The Fort Hays State men’s basketball program has announced the
signing of point guard Quinten Rock to a National Letter of Intent for the 2020-21 season.

The 6’0”
senior out of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado averaged double
figures in each of the last three seasons including 20.8 points per game
this past season. Rock averaged 4.6 assists per game throughout his 97 game prep
career. He dished out 7.3 assists per game as junior and 5.0 during his senior campaign.

Rock is the third high school senior to sign with the Tigers for the 2020-21 season joining 6’6” Traejon Davis out of Hoops for Christ High School in Oklahoma City and 6’9” Haggan Hilgendorf from Adams Central High School in Nebraska.

The Fort Hays State men’s basketball program has announced the
signing of point guard Quinten Rock to a National Letter of Intent for the 2020-21 season.<figure>
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 </figure>The 6’0”
senior out of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado averaged double
figures in each of the last three seasons including 20.8 points per game
this past season. Rock averaged 4.6 assists per game throughout his 97 game prep
career. He dished out 7.3 assists per game as junior and 5.0 during his senior campaign.Rock is the third high school senior to sign with the Tigers for the 2020-21 season joining 6’6” Traejon Davis out of Hoops for Christ High School in Oklahoma City and 6’9” Haggan Hilgendorf from Adams Central High School in Nebraska.

FHSU basketball signs Colorado point guard

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas senior Udoka Azubuike and sophomore Devon Dotson were each named Associated Press All-America Second Team, the AP announced Friday. The Associated Press All-America Team was selected and voted on by a media panel of 65.

Dayton breakout star Obi Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press men's college basketball All-America team. Toppin is joined on the first team by Iowa's Luka Garza, Marquette's Markus Howard, Myles Powell of Seton Hall and Payton Pritchard of Oregon. Toppin is Dayton's first first-team AP All-American after averaging 20 points and seven rebounds per game.

Azubuike and Dotson gives Kansas an Associated Press All-America selection each of the last five seasons. Last year, Dedric Lawson was a third-team selection, while Devonte’ Graham was a first-team choice in 2018. Frank Mason III (first) and Josh Jackson (third) were named in 2017 with Mason being named 2017 Associated Press Player of the Year. Perry Ellis was a second-team selection in 2016. In head coach Bill Self’s 17 seasons at Kansas, there have been 18 Jayhawks named to the Associated Press All-America teams.

Azubuike, a senior from Delta, Nigeria, led Division I in field goal percentage at 74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). Azubuike led the Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection who was named Big 12 Player of the Year, Azubuike was the only player in the conference to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg).

Dotson led the Big 12 in scoring at 18.1 ppg, steals (2.1) and free throws made (142). The Charlotte, N.C., sophomore guard ranked among the Big 12 leaders in 20-point games (second at 9, field goal percentage (second at 46.8, free throw percentage (fifth at 83.0, assists (fifth at 4.0) and assist-to-turnover ratio (fifth at 1.7). Dotson became just the fifth Jayhawk to lead the Big 12 in scoring joining Drew Gooden in 2002, Wayne Simien in 2005, Frank Mason III in 2017 and Dedric Lawson in 2019. This season, Dotson was an All-Big 12 First Team (unanimous selection, a Bob Cousy Award Point Guard of the Year Award Finalist, USBWA All-District VI. He has amassed 986 career points in only two seasons at Kansas.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas senior Udoka Azubuike and sophomore Devon Dotson were each named Associated Press All-America Second Team, the AP announced Friday. The Associated Press All-America Team was selected and voted on by a media panel of 65.Dayton breakout star Obi Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press men's college basketball All-America team. Toppin is joined on the first team by Iowa's Luka Garza, Marquette's Markus Howard, Myles Powell of Seton Hall and Payton Pritchard of Oregon. Toppin is Dayton's first first-team AP All-American after averaging 20 points and seven rebounds per game.Azubuike and Dotson gives Kansas an Associated Press All-America selection each of the last five seasons. Last year, Dedric Lawson was a third-team selection, while Devonte’ Graham was a first-team choice in 2018. Frank Mason III (first) and Josh Jackson (third) were named in 2017 with Mason being named 2017 Associated Press Player of the Year. Perry Ellis was a second-team selection in 2016. In head coach Bill Self’s 17 seasons at Kansas, there have been 18 Jayhawks named to the Associated Press All-America teams.Azubuike, a senior from Delta, Nigeria, led Division I in field goal percentage at 74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). Azubuike led the Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection who was named Big 12 Player of the Year, Azubuike was the only player in the conference to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg).Dotson led the Big 12 in scoring at 18.1 ppg, steals (2.1) and free throws made (142). The Charlotte, N.C., sophomore guard ranked among the Big 12 leaders in 20-point games (second at 9, field goal percentage (second at 46.8, free throw percentage (fifth at 83.0, assists (fifth at 4.0) and assist-to-turnover ratio (fifth at 1.7). Dotson became just the fifth Jayhawk to lead the Big 12 in scoring joining Drew Gooden in 2002, Wayne Simien in 2005, Frank Mason III in 2017 and Dedric Lawson in 2019. This season, Dotson was an All-Big 12 First Team (unanimous selection, a Bob Cousy Award Point Guard of the Year Award Finalist, USBWA All-District VI. He has amassed 986 career points in only two seasons at Kansas.Kansas Athletics

Azubuike and Dotson named Associated Press All-Americans

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Another veteran quarterback is on the open market. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco after he failed his physical. 

Flacco sustained a neck injury last season and missed the final two months of the season. He was eventually replaced by rookie Drew Lock. 

Earlier this week the Broncos agreed to terms with new backup quarterback Jeff Driskel. 

Cutting ties with Flacco means the Broncos take a $13 million salary cap hit but it also frees up $10 million for the team to spend in free agency.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Another veteran quarterback is on the open market. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco after he failed his physical. Flacco sustained a neck injury last season and missed the final two months of the season. He was eventually replaced by rookie Drew Lock. Earlier this week the Broncos agreed to terms with new backup quarterback Jeff Driskel. Cutting ties with Flacco means the Broncos take a $13 million salary cap hit but it also frees up $10 million for the team to spend in free agency.

Broncos waive Joe Flacco

Doubleheaders could be a possibility once a baseball season delayed by the new coronavirus gets under way. The league will be looking at creative ways to lengthen the season. 

Opening day has been pushed back from March 26 to mid-May at the earliest, and both sides are committed to playing as many games as possible. 

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black is open to the idea of playing doubleheaders.&nbsp;

By Pat Graham, The Associated PressDoubleheaders could be a possibility once a baseball season delayed by the new coronavirus gets under way. The league will be looking at creative ways to lengthen the season. Opening day has been pushed back from March 26 to mid-May at the earliest, and both sides are committed to playing as many games as possible. Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black is open to the idea of playing doubleheaders.&nbsp;

Twin bill? Doubleheaders may be possibility to make up games

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs were quiet on the first day of NFL free agency with their biggest move Wednesday a restructuring of defensive end Frank Clark's contract in an effort to alleviate some of their financial misery.

Similar moves could be made in the coming days, potentially for wide receiver Sammy Watkins and offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif as the Super Bowl champions try to free up the resources to bolster their defense in free agency and sign star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to what could be a record-setting extension.

The Chiefs also have to decide what to do with Chris Jones, who was given the franchise tag earlier this week and would need to be offered a one-year deal worth at least $16,126,000. The problem is that number is almost untenable for Kansas City, which means general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid have to decide whether to reach a long-term deal with him — something they failed to do last offseason — or attempt to trade him to a team with more cap space.

The trade would be akin to what the Seahawks did with Clark, who was given the franchise tag and then dealt to the Chiefs for a pair of draft picks. Veach proceeded to sign him to a $105.5 million, five-year contract extension.

“You're going to have to find, really, where a team is, right? Because you talk about a tag-and-trade, you're talking about draft quantity and money, and the team has to be in a position it makes sense for them,” Veach said. “It was a unique setup last year and certainly we were happy to get that done and ultimately win the Super Bowl.”

Watkins starred during the Chiefs' championship victory over San Francisco, and the club would love to have him back given they expect to lose wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in free agency. But he also carries a prohibitive $21 million hit against the salary cap next season, so Watkins' deal will likely be restructured if he isn't released.

“Sammy is a guy like Chris that we'll have dialogue with,” Veach said. “There's different scenarios and options that will play out with him. He's a guy we do want back. These are good problems to have. You win a Super Bowl, you have a lot of good players. We'll talk about the landscape of where we are. What's the landscape for us and how can we make it work?”

The only deal the Chiefs have reached in free agency so far is a two-year contract with backup quarterback Chad Henne, who missed most of last season with a broken ankle. The Chiefs elected to bring him back as the second-string QB over Matt Moore, who was signed when Henne went down and wound up leading them to a pair of wins.

If the Chiefs manage to free up some salary cap space, expect them to target the best cornerbacks still available. They lost Kendall Fuller, Morris Claiborne and Bashaud Breeland to free agency, leaving them perilously thin at the position.

The Chiefs also could address that problem through the draft, though their selections will come at the end of each round.

“I get excited (about the draft) because Brett and his guys do such a good job, you know you're going to get a good player,” Reid said. “I'm OK with it being 32. We're OK there. We get a player, get a good player that can help us — it doesn't have to be any particular position. It has to be someone who can come in and help you, whether it's this year or down the road.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs were quiet on the first day of NFL free agency with their biggest move Wednesday a restructuring of defensive end Frank Clark's contract in an effort to alleviate some of their financial misery.Similar moves could be made in the coming days, potentially for wide receiver Sammy Watkins and offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif as the Super Bowl champions try to free up the resources to bolster their defense in free agency and sign star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to what could be a record-setting extension.The Chiefs also have to decide what to do with Chris Jones, who was given the franchise tag earlier this week and would need to be offered a one-year deal worth at least $16,126,000. The problem is that number is almost untenable for Kansas City, which means general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid have to decide whether to reach a long-term deal with him — something they failed to do last offseason — or attempt to trade him to a team with more cap space.The trade would be akin to what the Seahawks did with Clark, who was given the franchise tag and then dealt to the Chiefs for a pair of draft picks. Veach proceeded to sign him to a $105.5 million, five-year contract extension.“You're going to have to find, really, where a team is, right? Because you talk about a tag-and-trade, you're talking about draft quantity and money, and the team has to be in a position it makes sense for them,” Veach said. “It was a unique setup last year and certainly we were happy to get that done and ultimately win the Super Bowl.”Watkins starred during the Chiefs' championship victory over San Francisco, and the club would love to have him back given they expect to lose wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in free agency. But he also carries a prohibitive $21 million hit against the salary cap next season, so Watkins' deal will likely be restructured if he isn't released.“Sammy is a guy like Chris that we'll have dialogue with,” Veach said. “There's different scenarios and options that will play out with him. He's a guy we do want back. These are good problems to have. You win a Super Bowl, you have a lot of good players. We'll talk about the landscape of where we are. What's the landscape for us and how can we make it work?”The only deal the Chiefs have reached in free agency so far is a two-year contract with backup quarterback Chad Henne, who missed most of last season with a broken ankle. The Chiefs elected to bring him back as the second-string QB over Matt Moore, who was signed when Henne went down and wound up leading them to a pair of wins.If the Chiefs manage to free up some salary cap space, expect them to target the best cornerbacks still available. They lost Kendall Fuller, Morris Claiborne and Bashaud Breeland to free agency, leaving them perilously thin at the position.The Chiefs also could address that problem through the draft, though their selections will come at the end of each round.“I get excited (about the draft) because Brett and his guys do such a good job, you know you're going to get a good player,” Reid said. “I'm OK with it being 32. We're OK there. We get a player, get a good player that can help us — it doesn't have to be any particular position. It has to be someone who can come in and help you, whether it's this year or down the road.”

Chiefs restructure DE Frank Clark’s contract to create cap space

The KSHSAA is committed to the safety of our student-participants and the health of our school&nbsp;communities. Accordingly, in response to Governor Kelly’s Executive Order regarding the closure and cessation of in-person instruction in all Kansas schools through May 29, 2020, the KSHSAA is cancelling all spring championships, competitions, and festivals for the remainder of this school year.

The KSHSAA strongly discourages non-school activity participation at this time in an effort to mitigate the community transmission of the coronavirus. All CDC, KDHE and KSDE recommendations for preventing disease transmission should be followed at this time for any non-school activity in which a student participates.&nbsp;

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 </figure>KSHSAAThe KSHSAA is committed to the safety of our student-participants and the health of our school&nbsp;communities. Accordingly, in response to Governor Kelly’s Executive Order regarding the closure and cessation of in-person instruction in all Kansas schools through May 29, 2020, the KSHSAA is cancelling all spring championships, competitions, and festivals for the remainder of this school year.The KSHSAA strongly discourages non-school activity participation at this time in an effort to mitigate the community transmission of the coronavirus. All CDC, KDHE and KSDE recommendations for preventing disease transmission should be followed at this time for any non-school activity in which a student participates.&nbsp;

KSHSAA makes it official.... no spring sports

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has finished the season No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll, receiving 63 of 65 first-place votes from a national media panel. Gonzaga was second and Dayton third with Florida State and Baylor rounding out the top five. 

It's the fourth time since the inception of the men's poll for the 1946-47 season that the Jayhawks finished on top. 

The AP poll is typically released before the NCAA Tournament settles the national champion. The tournament was canceled this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Others receiving votes:&nbsp;Stephen F. Austin 78, East&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/TNST/tennessee-state-tigers/">Tennessee State</a>&nbsp;66,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PROV/providence-friars/">Providence</a>&nbsp;63,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MICH/michigan-wolverines/">Michigan</a>&nbsp;62,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UTAHST/utah-state-aggies/">Utah State</a>&nbsp;36,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MARYCA/saint-marys-gaels/">Saint Mary's</a>&nbsp;33,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PSU/penn-state-nittany-lions/">Penn State</a>&nbsp;21,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ARIZ/arizona-wildcats/">Arizona</a>&nbsp;7,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/RUT/rutgers-scarlet-knights/">Rutgers</a>&nbsp;6,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/RICH/richmond-spiders/">Richmond</a>&nbsp;6,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/USC/southern-california-trojans/">USC</a>&nbsp;4, New Mexico State 4,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/TXTECH/texas-tech-red-raiders/">Texas&nbsp; Tech</a>&nbsp;3,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCLA/ucla-bruins/">UCLA</a>&nbsp;2,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UVM/vermont-catamounts/">Vermont</a>&nbsp;2,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PURDUE/purdue-boilermakers/">Purdue</a>&nbsp;1,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BELMONT/belmont-bruins/">Belmont</a>&nbsp;1,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/LIB/liberty-flames/">Liberty</a>&nbsp;1,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UTAH/utah-utes/">Utah</a>&nbsp;1&nbsp;&nbsp;

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has finished the season No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll, receiving 63 of 65 first-place votes from a national media panel. Gonzaga was second and Dayton third with Florida State and Baylor rounding out the top five. It's the fourth time since the inception of the men's poll for the 1946-47 season that the Jayhawks finished on top. The AP poll is typically released before the NCAA Tournament settles the national champion. The tournament was canceled this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

1. Kansas2. Gonzaga3. Dayton4. Florida State5. Baylor6. San Diego State7. Creighton8. Kentucky9. Michigan State10. Villanova11. Duke12. Maryland13. Oregon14. Louisville15. Seton Hall16. Virginia17. Wisconsin18. BYU19. Ohio State20. Auburn21. Illinois22. Houston23. Butler24. West Virginia25. Iowa

Others receiving votes:&nbsp;Stephen F. Austin 78, East&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/TNST/tennessee-state-tigers/">Tennessee State</a>&nbsp;66,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PROV/providence-friars/">Providence</a>&nbsp;63,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MICH/michigan-wolverines/">Michigan</a>&nbsp;62,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UTAHST/utah-state-aggies/">Utah State</a>&nbsp;36,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MARYCA/saint-marys-gaels/">Saint Mary's</a>&nbsp;33,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PSU/penn-state-nittany-lions/">Penn State</a>&nbsp;21,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ARIZ/arizona-wildcats/">Arizona</a>&nbsp;7,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/RUT/rutgers-scarlet-knights/">Rutgers</a>&nbsp;6,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/RICH/richmond-spiders/">Richmond</a>&nbsp;6,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/USC/southern-california-trojans/">USC</a>&nbsp;4, New Mexico State 4,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/TXTECH/texas-tech-red-raiders/">Texas&nbsp; Tech</a>&nbsp;3,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCLA/ucla-bruins/">UCLA</a>&nbsp;2,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UVM/vermont-catamounts/">Vermont</a>&nbsp;2,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PURDUE/purdue-boilermakers/">Purdue</a>&nbsp;1,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BELMONT/belmont-bruins/">Belmont</a>&nbsp;1,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/LIB/liberty-flames/">Liberty</a>&nbsp;1,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UTAH/utah-utes/">Utah</a>&nbsp;1&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

The Kansas City Chiefs have some key players to re-sign after winning their first Super Bowl since 1970. 

They hope to sign DE Chris Jones to long-term deal after giving him franchise tag but regardless must rebuild their defensive line. 

They also need to find two starting cornerbacks and some depth in the defensive backfield with starters Bashaud Breeland and Kendall Fuller hitting free agency.&nbsp;

By The Associated PressThe Kansas City Chiefs have some key players to re-sign after winning their first Super Bowl since 1970. They hope to sign DE Chris Jones to long-term deal after giving him franchise tag but regardless must rebuild their defensive line. They also need to find two starting cornerbacks and some depth in the defensive backfield with starters Bashaud Breeland and Kendall Fuller hitting free agency.&nbsp;

Chiefs have some key players to re-sign after Super Bowl win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA CEO Council has voted unanimously to cancel the remaining spring 2020 conference regular season competition schedule and the 2020 MIAA conference championships due to concerns regarding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The previous decision by the CEO Council to indefinitely suspend all countable athletically related activities (for all MIAA sports, regardless of season) remains in effect.

The health and well-being of MIAA student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and our communities continue to be the Association's top priority.&nbsp; The MIAA is taking these unprecedented actions to help our campuses and communities continue to address this public health crisis.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA CEO Council has voted unanimously to cancel the remaining spring 2020 conference regular season competition schedule and the 2020 MIAA conference championships due to concerns regarding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The previous decision by the CEO Council to indefinitely suspend all countable athletically related activities (for all MIAA sports, regardless of season) remains in effect.The health and well-being of MIAA student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and our communities continue to be the Association's top priority.&nbsp; The MIAA is taking these unprecedented actions to help our campuses and communities continue to address this public health crisis.FHSU Sports Information

MIAA cancels all spring 2020 competition and championships

The Fort Hays State Athletic Department has announced that Tiger Club has been canceled for the remainder of the spring semester.

"Please know how much we appreciate you support. We are all in an awkward position right now and will move forward one day at a time in handling the changing environment" said Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke in an email to Tiger Club members.

Hammeke anticipates resuming Tiger Club this summer at Smoky Hill Country Club and says they will email members once they decide it is safe to re-start the weekly gatherings.

The Fort Hays State Athletic Department has announced that Tiger Club has been canceled for the remainder of the spring semester."Please know how much we appreciate you support. We are all in an awkward position right now and will move forward one day at a time in handling the changing environment" said Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke in an email to Tiger Club members.Hammeke anticipates resuming Tiger Club this summer at Smoky Hill Country Club and says they will email members once they decide it is safe to re-start the weekly gatherings.

Tiger Club canceled for remainder of spring


















ATLANTA – Kansas senior center Udoka Azubuike has been named
one of five finalists for the 2020 Citizen Naismith Trophy, recognizing the
most outstanding men’s college basketball player, the Atlanta Tipoff Club
announced Tuesday.


Azubuike is one of three senior finalists along with Myles Powell (Seton Hall)
and Payton Pritchard (Oregon). Junior Luka Garza (Iowa) and sophomore Obi
Toppin (Dayton) round out the Naismith Trophy finalists. Azubuike is vying to
be the third player from Kansas to bring home the award, joining former
Jayhawks’ winners Danny Manning (1988) and Frank Mason III (2017).


Azubuike, from Delta, Nigeria, led Division I in field goal percentage at
74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division
I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). Azubuike led the
Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the
conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team
selection who was named Big 12 Player of the Year, Azubuike was the only player
in the conference to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg).


Top-ranked Kansas went 17-1 in conference play, the most league wins in Big 12
history, and 28-3 overall.

By visiting <a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=d6dd3583ea&amp;e=9b844e8900">naismithfanvote.com</a>, from March 20-April 1,
2020, fans will be able to cast their ballot for their favorite finalist. Fans
may also vote on the <a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=030e6405cd&amp;e=9b844e8900">@NaismithTrophy</a> Twitter page between March
25-April 1, to select one of the finalists. The fan vote will account for five
percent of the overall vote. The 2020 Citizen Naismith Trophy is scheduled to
be announced on April 1, 2020, and the winning player will be awarded with the
Citizen Naismith Trophy. The award ceremony will be held on a later date.

Udoka Azubuike Career Honors

2019-20:
Naismith Trophy Finalist (1 of 5); Led the nation in field goal percentage
(74.8%); Big 12 Player of the Year (B12, AP); All-Big 12 First Team (B12, AP);
Big 12 All-Defensive Team; Sporting News All-America Second Team; USBWA
All-District VI; Bleacher Report All-America Second Team; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Award Finalist (1 of 5); Wooden Award Ballot (1 of 15); Academic All-Big 12
First Team; 3x Big 12 Player of the Week (1/27, 2/10, 2/24); Oscar Robertson
Trophy Midseason Watch List (1 of 12); Maui Invitational Co-MVP &amp;
All-Tournament Team; NABC Player of the Year Watch List (1 of 20); Preseason
All-Big 12; Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year


Academic All-Big 12 First Team [2018-19]; Preseason All-Big 12 HM [2018-19];
All-Big 12 Third Team [2017-18]; Academic All-Big 12 Second Team [2017-18]; Led
the nation in field goal percentage (77.0%) [2017-18].





ATLANTA – Kansas senior center Udoka Azubuike has been named
one of five finalists for the 2020 Citizen Naismith Trophy, recognizing the
most outstanding men’s college basketball player, the Atlanta Tipoff Club
announced Tuesday.
Azubuike is one of three senior finalists along with Myles Powell (Seton Hall)
and Payton Pritchard (Oregon). Junior Luka Garza (Iowa) and sophomore Obi
Toppin (Dayton) round out the Naismith Trophy finalists. Azubuike is vying to
be the third player from Kansas to bring home the award, joining former
Jayhawks’ winners Danny Manning (1988) and Frank Mason III (2017).
Azubuike, from Delta, Nigeria, led Division I in field goal percentage at
74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division
I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). Azubuike led the
Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the
conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team
selection who was named Big 12 Player of the Year, Azubuike was the only player
in the conference to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg).
Top-ranked Kansas went 17-1 in conference play, the most league wins in Big 12
history, and 28-3 overall.
By visiting <a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=d6dd3583ea&amp;e=9b844e8900">naismithfanvote.com</a>, from March 20-April 1,
2020, fans will be able to cast their ballot for their favorite finalist. Fans
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Udoka Azubuike Career Honors
2019-20:
Naismith Trophy Finalist (1 of 5); Led the nation in field goal percentage
(74.8%); Big 12 Player of the Year (B12, AP); All-Big 12 First Team (B12, AP);
Big 12 All-Defensive Team; Sporting News All-America Second Team; USBWA
All-District VI; Bleacher Report All-America Second Team; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Award Finalist (1 of 5); Wooden Award Ballot (1 of 15); Academic All-Big 12
First Team; 3x Big 12 Player of the Week (1/27, 2/10, 2/24); Oscar Robertson
Trophy Midseason Watch List (1 of 12); Maui Invitational Co-MVP &amp;
All-Tournament Team; NABC Player of the Year Watch List (1 of 20); Preseason
All-Big 12; Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year
Academic All-Big 12 First Team [2018-19]; Preseason All-Big 12 HM [2018-19];
All-Big 12 Third Team [2017-18]; Academic All-Big 12 Second Team [2017-18]; Led
the nation in field goal percentage (77.0%) [2017-18].



Kansas Athletics

KU's Azubuike named a Naismith Trophy finalist

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– For the second time in program history, the Kansas men’s basketball team has finished the season No. 1 in the USA TODAY Coaches’ Poll as the Jayhawks were top-ranked in the final poll of the 2019-20 campaign. KU was also the top-ranked team following its 2008 NCAA National Championship.

Traditionally, the Coaches’ Poll is released following the NCAA Tournament but with this year’s global pandemic and the event being canceled, the poll was released March 16. Kansas received 29 of a possible 32 first-place votes and outdistanced No. 2 Gonzaga, 795-760, in the cumulative votes.

The Coaches’ Poll began in 1989-90 and Kansas has been ranked in 562 polls, including 318 under head coach Bill Self. KU has been in the poll each of the last 228 consecutive weeks which is the longest active streak in NCAA Division I.

Kansas’ No. 1 ranking marks the 66th&nbsp;time the Jayhawks have been ranked atop in the Coaches’ Poll, including 35 under Self. KU was ranked No. 1 the final four weeks, five times total, of the 2019-20 season.

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– For the second time in program history, the Kansas men’s basketball team has finished the season No. 1 in the USA TODAY Coaches’ Poll as the Jayhawks were top-ranked in the final poll of the 2019-20 campaign. KU was also the top-ranked team following its 2008 NCAA National Championship.Traditionally, the Coaches’ Poll is released following the NCAA Tournament but with this year’s global pandemic and the event being canceled, the poll was released March 16. Kansas received 29 of a possible 32 first-place votes and outdistanced No. 2 Gonzaga, 795-760, in the cumulative votes.The Coaches’ Poll began in 1989-90 and Kansas has been ranked in 562 polls, including 318 under head coach Bill Self. KU has been in the poll each of the last 228 consecutive weeks which is the longest active streak in NCAA Division I.Kansas’ No. 1 ranking marks the 66th&nbsp;time the Jayhawks have been ranked atop in the Coaches’ Poll, including 35 under Self. KU was ranked No. 1 the final four weeks, five times total, of the 2019-20 season.Kansas Athletics

Jayhawks finish No. 1 in Coaches’ Poll

LOUISVILLE, KY. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is being postponed from May to September because of growing concern about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a published report. 

The Courier-Journal of Louisville cited unidentified sources close to the race saying Churchill Downs will postpone the Derby from May 2 to Sept. 5. That would make it the first time in 75 years that the race won't be run on the first Saturday in May. 

A formal announcement by the racetrack will be made Tuesday. The last time the Derby wasn't held on the first Saturday in May was in 1945.&nbsp;

LOUISVILLE, KY. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is being postponed from May to September because of growing concern about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a published report. The Courier-Journal of Louisville cited unidentified sources close to the race saying Churchill Downs will postpone the Derby from May 2 to Sept. 5. That would make it the first time in 75 years that the race won't be run on the first Saturday in May. A formal announcement by the racetrack will be made Tuesday. The last time the Derby wasn't held on the first Saturday in May was in 1945.&nbsp;

Kentucky Derby postponed until September

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Chris Jones. 

That raises the possibility that the Pro Bowl defensive tackle will remain with the Super Bowl champions for at least one more season. 

The nonexclusive tag means Jones must be offered a one-year contract for no less than the average of the top five salary cap hits at defensive tackle for the previous five years. 

It also means that if Jones signs an offer sheet from another team, the Chiefs can match that offer or let him go and receive two first-round picks as compensation.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Chris Jones. That raises the possibility that the Pro Bowl defensive tackle will remain with the Super Bowl champions for at least one more season. The nonexclusive tag means Jones must be offered a one-year contract for no less than the average of the top five salary cap hits at defensive tackle for the previous five years. It also means that if Jones signs an offer sheet from another team, the Chiefs can match that offer or let him go and receive two first-round picks as compensation.

Chiefs give Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones franchise tag

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams.

In a statement, the commissioner’s office said, “The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams.In a statement, the commissioner’s office said, “The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins.”

Baseball season won’t start until mid-May, at the earliest

KANSAS CITY, MO.&nbsp; –&nbsp;The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today that it is cancelling the spring 2020 sports season, effective immediately.

&nbsp;“All possible scenarios that would have supported a spring sports season were seriously considered by multiple NAIA governance groups,” said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr. “However, the growing state of emergency due to COVID-19, as well as the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation yesterday to limit gatherings to fewer than 50 people for eight weeks, meant we could not in good conscience move forward with the spring sports season and championships.”

&nbsp;In an effort to provide relief, no spring sport student-athlete will be charged a season of competition. Any spring sport student-athlete who was enrolled full-time in 2020 will be awarded two additional semester terms of attendance or the equivalent.

&nbsp;The NAIA is continuing to address outstanding questions related to these unprecedented changes and will share new information as it becomes available.

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 </figure>NAIA KANSAS CITY, MO.&nbsp; –&nbsp;The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today that it is cancelling the spring 2020 sports season, effective immediately.&nbsp;“All possible scenarios that would have supported a spring sports season were seriously considered by multiple NAIA governance groups,” said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr. “However, the growing state of emergency due to COVID-19, as well as the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation yesterday to limit gatherings to fewer than 50 people for eight weeks, meant we could not in good conscience move forward with the spring sports season and championships.”&nbsp;In an effort to provide relief, no spring sport student-athlete will be charged a season of competition. Any spring sport student-athlete who was enrolled full-time in 2020 will be awarded two additional semester terms of attendance or the equivalent.&nbsp;The NAIA is continuing to address outstanding questions related to these unprecedented changes and will share new information as it becomes available.

NAIA cancels Spring 2020 sports season

TOPEKA - One day after saying spring sports would go on as normal while they monitor the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Kansas State High School Activities Association announced on Sunday that all spring sports and activities are suspended for one week.

Effective Monday, March 16, all spring sports and activities are suspended through Sunday, March 22. This includes cancellation of all practices and competitions for this week. This prohibition is consistent with KSDE and governmental guidance and may be extended, should conditions warrant. Please note spring sports team members are prohibited from club or outside team participation and practice during this period. Not only would such outside participation be contrary to handbook rule, it would be contrary to the very reason activities are cancelled during the time we seek to mitigate potential transfer of the contagion.

TOPEKA - One day after saying spring sports would go on as normal while they monitor the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Kansas State High School Activities Association announced on Sunday that all spring sports and activities are suspended for one week.<figure>
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 </figure>Effective Monday, March 16, all spring sports and activities are suspended through Sunday, March 22. This includes cancellation of all practices and competitions for this week. This prohibition is consistent with KSDE and governmental guidance and may be extended, should conditions warrant. Please note spring sports team members are prohibited from club or outside team participation and practice during this period. Not only would such outside participation be contrary to handbook rule, it would be contrary to the very reason activities are cancelled during the time we seek to mitigate potential transfer of the contagion.

KSHSAA shuts down spring sports and activities for one week

The Hays High boys basketball team had four players named to the All-Western Athletic Conference team. Senior Dylan Ruder and junior Dalyn Schwarz were named to the first team. Junior guard TJ Nunnery was named to the second team and sophomore guard Carson Kieffer was named honorable mention.

Sophomore Aleyia Ruder was the only Indian named to the girls All-WAC team. Ruder was named to the second team.

The Hays High boys basketball team had four players named to the All-Western Athletic Conference team. Senior Dylan Ruder and junior Dalyn Schwarz were named to the first team. Junior guard TJ Nunnery was named to the second team and sophomore guard Carson Kieffer was named honorable mention.Sophomore Aleyia Ruder was the only Indian named to the girls All-WAC team. Ruder was named to the second team.

Four HHS boys, one girl named to All-WAC basketball team

TOPEKA, Kan. - Several days after canceling the State Basketball Tournament's, the Kansas State High School Activities Association has released a statement concerning spring sports and activities.

Regional Music Festivals scheduled for March 28 and April 4 have been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

The KSHSAA has made no alterations to the spring sports season at this time. Local school leaders are empowered to make the best decisions for their respective student-athletes and school communities for regular season athletic practices and competitions. Please continue to monitor the KSHSAA website for further updates and information. 

Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19 and the closures of schools and school host sites, all Regional Music Festivals scheduled for March 28 and April 4 have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. 

The KSHSAA deeply regrets these lost opportunities, but it is the best decision for the safety of our students, directors, adjudicators and spectators. 

Note: All other 2020 KSHSAA music festival or KSHSAA speech tournament dates have not been cancelled at this time including State Music Festivals for solos and small ensembles. More information will be given as it becomes available.

TOPEKA, Kan. - Several days after canceling the State Basketball Tournament's, the Kansas State High School Activities Association has released a statement concerning spring sports and activities.Regional Music Festivals scheduled for March 28 and April 4 have been canceled and will not be rescheduled.KSHSAA statement below.The KSHSAA has made no alterations to the spring sports season at this time. Local school leaders are empowered to make the best decisions for their respective student-athletes and school communities for regular season athletic practices and competitions. Please continue to monitor the KSHSAA website for further updates and information. Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19 and the closures of schools and school host sites, all Regional Music Festivals scheduled for March 28 and April 4 have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The KSHSAA deeply regrets these lost opportunities, but it is the best decision for the safety of our students, directors, adjudicators and spectators. Note: All other 2020 KSHSAA music festival or KSHSAA speech tournament dates have not been cancelled at this time including State Music Festivals for solos and small ensembles. More information will be given as it becomes available.

KSHSAA releases statement concerning springs sports and activities

INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA has released a statement regarding spring sports athletes in Division II. Those athletes who had their seasons canceled to to the Coronavirus outbreak&nbsp; will be granted one more year of eligibility.&nbsp;

Today, the Division II Administrative Committee implemented a recruiting dead period in all sports at least until April 15. The committee provided flexibility for schools to assist student athletes with travel, in addition to the already permitted housing and meals. The committee granted an aditional season of eligiblity to athletes in spring sports, and waived sports sponsorship requirements for schools canceling spring seasons.

INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA has released a statement regarding spring sports athletes in Division II. Those athletes who had their seasons canceled to to the Coronavirus outbreak&nbsp; will be granted one more year of eligibility.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>NCAA Statement.Today, the Division II Administrative Committee implemented a recruiting dead period in all sports at least until April 15. The committee provided flexibility for schools to assist student athletes with travel, in addition to the already permitted housing and meals. The committee granted an aditional season of eligiblity to athletes in spring sports, and waived sports sponsorship requirements for schools canceling spring seasons.

NCAA grants extra year for Division II spring student athletes affected by cancellation of season

As it became apparent the NCAA basketball tournaments could
not be held over three weeks because of concerns about the coronavirus, college
sports officials toyed with a plan to hold a 16-team event to crown a champion
in one long weekend. 

NCAA vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt tells AP
he started to consider ways of condensing the tournament Wednesday night after
the NBA announced one of its players tested positive for the virus and the
league suspended its season. 

He hoped the men's games could be played in Atlanta, with
the committee choosing the top 16 teams in the country to participate.

As it became apparent the NCAA basketball tournaments could
not be held over three weeks because of concerns about the coronavirus, college
sports officials toyed with a plan to hold a 16-team event to crown a champion
in one long weekend. NCAA vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt tells AP
he started to consider ways of condensing the tournament Wednesday night after
the NBA announced one of its players tested positive for the virus and the
league suspended its season. He hoped the men's games could be played in Atlanta, with
the committee choosing the top 16 teams in the country to participate.

NCAA tried to save March Madness with 16-team tournaments

MANHATTAN- The Hoxie Indians advanced to the state tournament with a convincing 81-66 win over the Plainville Cardinals last week in the Ellis 2A Sub-State Championship. The Indians 21-2 record was good enough for the 3 seed at the state tournament in Manhattan. They'd be facing off against the 6 seed Garden Plains Owls. The Owls won the Sedan Sub-State, holding a record of 18-5 on the year.&nbsp;

Hoxie started the game strong, scoring the first 7 points of the contest. However, the Owls steadily crawled back into the game, snatching a 14-13.

The Owls owned the first portion of the second quarter, using a 14-4 run to take a 28-17 lead. Hoxie scored the last 5 points of the half to cut the lead to 28-22 heading into the break.

The Indians slowly chipped away at the Owl lead in the the third. Freshamn Brady Jones knocked down a 3 at the end of the quarter to give Hoxie their first second half lead 39-38. That would be the score heading to the fourth.&nbsp;

The Indians played a hard fourth, pushing the lead to 47-40 with under four minutes to go. However, the Owls stormed all the way back, finishing the game on 10-0 run. That put score 50-47 in favor of the Owls. Hoxie's late attempts to take back the lead would fall short, resulting in a 50-47 Garden Plain win.

Junior Harlan Obioha finished the game with 21 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 4 assists. Senior Parker Jones chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds.

The Indians finished the season 21-3. Jones is the only senior they are losing that played significant minutes.&nbsp;

Garden Plain improved to 19-5 on the year. They would have played Seabury Academy in the semi-finals, had the tournament not been canceled due to the Corona Virus outbreak. Accordingly, the 2019-20 season is now over for all teams.

Congratulations to all of our state teams on a season well played. We are already ripe with anticipation for next season!

MANHATTAN- The Hoxie Indians advanced to the state tournament with a convincing 81-66 win over the Plainville Cardinals last week in the Ellis 2A Sub-State Championship. The Indians 21-2 record was good enough for the 3 seed at the state tournament in Manhattan. They'd be facing off against the 6 seed Garden Plains Owls. The Owls won the Sedan Sub-State, holding a record of 18-5 on the year.&nbsp;Hoxie started the game strong, scoring the first 7 points of the contest. However, the Owls steadily crawled back into the game, snatching a 14-13.The Owls owned the first portion of the second quarter, using a 14-4 run to take a 28-17 lead. Hoxie scored the last 5 points of the half to cut the lead to 28-22 heading into the break.The Indians slowly chipped away at the Owl lead in the the third. Freshamn Brady Jones knocked down a 3 at the end of the quarter to give Hoxie their first second half lead 39-38. That would be the score heading to the fourth.&nbsp;The Indians played a hard fourth, pushing the lead to 47-40 with under four minutes to go. However, the Owls stormed all the way back, finishing the game on 10-0 run. That put score 50-47 in favor of the Owls. Hoxie's late attempts to take back the lead would fall short, resulting in a 50-47 Garden Plain win.Junior Harlan Obioha finished the game with 21 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 4 assists. Senior Parker Jones chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds.The Indians finished the season 21-3. Jones is the only senior they are losing that played significant minutes.&nbsp;Garden Plain improved to 19-5 on the year. They would have played Seabury Academy in the semi-finals, had the tournament not been canceled due to the Corona Virus outbreak. Accordingly, the 2019-20 season is now over for all teams.Congratulations to all of our state teams on a season well played. We are already ripe with anticipation for next season!

2A State Quarterfinal: Hoxie Indians

TOPEKA — The Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced they are canceling the state basketball tournaments at the conclusion of quarterfinal round play Thursday due to concerns regarding COVID-19.

The following statement is on the KSHSAA website.

After the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, the 2020 KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament will be canceled. Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19, the best decision for the safety of the student-athletes and spectators was to cancel the remainder of this championship tournament. The KSHSAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked to achieve their goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The move comes after the NCAA announced earlier in the day that they were canceling their men's and women's basketball tournament as well as all spring sports.

Hays High was scheduled to play Friday evening in the semi-final round.

TOPEKA — The Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced they are canceling the state basketball tournaments at the conclusion of quarterfinal round play Thursday due to concerns regarding COVID-19.The following statement is on the KSHSAA website.After the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, the 2020 KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament will be canceled. Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19, the best decision for the safety of the student-athletes and spectators was to cancel the remainder of this championship tournament. The KSHSAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked to achieve their goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;The move comes after the NCAA announced earlier in the day that they were canceling their men's and women's basketball tournament as well as all spring sports.Hays High was scheduled to play Friday evening in the semi-final round.

Hays High's title run cut short after tourney cancellation



HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team could not tame the bats of second-ranked Central Missouri Thursday, dropping both ends of the doubleheader. The Mules took advantage of the stiff wind blowing out at Larks Park, slugging 13 home runs on the day, including an MIAA-record-tying nine homers in game one.

The Tigers move to 11-13 overall and 1-7 in MIAA play, while the Mules are now 20-3 on the year and 8-0 in league action.

Fort Hays State totaled 19 hits on the day, including home runs from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;and two from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>.

Game One: Central Missouri 24, Fort Hays State 9 Central Missouri scored early and scored often in the opener, pushing across at least one run in each inning. Fort Hays State kept the pace early, leading 3-2 after one inning before ending the second with a 6-6 tie.

While UCM was using the long ball to score the majority of its runs, hitting four home runs over the first two frames, the Tigers used timely hitting to manufacture their runs. FHSU scored three runs with two outs in the first inning after&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5293">Jaxson Webb</a>&nbsp;came through with a bases-loaded single.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>&nbsp;followed with a two-RBI base knock to center, plating&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>.

The Tigers used four hits, including three doubles, to level the score in the second inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>&nbsp;led off with a single before moving to third on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5273">Drake Angeron</a>&nbsp;double. After outs were recorded in the next two at-bats,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;came through with a big base knock. The junior kept the inning alive with a double to center, plating&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5266">Jared Maneth</a>&nbsp;and Angeron. Stephens followed with a double of his own, driving in Schmidt.

The Tigers added three more runs in the seventh inning when Stephens and Olson both sent solo home runs sailing over the wall in left.

Olson drove in three runs in the game, while Angeron, Stephens, Webb, Olson and Brunson all collected two base hits.

UCM's Dusty Stroup clubbed four home runs in the win, matching the MIAA record for home runs in a single game for a player.

Game Two: Central Missouri 20, Fort Hays State 4 Central Missouri scored six runs in the first and added four more in the second to take control of game two, winning 20-4.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;picked up his second home run of the day in the home half of the fourth, making the score 11-2.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;added a two-run bomb in the followin inning, sending a 2-1 pitch soaring over the scoreboard in right to help the Tigers close within 14-4.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>&nbsp;was the lone Tiger to record multiple hits, tallying two base knocks for the second game in a row.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5271">Ryan Stoecklein</a>&nbsp;collected his first hit of the season on a single in the seventh.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5268">Ryan Ruder</a>&nbsp;retired the side in order in the top of the fourth, the only inning of the day in which UCM did not score.

Due to the cancellation of NCAA Winter and Spring Championships based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the MIAA and its member institutions announced the suspension of all MIAA intercollegiate sports activities (practice and competition) indefinitely effective at 11 pm, March 12, 2020. The indefinite suspension applies to all institutional practices and competitions in any MIAA sport, regardless of season, until further notice. All spring sports are suspended indefinitely at this time.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available in the days ahead.



HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team could not tame the bats of second-ranked Central Missouri Thursday, dropping both ends of the doubleheader. The Mules took advantage of the stiff wind blowing out at Larks Park, slugging 13 home runs on the day, including an MIAA-record-tying nine homers in game one.The Tigers move to 11-13 overall and 1-7 in MIAA play, while the Mules are now 20-3 on the year and 8-0 in league action.Fort Hays State totaled 19 hits on the day, including home runs from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;and two from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>.Game One: Central Missouri 24, Fort Hays State 9 Central Missouri scored early and scored often in the opener, pushing across at least one run in each inning. Fort Hays State kept the pace early, leading 3-2 after one inning before ending the second with a 6-6 tie.While UCM was using the long ball to score the majority of its runs, hitting four home runs over the first two frames, the Tigers used timely hitting to manufacture their runs. FHSU scored three runs with two outs in the first inning after&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5293">Jaxson Webb</a>&nbsp;came through with a bases-loaded single.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>&nbsp;followed with a two-RBI base knock to center, plating&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>.The Tigers used four hits, including three doubles, to level the score in the second inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>&nbsp;led off with a single before moving to third on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5273">Drake Angeron</a>&nbsp;double. After outs were recorded in the next two at-bats,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;came through with a big base knock. The junior kept the inning alive with a double to center, plating&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5266">Jared Maneth</a>&nbsp;and Angeron. Stephens followed with a double of his own, driving in Schmidt.The Tigers added three more runs in the seventh inning when Stephens and Olson both sent solo home runs sailing over the wall in left.Olson drove in three runs in the game, while Angeron, Stephens, Webb, Olson and Brunson all collected two base hits.UCM's Dusty Stroup clubbed four home runs in the win, matching the MIAA record for home runs in a single game for a player.Game Two: Central Missouri 20, Fort Hays State 4 Central Missouri scored six runs in the first and added four more in the second to take control of game two, winning 20-4.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;picked up his second home run of the day in the home half of the fourth, making the score 11-2.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;added a two-run bomb in the followin inning, sending a 2-1 pitch soaring over the scoreboard in right to help the Tigers close within 14-4.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>&nbsp;was the lone Tiger to record multiple hits, tallying two base knocks for the second game in a row.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5271">Ryan Stoecklein</a>&nbsp;collected his first hit of the season on a single in the seventh.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5268">Ryan Ruder</a>&nbsp;retired the side in order in the top of the fourth, the only inning of the day in which UCM did not score.Due to the cancellation of NCAA Winter and Spring Championships based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the MIAA and its member institutions announced the suspension of all MIAA intercollegiate sports activities (practice and competition) indefinitely effective at 11 pm, March 12, 2020. The indefinite suspension applies to all institutional practices and competitions in any MIAA sport, regardless of season, until further notice. All spring sports are suspended indefinitely at this time.Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available in the days ahead.

FHSU Sports Information

Tiger baseball falls twice to No. 2 Central Missouri



CLAREMORE, Okla. – Fort Hays State Softball dropped a pair of MIAA contests to 17th-ranked Rogers State on Thursday. The Tigers fell by a score of 2-0 in each game, moving to 15-13 overall and 2-4 in the MIAA. Rogers State improved to 21-8 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA.

Game 1: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0

Fort Hays State struggled to get offense generated against Rogers State starter Andrea Morales, who improved to 15-2 overall on the season with the shutout win. Morales gave up just a pair of singles in separate innings, while striking out 13 Tigers and walking just two.

Rogers State plated its runs in the third and fourth innings on RBI doubles by Sabrina Anguiano and Abigail Taylor. FHSU starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;scattered six hits and allowed just one earned run, while striking out three in her six-inning complete-game effort. Nelson moved to 7-5 on the season.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5342">Terran Caldwell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5349">Grace Philop</a>&nbsp;were the only Tigers with hits, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5350">Lily Sale</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5357">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;each drew a walk.

Game 2: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0

Rogers State did all of its damage in the first inning of the second contest. A throwing error by the Tigers with two outs in the inning plated a pair of runs, which turned out to be the decisive play in the game.

The Tigers outhit the Hillcats 7-5 in the game, but struggled to push runs in when getting runners on base. The Tigers had runners in scoring position with less than two outs in both the third and fourth innings, but could not capitalize on the opportunities.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5344">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;received a tough-luck loss with just one earned run on five hits and two walks. She struck out five Hillcats and now has a record of 6-8 on the year. M'Kayla Hillman picked up the win for Rogers State in a complete-game shutout effort, allowing seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Hillman moved back to the break-even mark at 6-6 on the year.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5339">Katie Adler</a>&nbsp;had a three-hit game for the Tigers, while also picking up a stolen base.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Fort Hays State Softball dropped a pair of MIAA contests to 17th-ranked Rogers State on Thursday. The Tigers fell by a score of 2-0 in each game, moving to 15-13 overall and 2-4 in the MIAA. Rogers State improved to 21-8 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA.Game 1: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0Fort Hays State struggled to get offense generated against Rogers State starter Andrea Morales, who improved to 15-2 overall on the season with the shutout win. Morales gave up just a pair of singles in separate innings, while striking out 13 Tigers and walking just two.Rogers State plated its runs in the third and fourth innings on RBI doubles by Sabrina Anguiano and Abigail Taylor. FHSU starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;scattered six hits and allowed just one earned run, while striking out three in her six-inning complete-game effort. Nelson moved to 7-5 on the season.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5342">Terran Caldwell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5349">Grace Philop</a>&nbsp;were the only Tigers with hits, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5350">Lily Sale</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5357">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;each drew a walk.Game 2: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0Rogers State did all of its damage in the first inning of the second contest. A throwing error by the Tigers with two outs in the inning plated a pair of runs, which turned out to be the decisive play in the game.The Tigers outhit the Hillcats 7-5 in the game, but struggled to push runs in when getting runners on base. The Tigers had runners in scoring position with less than two outs in both the third and fourth innings, but could not capitalize on the opportunities.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5344">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;received a tough-luck loss with just one earned run on five hits and two walks. She struck out five Hillcats and now has a record of 6-8 on the year. M'Kayla Hillman picked up the win for Rogers State in a complete-game shutout effort, allowing seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Hillman moved back to the break-even mark at 6-6 on the year.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5339">Katie Adler</a>&nbsp;had a three-hit game for the Tigers, while also picking up a stolen base.Due to the cancellation of NCAA Winter and Spring Championships based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the MIAA and its member institutions announced the suspension of all MIAA intercollegiate sports activities (practice and competition) indefinitely effective at 11 pm, March 12, 2020. The indefinite suspension applies to all institutional practices and competitions in any MIAA sport, regardless of season, until further notice. All spring sports are suspended indefinitely at this time.Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available in the days ahead.