbeck added 12.<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/965958121%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-Q5ir85LllAG&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-womens-vs-nwms-01-14-21-highlights/s-Q5ir85LllAG" title="FHSU WBB vs. Northwest Missouri State HIghlights 011421" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">FHSU WBB vs. Northwest Missouri State HIghlights 011421</a></div></div>Mia Stillman led the Bearcats (3-4, 3-4 MIAA) with 10 pionts off the bench.Fort Hays State is back at home Saturday afternoon against Missouri Western State at 2:00 pm.

🏀 Tiger women blow past Bearcats

GOLDEN, Colo. - The 12th-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team fell 31-6 against No. 16 Colorado School of Mines Thursday (Jan. 14). The Tigers are now 0-3 on the year, while Mines moves to 1-0 to start its season. After the Tigers fell behind 3-0 to start the dual,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5806">Mason Turner</a>, the second-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds, tied things up with a sudden-victory win at 133 pounds. Turner took an early lead with a takedown and a four-point nearfall before his opponent, Gabriel Martinez, leveled the score in the second period. After neither side managed to score in the third period, Turner took control and secured the winning takedown in the first extra period. Mines captured the next four matchups, including two pins to go on top 21-3. Sixth-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;got the Tigers back on the board with a 3-0 decision at 174 pounds. The senior took an early lead thanks to a first-period takedown and was awarded a penalty point in the final period to put the win on ice. Mines came away with wins via decision in the final three bouts of the day, including a narrow 12-11 win for Nolan Funk over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;at 197 pounds. Funk led 8-1 after the first period before Henry managed four takedowns and one two-point nearfall to close the gap before time ran out. The Tigers and Orediggers also battled in 10 extra matches, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5808">Caleb Willis</a>&nbsp;coming away with wins for the Tigers. Fort Hays State returns to the mat Sunday (Jan. 17) when they travel to Wichita for the Jet Duals. Action is set to begin at 9 a.m. #16 Colorado School of Mines 31, #12 Fort Hays State 6 125 | Jake Stogdill&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 7-3) 133 | #2&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5806">Mason Turner</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Gabriel Martinez&nbsp;(CSM) (SV-1 8-6) 141 | Wesley Rayburn&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6066">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 2-0) 149 | Noah Ottum&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5798">Josh Lenker</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 1:39) 157 | Carter Noehre&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 2-0) 165 | #8 Skyler Lykins&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5799">Nick Lucas</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 3:38) 174 | #6&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Kevin Kearns&nbsp;(CSM) (Dec 3-0) 184 | #6 Anderson Salisbury&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 6-0) 197 | Nolan Funk&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 12-11) 285 | #5 Weston Hunt&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;#10&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 4-2) CSM lost one team point due to an unsportsmanlike bench Extra Matches 125 | Christian Lopez&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (MD 18-7) 125 | Tyler Krause&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5789">Colin Cole</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 0:57) 141 | Teague Dilbeck&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6066">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 9-5) 149 | Zachary Krause&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5798">Josh Lenker</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 1:25) 157 | Jackson Damenti&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (TF 17-2 4:35) 157 | Tristian David&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5793">Kadin Heacock</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 1:25) 174 | Levi Farris&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 5-2) 174 | Ryan Fidel&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;#6&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 9-8) 285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Michael True&nbsp;(CSM) (Dec 3-2) 285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5808">Caleb Willis</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Anthony Atria&nbsp;(CSM) (Dec 10-6)&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610708539714.jpeg" alt="Mason Turner (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)" />
 <figcaption>Mason Turner (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)</figcaption>
 </figure>GOLDEN, Colo. - The 12th-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team fell 31-6 against No. 16 Colorado School of Mines Thursday (Jan. 14). The Tigers are now 0-3 on the year, while Mines moves to 1-0 to start its season. After the Tigers fell behind 3-0 to start the dual,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5806">Mason Turner</a>, the second-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds, tied things up with a sudden-victory win at 133 pounds. Turner took an early lead with a takedown and a four-point nearfall before his opponent, Gabriel Martinez, leveled the score in the second period. After neither side managed to score in the third period, Turner took control and secured the winning takedown in the first extra period. Mines captured the next four matchups, including two pins to go on top 21-3. Sixth-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;got the Tigers back on the board with a 3-0 decision at 174 pounds. The senior took an early lead thanks to a first-period takedown and was awarded a penalty point in the final period to put the win on ice. Mines came away with wins via decision in the final three bouts of the day, including a narrow 12-11 win for Nolan Funk over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;at 197 pounds. Funk led 8-1 after the first period before Henry managed four takedowns and one two-point nearfall to close the gap before time ran out. The Tigers and Orediggers also battled in 10 extra matches, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5808">Caleb Willis</a>&nbsp;coming away with wins for the Tigers. Fort Hays State returns to the mat Sunday (Jan. 17) when they travel to Wichita for the Jet Duals. Action is set to begin at 9 a.m. #16 Colorado School of Mines 31, #12 Fort Hays State 6 125 | Jake Stogdill&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5792">Broderick Green</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 7-3) 133 | #2&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5806">Mason Turner</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Gabriel Martinez&nbsp;(CSM) (SV-1 8-6) 141 | Wesley Rayburn&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6066">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 2-0) 149 | Noah Ottum&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5798">Josh Lenker</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 1:39) 157 | Carter Noehre&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5804">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 2-0) 165 | #8 Skyler Lykins&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5799">Nick Lucas</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 3:38) 174 | #6&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Kevin Kearns&nbsp;(CSM) (Dec 3-0) 184 | #6 Anderson Salisbury&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 6-0) 197 | Nolan Funk&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5794">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 12-11) 285 | #5 Weston Hunt&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;#10&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5790">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 4-2) CSM lost one team point due to an unsportsmanlike bench Extra Matches 125 | Christian Lopez&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6070">Rhett Koppes</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (MD 18-7) 125 | Tyler Krause&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5789">Colin Cole</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 0:57) 141 | Teague Dilbeck&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6066">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 9-5) 149 | Zachary Krause&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5798">Josh Lenker</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 1:25) 157 | Jackson Damenti&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6068">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (TF 17-2 4:35) 157 | Tristian David&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5793">Kadin Heacock</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Fall 1:25) 174 | Levi Farris&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5795">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 5-2) 174 | Ryan Fidel&nbsp;(CSM) over&nbsp;#6&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5807">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) (Dec 9-8) 285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6065">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Michael True&nbsp;(CSM) (Dec 3-2) 285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5808">Caleb Willis</a>&nbsp;(FHSU) over&nbsp;Anthony Atria&nbsp;(CSM) (Dec 10-6)&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🤼 No. 12 Tigers fall at No. 16 Colorado School of Mines

#3/1 Northwest Missouri State (6-1, 6-1 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (3-6, 3-6 MIAA) Thursday, January 14 - 7:30 pm Hays, Kan. - Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> Game Sponsor&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://agent.amfam.com/brian-ruder/ks/hays/511-w-27th-st/">American Family Insurance, Brian Ruder Agency</a> Fort Hays State will play a pair of nationally ranked teams at Gross Memorial Coliseum this week, starting with No. 3/1 ranked Northwest Missouri State on Thursday evening (Jan. 14). The Tigers are looking to snap a three-game losing skid, while the Bearcats enter at 6-1 on the season. Tipoff is set for 7:30 pm, which will follow the women's game at 5:30. Fort Hays State is coming off three straight losses on the road in Missouri, looking to build onto a two-game win streak at home. FHSU last played at home back on December 18 and 20 when it defeated Northeastern State and Rogers State. All but one of Fort Hays State's results this year finished with a margin of 10 or greater, that being the 12-point loss at Lincoln this past Saturday. Fort Hays State's four home games so far this year have been decided by an average of four points. After holding the No. 1 ranking in both the NABC and D2SIDA Polls from the start of the season, Northwest Missouri State took its first loss of 2020-21 last week at home to a No. 5 ranked Washburn squad. That snapped a 28-game win streak for the Bearcats dating back to December 16, 2019. NWMSU won its last 23 games of the 2019-20 season. The Bearcats are still the reigning national champion in NCAA Division II men's basketball from 2019 since the 2020 NCAA Tournament was canceled due to coronavirus. The Bearcats were poised for another deep run last season as they held the No. 1 national ranking entering the national tournament fresh off their seventh-straight MIAA Regular Season Championship and fifth-straight MIAA Tournament Championship. Following its win at NWMSU, Washburn went on to lose at No. 22 ranked Missouri Western two nights later. All three schools top the MIAA men's standings with one loss. Washburn and Missouri Western are a couple games clear of NWMSU in the win column at 8-1. Following its loss last week, Northwest Missouri fell to No. 3 in the latest NABC poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 12), while Washburn moved to No. 8 this week and Missouri Western moved up to No. 16. Colorado School of Mines takes over the No. 1 ranking in the NABC Poll this week, now 8-0 on the season, while Northern State (S.D.) at 4-0 moved up to No. 2. The NABC released its fifth Top 25 Poll of the season this week, so NWMSU held the No. 1 spot in the preseason poll and the first four regular season polls. The first regular season release of the supplemental D2SIDA Media Poll occurred on Tuesday this week as well, but the top 3 from the preseason poll remain unchanged even though all three took their first loss of the season last week. Northwest Missouri remains No. 1, Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.) remains No. 2, and West Texas A&amp;M remains No. 3. Fort Hays State last knocked off an NABC Top 25 team during the 2018-19 season when it defeated a No. 25 ranked Missouri Southern squad 89-84 in Hays on February 28, 2019. Since then, FHSU has dropped five straight to NABC Top 25 teams. FHSU is 17-16 all-time against NABC Top 25 teams during its NCAA Division II history, and 7-12 against Top 5 teams. This will be the sixth straight meeting between FHSU and NWMSU with the Bearcats holding an NABC Top 25 ranking. NWMSU has been either No. 1 or No. 2 during the last four meetings. This is the second time the Tigers are meeting NWMSU while it holds a No. 1 ranking in the D2SIDA Poll. The D2SIDA Poll is still fairly young in its history, starting back in 2014-15. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5865">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;of FHSU leads the MIAA in rebounding at 10.4 per game and leads the nation in total rebounds (94). He ranks fourth in the MIAA in scoring at 19.0 points per game. Vitztum is tied for the national lead in double-doubles, sharing the top of the list with Dylan Peeters of Truman (Mo.) both with six in nine games played this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5868">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;(13.6) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5864">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;(10.9) are also averaging double figures in scoring for FHSU.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5859">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;ranks third in the MIAA in assists per game (4.9). Northwest Missouri State has two of the top three scorers in the MIAA, Trevor Hudgins at 20 points per game and Ryan Hawkins at 19.3 per game. Hudgins, the 2020 MIAA Player of the Year and D2CCA Central Region Player of the Year, is second in the MIAA in assists at 5.4 per game. Hudgins had a triple-double in the only meeting with FHSU last season, producing 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Fort Hays State's last win over Northwest Missouri State occurred during the 2012-13 season, when FHSU swept the regular season series winning in both Hays and Maryville (Feb. 6 &amp; 13, 2013). FHSU went on to claim the MIAA regular season championship alongside Central Missouri that season. NWMSU has won the last nine meetings since, including eight during its current run of seven consecutive MIAA regular season titles.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610625682500.jpeg" alt="Jared Vitztum leads the Tigers at 19.0 points per game and leads the&nbsp; MIAA wth 10.4 rebounds per contest (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Allie Schweizer)" />
 <figcaption>Jared Vitztum leads the Tigers at 19.0 points per game and leads the&nbsp; MIAA wth 10.4 rebounds per contest (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Allie Schweizer)</figcaption>
 </figure>#3/1 Northwest Missouri State (6-1, 6-1 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (3-6, 3-6 MIAA) Thursday, January 14 - 7:30 pm Hays, Kan. - Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> Game Sponsor&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://agent.amfam.com/brian-ruder/ks/hays/511-w-27th-st/">American Family Insurance, Brian Ruder Agency</a> Fort Hays State will play a pair of nationally ranked teams at Gross Memorial Coliseum this week, starting with No. 3/1 ranked Northwest Missouri State on Thursday evening (Jan. 14). The Tigers are looking to snap a three-game losing skid, while the Bearcats enter at 6-1 on the season. Tipoff is set for 7:30 pm, which will follow the women's game at 5:30. Fort Hays State is coming off three straight losses on the road in Missouri, looking to build onto a two-game win streak at home. FHSU last played at home back on December 18 and 20 when it defeated Northeastern State and Rogers State. All but one of Fort Hays State's results this year finished with a margin of 10 or greater, that being the 12-point loss at Lincoln this past Saturday. Fort Hays State's four home games so far this year have been decided by an average of four points. After holding the No. 1 ranking in both the NABC and D2SIDA Polls from the start of the season, Northwest Missouri State took its first loss of 2020-21 last week at home to a No. 5 ranked Washburn squad. That snapped a 28-game win streak for the Bearcats dating back to December 16, 2019. NWMSU won its last 23 games of the 2019-20 season. The Bearcats are still the reigning national champion in NCAA Division II men's basketball from 2019 since the 2020 NCAA Tournament was canceled due to coronavirus. The Bearcats were poised for another deep run last season as they held the No. 1 national ranking entering the national tournament fresh off their seventh-straight MIAA Regular Season Championship and fifth-straight MIAA Tournament Championship. Following its win at NWMSU, Washburn went on to lose at No. 22 ranked Missouri Western two nights later. All three schools top the MIAA men's standings with one loss. Washburn and Missouri Western are a couple games clear of NWMSU in the win column at 8-1. Following its loss last week, Northwest Missouri fell to No. 3 in the latest NABC poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 12), while Washburn moved to No. 8 this week and Missouri Western moved up to No. 16. Colorado School of Mines takes over the No. 1 ranking in the NABC Poll this week, now 8-0 on the season, while Northern State (S.D.) at 4-0 moved up to No. 2. The NABC released its fifth Top 25 Poll of the season this week, so NWMSU held the No. 1 spot in the preseason poll and the first four regular season polls. The first regular season release of the supplemental D2SIDA Media Poll occurred on Tuesday this week as well, but the top 3 from the preseason poll remain unchanged even though all three took their first loss of the season last week. Northwest Missouri remains No. 1, Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.) remains No. 2, and West Texas A&amp;M remains No. 3. Fort Hays State last knocked off an NABC Top 25 team during the 2018-19 season when it defeated a No. 25 ranked Missouri Southern squad 89-84 in Hays on February 28, 2019. Since then, FHSU has dropped five straight to NABC Top 25 teams. FHSU is 17-16 all-time against NABC Top 25 teams during its NCAA Division II history, and 7-12 against Top 5 teams. This will be the sixth straight meeting between FHSU and NWMSU with the Bearcats holding an NABC Top 25 ranking. NWMSU has been either No. 1 or No. 2 during the last four meetings. This is the second time the Tigers are meeting NWMSU while it holds a No. 1 ranking in the D2SIDA Poll. The D2SIDA Poll is still fairly young in its history, starting back in 2014-15. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5865">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;of FHSU leads the MIAA in rebounding at 10.4 per game and leads the nation in total rebounds (94). He ranks fourth in the MIAA in scoring at 19.0 points per game. Vitztum is tied for the national lead in double-doubles, sharing the top of the list with Dylan Peeters of Truman (Mo.) both with six in nine games played this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5868">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;(13.6) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5864">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;(10.9) are also averaging double figures in scoring for FHSU.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5859">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;ranks third in the MIAA in assists per game (4.9). Northwest Missouri State has two of the top three scorers in the MIAA, Trevor Hudgins at 20 points per game and Ryan Hawkins at 19.3 per game. Hudgins, the 2020 MIAA Player of the Year and D2CCA Central Region Player of the Year, is second in the MIAA in assists at 5.4 per game. Hudgins had a triple-double in the only meeting with FHSU last season, producing 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Fort Hays State's last win over Northwest Missouri State occurred during the 2012-13 season, when FHSU swept the regular season series winning in both Hays and Maryville (Feb. 6 &amp; 13, 2013). FHSU went on to claim the MIAA regular season championship alongside Central Missouri that season. NWMSU has won the last nine meetings since, including eight during its current run of seven consecutive MIAA regular season titles.

🏀📻 Tiger men ready for battle with #3/#1 Bearcats

Northwest Missouri State (3-3, 3-3&nbsp;MIAA) at Fort Hays State (6-2, 6-2&nbsp;MIAA) Thursday, January 14, 2021 • 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> The Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of Gross Memorial Coliseum Thursday (Jan. 14) to take on Northwest Missouri State beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Tigers are coming off a 15-point road win at Lincoln Saturday (Jan. 9), 85-70, while the Bearcats have not played since January 2, an 80-50 road loss to Pittsburg State. Tickets are still available to Thursday's contest, including a limited number of lower level reserved seats. Fort Hays State holds a 15-10 lead in the all-time series against Northwest Missouri State, including wins in 11 of the last 12 meetings. The Tigers are 9-2 at home against the Bearcats, including wins in each of the last nine home games in the series. Northwest has not won in Hays since December 30, 2006. Head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=947">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;is 13-4 against the Bearcats, including a perfect 8-0 mark at home. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5847">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;scored 22 points in a 70-59 win at Northwest Missouri State last season (1/25/20).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5850">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;averages 8.0 points per game in three matchups against the Bearcats, including 14 points as a sophomore. Hobbs ranks ninth in the country with 40 assists and second with 27 made 3-pointers. She averages 5.0 assists per game and the team record for assists per game in a season is 5.4 (Maisha Prewitt in 1998-99). The senior&nbsp;hit 5-of-10 from behind the arc on Saturday and her season 3-point percentage decreased from 55 percent to 54 percent. She's hit at least half of her long-range attempts in all but one game this season. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5854">Olivia Hollenbeck's</a>&nbsp;16 blocked shots are sixth-most in Division II.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5858">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;is nearly averaging a double-double in the three games since returning from break (10.7p, 9.0r). She is one of 49 players in Division II and seven in the MIAA with multiple double-doubles this season. Randall is scoring a team-best 16.3 points per game at home this season. Northwest Missouri State is 3-3 so far this season, including a 2-2 mark away from home. The Bearcats are on the back end of a six-week roadtrip, last playing at home on December 5. The Bearcats rank 13th in the league in scoring at 60.2 points per game, but they sit in fifth in points allowed per game at 61.5. NWMSU is one spot behind the Tigers in shooting, ranking third by hitting 44.2 percent from the floor this season. They are last in the league and rank 163 out of 166 Division II schools that are playing with 27.8 rebounds per contest. Molly Hartnett is one of three Bearcats scoring in double figures on a nightly basis, leading the team with 14.8 points per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610565431155.jpeg" alt="Olivia Hollenbeck (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)" />
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 </figure>Northwest Missouri State (3-3, 3-3&nbsp;MIAA) at Fort Hays State (6-2, 6-2&nbsp;MIAA) Thursday, January 14, 2021 • 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> The Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of Gross Memorial Coliseum Thursday (Jan. 14) to take on Northwest Missouri State beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Tigers are coming off a 15-point road win at Lincoln Saturday (Jan. 9), 85-70, while the Bearcats have not played since January 2, an 80-50 road loss to Pittsburg State. Tickets are still available to Thursday's contest, including a limited number of lower level reserved seats. Fort Hays State holds a 15-10 lead in the all-time series against Northwest Missouri State, including wins in 11 of the last 12 meetings. The Tigers are 9-2 at home against the Bearcats, including wins in each of the last nine home games in the series. Northwest has not won in Hays since December 30, 2006. Head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=947">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;is 13-4 against the Bearcats, including a perfect 8-0 mark at home. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5847">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;scored 22 points in a 70-59 win at Northwest Missouri State last season (1/25/20).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5850">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;averages 8.0 points per game in three matchups against the Bearcats, including 14 points as a sophomore. Hobbs ranks ninth in the country with 40 assists and second with 27 made 3-pointers. She averages 5.0 assists per game and the team record for assists per game in a season is 5.4 (Maisha Prewitt in 1998-99). The senior&nbsp;hit 5-of-10 from behind the arc on Saturday and her season 3-point percentage decreased from 55 percent to 54 percent. She's hit at least half of her long-range attempts in all but one game this season. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5854">Olivia Hollenbeck's</a>&nbsp;16 blocked shots are sixth-most in Division II.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5858">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;is nearly averaging a double-double in the three games since returning from break (10.7p, 9.0r). She is one of 49 players in Division II and seven in the MIAA with multiple double-doubles this season. Randall is scoring a team-best 16.3 points per game at home this season. Northwest Missouri State is 3-3 so far this season, including a 2-2 mark away from home. The Bearcats are on the back end of a six-week roadtrip, last playing at home on December 5. The Bearcats rank 13th in the league in scoring at 60.2 points per game, but they sit in fifth in points allowed per game at 61.5. NWMSU is one spot behind the Tigers in shooting, ranking third by hitting 44.2 percent from the floor this season. They are last in the league and rank 163 out of 166 Division II schools that are playing with 27.8 rebounds per contest. Molly Hartnett is one of three Bearcats scoring in double figures on a nightly basis, leading the team with 14.8 points per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀📻 FHSU women return home to host Bearcats Thursday

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Morris Udeze and Tyson Etienne scored 20 points apiece as Wichita State topped Tulsa 72-53 on Wednesday night.

The 20 points were a career high for Udeze, who was 6-of-7 shooting and added eight rebounds.

Ricky Council IV had 11 points for Wichita State (8-3, 4-1 American Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Alterique Gilbert added eight assists.

Darien Jackson had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (7-4, 4-2), whose six-game winning streak came to an end. Elijah Joiner added 11 points. Brandon Rachal had seven rebounds.

Wichita State defeated Tulsa 69-65 on Dec. 15.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Morris Udeze and Tyson Etienne scored 20 points apiece as Wichita State topped Tulsa 72-53 on Wednesday night.The 20 points were a career high for Udeze, who was 6-of-7 shooting and added eight rebounds.Ricky Council IV had 11 points for Wichita State (8-3, 4-1 American Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Alterique Gilbert added eight assists.Darien Jackson had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (7-4, 4-2), whose six-game winning streak came to an end. Elijah Joiner added 11 points. Brandon Rachal had seven rebounds.Wichita State defeated Tulsa 69-65 on Dec. 15.

🏀 Wichita State defeats Tulsa

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has practiced for the first time since getting hurt in a game against New Orleans in Week 15. 

That's raising hopes the first-round draft pick can play in the divisional round of the playoffs against Cleveland on Sunday. 

Edwards-Helaire had been out with a high-ankle sprain. 

The only players to miss practice Wednesday were wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who missed the final game of the regular-season with a calf injury; rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr., who has been dealing with an ankle injury; and cornerback Rashad Fenton, who hurt both of his ankles in the Chiefs’ meaningless Week 17 loss to the Chargers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has practiced for the first time since getting hurt in a game against New Orleans in Week 15. That's raising hopes the first-round draft pick can play in the divisional round of the playoffs against Cleveland on Sunday. Edwards-Helaire had been out with a high-ankle sprain. The only players to miss practice Wednesday were wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who missed the final game of the regular-season with a calf injury; rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr., who has been dealing with an ankle injury; and cornerback Rashad Fenton, who hurt both of his ankles in the Chiefs’ meaningless Week 17 loss to the Chargers.

🏈Chiefs' Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at practice

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The new general manager of the Denver Broncos is 14-year Minnesota Vikings executive George Paton. 

He will report to John Elway who is keeping his title as president of football operations as he transitions out of the GM role he's had for the last decade. 

Paton was among five candidates who interviewed for the job after Elway announced he was taking on more of an overseer's role at age 60. 

Paton will be in charge of the draft, free agency and the roster for the Broncos but bigger decisions facing the franchise will still be run past Elway.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The new general manager of the Denver Broncos is 14-year Minnesota Vikings executive George Paton. He will report to John Elway who is keeping his title as president of football operations as he transitions out of the GM role he's had for the last decade. Paton was among five candidates who interviewed for the job after Elway announced he was taking on more of an overseer's role at age 60. Paton will be in charge of the draft, free agency and the roster for the Broncos but bigger decisions facing the franchise will still be run past Elway.

🏈Broncos hire ex-Vikings exec Paton as Elway's GM successor

Note: Due to connectivity issues, the live stream of Tuesday's nights games was unavailable. Below are the replays.

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🏀 REPLAY: TMP-M at Hoxie

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;Kansas State will kick off the 2021 season on September 4 against Stanford at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the two teams have been chosen for the 2021 Allstate Kickoff Classic, which annually hosts the premier season-opening contest in college football.

“We were honored when AT&amp;T Stadium contacted us about potentially playing in this prestigious game,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “The idea of taking a home game away from Manhattan and Bill Snyder Family Stadium is a big decision, and as a staff and university, we feel that it is an opportunity that we could not pass up.

“Our student-athletes will have the opportunity to play in one of the world’s finest venues, and Kansas State University and our football program will be in the national spotlight. Our fans have always enjoyed traveling to Arlington, and of course the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is one of our top markets for out of state graduates, and the 7,000-plus alums in the area will have the opportunity to support our team in person.”

The game will be the 12th contest to kick-off the college football season, the first as the Allstate Kickoff Classic and will mark the Wildcats’ second appearance at the venue.&nbsp;Past kickoff games in AT&amp;T Stadium have included some of the nation’s best programs such as Alabama, Michigan, Auburn, Wisconsin, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon and Florida, among others.&nbsp; “We’re very excited to welcome a terrific new partner in Allstate as the premier sponsor of this iconic game that will kick off the 2021 college football season,” said Stephen Jones, Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Cowboys. “Here in Texas and across the country, the return of college football each year is a very special time. Because of Allstate’s enthusiastic support and partnership, the Allstate Kickoff Classic will continue to be a yearly must-see event. And given all that has happened in 2020, there can be no question that in 2021 this game will have special significance as together we bring back the great fans, pageantry, history and traditions of college football as we’ve always known it.”

The Wildcats will be making their fourth appearance in the DFW area in non-conference games following Cotton Bowl appearances in 1997, 2001 and 2012.

“We are excited to be able to play a high-profile football game in one of our top recruiting markets,” said Richard B. Myers, president of Kansas State University. “K-State has nearly 15,000 alumni and friends in Texas, with half of those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our fans are familiar with the area and will, no doubt, turn out to support the Wildcats.”

With the season opener being moved to Arlington, the Wildcats will still have seven additional home games in Manhattan in 2021, including non-conference matchups with Southern Illinois (9/11) and Nevada (9/18), and five Big 12 home contests. The full schedule with dates and ticket information will be announced in the coming months. “Playing a quality opponent such as Stanford in one of the world’s top sporting venues is a chance for us to showcase our program to recruits all over the country,” Head Coach Chris Klieman said. “I know our players are excited for the challenge and the opportunity that it presents.”

2021 Non-Conference Schedule Sept. 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vs. Stanford&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arlington, Texas Sept. 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southern Illinois&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan, Kansas Sept. 18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan, Kansas

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;Kansas State will kick off the 2021 season on September 4 against Stanford at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the two teams have been chosen for the 2021 Allstate Kickoff Classic, which annually hosts the premier season-opening contest in college football.“We were honored when AT&amp;T Stadium contacted us about potentially playing in this prestigious game,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “The idea of taking a home game away from Manhattan and Bill Snyder Family Stadium is a big decision, and as a staff and university, we feel that it is an opportunity that we could not pass up.“Our student-athletes will have the opportunity to play in one of the world’s finest venues, and Kansas State University and our football program will be in the national spotlight. Our fans have always enjoyed traveling to Arlington, and of course the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is one of our top markets for out of state graduates, and the 7,000-plus alums in the area will have the opportunity to support our team in person.”The game will be the 12th contest to kick-off the college football season, the first as the Allstate Kickoff Classic and will mark the Wildcats’ second appearance at the venue.&nbsp;Past kickoff games in AT&amp;T Stadium have included some of the nation’s best programs such as Alabama, Michigan, Auburn, Wisconsin, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon and Florida, among others.&nbsp; “We’re very excited to welcome a terrific new partner in Allstate as the premier sponsor of this iconic game that will kick off the 2021 college football season,” said Stephen Jones, Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Cowboys. “Here in Texas and across the country, the return of college football each year is a very special time. Because of Allstate’s enthusiastic support and partnership, the Allstate Kickoff Classic will continue to be a yearly must-see event. And given all that has happened in 2020, there can be no question that in 2021 this game will have special significance as together we bring back the great fans, pageantry, history and traditions of college football as we’ve always known it.”The Wildcats will be making their fourth appearance in the DFW area in non-conference games following Cotton Bowl appearances in 1997, 2001 and 2012.“We are excited to be able to play a high-profile football game in one of our top recruiting markets,” said Richard B. Myers, president of Kansas State University. “K-State has nearly 15,000 alumni and friends in Texas, with half of those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our fans are familiar with the area and will, no doubt, turn out to support the Wildcats.”With the season opener being moved to Arlington, the Wildcats will still have seven additional home games in Manhattan in 2021, including non-conference matchups with Southern Illinois (9/11) and Nevada (9/18), and five Big 12 home contests. The full schedule with dates and ticket information will be announced in the coming months. “Playing a quality opponent such as Stanford in one of the world’s top sporting venues is a chance for us to showcase our program to recruits all over the country,” Head Coach Chris Klieman said. “I know our players are excited for the challenge and the opportunity that it presents.”2021 Non-Conference Schedule Sept. 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vs. Stanford&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arlington, Texas Sept. 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southern Illinois&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan, Kansas Sept. 18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan, KansasKansas State Athletics

🏈 K-State to open 2021 season in Allstate Kickoff Classic

HOXIE – The TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball teams split
a road doubleheader with the Hoxie Indians Tuesday.

The TMP Lady Monarchs outscored Hoxie 30-12 in the second
half on their way to a 52-22 win over the Indians.

The game was close early, after TMP opened the game on a 5-2
run Hoxie was able to tie the game with a three-pointer but Sophia Balthazor
answered with a three of her own to put TMP up 8-5. 

The three also sparked a 10-2 run that was bookended by a
pair of Balthazor three’s propelling TMP to a 15-8 first quarter lead.

The second quarter was a low scoring affair that saw TMP’s
Jaci VonLintel score all seven of the Monarchs points in the quarter as the outscored
Hoxie 7-3. TMP led 22-10 at the halftime break.

Hoxie scored five straight points to open the second half
and cut the Monarch lead to seven at 22-15. But TMP had an answer. The put
together a 26-2 run to end the third quarter and begin the fourth to take a
commanding 48-17 lead late in the fourth quarter.

TMP improved to 6-1 and 3-0 in the Mid-Continent League with
the 52-22 win. They also earned their fifth win in-a-row.

Emilee Lane scored in double figures for a third straight
game with 18 points. Jaci VonLintel and Sophia Balthazor each added 10 points.

The boys game featured a pair of unbeaten teams in the MCL
and the Monarchs were able to erase a double-digit deficit it wasn’t enough as
they fall 60-54.

The Monarchs got off to a slow start offensively and that
allowed Hoxie to build an early lead. They led 6-2 to open the game before TMP
tied the game at six and again at eight. Hoxie led after one quarter 10-8.

The Indians opened the second quarter on a 10-2 run and double
up the Monarchs at 20-10. They took their largest lead of the first half at
24-12 before TMP score the final six points of the first half to trial 24-18 at
the break.

The Monarchs were able to chip away at the Hoxie lead in the
second half and even took a one-point lead at 35-34 on a Jackson Schulte
three-pointer. But the lead would be short-lived and the only lead of the game
for TMP.

The Monarchs did tie the game at 42 early in the fourth
quarter but Hoxie scored six straight to extend the lead to 48-42.

TMP hung tight was Hoxie down the stretch in the fourth
quarter until Hoxie outscored TMP 10-2 in the final minutes of the game to take
a 60-51 lead. TMP got a late three to make it 60-54 Hoxie.

Hoxie’s Harlan Ohbioha led all scorers with 34 points. The seven-footer
added 10 rebounds and blocked seven shots.

TMP’s Jackson Schulte paced the Monarchs with 22 points.

TMP drops 5-2 and 2-1 in the MCL. Hoxie improves to 6-0 and 3-0
in the MCL.

HOXIE – The TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball teams split
a road doubleheader with the Hoxie Indians Tuesday.Girls: TMP 52, Hoxie 22The TMP Lady Monarchs outscored Hoxie 30-12 in the second
half on their way to a 52-22 win over the Indians.Coach Rose McFarland<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/964594945&color=%232b007a&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-814667509/01-12-21-tmp-girl-coach-int" title="01 - 12 - 21 TMP coach Rose McFarland" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 12 - 21 TMP coach Rose McFarland</a></div></div>The game was close early, after TMP opened the game on a 5-2
run Hoxie was able to tie the game with a three-pointer but Sophia Balthazor
answered with a three of her own to put TMP up 8-5. The three also sparked a 10-2 run that was bookended by a
pair of Balthazor three’s propelling TMP to a 15-8 first quarter lead.The second quarter was a low scoring affair that saw TMP’s
Jaci VonLintel score all seven of the Monarchs points in the quarter as the outscored
Hoxie 7-3. TMP led 22-10 at the halftime break.Hoxie scored five straight points to open the second half
and cut the Monarch lead to seven at 22-15. But TMP had an answer. The put
together a 26-2 run to end the third quarter and begin the fourth to take a
commanding 48-17 lead late in the fourth quarter.TMP improved to 6-1 and 3-0 in the Mid-Continent League with
the 52-22 win. They also earned their fifth win in-a-row.Game 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/964594906&color=%232b007a&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-814667509/01-12-21-tmp-girl-highlights" title="01 - 12 - 21 TMP Girl Highlights v Hoxie" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 12 - 21 TMP Girl Highlights v Hoxie</a></div></div>Emilee Lane scored in double figures for a third straight
game with 18 points. Jaci VonLintel and Sophia Balthazor each added 10 points.Hoxie drops to 3-3 and 1-3 in the MCL.Boys: Hoxie 60, TMP 54The boys game featured a pair of unbeaten teams in the MCL
and the Monarchs were able to erase a double-digit deficit it wasn’t enough as
they fall 60-54.Coach Bill Meagher<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/964594990&color=%232b007a&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-814667509/01-12-21-tmp-boys-coach-int" title="01 - 12 - 21 TMP Boys Coach Bill Meagher" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 12 - 21 TMP Boys Coach Bill Meagher</a></div></div>The Monarchs got off to a slow start offensively and that
allowed Hoxie to build an early lead. They led 6-2 to open the game before TMP
tied the game at six and again at eight. Hoxie led after one quarter 10-8.The Indians opened the second quarter on a 10-2 run and double
up the Monarchs at 20-10. They took their largest lead of the first half at
24-12 before TMP score the final six points of the first half to trial 24-18 at
the break.The Monarchs were able to chip away at the Hoxie lead in the
second half and even took a one-point lead at 35-34 on a Jackson Schulte
three-pointer. But the lead would be short-lived and the only lead of the game
for TMP.The Monarchs did tie the game at 42 early in the fourth
quarter but Hoxie scored six straight to extend the lead to 48-42.TMP hung tight was Hoxie down the stretch in the fourth
quarter until Hoxie outscored TMP 10-2 in the final minutes of the game to take
a 60-51 lead. TMP got a late three to make it 60-54 Hoxie.Game 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/964594966&color=%232b007a&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-814667509/01-12-21-tmp-boys-highlights" title="01 - 12 - 21 Tmp Boys Highlights vs Hoxie" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">01 - 12 - 21 Tmp Boys Highlights vs Hoxie</a></div></div>Hoxie’s Harlan Ohbioha led all scorers with 34 points. The seven-footer
added 10 rebounds and blocked seven shots.TMP’s Jackson Schulte paced the Monarchs with 22 points.TMP drops 5-2 and 2-1 in the MCL. Hoxie improves to 6-0 and 3-0
in the MCL.

🏀 TMP splits doubleheader with Hoxie

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State’s talented young squad is growing up.

Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and the Cowboys held off a late rally to beat No. 6 Kansas 75-70 on Tuesday night.

Kansas trailed by three in the closing seconds and had possession, but Oklahoma State’s Bryce Williams stole the inbounds pass, drove the length of the floor and and dunked as time expired.

The Cowboys blew a 19-point lead in a loss to West Virginia eight days earlier and squandered a 16-point lead in the second half of this one before scoring the game’s final eight points.

“This is what the process looks like,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said. “It doesn’t always happen immediately. It’s not easy.”

Williams scored 17 points and Avery Anderson III added 14 for the Cowboys (9-3, 3-3 Big 12). It was the fifth time in the past eight tries that Oklahoma State has beaten the Jayhawks at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

David McCormack scored a season-high 24 points for Kansas (10-3, 4-2). But the Jayhawks struggled with shot selection and made 5 of 21 3-pointers.

“I’m disappointed,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “We didn’t deserve to win, but certainly, we put ourselves in position that we could have won, and I thought our guys did compete and tried really hard for a stretch of the game, especially late.”

On one first-half possession, Cunningham collected a rebound, then delivered a perfect left-handed bounce pass about half the length of the court to a streaking Anderson, who made a layup and was fouled. Anderson’s free throw put Oklahoma State ahead 43-30 with 2:36 left in the first half. Cunningham scored 14 points in the first half to help the Cowboys lead 46-35 at the break.

Kansas battled back, slowing the Cowboys with a triangle-and-two zone defense. Two layups by Marcus Garrett put the Jayhawks up 68-67. McCormack scored over Cunningham to put Kansas ahead 70-67 with 1:21 to play.

Oklahoma State’s Isaac Likekele hit a three with a minute to go to tie the game at 70.

“If Likekele doesn’t make that shot, we win the game,” Self said.

Garrett drove again, but this time, Cunningham blocked him, then found a teammate with a wild save. The fast break led to a made layup by Rondel Walker, who was fouled. His free throw put the Cowboys ahead 73-70.

Garrett missed a 3-pointer, and Oklahoma State got the ball in a scramble and called timeout with 17.8 seconds left. Williams missed the free throw to set up the final sequence for Kansas.

Ochai Agbaji missed two 3-pointers, but the ball went out of bounds off Oklahoma State with 4.2 seconds to play, setting up Williams’ steal.

The Cowboys were prepared to handle Kansas’ surge after their tough loss to West Virginia.

“We just kept saying we’ve been there before,” Williams said. “Give credit to Kansas. They’re one of the top teams in the country for a reason. They’re going to make their runs, they’re going to make shots, get stops, things like that. So you can’t hang your head when they do what they are supposed to do.”

Kansas: The Jayhawks suffered their second Big 12 loss and are in danger of falling out of reach of league leaders Baylor and Texas — both unbeaten in conference play.

“Certainly, it’s getting to the point where there’s less than zero margin for error moving forward,” Self said.

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys already claimed a nice win at Texas Tech on Jan. 2, but this one is even bigger. Cunningham showed he can rise up against the big-time teams, and the Cowboys showed they can support him.

Self said Kansas freshman Bryce Thompson broke a finger in a scrum and will be out for a while. Self also said Tyon Grant-Foster suffered a shoulder injury. He only played one minute.

McCormack on Williams’ steal in the closing seconds: “Bryce is just -- he has a high IQ for the game, so yeah, I would say that was on him being actively aware of what was going on on the court and making the right read.”

Walker, a 6-foot-4 freshman guard, had eight points and 10 rebounds. Kansas freshman Jalen Wilson, who had averaged 14.7 points per game, finished with four on 2-for-7 shooting in 32 minutes.

Kansas hosts struggling Iowa State on Saturday.

Oklahoma State hosts rival Oklahoma on Saturday.

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 </figure>STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State’s talented young squad is growing up.Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and the Cowboys held off a late rally to beat No. 6 Kansas 75-70 on Tuesday night.Kansas trailed by three in the closing seconds and had possession, but Oklahoma State’s Bryce Williams stole the inbounds pass, drove the length of the floor and and dunked as time expired.The Cowboys blew a 19-point lead in a loss to West Virginia eight days earlier and squandered a 16-point lead in the second half of this one before scoring the game’s final eight points.“This is what the process looks like,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said. “It doesn’t always happen immediately. It’s not easy.”Williams scored 17 points and Avery Anderson III added 14 for the Cowboys (9-3, 3-3 Big 12). It was the fifth time in the past eight tries that Oklahoma State has beaten the Jayhawks at Gallagher-Iba Arena.David McCormack scored a season-high 24 points for Kansas (10-3, 4-2). But the Jayhawks struggled with shot selection and made 5 of 21 3-pointers.“I’m disappointed,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “We didn’t deserve to win, but certainly, we put ourselves in position that we could have won, and I thought our guys did compete and tried really hard for a stretch of the game, especially late.”Early on, it was all Oklahoma State.On one first-half possession, Cunningham collected a rebound, then delivered a perfect left-handed bounce pass about half the length of the court to a streaking Anderson, who made a layup and was fouled. Anderson’s free throw put Oklahoma State ahead 43-30 with 2:36 left in the first half. Cunningham scored 14 points in the first half to help the Cowboys lead 46-35 at the break.Kansas battled back, slowing the Cowboys with a triangle-and-two zone defense. Two layups by Marcus Garrett put the Jayhawks up 68-67. McCormack scored over Cunningham to put Kansas ahead 70-67 with 1:21 to play.Oklahoma State’s Isaac Likekele hit a three with a minute to go to tie the game at 70.“If Likekele doesn’t make that shot, we win the game,” Self said.Garrett drove again, but this time, Cunningham blocked him, then found a teammate with a wild save. The fast break led to a made layup by Rondel Walker, who was fouled. His free throw put the Cowboys ahead 73-70.Garrett missed a 3-pointer, and Oklahoma State got the ball in a scramble and called timeout with 17.8 seconds left. Williams missed the free throw to set up the final sequence for Kansas.Ochai Agbaji missed two 3-pointers, but the ball went out of bounds off Oklahoma State with 4.2 seconds to play, setting up Williams’ steal.The Cowboys were prepared to handle Kansas’ surge after their tough loss to West Virginia.“We just kept saying we’ve been there before,” Williams said. “Give credit to Kansas. They’re one of the top teams in the country for a reason. They’re going to make their runs, they’re going to make shots, get stops, things like that. So you can’t hang your head when they do what they are supposed to do.”BIG PICTURE:Kansas: The Jayhawks suffered their second Big 12 loss and are in danger of falling out of reach of league leaders Baylor and Texas — both unbeaten in conference play.“Certainly, it’s getting to the point where there’s less than zero margin for error moving forward,” Self said.Oklahoma State: The Cowboys already claimed a nice win at Texas Tech on Jan. 2, but this one is even bigger. Cunningham showed he can rise up against the big-time teams, and the Cowboys showed they can support him.INJURY UPDATESelf said Kansas freshman Bryce Thompson broke a finger in a scrum and will be out for a while. Self also said Tyon Grant-Foster suffered a shoulder injury. He only played one minute.QUOTABLEMcCormack on Williams’ steal in the closing seconds: “Bryce is just -- he has a high IQ for the game, so yeah, I would say that was on him being actively aware of what was going on on the court and making the right read.”STAT LINESWalker, a 6-foot-4 freshman guard, had eight points and 10 rebounds. Kansas freshman Jalen Wilson, who had averaged 14.7 points per game, finished with four on 2-for-7 shooting in 32 minutes.UP NEXT:Kansas hosts struggling Iowa State on Saturday.Oklahoma State hosts rival Oklahoma on Saturday.

🏀 Jayhawks comeback falls short at Oklahoma State

Hays continued a stretch of three consecutive conference games to open 2021 with a trip to Great Bend on Tuesday.

Hays jumped out to a 10-0 lead over the first three minutes of the game and led wire to wire for their second win of the season. Re Green hit a three pointer to spark the game's first run that eventually forced a Great Bend time out.

The Indians never led by less that three points the entire game at 3-0, 10-7 and 14-11. The Panthers cut the lead down to 14-11 to open the second quarter but Hays held them scoreless for the next four minutes. The Indians established their double digit lead once again on a 12-3 run and never led by less than ten rest of the way.

Hays opened the second half on a 6-0 run to push the lead to 16. Rest of the quarter saw Great Bend whittle the lead back down to ten at the end of the third quarter 38-28.

Great Bend though never got their offense going in the fourth as the Indians held the Panthers to just six fourth quarter points. The Indians scored in double figures in all four quarter for a 48-34 victory.

Aleyia Ruder led the Indians with 13. Carly Lang scored a season high 12 while Re Green grabbed a career high and game high 11 rebounds

Hays improves to 2-5 on the year and are now 1-2 in the Western Athletic Conference. Great Bend falls to 3-4 and 0-2.

Hays jumped out to an 8-0 lead before Great Bend scored their first points with 2:10 left in the first quarter. The Indians responded to that three with one of their own and launched into an 18-0 run that went deep into the second quarter for a 26-3 advantage.

Great Bend went 8:50 between their first and second field goal. The Panthers made three of their final four shots and trimmed the Hays advantage to 28-10 at half time.

The Indians were never threatened in the second half leading by 27 at the end of three quarters. Hays kept the clock running for the final four minutes of the game when they pushed the lead to thirty and cruised to a 51-24 win.

Jace Linenberger led the Indians with 14 points and TJ Nunnery scored 1o. The Indians improved to 7-0 on the year and 3-0 in WAC play. Great Bend falls to 3-4 and 0-2.&nbsp;

The Indians return home on Friday to play Garden City.

Hays continued a stretch of three consecutive conference games to open 2021 with a trip to Great Bend on Tuesday.GirlsHays 48 - Great Bend 34Hays jumped out to a 10-0 lead over the first three minutes of the game and led wire to wire for their second win of the season. Re Green hit a three pointer to spark the game's first run that eventually forced a Great Bend time out.The Indians never led by less that three points the entire game at 3-0, 10-7 and 14-11. The Panthers cut the lead down to 14-11 to open the second quarter but Hays held them scoreless for the next four minutes. The Indians established their double digit lead once again on a 12-3 run and never led by less than ten rest of the way.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/964602793&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/hhs-womens-bkb-vs-great-bend-highlights" title="HHS Womens BKB Vs Great Bend Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS Womens BKB Vs Great Bend Highlights</a></div></div>Hays opened the second half on a 6-0 run to push the lead to 16. Rest of the quarter saw Great Bend whittle the lead back down to ten at the end of the third quarter 38-28.Great Bend though never got their offense going in the fourth as the Indians held the Panthers to just six fourth quarter points. The Indians scored in double figures in all four quarter for a 48-34 victory.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/964602745&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/womens-coach-len-melvin-interview" title="Womens Coach Len Melvin Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Womens Coach Len Melvin Interview</a></div></div>Aleyia Ruder led the Indians with 13. Carly Lang scored a season high 12 while Re Green grabbed a career high and game high 11 reboundsHays improves to 2-5 on the year and are now 1-2 in the Western Athletic Conference. Great Bend falls to 3-4 and 0-2.Boys#3 Hays 51 - Great Bend 24Hays jumped out to an 8-0 lead before Great Bend scored their first points with 2:10 left in the first quarter. The Indians responded to that three with one of their own and launched into an 18-0 run that went deep into the second quarter for a 26-3 advantage.Great Bend went 8:50 between their first and second field goal. The Panthers made three of their final four shots and trimmed the Hays advantage to 28-10 at half time.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/964602796&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/hhs-mens-bkb-vs-great-bend-highlights" title="HHS Mens BKB Vs Great Bend Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS Mens BKB Vs Great Bend Highlights</a></div></div>The Indians were never threatened in the second half leading by 27 at the end of three quarters. Hays kept the clock running for the final four minutes of the game when they pushed the lead to thirty and cruised to a 51-24 win.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/964602781&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/mens-coach-alex-hutchins-interview" title="Mens Coach Alex Hutchins Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mens Coach Alex Hutchins Interview</a></div></div>Jace Linenberger led the Indians with 14 points and TJ Nunnery scored 1o. The Indians improved to 7-0 on the year and 3-0 in WAC play. Great Bend falls to 3-4 and 0-2.&nbsp;The Indians return home on Friday to play Garden City.

🏀 Hays sweeps Great Bend on the road

NOTE: Due to connectivity issues, the video stream may be interrupted. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">Tune into KHAZ to listen to the call from Hoxie.</a>

The game will be recorded and replayed on Hays Post.

The TMP-Marian basketball teams travel to Hoxie for a Mid-Continent League matchup Tuesday.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You can also listen to the games&nbsp; on&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">99.5 KHAZ</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

NOTE: Due to connectivity issues, the video stream may be interrupted. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">Tune into KHAZ to listen to the call from Hoxie.</a>The game will be recorded and replayed on Hays Post.The TMP-Marian basketball teams travel to Hoxie for a Mid-Continent League matchup Tuesday.&nbsp;The girls game is set to start at 6 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Car Pregame Show at 5:40 on KHAZ.Girls game<figure>
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