FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Xavier Edmonds scored a career-high 26 points and his six unanswered points down the stretch lifted TCU over Kansas State 84-82 on Saturday.

Edmonds made the tying and go-ahead free throws for an 83-82 lead with six seconds left, capping a rally from a five-point deficit in the final minute and a half. He had two free throws with 1:10 remaining and his dunk with 35 seconds left had made it a one-point game.

An alley-oop dunk by Khamari McGriff gave Kansas State an 82-77 lead with 1 1/2 minutes to go. The Wildcats, who did not score again, had turnovers on their three remaining possessions.

Micah Robinson made one of two free throws with two seconds left for the final margin.

Edmonds made nine of 10 shots, seven of 13 free throws and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fifth consecutive double-double. Robinson scored 16 points, David Punch 14 and Jayden Pierre 10 for the Horned Frogs (14-9, 4-6 Big 12).

PJ Haggerty scored 30, Marcus Johnson 15, Nate Johnson 13 with 11 rebounds, and David Castillo 11 for K-State (10-13, 1-10).

Marcus Johnson connected on his first four 3-point attempts and the Wildcats jumped out to a 29-14 lead. Later in the half, TCU rallied with a 15-2 run and K-State led 46-42 at halftime.

Eight consecutive points from Haggerty turned a three-point K-State lead into a 64-53 advantage eight minutes into the second half. The Wildcats still had a double-digit lead — 78-68 — with 5 1/2 minutes remaining.

TCU has a four-game winning streak in the series.

TCU: The Horned Frogs host No. 7 Iowa State on Tuesday.

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 </figure>FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Xavier Edmonds scored a career-high 26 points and his six unanswered points down the stretch lifted TCU over Kansas State 84-82 on Saturday.Edmonds made the tying and go-ahead free throws for an 83-82 lead with six seconds left, capping a rally from a five-point deficit in the final minute and a half. He had two free throws with 1:10 remaining and his dunk with 35 seconds left had made it a one-point game.An alley-oop dunk by Khamari McGriff gave Kansas State an 82-77 lead with 1 1/2 minutes to go. The Wildcats, who did not score again, had turnovers on their three remaining possessions.Micah Robinson made one of two free throws with two seconds left for the final margin.Edmonds made nine of 10 shots, seven of 13 free throws and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fifth consecutive double-double. Robinson scored 16 points, David Punch 14 and Jayden Pierre 10 for the Horned Frogs (14-9, 4-6 Big 12).PJ Haggerty scored 30, Marcus Johnson 15, Nate Johnson 13 with 11 rebounds, and David Castillo 11 for K-State (10-13, 1-10).Marcus Johnson connected on his first four 3-point attempts and the Wildcats jumped out to a 29-14 lead. Later in the half, TCU rallied with a 15-2 run and K-State led 46-42 at halftime.Eight consecutive points from Haggerty turned a three-point K-State lead into a 64-53 advantage eight minutes into the second half. The Wildcats still had a double-digit lead — 78-68 — with 5 1/2 minutes remaining.TCU has a four-game winning streak in the series.<h2>Up next</h2>TCU: The Horned Frogs host No. 7 Iowa State on Tuesday.

🏀 Haggerty scored 30 for K-State in a loss at TCU

FORT SMITH, Ark. - The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team defeated Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday, 73-68, overcoming a second-quarter deficit with a strong second half performance. The visitors capitalized on the Lions' 15 turnovers, converting them into 14 points to secure the win.

Brooke Loewe dished out eight assists in the win, giving the senior 236 assists on the year to break her own school record of 233 set last season.

The first quarter commenced with Keytonna Ross Wilson scoring the initial jumper for Arkansas-Fort Smith (4-18, 3-10 MIAA) at 9:38. The Tigers (21-2, 12-2 MIAA) quickly answered with Talexa Weeter's layup at 9:10, assisted by Ellie Stearns, evening the score. The Tigers then went on a scoring stretch, highlighted by Avery Lowe's jumper at 7:24 and Olivia Mortensen's layup at 6:46, establishing a 6-2 lead. Stearns contributed a significant three-pointer at 1:12, extending the Tigers' lead to 13-4. The Lions closed the quarter with a three-pointer from Jordan Gregory at 0:17, narrowing the gap to 13-8.

In the second quarter, the Lions outscored the Tigers, 26-17, with key contributions from Senese Rainey, who drained two 3-pointers. The Tigers' Weeter kept the game competitive by scoring seven points during the quarter, including a layup at 4:04 to tie the score at 24. Despite the Tigers' efforts, the Lions maintained their edge, with Haleigh Jackson scoring a late layup to extend the lead to 33-30 with 30 seconds remaining. The home team then sealed the quarter with a free throw by Jackson, closing the quarter at 34-30.

Fort Hays State took control in the third quarter with effective play, outscoring Arkansas-Fort Smith 24-20. Key performances came from Loewe, who knocked down a three-pointer at 6:44, and Stearns, who sank back-to-back 3-pointers at 3:18 and 2:50, pulling the Tigers ahead 50-45. The Lions responded with a three-pointer from Ross Wilson at 2:33, narrowing the gap. With just one second remaining, Ross Wilson tied the game at 54-54 with another crucial three-pointer, assisted by Telisha Brown, setting up a tense finish.

Stearns opened the fourth quarter with a layup for the Tigers, setting the visitors ahead 56-54. Weeter contributed significantly, scoring with a pair of free throws at 7:40 and a layup at 3:34, extending the lead further. Mikayla Pilley and Loewe also made key contributions, with Pilley adding a free throw and Loewe scoring off a fast break. Despite a late rally from Jackson of Arkansas-Fort Smith, capped by a steal and fast break layup with 50 seconds to go, the Tigers maintained control. The game concluded with Loewe converting two free throws with six seconds remaining, sealing a 73-68 victory for Fort Hays State.

Stearns scored 17 points, making five 3-pointers and collecting a team-high eight rebounds. Weeter led the team with 29 points, adding two blocks and three steals. Loewe contributed 10 points, while recording eight assists and three steals. Mortensen added six points and posted one block in the game.

The Tigers will be back at home on Thursday (Feb. 12) when they host Emporia State beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFORT SMITH, Ark. - The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team defeated Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday, 73-68, overcoming a second-quarter deficit with a strong second half performance. The visitors capitalized on the Lions' 15 turnovers, converting them into 14 points to secure the win.Brooke Loewe dished out eight assists in the win, giving the senior 236 assists on the year to break her own school record of 233 set last season.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2262099080&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/kahrs-post-int-v-fort-smith" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame at UA-Fort Smith (Feb. 7, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame at UA-Fort Smith (Feb. 7, 2026)</a></div></div>The first quarter commenced with Keytonna Ross Wilson scoring the initial jumper for Arkansas-Fort Smith (4-18, 3-10 MIAA) at 9:38. The Tigers (21-2, 12-2 MIAA) quickly answered with Talexa Weeter's layup at 9:10, assisted by Ellie Stearns, evening the score. The Tigers then went on a scoring stretch, highlighted by Avery Lowe's jumper at 7:24 and Olivia Mortensen's layup at 6:46, establishing a 6-2 lead. Stearns contributed a significant three-pointer at 1:12, extending the Tigers' lead to 13-4. The Lions closed the quarter with a three-pointer from Jordan Gregory at 0:17, narrowing the gap to 13-8.In the second quarter, the Lions outscored the Tigers, 26-17, with key contributions from Senese Rainey, who drained two 3-pointers. The Tigers' Weeter kept the game competitive by scoring seven points during the quarter, including a layup at 4:04 to tie the score at 24. Despite the Tigers' efforts, the Lions maintained their edge, with Haleigh Jackson scoring a late layup to extend the lead to 33-30 with 30 seconds remaining. The home team then sealed the quarter with a free throw by Jackson, closing the quarter at 34-30.Fort Hays State took control in the third quarter with effective play, outscoring Arkansas-Fort Smith 24-20. Key performances came from Loewe, who knocked down a three-pointer at 6:44, and Stearns, who sank back-to-back 3-pointers at 3:18 and 2:50, pulling the Tigers ahead 50-45. The Lions responded with a three-pointer from Ross Wilson at 2:33, narrowing the gap. With just one second remaining, Ross Wilson tied the game at 54-54 with another crucial three-pointer, assisted by Telisha Brown, setting up a tense finish.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2262098807&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-wbkb-highlights-v-fort" title="#8 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights at UA-Fort Smith (Feb. 7, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#8 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights at UA-Fort Smith (Feb. 7, 2026)</a></div></div>Stearns opened the fourth quarter with a layup for the Tigers, setting the visitors ahead 56-54. Weeter contributed significantly, scoring with a pair of free throws at 7:40 and a layup at 3:34, extending the lead further. Mikayla Pilley and Loewe also made key contributions, with Pilley adding a free throw and Loewe scoring off a fast break. Despite a late rally from Jackson of Arkansas-Fort Smith, capped by a steal and fast break layup with 50 seconds to go, the Tigers maintained control. The game concluded with Loewe converting two free throws with six seconds remaining, sealing a 73-68 victory for Fort Hays State.Stearns scored 17 points, making five 3-pointers and collecting a team-high eight rebounds. Weeter led the team with 29 points, adding two blocks and three steals. Loewe contributed 10 points, while recording eight assists and three steals. Mortensen added six points and posted one block in the game.The Tigers will be back at home on Thursday (Feb. 12) when they host Emporia State beginning at 5:30 p.m.

🏀 #8 FHSU women fend off upset minded UA-Fort Smith

(RV) Fort Hays State (15-7, 7-6 MIAA) at #25 Arkansas-Fort Smith (17-4, 8-4 MIAA) Saturday, February 7 • 3 p.m. Fort Smith, Ark. • Stubblefield Center

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

Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will play at Arkansas-Fort Smith for the first time in program history on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. at the Stubblefield Center. This is Arkansas-Fort Smith's second year in the MIAA. The Lions are currently ranked No. 25 in the nation at 17-4 overall and 8-4 in the MIAA, while the Tigers are 15-7 overall and 7-6 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State is looking to put an end to a three-game skid. The Tigers fell 66-64 at Northeastern State on Thursday night, which snapped their eight-game win streak over the RiverHawks going back to the 2019-20 season.

Arkansas-Fort Smith has won its last two games, although the Lions are just 4-4 since a 13-0 start to the season. UAFS reached as high as No. 5 in the national rankings when it was 13-0, but has slowly fell down the NABC Top 25 since.

Fort Hays State holds a 1-0 advantage in the brief series history between the schools, which began last season in Hays. FHSU won the first-ever meeting 59-53, holding off the Lions in the second half after holding a 16-point halftime lead.

Fort Hays State is 1-2 overall against NABC Top 25 teams this year. This will be the first ranked opponent outside of the top 10 the Tigers play this year. FHSU fell to Washburn when the Ichabods were ranked No. 2 and No. 1 in the nation, but defeated at No. 8 ranked Southwest Minnesota State team to open the season in Hays. FHSU is looking for its first win over a ranked opponent in an away game since the 2023-24 season, when FHSU won 67-60 at No. 5 ranked Central Oklahoma on December 31, 2023.

Dan Mukuna leads FHSU at 18.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He currently owns a 13-game streak of scoring in double figures. Kyle Grill led FHSU in scoring at Northeastern State on Thursday night with 18 points and he averages 13.2 per game for the season. Jahvari Martino also averages double figures in scoring at 11.1 points per game, while Kaleb Hammeke leads the Tigers in assists at 3.6 per game.

Brandon Scott leads UAFS in scoring for the season at 13.5 points per game, followed by Christian Moore at 12.3 per game and Jarren McAllister at 10.9 per game.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics(RV) Fort Hays State (15-7, 7-6 MIAA) at #25 Arkansas-Fort Smith (17-4, 8-4 MIAA) Saturday, February 7 • 3 p.m. Fort Smith, Ark. • Stubblefield CenterRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will play at Arkansas-Fort Smith for the first time in program history on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. at the Stubblefield Center. This is Arkansas-Fort Smith's second year in the MIAA. The Lions are currently ranked No. 25 in the nation at 17-4 overall and 8-4 in the MIAA, while the Tigers are 15-7 overall and 7-6 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State is looking to put an end to a three-game skid. The Tigers fell 66-64 at Northeastern State on Thursday night, which snapped their eight-game win streak over the RiverHawks going back to the 2019-20 season.Arkansas-Fort Smith has won its last two games, although the Lions are just 4-4 since a 13-0 start to the season. UAFS reached as high as No. 5 in the national rankings when it was 13-0, but has slowly fell down the NABC Top 25 since.Fort Hays State holds a 1-0 advantage in the brief series history between the schools, which began last season in Hays. FHSU won the first-ever meeting 59-53, holding off the Lions in the second half after holding a 16-point halftime lead.Fort Hays State is 1-2 overall against NABC Top 25 teams this year. This will be the first ranked opponent outside of the top 10 the Tigers play this year. FHSU fell to Washburn when the Ichabods were ranked No. 2 and No. 1 in the nation, but defeated at No. 8 ranked Southwest Minnesota State team to open the season in Hays. FHSU is looking for its first win over a ranked opponent in an away game since the 2023-24 season, when FHSU won 67-60 at No. 5 ranked Central Oklahoma on December 31, 2023.Dan Mukuna leads FHSU at 18.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He currently owns a 13-game streak of scoring in double figures. Kyle Grill led FHSU in scoring at Northeastern State on Thursday night with 18 points and he averages 13.2 per game for the season. Jahvari Martino also averages double figures in scoring at 11.1 points per game, while Kaleb Hammeke leads the Tigers in assists at 3.6 per game.Brandon Scott leads UAFS in scoring for the season at 13.5 points per game, followed by Christian Moore at 12.3 per game and Jarren McAllister at 10.9 per game.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: Tigers make first trip to Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday

#8 Fort Hays State (20-2, 11-2 MIAA) at Arkansas-Fort Smith (4-17, 3-9 MIAA) Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 1 p.m. Fort Smith, Ark. • Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center

The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team will play in the state of Arkansas for the first time in team history Saturday when the Tigers take on Arkansas-Fort Smith. First tip is set for 1 p.m. inside the Stubblefield Center in Fort Smith, Ark.

Quick Hits - This is the program's first ever game played in the state of Arkansas. The Tigers are 3-0 all-time against Arkansas-based schools (1-0 vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech and Harding). - Fort Hays State has now won 20 or more games in 15-straight seasons, extending the longest active streak in Division II. It is fifth-longest across all NCAA Divisions behind only UConn, Baylor, Florida Gulf Coast &amp; Louisville. - The Tigers currently have a half-game lead in front of second place in the MIAA standings. With three-and-a-half weeks remaining in the regular season, there are still six teams within two games of first place in the loss column. - Fort Hays State has more wins (10-0) without a loss when ranked No. 8 in the WBCA DII Coaches Poll than any other position in the rankings. - Talexa Weeter is 26th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. She needed 62 games to reach that threshold, second-fastest in team history (Annette Wiles - 57 gms, Shauna Porter - 65 gms). - Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 27.5 ppg, - Brooke Loewe averages 10.4 assists per game and is the only NCAA athlete, male or female spanning all divisions, currently averaging in double figures in assists. Her 17 assists at UNK are the most across all divisions of NCAA WBB. - Loewe needs five assists to tie her own school record of 233 assists in a season. - FHSU has claimed six of the 11 MIAA Player of the Week honors given out this season. No other school has more than one.

20 Wins Now the Norm - Fort Hays State has reached the 20-win plateau for a 15th-consecutive season, extending the longest active streak of 20-win seasons in Division II. FHSU's streak is tied for the fifth-longest active streak of 20-win seasons across all NCAA divisions. - FHSU reached the 20-win plateau just eight times over the first 42 years of the program before the current streak began in 2011-12, including no more than two consecutive 20-win campaigns during that time. - The next-best active streak of 20-win seasons in the MIAA is four (MWSU), while the next-best streak in DII is Drury with 12. - Only four DI programs have longer active stretches of 20-win seasons, including UConn (33), Baylor (26), Florida Gulf Coast (21) Louisville (16), while FHSU is tied with South Carolina (15).

National/MIAA Rankings - Fort Hays State leads Division II in assists per game (19.8 apg) while ranking third in defensive rebounds per game (31.5 drpg), fourth in field goal percentage (47.8 percent), fifth in assist/turnover ratio (1.27), sixth in fewest fouls per game (13.0 fpg), sixth in winning percentage (90.9 percent), 13th in 3-point percentage (36.0 percent), 20th in scoring offense (76.4 ppg), 24th in scoring margin (plus-14.3) and 32nd in field goal percentage defense (35.8 percent). FHSU ranks first in the MIAA in each of the aforementioned categories. - While the Tigers are first in the country in defensive rebounding, FHSU is last in the MIAA in offensive rebounding (9.0 per game). Overall the Tigers rank fourth in the league with an average of 40.6 rebounds per night. - Brooke Loewe's 10.4 assists per game are the most across all NCAA divisions. In fact, she is the only NCAA student-athlete, male or female, currently averaging in double figures n assists. - Talexa Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 27.5 points per game.- Loewe's 17 assists against Nebraska-Kearney are the most in a game across all NCAA divisions of women's basketball this season and second-most across all divisions including men's basketball (Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Quion Williams had 18 assists vs. Champion Christian). - Loewe has recorded 14 or more assists six times this season. Only two other DII athlete have done so once (Brielle Minor - Cal Poly Pomona, Micaela Hanning - Vanguard). - Weeter's 45 points against Northwest Missouri State are tied for second-most by a DII athlete this season. - Weeter ranks fourth in the MIAA in rebounds (8.7 per game) and second in the MIAA in field goal percentage (52.3 percent). - Olivia Mortensen ranks third in the MIAA with a field goal percentage of 49.6 percent.

On This Date - The Tigers are 10-6 in recorded history on February 7, most recently falling to Northeastern State on the road in 2022. - That game was played on a Monday at 2 p.m. and was the third road game in a span of five days for the team. The game was originally scheduled for New Year's Day in 2022 but was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the RiverHawk program.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics#8 Fort Hays State (20-2, 11-2 MIAA) at Arkansas-Fort Smith (4-17, 3-9 MIAA) Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 1 p.m. Fort Smith, Ark. • Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield CenterRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team will play in the state of Arkansas for the first time in team history Saturday when the Tigers take on Arkansas-Fort Smith. First tip is set for 1 p.m. inside the Stubblefield Center in Fort Smith, Ark.Quick Hits - This is the program's first ever game played in the state of Arkansas. The Tigers are 3-0 all-time against Arkansas-based schools (1-0 vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech and Harding). - Fort Hays State has now won 20 or more games in 15-straight seasons, extending the longest active streak in Division II. It is fifth-longest across all NCAA Divisions behind only UConn, Baylor, Florida Gulf Coast &amp; Louisville. - The Tigers currently have a half-game lead in front of second place in the MIAA standings. With three-and-a-half weeks remaining in the regular season, there are still six teams within two games of first place in the loss column. - Fort Hays State has more wins (10-0) without a loss when ranked No. 8 in the WBCA DII Coaches Poll than any other position in the rankings. - Talexa Weeter is 26th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. She needed 62 games to reach that threshold, second-fastest in team history (Annette Wiles - 57 gms, Shauna Porter - 65 gms). - Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 27.5 ppg, - Brooke Loewe averages 10.4 assists per game and is the only NCAA athlete, male or female spanning all divisions, currently averaging in double figures in assists. Her 17 assists at UNK are the most across all divisions of NCAA WBB. - Loewe needs five assists to tie her own school record of 233 assists in a season. - FHSU has claimed six of the 11 MIAA Player of the Week honors given out this season. No other school has more than one.20 Wins Now the Norm - Fort Hays State has reached the 20-win plateau for a 15th-consecutive season, extending the longest active streak of 20-win seasons in Division II. FHSU's streak is tied for the fifth-longest active streak of 20-win seasons across all NCAA divisions. - FHSU reached the 20-win plateau just eight times over the first 42 years of the program before the current streak began in 2011-12, including no more than two consecutive 20-win campaigns during that time. - The next-best active streak of 20-win seasons in the MIAA is four (MWSU), while the next-best streak in DII is Drury with 12. - Only four DI programs have longer active stretches of 20-win seasons, including UConn (33), Baylor (26), Florida Gulf Coast (21) Louisville (16), while FHSU is tied with South Carolina (15).National/MIAA Rankings - Fort Hays State leads Division II in assists per game (19.8 apg) while ranking third in defensive rebounds per game (31.5 drpg), fourth in field goal percentage (47.8 percent), fifth in assist/turnover ratio (1.27), sixth in fewest fouls per game (13.0 fpg), sixth in winning percentage (90.9 percent), 13th in 3-point percentage (36.0 percent), 20th in scoring offense (76.4 ppg), 24th in scoring margin (plus-14.3) and 32nd in field goal percentage defense (35.8 percent). FHSU ranks first in the MIAA in each of the aforementioned categories. - While the Tigers are first in the country in defensive rebounding, FHSU is last in the MIAA in offensive rebounding (9.0 per game). Overall the Tigers rank fourth in the league with an average of 40.6 rebounds per night. - Brooke Loewe's 10.4 assists per game are the most across all NCAA divisions. In fact, she is the only NCAA student-athlete, male or female, currently averaging in double figures n assists. - Talexa Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 27.5 points per game.- Loewe's 17 assists against Nebraska-Kearney are the most in a game across all NCAA divisions of women's basketball this season and second-most across all divisions including men's basketball (Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Quion Williams had 18 assists vs. Champion Christian). - Loewe has recorded 14 or more assists six times this season. Only two other DII athlete have done so once (Brielle Minor - Cal Poly Pomona, Micaela Hanning - Vanguard). - Weeter's 45 points against Northwest Missouri State are tied for second-most by a DII athlete this season. - Weeter ranks fourth in the MIAA in rebounds (8.7 per game) and second in the MIAA in field goal percentage (52.3 percent). - Olivia Mortensen ranks third in the MIAA with a field goal percentage of 49.6 percent.On This Date - The Tigers are 10-6 in recorded history on February 7, most recently falling to Northeastern State on the road in 2022. - That game was played on a Monday at 2 p.m. and was the third road game in a span of five days for the team. The game was originally scheduled for New Year's Day in 2022 but was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the RiverHawk program.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: No. 8 Tiger women play first ever game in Arkansas Saturday

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Saturday, February 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Utah, 12:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MWBKB at Arkansas-Fort Smith, 12:35pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, February 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Utah, 12:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MWBKB at Arkansas-Fort Smith, 12:35pmSunday, February 8
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🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

GIRLS Beloit 65, Phillipsburg 46 Hays 64, Dodge City 48 Hoxie 55, Wallace County 43 La Crosse 53, Ness City 18 Liberal 74, Great Bend 40 Macksville 42, Victoria 30 Northern Valley 49, Logan/Palco 32 Norton 38, Plainville 22 Quinter 68, St Francis 23 TMP-Marian 45, Smith Center 29 Trego 54, Ellis 6 Wheatland-Grinnell 69, Western Plains-Healy 43

BOYS Beloit 60, Phillipsburg 44 Great Bend 76, Liberal 70 Hays 73, Dodge City 34 Hill City 50, Rawlins County 45 LaCrosse 64, Ness City 51 Logan/Palco 72, Triplains-Brewster 27 Osborne 50, Natoma 37 Plainville 56, Norton 43 Quinter 64, St. Francis 44 TMP-Marian 51, Smith Center 34 Trego 83, Ellis 78, OT Victoria 73, Macksville 46 Wheatland-Grinnell 61, Chelyin 58

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 </figure>GIRLS Beloit 65, Phillipsburg 46 Hays 64, Dodge City 48 Hoxie 55, Wallace County 43 La Crosse 53, Ness City 18 Liberal 74, Great Bend 40 Macksville 42, Victoria 30 Northern Valley 49, Logan/Palco 32 Norton 38, Plainville 22 Quinter 68, St Francis 23 TMP-Marian 45, Smith Center 29 Trego 54, Ellis 6 Wheatland-Grinnell 69, Western Plains-Healy 43BOYS Beloit 60, Phillipsburg 44 Great Bend 76, Liberal 70 Hays 73, Dodge City 34 Hill City 50, Rawlins County 45 LaCrosse 64, Ness City 51 Logan/Palco 72, Triplains-Brewster 27 Osborne 50, Natoma 37 Plainville 56, Norton 43 Quinter 64, St. Francis 44 TMP-Marian 51, Smith Center 34 Trego 83, Ellis 78, OT Victoria 73, Macksville 46 Wheatland-Grinnell 61, Chelyin 58

🏀 Area basketball scores - Friday, February 6

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs basketball teams were back at home for the first time in approximately three weeks on Friday night as they swept the Smith Center basketball teams at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs finished the game on a 21-3 run, holding Smith Center to a single point in the fourth quarter on their way to a 45-29 victory.

The opening quarter and a half finished with six lead changes and three ties before the Monarchs (10-6 &amp; 5-1 MCL) built a two-point halftime lead.

Smith Center (8-8 &amp; 5-3 MCL) held a one-point lead, 12-11, after the first quarter. 

In the second frame, the Monarchs outscored the Lady Red by three for a 19-17 halftime lead.

The Monarchs led by as many as five to open the second half at 24-19 before Smith Center answered with a 7-0 run to lead 26-24 with just over three and a half minutes to play.

But on the next possession, Hannah Rose knocked down a transition three-pointer, putting TMP up 27-26. She added a jumper on the following possession as well, sparking a 21-3 run as the Monarchs went on to the 45-29 victory.

The Monarchs held Smith Center scoreless for just less than nine minutes in the second half.

TMP’s Hannah Rose and Claire Schippers each finished with 12 points.

BOYS: TMP 51, Smith Center 34 The TMP boys held Smith Center to one fourth-quarter field goal and closed the game on a 19-2 run, holding off Smith Center 51-34 Friday.

The first two quarters saw eight lead changes and two ties before TMP closed the first half with five straight by Will Eck, pulling TMP within one, and then Ty Schmeidler’s three-pointer late in the second quarter put TMP up 24-22.

The two teams traded the lead again midway through the third quarter before Schmeidler put the Monarchs on top, 32-30, with a three-pointer with just over three minutes left in the quarter.

The three-pointer jump started a 19-2 run to close out the game and TMP’s 51-34 victory.

Smith Center scored just two points over the final 10 minutes and 50 seconds of the game. 

Ty Schmeidler led the Monarchs with 16 points. Will Eck finished with 12 points, and Ian and Grant Nehls each collected 10 rebounds.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs basketball teams were back at home for the first time in approximately three weeks on Friday night as they swept the Smith Center basketball teams at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.GIRLS: TMP 45, Smith Center 29The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs finished the game on a 21-3 run, holding Smith Center to a single point in the fourth quarter on their way to a 45-29 victory.John Linn<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261751461&color=%2337669a&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-814667509/2-6-26-tmp-mariam-girls-coach" title="2-6-26 TMP Mariam Girls Coach Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">2-6-26 TMP Mariam Girls Coach Interview</a></div></div>The opening quarter and a half finished with six lead changes and three ties before the Monarchs (10-6 &amp; 5-1 MCL) built a two-point halftime lead.Smith Center (8-8 &amp; 5-3 MCL) held a one-point lead, 12-11, after the first quarter. In the second frame, the Monarchs outscored the Lady Red by three for a 19-17 halftime lead.The Monarchs led by as many as five to open the second half at 24-19 before Smith Center answered with a 7-0 run to lead 26-24 with just over three and a half minutes to play.But on the next possession, Hannah Rose knocked down a transition three-pointer, putting TMP up 27-26. She added a jumper on the following possession as well, sparking a 21-3 run as the Monarchs went on to the 45-29 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261751713&color=%2337669a&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-814667509/2-6-26-tmp-mariam-wbkb" title="2-6-26 TMP Mariam WBKB Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">2-6-26 TMP Mariam WBKB Highlights</a></div></div>The Monarchs held Smith Center scoreless for just less than nine minutes in the second half.TMP’s Hannah Rose and Claire Schippers each finished with 12 points.BOYS: TMP 51, Smith Center 34 The TMP boys held Smith Center to one fourth-quarter field goal and closed the game on a 19-2 run, holding off Smith Center 51-34 Friday.Bil 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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261751545&color=%2337669a&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-814667509/2-6-26-tmp-mariam-boys-coach" title="2-6-26 TMP Mariam Boys Coach Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">2-6-26 TMP Mariam Boys Coach Interview</a></div></div>The first two quarters saw eight lead changes and two ties before TMP closed the first half with five straight by Will Eck, pulling TMP within one, and then Ty Schmeidler’s three-pointer late in the second quarter put TMP up 24-22.The two teams traded the lead again midway through the third quarter before Schmeidler put the Monarchs on top, 32-30, with a three-pointer with just over three minutes left in the quarter.The three-pointer jump started a 19-2 run to close out the game and TMP’s 51-34 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261751713&color=%2337669a&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-814667509/2-6-26-tmp-mariam-wbkb" title="2-6-26 TMP Mariam WBKB Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">2-6-26 TMP Mariam WBKB Highlights</a></div></div>Smith Center scored just two points over the final 10 minutes and 50 seconds of the game. Ty Schmeidler led the Monarchs with 16 points. Will Eck finished with 12 points, and Ian and Grant Nehls each collected 10 rebounds.The Monarchs will host Colby on Monday.

🏀 Monarchs shake off slow starts on the way to a pair of wins over Smith Center

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

DODGE CITY - Hays High resumed Western Athletic Conference play with a road trip to Dodge City on Friday evening.

Girls:&nbsp;#4 Hays 64, Dodge City 48 The final score of 64-48 in favor of Hays was by no means an indication of how the game went.

Hays never led in the first half. Dodge City banked in a three pointer to start the scoring and break open the bank in the first half. The Red Demons shot 74% in the first half, making 14 of 19 field goal attempts. They also made six of nine three point attempts.

The Indians trailed by as many as 19 in the second quarter at 30-11 before going on a 12-2 run to get back within nine points. Dodge City scored the final four points of the half for a 36-23 lead.

The second half belonged to the road team. Hays allowed just 12 total points on 4 of 12 shooting and forced 11 turnovers.

Molly Buckles scored six straight points to five Hays their first lead at 40-39 during a 19-3 Indian run. Hays' defense never relented allowing four third quarter points and eight in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;

The Indians entered the fourth quarter with a two point lead and quickly pushed it forward to a double digit lead at 50-40 three minutes in.&nbsp;

The Red Demons got within eight points in the fourth quarter but never closer as Hays left the gym with a 64-48 victory.

After shooting 26% (7-27) in the first half the Indians made 45% (14 of 26) attempts in the second half. The Indians also made 16 of 17 free throw attempts.

Schmeidler 22, Humphrey 2, LaBarge 0, Cunningham 0, Armbruster 0, Newell 6, Harrington 0, Buckles 14, Winter 20.

Boys:&nbsp;#6 Hays 73, Dodge City 34 Dodge City scored the first three points of the game. Hays responded with the next 19 in a 73-34 victory over the Red Demons.

Hays matched their season high in points despite the entire fourth quarter being a running clock. The Indians were never threatened rest of the way. The closest Dodge City got rest of the night was a 13 point difference at the end of the first quarter 21-8.

The Indians continued to pour on the offense in the first half. Leading 26-10, Hays went on a 14-6 run to close out the first half leading 40-16.

The Indians overcame the potential of letting of the gas right away in the third quarter. The two teams traded baskets before Hays went on a 14-3 run for a 56-23 lead with less than three minutes to go in the quarter. The Indians scored the final nine points of the third quarter to go up 65-26 and enact a continuous clock fourth quarter.

Each team scored eight points in the fourth quarter for the final of 73-34.

Senior Dawson Ruder surpassed 1,000 career points in the game. He is now third all-time in scoring behind Brady Werth and Matt Stramel.

Pfeifer 4, Burkholder 3, Homeier 5, Oakley 4, Hardman 0, Harmoney 6, Schmidtberger 3, Fox 20, Smalley 0, Day 2, Prediger 2, Ruder 19, Loving 2 Reid 3.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsDODGE CITY - Hays High resumed Western Athletic Conference play with a road trip to Dodge City on Friday evening.Girls:&nbsp;#4 Hays 64, Dodge City 48 The final score of 64-48 in favor of Hays was by no means an indication of how the game went.Hays never led in the first half. Dodge City banked in a three pointer to start the scoring and break open the bank in the first half. The Red Demons shot 74% in the first half, making 14 of 19 field goal attempts. They also made six of nine three point attempts.The Indians trailed by as many as 19 in the second quarter at 30-11 before going on a 12-2 run to get back within nine points. Dodge City scored the final four points of the half for a 36-23 lead.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261753228&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=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-wbkb-highlights-v-dodge" title="HHS WBKB Highlights v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS WBKB Highlights v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026</a></div></div>The second half belonged to the road team. Hays allowed just 12 total points on 4 of 12 shooting and forced 11 turnovers.Molly Buckles scored six straight points to five Hays their first lead at 40-39 during a 19-3 Indian run. Hays' defense never relented allowing four third quarter points and eight in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;The Indians entered the fourth quarter with a two point lead and quickly pushed it forward to a double digit lead at 50-40 three minutes in.&nbsp;The Red Demons got within eight points in the fourth quarter but never closer as Hays left the gym with a 64-48 victory.Coach Len Melvin<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261753099&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=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/melvin-post-int-v-dodge-city" title="Melvin Post Int v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Melvin Post Int v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026</a></div></div>After shooting 26% (7-27) in the first half the Indians made 45% (14 of 26) attempts in the second half. The Indians also made 16 of 17 free throw attempts.Schmeidler 22, Humphrey 2, LaBarge 0, Cunningham 0, Armbruster 0, Newell 6, Harrington 0, Buckles 14, Winter 20.Boys:&nbsp;#6 Hays 73, Dodge City 34 Dodge City scored the first three points of the game. Hays responded with the next 19 in a 73-34 victory over the Red Demons.Hays matched their season high in points despite the entire fourth quarter being a running clock. The Indians were never threatened rest of the way. The closest Dodge City got rest of the night was a 13 point difference at the end of the first quarter 21-8.The Indians continued to pour on the offense in the first half. Leading 26-10, Hays went on a 14-6 run to close out the first half leading 40-16.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261754899&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=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-mbkb-highlights-v-dodge" title="HHS MBKB Highlights v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS MBKB Highlights v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026</a></div></div>The Indians overcame the potential of letting of the gas right away in the third quarter. The two teams traded baskets before Hays went on a 14-3 run for a 56-23 lead with less than three minutes to go in the quarter. The Indians scored the final nine points of the third quarter to go up 65-26 and enact a continuous clock fourth quarter.Each team scored eight points in the fourth quarter for the final of 73-34.Coach Sean Dreiling<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261753342&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=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/dreiling-post-int-v-dodge-city" title="Dreiling Post Int v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Dreiling Post Int v Dodge City Feb 6, 2026</a></div></div>Senior Dawson Ruder surpassed 1,000 career points in the game. He is now third all-time in scoring behind Brady Werth and Matt Stramel.Pfeifer 4, Burkholder 3, Homeier 5, Oakley 4, Hardman 0, Harmoney 6, Schmidtberger 3, Fox 20, Smalley 0, Day 2, Prediger 2, Ruder 19, Loving 2 Reid 3.

🏀 Road sweep as Hays knocks off Dodge City

Hays High knocked off Dodge City on Friday evening in both the girls' and boys' games. Due to streaming restrictions, Hays Post could not bring you the games live. <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3483670">CLICK HERE</a> to watch the replay of the games.

Hays High knocked off Dodge City on Friday evening in both the girls' and boys' games. Due to streaming restrictions, Hays Post could not bring you the games live. <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3483670">CLICK HERE</a> to watch the replay of the games.

🏀📺 REPLAY: Hays High goes on the road to defeat Dodge City

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - The Fort Hays State baseball team fell in a 2-1 pitcher's duel Friday against Ouachita Baptist on day one of the Henderson State Invitational. FHSU moves to 2-2 on the year, while OBU opens the 2026 campaign 1-0.

Black and Gold Tiger starter and preseason All-American Brandon Chavez worked the first seven innings, striking out a career-high 11 batters and allowing only two hits over that span. Unfortunately for FHSU, one of those two hits was a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth.

Fort Hays State struggled against OBU starter Chase Oberle, with FHSU sending just three to the plate in four of the first five innings. Fort Hays State had two men aboard with one out in the third, but Oberle escaped the jam.

FHSU tied the game in the top of the sixth when Tyson Jimenez tripled into the right field corner. The junior came in to score two batters later when Erick Ordonez lifted a sacrifice fly to right.

The visitors had a great chance to take the lead off the Ouachita Baptist bullpen in the top of the seventh when Garretson Cook worked a two-out walk. Justin Lipka followed with a single before Jimenez also walked, loading the bases for the top of the order. But OBU reliever Braden Tucker escaped the jam with an infield pop up.

After Chavez worked around a two-out walk in the home half of the seventh, OBU struck again with another solo home run off the FHSU bullpen in the bottom of the eighth.

Cook worked another walk in the ninth to put the tying run on base, but OBU locked down the win with a strikeout and flyout.

Cook reached base three times, including two walks and a single. Lipka and Jimenez recorded the only other base knocks for the visiting Tigers.

FHSU's weekend in Arkadelphia will continue on Saturday (Feb. 7) when it takes on Harding at 10 a.m. and Henderson State at 5 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsARKADELPHIA, Ark. - The Fort Hays State baseball team fell in a 2-1 pitcher's duel Friday against Ouachita Baptist on day one of the Henderson State Invitational. FHSU moves to 2-2 on the year, while OBU opens the 2026 campaign 1-0.Black and Gold Tiger starter and preseason All-American Brandon Chavez worked the first seven innings, striking out a career-high 11 batters and allowing only two hits over that span. Unfortunately for FHSU, one of those two hits was a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth.Fort Hays State struggled against OBU starter Chase Oberle, with FHSU sending just three to the plate in four of the first five innings. Fort Hays State had two men aboard with one out in the third, but Oberle escaped the jam.FHSU tied the game in the top of the sixth when Tyson Jimenez tripled into the right field corner. The junior came in to score two batters later when Erick Ordonez lifted a sacrifice fly to right.The visitors had a great chance to take the lead off the Ouachita Baptist bullpen in the top of the seventh when Garretson Cook worked a two-out walk. Justin Lipka followed with a single before Jimenez also walked, loading the bases for the top of the order. But OBU reliever Braden Tucker escaped the jam with an infield pop up.After Chavez worked around a two-out walk in the home half of the seventh, OBU struck again with another solo home run off the FHSU bullpen in the bottom of the eighth.Cook worked another walk in the ninth to put the tying run on base, but OBU locked down the win with a strikeout and flyout.Cook reached base three times, including two walks and a single. Lipka and Jimenez recorded the only other base knocks for the visiting Tigers.FHSU's weekend in Arkadelphia will continue on Saturday (Feb. 7) when it takes on Harding at 10 a.m. and Henderson State at 5 p.m.

⚾ Tigers drop pitchers duel at Ouachita Baptist

TMP-Marian vs Smith Center Friday, Feb. 6th, 6 p.m Hays, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3489375">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

For the first time in approximately three weeks the TMP-Marian Monarchs are back at home for MCL matchup with the Smith Center Redmen and Layd Red.&nbsp;

Tip-off for the girls' game is set for 6:00 p.m. The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 5:40 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Smith Center Friday, Feb. 6th, 6 p.m Hays, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3489375">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>For the first time in approximately three weeks the TMP-Marian Monarchs are back at home for MCL matchup with the Smith Center Redmen and Layd Red.&nbsp;Tip-off for the girls' game is set for 6:00 p.m. The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 5:40 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

🏀🎥 TMP-Marian returns home for MCL matchup with Smith Center

Hays High at Dodge City Friday, Feb. 6 - 6:00 Dodge City, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network - NOT AVAILABLE. &nbsp;

Hays High returns to Western Athletic Conference play with a trip to Dodge City on Friday evening.

There will be no live video stream of this game due to Dodge City High School contractual restrictions. The video of the games will be available immediately following the conclusion of the boys' contest.

Girls: #4-5A Hays (15-1, 3-0) at Dodge City (7-9, 0-2) Boys: #6-5A Hays (13-3, 3-0) at Dodge City (9-7, 1-1)

Tip-off is set for 6:00. The Hertz Pregame Show will begin at 5:40 on 96.9 KFIX.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays High at Dodge City Friday, Feb. 6 - 6:00 Dodge City, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network - NOT AVAILABLE. &nbsp; Hays High returns to Western Athletic Conference play with a trip to Dodge City on Friday evening.There will be no live video stream of this game due to Dodge City High School contractual restrictions. The video of the games will be available immediately following the conclusion of the boys' contest.Girls: #4-5A Hays (15-1, 3-0) at Dodge City (7-9, 0-2) Boys: #6-5A Hays (13-3, 3-0) at Dodge City (9-7, 1-1)Tip-off is set for 6:00. The Hertz Pregame Show will begin at 5:40 on 96.9 KFIX.&nbsp;

🏀🎧 Hays High travels to Dodge City NO VIDEO STREAM

SALINA – All 15 swimmers scored points for the Hays High boys Thursday to help the Indians claim top team honors of a meet for the fourth time this season.

HHS scored 408 points at the Salina Central Invitational to outdistance runner-up Rose Hill by 87 points in the 11-school meet.

The Indians sandwiched multiple top-eight finishes around two championship relay performances in the first and last events of the day to record their fifth top-two team finish of the season.

Seniors Karsen Flaska and Chase Zadina and junior Cedric Durr were all three part of those first-place relay foursomes. Flaska also collected the Indians’ lone individual championship – in the 200-yard individual medley.

Next action for the Indians will be Thursday when they travel to Garden City for the Western Athletic Conference Championships.

Team scores Hays High 408, Rose Hill 321, Newton 287, Hutchinson 285, Hesston 208, McPherson 198, Salina South 188, Great Bend 124, Salina Central 42, Gypsum-Southeast of Saline 34, Bennington 33.

HHS top 8 places 200y medley relay – 1. (Karsen Flaska, Jace Herbers, Cedric Durr, Chase Zadina) 200y individual medley – 1. Flaska; 2. Durr; 7. Herbers 50y freestyle – 2. Zadina 100y butterfly – 3. Zadina 100y freestyle – 4. Durr 500y freestyle – 7. Col Lonsdale; 8. Levi Crisenbery 200y freestyle relay – 3. (Maison Desaire, Judah Rigler, Seth Burkholder, Herbers); 7. (Emmitt Dreiling, Jackson Huwa, Brooks Dixon, Noah Shaeffer) 100y backstroke – 3. Flaska; 8. Schaeffer 100y breaststroke – 5. Herbers 400y freestyle relay – 1. (Zadina, Burkholder, Durr, Flaska)

SubmittedSALINA – All 15 swimmers scored points for the Hays High boys Thursday to help the Indians claim top team honors of a meet for the fourth time this season.HHS scored 408 points at the Salina Central Invitational to outdistance runner-up Rose Hill by 87 points in the 11-school meet.The Indians sandwiched multiple top-eight finishes around two championship relay performances in the first and last events of the day to record their fifth top-two team finish of the season.Seniors Karsen Flaska and Chase Zadina and junior Cedric Durr were all three part of those first-place relay foursomes. Flaska also collected the Indians’ lone individual championship – in the 200-yard individual medley.Next action for the Indians will be Thursday when they travel to Garden City for the Western Athletic Conference Championships.Salina Central meetTeam scores Hays High 408, Rose Hill 321, Newton 287, Hutchinson 285, Hesston 208, McPherson 198, Salina South 188, Great Bend 124, Salina Central 42, Gypsum-Southeast of Saline 34, Bennington 33.HHS top 8 places 200y medley relay – 1. (Karsen Flaska, Jace Herbers, Cedric Durr, Chase Zadina) 200y individual medley – 1. Flaska; 2. Durr; 7. Herbers 50y freestyle – 2. Zadina 100y butterfly – 3. Zadina 100y freestyle – 4. Durr 500y freestyle – 7. Col Lonsdale; 8. Levi Crisenbery 200y freestyle relay – 3. (Maison Desaire, Judah Rigler, Seth Burkholder, Herbers); 7. (Emmitt Dreiling, Jackson Huwa, Brooks Dixon, Noah Shaeffer) 100y backstroke – 3. Flaska; 8. Schaeffer 100y breaststroke – 5. Herbers 400y freestyle relay – 1. (Zadina, Burkholder, Durr, Flaska)

🏊‍♀️ Depth propels HHS swimmers to 4th meet title of season

Friday, February 6
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Dodge City, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB vs. Smith Center, 5:40pm

Saturday, February 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Utah, 12:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MWBKB at Arkansas-Fort Smith, 12:35pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, February 6
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Dodge City, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB vs. Smith Center, 5:40pmSaturday, February 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Utah, 12:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MWBKB at Arkansas-Fort Smith, 12:35pmSunday, February 8
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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Fort Hays State made a strong second-half comeback, but came up two points short in a 66-64 loss at Northeastern State on Thursday night. The Tigers moved to 15-7 overall and 7-6 in the MIAA, while the RiverHawks improved to 12-9 overall and 5-7 in the MIAA.

Down 14 with 8:00 to go in the game, the Tigers outscored the RiverHawks 21-9 down the stretch and had a chance to tie or win the game with the final possession. However, a driving layup as time expired was off the mark allowing the RiverHawks to survive the late Tiger rally. FHSU cut the lead down to two three times in their late surge and down to one with 19 seconds remaining before falling just short.

The Tigers slowed the potent NSU offense to under 70 points for just the third time this season. However, a few more made free throws were the difference in the game as NSU finished with 14 and FHSU had 11.

Fort Hays State's largest lead of the night was six points early on at 10-4 before NSU countered with an 11-0 run. The Tigers led one more time in the first half at 25-23 before NSU closed the half on a 9-3 burst to lead 32-28. The RiverHawks played well enough on offense early in the second half to build a lead that proved too much to overcome.

Kyle Grill led the Tigers with 18 points, while Muhamed Kante was key in the late run and finished with 11. Dan Mukuna also reached double figures with 10. Juju Ramirez pulled down a team-best 10 rebounds and Kante dished out a team-high three assists.

Ethan Blackmon led the RiverHawks with a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Nehemiah Weber, AJ Reed, and Xavier Glenn all had 10 points. NSU snapped its eight-game losing streak to FHSU, picking up its first win over the Tigers since the 2019-20 season. They also snapped a three-game losing streak to the Tigers on their home floor.

Fort Hays State looks to snap its three-game skid overall at No. 25 ranked Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday (Feb. 7). Tipoff is set for 3 p.m., the first-ever meeting between the teams in Fort Smith.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Fort Hays State made a strong second-half comeback, but came up two points short in a 66-64 loss at Northeastern State on Thursday night. The Tigers moved to 15-7 overall and 7-6 in the MIAA, while the RiverHawks improved to 12-9 overall and 5-7 in the MIAA.Down 14 with 8:00 to go in the game, the Tigers outscored the RiverHawks 21-9 down the stretch and had a chance to tie or win the game with the final possession. However, a driving layup as time expired was off the mark allowing the RiverHawks to survive the late Tiger rally. FHSU cut the lead down to two three times in their late surge and down to one with 19 seconds remaining before falling just short.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261140916&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-814667509/2-5-26-fhsu-mbkb-coach" title="Mark Johnson Postgame at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)</a></div></div>The Tigers slowed the potent NSU offense to under 70 points for just the third time this season. However, a few more made free throws were the difference in the game as NSU finished with 14 and FHSU had 11.Fort Hays State's largest lead of the night was six points early on at 10-4 before NSU countered with an 11-0 run. The Tigers led one more time in the first half at 25-23 before NSU closed the half on a 9-3 burst to lead 32-28. The RiverHawks played well enough on offense early in the second half to build a lead that proved too much to overcome.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261142827&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-814667509/2-5-26-fhsu-mbkb-highlights-at" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)</a></div></div>Kyle Grill led the Tigers with 18 points, while Muhamed Kante was key in the late run and finished with 11. Dan Mukuna also reached double figures with 10. Juju Ramirez pulled down a team-best 10 rebounds and Kante dished out a team-high three assists.Ethan Blackmon led the RiverHawks with a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Nehemiah Weber, AJ Reed, and Xavier Glenn all had 10 points. NSU snapped its eight-game losing streak to FHSU, picking up its first win over the Tigers since the 2019-20 season. They also snapped a three-game losing streak to the Tigers on their home floor.Fort Hays State looks to snap its three-game skid overall at No. 25 ranked Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday (Feb. 7). Tipoff is set for 3 p.m., the first-ever meeting between the teams in Fort Smith.

🏀 Tigers comeback bid falls short in Tahlequah

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team picked up its 20th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Northeastern State, 68-63. The Tigers (20-2, 11-2 MIAA) have now won 20 or more games in 15-straight seasons, the longest active streak in Division II and fifth-longest across all NCAA divisions.

The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with the lead changing hands four times alongside five ties. The RiverHawks (16-5, 8-4 MIAA) led by as many as four late in the frame thanks to a 12-6 run, but FHSU scored six points in the final 41 seconds to take the lead for good.

Avery Lowe opened the run with a stick-back layup before Brooke Loewe made a steal in the backcourt and converted it into a layup to tie the game. Another NSU turnover gave the Tigers the final possession where Loewe hit a pair of free throws to give FHSU a 19-17 advantage.

After upper classmen got things going for the Tigers in the first quarter, scoring all 19 points, it was freshmen who helped build the lead to double figures in the second stanza. Mikayla Pilley and Olivia Mortensen scored seven points each in the frame, combining for 14 of FHSU's 15 points.

Pilley's final basket of the half, a layup after an offensive rebound, pushed FHSU's lead to 11 before the RiverHawks scored the final two points of the half to pull within 34-25 at halftime. The Tiger defense clamped down in the second quarter, holding NSU to just 3-of-17 shooting in the stanza (17.6 percent).

Northeastern State pulled within four after opening the second half on a 7-2 run, but the Tigers responded with a 13-2 run over a five-minute span to push the lead to 15. Five different players scored during the run while the defense forced four turnovers over that span.

The RiverHawks scored the final five points of the third quarter to pull within 10 before extending the run to 9-0 and later 14-1 to start the final frame, clawing within two, 50-48.

After failing to hit a field goal for the first four minutes of the fourth, the Tigers responded to the run by scoring on three-straight possessions to push the lead back to eight.

Northeastern State slowly bounced back, pulling within one possession with 2:05 to go before a huge left wing 3-pointer from Brittan Zeka doubled FHSU's lead to 63-57 with less than 100 seconds to play. Loewe hit 5-of-6 from the free-throw line in the final minute to lock down the win.

Loewe led the way with 14 points and 14 assists, posting double-doubles in consecutive games for the first time in her career. It was the sixth time this season she reached at least 14 assists in a game. Playing limited minutes due to foul trouble, Talexa Weeter scored a season-low 13 points despite shooting 5-of-9 from the floor. Mortensen scored 11 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds, while fellow freshmen Pilley and Zeka scored seven points each.

The Tigers hit 48.1 percent from the floor (26-of-54) while limiting the RiverHawks to just 31.8 percent shooting (21-of-66), their second-worst shooting performance of the season.

Now a half-game up on second place in the league standings, MIAA-leading Fort Hays State will wrap up the road trip at Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday (Feb. 7) beginning at 1 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team picked up its 20th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Northeastern State, 68-63. The Tigers (20-2, 11-2 MIAA) have now won 20 or more games in 15-straight seasons, the longest active streak in Division II and fifth-longest across all NCAA divisions.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261100548&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-814667509/2-5-26-fhsu-wbkb-coach" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)</a></div></div>The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with the lead changing hands four times alongside five ties. The RiverHawks (16-5, 8-4 MIAA) led by as many as four late in the frame thanks to a 12-6 run, but FHSU scored six points in the final 41 seconds to take the lead for good.Avery Lowe opened the run with a stick-back layup before Brooke Loewe made a steal in the backcourt and converted it into a layup to tie the game. Another NSU turnover gave the Tigers the final possession where Loewe hit a pair of free throws to give FHSU a 19-17 advantage.After upper classmen got things going for the Tigers in the first quarter, scoring all 19 points, it was freshmen who helped build the lead to double figures in the second stanza. Mikayla Pilley and Olivia Mortensen scored seven points each in the frame, combining for 14 of FHSU's 15 points.Pilley's final basket of the half, a layup after an offensive rebound, pushed FHSU's lead to 11 before the RiverHawks scored the final two points of the half to pull within 34-25 at halftime. The Tiger defense clamped down in the second quarter, holding NSU to just 3-of-17 shooting in the stanza (17.6 percent).<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2261100779&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-814667509/2-5-26-fhsu-wbkb-highlights-at" title="#8 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#8 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights at Northeastern State (Feb. 5, 2026)</a></div></div>Northeastern State pulled within four after opening the second half on a 7-2 run, but the Tigers responded with a 13-2 run over a five-minute span to push the lead to 15. Five different players scored during the run while the defense forced four turnovers over that span.The RiverHawks scored the final five points of the third quarter to pull within 10 before extending the run to 9-0 and later 14-1 to start the final frame, clawing within two, 50-48.After failing to hit a field goal for the first four minutes of the fourth, the Tigers responded to the run by scoring on three-straight possessions to push the lead back to eight.Northeastern State slowly bounced back, pulling within one possession with 2:05 to go before a huge left wing 3-pointer from Brittan Zeka doubled FHSU's lead to 63-57 with less than 100 seconds to play. Loewe hit 5-of-6 from the free-throw line in the final minute to lock down the win.Loewe led the way with 14 points and 14 assists, posting double-doubles in consecutive games for the first time in her career. It was the sixth time this season she reached at least 14 assists in a game. Playing limited minutes due to foul trouble, Talexa Weeter scored a season-low 13 points despite shooting 5-of-9 from the floor. Mortensen scored 11 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds, while fellow freshmen Pilley and Zeka scored seven points each.The Tigers hit 48.1 percent from the floor (26-of-54) while limiting the RiverHawks to just 31.8 percent shooting (21-of-66), their second-worst shooting performance of the season.Now a half-game up on second place in the league standings, MIAA-leading Fort Hays State will wrap up the road trip at Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday (Feb. 7) beginning at 1 p.m.

🏀 No. 8 Tiger women reach 20 wins for 15th-straight season

Fort Hays State (15-6, 7-5 MIAA) at Northeastern State (11-9, 4-7 MIAA) Thursday, February 5 • 7:30 p.m. Tahlequah, Okla. • NSU Event Center

Fort Hays State will be on the road for a pair of games this week, starting on Thursday nigh at Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Okla. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the NSU Event Center. The Tigers, receiving votes in the NABC Division II national poll, enter at 15-6 overall and 7-5 in the MIAA, while the RiverHawks are 11-9 overall and 4-7 in the MIAA.

The Tigers look to push their way back up into the MIAA standings after a pair of tough losses last week to No. 1 ranked Washburn and Central Missouri. FHSU had a five-game win streak going until the pair of losses. They have won three away games in a row going into Thursday night's contest.

Northeastern State also comes into the game on a two-game losing skid after dropping contests at Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern last week. NSU is 2-3 in home MIAA contests this season and scored over 100 points in both of the wins.

Fort Hays State owns an eight-game win streak in the series with Northeastern State, which dates back to the 2019-20 season. The Tigers have won the last three meetings with the RiverHawks in Tahlequah. NSU's last win in the all-time series was in Tahlequah back during the 2019-20 season. In the eight-game win streak for FHSU, the Tigers have held the RiverHawks to less than 60 points five times.

This game will pit one of the top scoring offenses in the MIAA against the best scoring defense. Northeastern State averages 86.1 points per game, but Fort Hays State allows just 61 points per game. Northeastern State was held under 70 points just twice this season with 60 as the season low at Arkansas Tech back in November. FHSU ranks fourth nationally in scoring defense.

Dan Mukuna leads FHSU at 18.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures in 12-straight games. Kyle Grill adds 13 points per game, while Jahvari Martino averages 11.4 per game.

Xavier Glenn leads NSU in scoring at 19.1 points per game, while shooting 45 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Ethan Blackmon (13.7), Nehemiah Weber (11.9), and A.J. Reed Jr. (11.3) also average double figures in scoring. Blackmon pulls down 8.0 rebounds per game.

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (15-6, 7-5 MIAA) at Northeastern State (11-9, 4-7 MIAA) Thursday, February 5 • 7:30 p.m. Tahlequah, Okla. • NSU Event CenterRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State will be on the road for a pair of games this week, starting on Thursday nigh at Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Okla. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the NSU Event Center. The Tigers, receiving votes in the NABC Division II national poll, enter at 15-6 overall and 7-5 in the MIAA, while the RiverHawks are 11-9 overall and 4-7 in the MIAA.The Tigers look to push their way back up into the MIAA standings after a pair of tough losses last week to No. 1 ranked Washburn and Central Missouri. FHSU had a five-game win streak going until the pair of losses. They have won three away games in a row going into Thursday night's contest.Northeastern State also comes into the game on a two-game losing skid after dropping contests at Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern last week. NSU is 2-3 in home MIAA contests this season and scored over 100 points in both of the wins.Fort Hays State owns an eight-game win streak in the series with Northeastern State, which dates back to the 2019-20 season. The Tigers have won the last three meetings with the RiverHawks in Tahlequah. NSU's last win in the all-time series was in Tahlequah back during the 2019-20 season. In the eight-game win streak for FHSU, the Tigers have held the RiverHawks to less than 60 points five times.This game will pit one of the top scoring offenses in the MIAA against the best scoring defense. Northeastern State averages 86.1 points per game, but Fort Hays State allows just 61 points per game. Northeastern State was held under 70 points just twice this season with 60 as the season low at Arkansas Tech back in November. FHSU ranks fourth nationally in scoring defense.Dan Mukuna leads FHSU at 18.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures in 12-straight games. Kyle Grill adds 13 points per game, while Jahvari Martino averages 11.4 per game.Xavier Glenn leads NSU in scoring at 19.1 points per game, while shooting 45 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Ethan Blackmon (13.7), Nehemiah Weber (11.9), and A.J. Reed Jr. (11.3) also average double figures in scoring. Blackmon pulls down 8.0 rebounds per game.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: Tigers take on RiverHawks in Tahlequah Thursday

#8 Fort Hays State (19-2, 10-2 MIAA) at Northeastern State (16-4, 8-3 MIAA) Thursday, February 5, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. Tahlequah, Okla. • NSU Event Center

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

Quick Hits - The Tigers are 11-1 coming off a loss under head coach Talia Kahrs, losing back-to-back games only once (at MWSU and NWMSU, 2/1-3/24). - Fort Hays State has more wins (9-0) without a loss when ranked No. 8 in the WBCA DII Coaches Poll than any other position in the rankings. - A win Thursday would give the Tigers their 15th-straight 20-win season, the longest active streak in Division II and tied for fifth-longest across all NCAA divisions. - The Tigers are 6-1 in the Sooner State under head coach Talia Kahrs, including an undefeated 5-0 record in the regular season. The lone loss came in the 2024 NCAA Central Region Semifinals against Minnesota State. - Talexa Weeter is 26th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. She needed 62 games to reach that threshold, second-fastest in team history (Annette Wiles - 57 gms, Shauna Porter - 65 gms). - Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 28.1 ppg, - Brooke Loewe averages 10.2 assists per game and is the only NCAA athlete, male or female spanning all divisions, currently averaging in double figures in assists. Her 17 assists at UNK are the most across all divisions of NCAA WBB. - Loewe needs 19 assists to break her own school record of 233 assists in a season. - FHSU has claimed six of the 11 MIAA Player of the Week honors given out this season. No other school has more than one.

20 Wins Now the Norm - Fort Hays State is one win away from reaching the 20-win plateau for the 15th-consecutive season, extending the longest active streak of 20-win seasons in Division II. FHSU's streak is tied for the sixth-longest active streak of 20-win seasons across all NCAA Divisions. - FHSU reached the 20-win plateau just eight times over the first 42 years of the program before the current streak began in 2011-12, including no more than two consecutive 20-win campaigns during that time. - The next-best active streak of 20-win seasons in the MIAA is four (MWSU), while the next-best streak in DII is Drury with 12. - Only five DI programs have longer active stretches of 20-win seasons, including UConn (33), Baylor (25), Florida Gulf Coast (21) Louisville (16) and South Carolina (15). Fort Hays State's run of 14-straight 20-win seasons is tied with South Dakota State for sixth-best in all NCAA women's basketball.

National/MIAA Rankings - The Tigers lead Division II in assists per game (19.9 apg) while ranking second in defensive rebounds per game (31.7 drpg), fourth in field goal percentage (47.8 percent), fourth in assist/turnover ratio (1.24), fifth in fewest fouls per game (12.8 fpg), seventh in winning percentage (90.5 percent), 12th in 3-point percentage (36.4 percent), 16th in scoring offense (76.8 ppg) and 21st in scoring margin (+14.7). - FHSU leads the MIAA in each category listed above. - While the Tigers are first in the country in defensive rebounding, FHSU is last in the MIAA in offensive rebounding (9.1 per game). Overall the Tigers rank fourth in the league with an average of 40.8 rebounds per night. - Brooke Loewe's 10.2 assists per game are the most across all NCAA divisions. In fact, she is the only NCAA student-athlete, male or female, currently averaging in double figures in assists. - Talexa Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 28.1 points per game. - Loewe's 17 assists against Nebraska-Kearney are the most in a game across all NCAA divisions of women's basketball this season and second-most across all divisions including men's basketball (Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Quion Williams had 18 assists vs. Champion Christian). - Loewe has recorded 14 or more assists five times this season. Only one other DII athlete has done so once (Brielle Minor, Cal Poly Pomona).- Weeter's 45 points against Northwest Missouri State are tied for second-most by a DII athlete this season. - Weeter ranks second in the MIAA in rebounds (8.9 per game) and third in the MIAA in field goal percentage (52.3 percent). - Olivia Mortensen ranks third in the MIAA with a field goal percentage of 49.3 percent.

1K Magic - Talexa Weeter surpassed the 1,000-point plateau in the first quarter against Rogers State earlier this season (Jan. 23). - She is the 26th player in program to hit that milestone. - The Goodland, Kan. native needed only 62 games to reach that threshold, second-fastest in team history (Annette Wiles 57 games, Shauna Porter 65 games).

Last Time Out - The No. 5 Tigers stumbled at home for the first time in over one year on Saturday, losing to Central Missouri 81-69 (1/31/26). - The Jennies led by as many as 20 in the first half before FHSU pulled within five points early in the fourth quarter. - Talexa Weeter led the team with 35 points, while Brooke Loewe scored a career-high 18 points thanks to four 3-pointers. - It was FHSU's first home loss since January 16, 2025 and snapped a 12-game winning streak overall.

Scouting the RiverHawks - Northeastern State is 16-4 overall and 8-3 in MIAA play. - The RiverHawks currently rank fifth in the league standings but are only one game back of first in the loss column. - NSU leads the conference and ranks 10th in Division II with an average of 31.4 bench points per game. They also lead the MIAA and rank 5th in DII with a free-throw percentage of 80.3 percent. - Five RiverHawks average at least nine points per game, led by Kansas transfer McKenzie Smith who puts up 13.2 points per contest. - Gabrielle Tilley ranks second in the league with a free-throw percentage of 87.8 percent.

Series History with Northeastern State - Fort Hays State leads the all-time series, 21-4. - The Tigers have won each of the last four meetings and 20 of the last 21 contests dating back to 2014. - The Tigers are 8-3 on the road against NSU. - FHSU is 2-0 against the RiverHawks under head coach Talia Kahrs, including a 1-0 record on the road. - The Tigers are 19-3 against NSU in MIAA regular season matchups. - FHSU and NSU have never played an overtime game.

Last Meeting with the RiverHawks - The eighth-ranked Tigers picked up another double-figure conference win last season (2/6/25), defeating Northeastern State 76-60 at home. - FHSU outrebounded the RiverHawks by 26, 47-21, the Tigers' best rebound margin of the year. - The Tigers also scored a season-best 20 second-chance points off 20 offensive rebounds. - Olivia Hollenbeck led all scorers with 22 points, with Katie DeGarmo chipping in 15 points.

Career Stats vs. NSU - Talexa Weeter - 7.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 apg in one game - Brooke Loewe - 6.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 6.3 apg in three games - Ellie Stearns - 5.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.1 apg in three games

On This Date - The Tigers are 9-6 in recorded history on February 5, most recently defeating Central Oklahoma on the road in 2022. - Five Tigers scored in double figures, including a game-high 15 from Olivia Hollenbeck. - FHSU has won four in a row on this date, with the last Feb. 5 loss coming in 2005 against MSU-Denver.

Class of the Conference Since joining the MIAA in 2006-07 (20 seasons), the Tigers lead the league with 430 wins. They have averaged more than 21 wins per season during that time.

Fresh Start Olivia Mortensen is the 14th true freshman to start a season opener for the Tigers during the DII era (since 1991-92) and the first since Ellie Stearns in 2022.

MIAA Athlete of the Week x 6 - Fort Hays State has earned six MIAA Athlete of the Week honors this season, including five for Talexa Weeter and one for Brooke Loewe. The entire rest of the league has a combined five such awards this season, with no other program earning more than one honor this year. - Weeter's five weekly honors are the most by a player in the league since Brooke Littrell in 2022-23 and are the most for a Tiger since Kate Lehman had seven in 2014-15. - Weeter averaged 32.5 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 60.5 percent from the floor in the first two games of the season. - The Goodland, Kan. native then averaged 33.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in the two wins in Denver before Thanksgiving. - Weeter totaled 32 points and 13 rebounds in a blowout win over No. 6 Pittsburg State. - She erupted for an average of 37 points and 12 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles against Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western, including a career-high 45 points against the Bearcats that is one off the program record and is tied for the most points scored by a DII athlete this season. - Loewe earned the award on January 13 after breaking the school record with 17 assists at Nebraska-Kearney and following that up with 15 assists against Northwest Missouri State. Both totals are more than any other DII athlete this season, while her 17 assists are the most across all NCAA divisions this season and are the most by a DII athlete since 2023. She averaged a double-double for the week with 10.0 points and 16.0 assists. - Weeter collected her fifth honor of the season on January 26 after averaging 26.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in wins over Rogers State and Central Oklahoma. She surpassed 1,000 career points in the win over the Hillcats.

Road Warriors - Fort Hays State played its first home game of the season on December 13 after starting the season with eight straight away from home. - It was the latest home opener for the team on record (since at least 1973). The previous latest date for the Tigers to play their first home game is December 10, 1975 when FHSU lost to Northwestern Oklahoma State, 75-45.

First Time at Home The Tigers are 30-5 in home openers during the NCAA DII era, including 18-straight wins from 2004 to 2021 before the Tigers lost on a buzzer beater to Minnesota State in the 2022 home opener.

Nationally Recognized - The Tigers are ranked eighth in this week's WBCA Coaches Poll. - FHSU has been ranked as high as No. 3 this year after opening the year ninth in the coaches poll. - The Tigers are one of four teams that have been ranked inside the top 10 of every weekly release this season. - This is the seventh time the Tigers have been ranked in the preseason. FHSU also opened the 2024-25 ranked 23rd, the 2022-23 season ranked third, the 2021-22 season ranked fourth, the 2019-20 season ranked seventh, the 2018-19 season ranked 12th and the 2015-16 season ranked 10th. - Fort Hays State has been ranked inside the top 25 in 122 different weekly releases from the WBCA. - This is the eighth-straight season the Tigers have been ranked at some point and the 13th-such season all-time. - Including the 2017-18 season (multiple weeks receiving votes), the Tigers have been mentioned in the polls at least once in each of the last 13 seasons.

18 and Over The Tigers have finished a season with at least 18 MIAA wins five times since joining the league in 2006-07, more than any other school during that span (UCM 4, MWSU 3, UNK 2, MSSU 1, NWMSU 1, PSU 1, WU 1).

Double-Digit Winning Streaks - FHSU's season-long winning streak of 12 games is the 17th double-digit streak in team history and is tied for seventh-longest in team history. - Fort Hays State had multiple unique 10-game winning streaks in a season three times, in 1990-91, 2018-19 and 2024-25.

Making it a Habit After reaching the NCAA Tournament once in its first 23 years in the Association, Fort Hays State has now been selected to compete in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship nine times over the last 11 seasons.

The Big 3-0 Fort Hays State reached the 30-win plateau for the fourth time in program history in 2021-22. FHSU has three 30-win seasons since 2014-15, while the rest of the MIAA has two 30-win campaign combined during that span (UCM 2017-18, PSU 2024-25).

Trophy SZN The Tigers won their fourth regular season MIAA championship and their second MIAA postseason tournament championship in 2021-22. FHSU now has 11 regular season conference titles all-time and three conference tournament titles. No school has won more MIAA regular season titles since FHSU joined the league in 2006-07 (FHSU 4, WU 4, UCM 3, MWSU 3, ESU 2, PSU 2, NWMSU 1, MSSU 1, UNK 1).

Century Mark FHSU has 25 100-point outings in its illustrious history, most recently a 100-59 win over Rogers State (2/20/20), which was the first time FHSU scored 100 points against a Division II opponent since 2013 (114-86 vs Newman, 1/26/13).

Home Sweet Home - Fort Hays State is leading Division II with an average attendance of 2,096 fans per game. - The 3,065 fans in attendance of the Washburn game are second-most in a DII game this season, while the crowd of 2,975 two days later against Central Missouri ranks third. - The Tigers led Division II with an average attendance of 2,084 per home contest last season. That total would rank 84th in DI and was more than 282 DI programs.

Looking Ahead The weekend road trip wraps up Saturday, February 7 at Arkansas-Fort Smith beginning at 1 p.m. It will be FHSU's first-ever game played in the Natural State.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics#8 Fort Hays State (19-2, 10-2 MIAA) at Northeastern State (16-4, 8-3 MIAA) Thursday, February 5, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. Tahlequah, Okla. • NSU Event CenterRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Quick Hits - The Tigers are 11-1 coming off a loss under head coach Talia Kahrs, losing back-to-back games only once (at MWSU and NWMSU, 2/1-3/24). - Fort Hays State has more wins (9-0) without a loss when ranked No. 8 in the WBCA DII Coaches Poll than any other position in the rankings. - A win Thursday would give the Tigers their 15th-straight 20-win season, the longest active streak in Division II and tied for fifth-longest across all NCAA divisions. - The Tigers are 6-1 in the Sooner State under head coach Talia Kahrs, including an undefeated 5-0 record in the regular season. The lone loss came in the 2024 NCAA Central Region Semifinals against Minnesota State. - Talexa Weeter is 26th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. She needed 62 games to reach that threshold, second-fastest in team history (Annette Wiles - 57 gms, Shauna Porter - 65 gms). - Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 28.1 ppg, - Brooke Loewe averages 10.2 assists per game and is the only NCAA athlete, male or female spanning all divisions, currently averaging in double figures in assists. Her 17 assists at UNK are the most across all divisions of NCAA WBB. - Loewe needs 19 assists to break her own school record of 233 assists in a season. - FHSU has claimed six of the 11 MIAA Player of the Week honors given out this season. No other school has more than one.20 Wins Now the Norm - Fort Hays State is one win away from reaching the 20-win plateau for the 15th-consecutive season, extending the longest active streak of 20-win seasons in Division II. FHSU's streak is tied for the sixth-longest active streak of 20-win seasons across all NCAA Divisions. - FHSU reached the 20-win plateau just eight times over the first 42 years of the program before the current streak began in 2011-12, including no more than two consecutive 20-win campaigns during that time. - The next-best active streak of 20-win seasons in the MIAA is four (MWSU), while the next-best streak in DII is Drury with 12. - Only five DI programs have longer active stretches of 20-win seasons, including UConn (33), Baylor (25), Florida Gulf Coast (21) Louisville (16) and South Carolina (15). Fort Hays State's run of 14-straight 20-win seasons is tied with South Dakota State for sixth-best in all NCAA women's basketball.National/MIAA Rankings - The Tigers lead Division II in assists per game (19.9 apg) while ranking second in defensive rebounds per game (31.7 drpg), fourth in field goal percentage (47.8 percent), fourth in assist/turnover ratio (1.24), fifth in fewest fouls per game (12.8 fpg), seventh in winning percentage (90.5 percent), 12th in 3-point percentage (36.4 percent), 16th in scoring offense (76.8 ppg) and 21st in scoring margin (+14.7). - FHSU leads the MIAA in each category listed above. - While the Tigers are first in the country in defensive rebounding, FHSU is last in the MIAA in offensive rebounding (9.1 per game). Overall the Tigers rank fourth in the league with an average of 40.8 rebounds per night. - Brooke Loewe's 10.2 assists per game are the most across all NCAA divisions. In fact, she is the only NCAA student-athlete, male or female, currently averaging in double figures in assists. - Talexa Weeter leads Division II and ranks second across all NCAA divisions with an average of 28.1 points per game. - Loewe's 17 assists against Nebraska-Kearney are the most in a game across all NCAA divisions of women's basketball this season and second-most across all divisions including men's basketball (Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Quion Williams had 18 assists vs. Champion Christian). - Loewe has recorded 14 or more assists five times this season. Only one other DII athlete has done so once (Brielle Minor, Cal Poly Pomona).- Weeter's 45 points against Northwest Missouri State are tied for second-most by a DII athlete this season. - Weeter ranks second in the MIAA in rebounds (8.9 per game) and third in the MIAA in field goal percentage (52.3 percent). - Olivia Mortensen ranks third in the MIAA with a field goal percentage of 49.3 percent.1K Magic - Talexa Weeter surpassed the 1,000-point plateau in the first quarter against Rogers State earlier this season (Jan. 23). - She is the 26th player in program to hit that milestone. - The Goodland, Kan. native needed only 62 games to reach that threshold, second-fastest in team history (Annette Wiles 57 games, Shauna Porter 65 games).Last Time Out - The No. 5 Tigers stumbled at home for the first time in over one year on Saturday, losing to Central Missouri 81-69 (1/31/26). - The Jennies led by as many as 20 in the first half before FHSU pulled within five points early in the fourth quarter. - Talexa Weeter led the team with 35 points, while Brooke Loewe scored a career-high 18 points thanks to four 3-pointers. - It was FHSU's first home loss since January 16, 2025 and snapped a 12-game winning streak overall.Scouting the RiverHawks - Northeastern State is 16-4 overall and 8-3 in MIAA play. - The RiverHawks currently rank fifth in the league standings but are only one game back of first in the loss column. - NSU leads the conference and ranks 10th in Division II with an average of 31.4 bench points per game. They also lead the MIAA and rank 5th in DII with a free-throw percentage of 80.3 percent. - Five RiverHawks average at least nine points per game, led by Kansas transfer McKenzie Smith who puts up 13.2 points per contest. - Gabrielle Tilley ranks second in the league with a free-throw percentage of 87.8 percent.Series History with Northeastern State - Fort Hays State leads the all-time series, 21-4. - The Tigers have won each of the last four meetings and 20 of the last 21 contests dating back to 2014. - The Tigers are 8-3 on the road against NSU. - FHSU is 2-0 against the RiverHawks under head coach Talia Kahrs, including a 1-0 record on the road. - The Tigers are 19-3 against NSU in MIAA regular season matchups. - FHSU and NSU have never played an overtime game.Last Meeting with the RiverHawks - The eighth-ranked Tigers picked up another double-figure conference win last season (2/6/25), defeating Northeastern State 76-60 at home. - FHSU outrebounded the RiverHawks by 26, 47-21, the Tigers' best rebound margin of the year. - The Tigers also scored a season-best 20 second-chance points off 20 offensive rebounds. - Olivia Hollenbeck led all scorers with 22 points, with Katie DeGarmo chipping in 15 points.Career Stats vs. NSU - Talexa Weeter - 7.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 apg in one game - Brooke Loewe - 6.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 6.3 apg in three games - Ellie Stearns - 5.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.1 apg in three gamesOn This Date - The Tigers are 9-6 in recorded history on February 5, most recently defeating Central Oklahoma on the road in 2022. - Five Tigers scored in double figures, including a game-high 15 from Olivia Hollenbeck. - FHSU has won four in a row on this date, with the last Feb. 5 loss coming in 2005 against MSU-Denver.Class of the Conference Since joining the MIAA in 2006-07 (20 seasons), the Tigers lead the league with 430 wins. They have averaged more than 21 wins per season during that time.Fresh Start Olivia Mortensen is the 14th true freshman to start a season opener for the Tigers during the DII era (since 1991-92) and the first since Ellie Stearns in 2022.MIAA Athlete of the Week x 6 - Fort Hays State has earned six MIAA Athlete of the Week honors this season, including five for Talexa Weeter and one for Brooke Loewe. The entire rest of the league has a combined five such awards this season, with no other program earning more than one honor this year. - Weeter's five weekly honors are the most by a player in the league since Brooke Littrell in 2022-23 and are the most for a Tiger since Kate Lehman had seven in 2014-15. - Weeter averaged 32.5 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 60.5 percent from the floor in the first two games of the season. - The Goodland, Kan. native then averaged 33.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in the two wins in Denver before Thanksgiving. - Weeter totaled 32 points and 13 rebounds in a blowout win over No. 6 Pittsburg State. - She erupted for an average of 37 points and 12 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles against Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western, including a career-high 45 points against the Bearcats that is one off the program record and is tied for the most points scored by a DII athlete this season. - Loewe earned the award on January 13 after breaking the school record with 17 assists at Nebraska-Kearney and following that up with 15 assists against Northwest Missouri State. Both totals are more than any other DII athlete this season, while her 17 assists are the most across all NCAA divisions this season and are the most by a DII athlete since 2023. She averaged a double-double for the week with 10.0 points and 16.0 assists. - Weeter collected her fifth honor of the season on January 26 after averaging 26.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in wins over Rogers State and Central Oklahoma. She surpassed 1,000 career points in the win over the Hillcats.Road Warriors - Fort Hays State played its first home game of the season on December 13 after starting the season with eight straight away from home. - It was the latest home opener for the team on record (since at least 1973). The previous latest date for the Tigers to play their first home game is December 10, 1975 when FHSU lost to Northwestern Oklahoma State, 75-45.First Time at Home The Tigers are 30-5 in home openers during the NCAA DII era, including 18-straight wins from 2004 to 2021 before the Tigers lost on a buzzer beater to Minnesota State in the 2022 home opener.Nationally Recognized - The Tigers are ranked eighth in this week's WBCA Coaches Poll. - FHSU has been ranked as high as No. 3 this year after opening the year ninth in the coaches poll. - The Tigers are one of four teams that have been ranked inside the top 10 of every weekly release this season. - This is the seventh time the Tigers have been ranked in the preseason. FHSU also opened the 2024-25 ranked 23rd, the 2022-23 season ranked third, the 2021-22 season ranked fourth, the 2019-20 season ranked seventh, the 2018-19 season ranked 12th and the 2015-16 season ranked 10th. - Fort Hays State has been ranked inside the top 25 in 122 different weekly releases from the WBCA. - This is the eighth-straight season the Tigers have been ranked at some point and the 13th-such season all-time. - Including the 2017-18 season (multiple weeks receiving votes), the Tigers have been mentioned in the polls at least once in each of the last 13 seasons.18 and Over The Tigers have finished a season with at least 18 MIAA wins five times since joining the league in 2006-07, more than any other school during that span (UCM 4, MWSU 3, UNK 2, MSSU 1, NWMSU 1, PSU 1, WU 1).Double-Digit Winning Streaks - FHSU's season-long winning streak of 12 games is the 17th double-digit streak in team history and is tied for seventh-longest in team history. - Fort Hays State had multiple unique 10-game winning streaks in a season three times, in 1990-91, 2018-19 and 2024-25.Making it a Habit After reaching the NCAA Tournament once in its first 23 years in the Association, Fort Hays State has now been selected to compete in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship nine times over the last 11 seasons.The Big 3-0 Fort Hays State reached the 30-win plateau for the fourth time in program history in 2021-22. FHSU has three 30-win seasons since 2014-15, while the rest of the MIAA has two 30-win campaign combined during that span (UCM 2017-18, PSU 2024-25).Trophy SZN The Tigers won their fourth regular season MIAA championship and their second MIAA postseason tournament championship in 2021-22. FHSU now has 11 regular season conference titles all-time and three conference tournament titles. No school has won more MIAA regular season titles since FHSU joined the league in 2006-07 (FHSU 4, WU 4, UCM 3, MWSU 3, ESU 2, PSU 2, NWMSU 1, MSSU 1, UNK 1).Century Mark FHSU has 25 100-point outings in its illustrious history, most recently a 100-59 win over Rogers State (2/20/20), which was the first time FHSU scored 100 points against a Division II opponent since 2013 (114-86 vs Newman, 1/26/13).Home Sweet Home - Fort Hays State is leading Division II with an average attendance of 2,096 fans per game. - The 3,065 fans in attendance of the Washburn game are second-most in a DII game this season, while the crowd of 2,975 two days later against Central Missouri ranks third. - The Tigers led Division II with an average attendance of 2,084 per home contest last season. That total would rank 84th in DI and was more than 282 DI programs.Looking Ahead The weekend road trip wraps up Saturday, February 7 at Arkansas-Fort Smith beginning at 1 p.m. It will be FHSU's first-ever game played in the Natural State.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: No. 8 Tigers on the road to battle RiverHawks Thursday

DALLAS - Fort Hays State's Derek Woolwine has been named NCBWA NCAA Division II National Hitter of the Week, announced Thursday (Feb. 5) by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. 

The Tiger first baseman put together a huge first week after going 10-for-12 at the plate in a three-game series against the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Woolwine posted a slash line of .833/.857/1.917, racking up four doubles, three home runs, seven runs, 10 RBI and 23 total bases.

The senior homered in all three games against the Mountain Lions and turned in a trio of multi-hit games, including a pair of four-hit performances. He currently leads the Division II in doubles and total bases while ranking second in slugging percentage, third in batting average and on-base percentage and fourth in RBI and home runs.

Woolwine was also named the NCBWA Regional Hitter of the Week after earning MIAA Hitter of the Week recognition on Monday (Feb. 2).

The Tigers will be on the road again this weekend (Feb. 6-8) when they head to Arkadelphia, Ark. for the Henderson State Invitational.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsDALLAS - Fort Hays State's Derek Woolwine has been named NCBWA NCAA Division II National Hitter of the Week, announced Thursday (Feb. 5) by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. The Tiger first baseman put together a huge first week after going 10-for-12 at the plate in a three-game series against the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Woolwine posted a slash line of .833/.857/1.917, racking up four doubles, three home runs, seven runs, 10 RBI and 23 total bases.The senior homered in all three games against the Mountain Lions and turned in a trio of multi-hit games, including a pair of four-hit performances. He currently leads the Division II in doubles and total bases while ranking second in slugging percentage, third in batting average and on-base percentage and fourth in RBI and home runs.Woolwine was also named the NCBWA Regional Hitter of the Week after earning MIAA Hitter of the Week recognition on Monday (Feb. 2).The Tigers will be on the road again this weekend (Feb. 6-8) when they head to Arkadelphia, Ark. for the Henderson State Invitational.

⚾ FHSU's Woolwine named National Hitter of the Week

Thursday, February 5
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MWBKB at Northeastern State, 5:05pm

Friday, February 6
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Dodge City, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB vs. Smith Center, 5:40pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, February 5
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MWBKB at Northeastern State, 5:05pmFriday, February 6
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Dodge City, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB vs. Smith Center, 5:40pmSaturday, February 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Utah, 12:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MWBKB at Arkansas-Fort Smith, 12:35pmSunday, February 8
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HAYS, Kan. - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 is National Signing Day for Fort Hays State Football as head coach Chris Brown and the Tiger coaching staff announce signings for the 2026 season. Below are the high school signings and transfers for the upcoming 2026 season.

Presha Allen, Jr., RB, 5-10, 170, McKinney, Texas / Emerson HS

Emerson HS: All-district first team selection…Team's Offensive MVP.

Hudson Bailey, QB/WR, 6-3, 205, Kansas City, Mo. / St. Pius X HS

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Below are the high school signings and transfers for the upcoming 2026 season.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wbLm8Y279us?si=rH-FdO-j0G5UvFvH" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>HIGH SCHOOL SIGNINGSPresha Allen, Jr., RB, 5-10, 170, McKinney, Texas / Emerson HSEmerson HS: All-district first team selection…Team's Offensive MVP.Hudson Bailey, QB/WR, 6-3, 205, Kansas City, Mo. / St. Pius X HSSt. Pius X HS: Helped team to a pair of conference titles and district titles…Multi-time all-conference selection in both football and baseball…Frank Fontana Simone Awardwinner…Threw for over 4,800 yards in high school with 72 passing touchdowns and 76 touchdowns overall.Rhett Davis, DL, 6-3, 265, Oklahoma City, Okla. / Heritage Hall HSHeritage Hall HS: Named the district tight end of the year in 2025…Team's Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior…Member of state championship team in 2022.Nolan Durr, DL, 6-4, 240, Cheney, Kan. / Cheney HSCheney HS: All-state selection by KSHSAA, Sports in Kansas, Wichita Eagle, and KFBCA in 2025…Central Plains League Defensive MVP and all-league selection on both defense and offense…Selected to Kansas Shrine Bowl…Three-time state qualifier in track and field…Recorded 74 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks during senior year.Ethan Earwin, OL, 6-5, 270, Kansas City, Mo. / Park Hill HSPark Hill HS: All-conference selection as a two-year starter.Kamdyn Harris, WR, 6-3, 190, Mineral Springs, Ark. / Pleasant Grove HSPleasant Grove HS: Produced 80 receptions for 1,926 yards and 22 touchdowns…Also participated in basketball and track and field.Sam Hoback, S, 6-0, 175, Owasso, Okla. / Owasso HSOwasso HS: Recorded over 100 tackles with four interceptions and two forced fumbles.Kyle Huser, OL, 6-3, 270, Victoria, Kan. / Victoria HSVictoria HS: Two-time Central Prairie League Offensive Player of the Year…One-time CPL Defensive Player of the Year…Four-time all-league first team selection…Two-time all-league selection as a defensive lineman…8 Man/6 Man Offensive Lineman of the Year…All-state first team selection…Named a Kansas 8-Man All-Star and selected to the Kansas Shrine Bowl.Dallas Kayhill, DB, 6-0, 170, Overland Park, Kan. / St. Thomas Aquinas HSLynden Kilgore, CB, 6-1, 175, Burleson, Texas / Burleson HSBurleson HS: All-district honorable mention selection…Academic all-district…School record holder in the triple jump for track and field…Had 115 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 22 pass breakups over three seasons.Amare Kyle, DB, 5-9, 160, Denver, Colo. / Mullen HSMullen HS: All-conference and academic all-state selection two-straight years…First team all-conference wide receiver and second team all-conference defensive back as a senior in 2025.Holden Lind, RB, 5-7, 175, Hays, Kan. / Hays HSHays HS: Two-time all-state and two-time first-team all-conference…Member of Sports in Kansas Top 11 Team…Helped team to state runner-up finish in 2024…Set school single-season and career rushing records…Had over 3,800 rushing yards with 39 touchdowns over his junior and senior seasons combined.Caden Miller, LB, 5-11, 210, Parker, Colo. / Ponderosa HSPonderosa HS: Two-time all-state honorable mention selection…Three-time all-league selection, including first-team honors as a junior and senior…Recorded 284 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks in his prep career…Team's defensive player of the year multiple seasons.Brock O'Dell, LB, 6-0, 200, Sand Springs, Okla. / Sand Springs HSSand Springs HS: Two-time 6A state championship game MVP…Member of two state championship teams…District Defensive Player of the Year…All-state first team selection…Tulsa World Player of the Year finalist.Jacob Pettway, DB, 6-4, 185, Lindale, Texas / Lindale HSLindale HS: All-district first team as a senior in 2025.Kaden Stefek, QB, 6-3, 205, Hutto, Texas / Hutto HSHutto HS: Two-time all-district selection…Member of bi-district champion team…Served as team captain…Listed among Central Texas top quarterbacks.Luke Strickert, TE, 6-4, 250, Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs South HSBlue Springs South HS: All-conference selection at tight end…Two-time academic all-state performer…Helped team to a conference championship in football…Member of a state championship baseball team.Barrington Stricklin, DB, 5-11, 170, Everman, Texas / Everman HSEverman HS: Two-time all-district selection…Named team's player of the year and was twice the team's defensive player of the year…Had 11 career interceptions in high school, two which were returned for touchdowns.TransfersBraeton Anderson, WR, 6-0, 180, Hutto, Texas / Hutto HS / Mary Hardin-BaylorMary Hardin Baylor: Saw action in a pair of games as a freshman in 2025, recording one reception.Hutto HS: First team all-district performer, competing in football, basketball, and track…Four-time team offensive MVP.LaAngelo Bell, RB, 5-10, 200, Coweta, Okla. / Coweta HS / Central MissouriCentral Missouri: All-MIAA honorable mention in 2024 at running back, finishing with 547 rushing yards and 84 receiving yards with six touchdowns...As a sophomore in 2025, finished with 204 rushing yards and 81 receiving yards with two touchdowns…Member of MIAA Academic Honor Roll.Coweta HS: OCA All-State selection...Two-time all-conference performer…Named Most Outstanding Return Man…Also competed in track and field and was a member of the 2023 state championship team. Bijay Boldin, WR, 6-2, 215, Pahokee, Fla. / Pahokee HS / GeorgetownGeorgetown: Recorded 32 tackles during the 2025 season, along with a pair of interceptions…Had 14 tackles during the 2024 season.Pahokee HS: Team captain as a junior and senior… Named Sun Sentinel First Team All-County and Palm Beach Post First Team All-County…Produced 106 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles in his prep career.Noah Bruce, TE, 6-2, 240, Andale, Kan. / Andale HS / Butler CCButler CC: All-conference selection as both a fullback and tight end…Over two seasons, recorded 15 receptions for 189 yards and two touchdowns.Andale HS: Two-time all-state performer in both football and track and field…Member of four state championship teams (52-0 over four seasons).Brian Dilworth, DB, 5-11, 180, Hollywood, Fla. / Chaminade-Madonna Prep / North AlabamaNorth Alabama: Recorded 46 tackles and two interceptions during the 2025 season.Kansas: Spent three years with the Jayhawks...Appeared in four games and recorded a pair of tackles.Chaminade-Madonna Prep: Rated a three star by Rivals and 247 Sports…Participated in football, volleyball, and basketball…Named a Miami Herald 5A-Ind First Team selection in 2020, helping his team reach the 3A championship…Recorded seven interceptions, two pass breakups and 29 tackles, in 2020…Helped the team to a state title in 2019.Stephen Eifert, K, 6-0, 165, Houston, Texas / Lutheran North HS / Cisco CollegeCisco College: Converted 7-of-11 field goal attempts in 2025 with 44 yards as his season long…Went a perfect 22-of-22 on PAT tries in 2025…Averaged 35.8 yards as a punter.Lutheran North HS: Competed in soccer, baseball, football, and basketball…Earned all-district honors in soccer.Da'Mari Green, DB, 6-0, 175, St. Petersburg, Fla. / Lakewood HS / Missouri SouthernMissouri Southern: Recorded 20 tackles over 10 games as a freshman, while adding one interception.Lakewood HS: Produced 150 tackles, 4 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, 18 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 3 touchdowns in his prep career…Earned all-county and all-area honors...Two-time state qualifier and one-time state placer in wrestling…Multi-year all-academic performer.Jaylen Hardy, WR, 6-4, 210, Henderson, Nev. / Lake Mead Christian HS / Concordia-St. PaulConcordia-St. Paul: Had five receptions for 45 yards in 2025 and six receptions for 63 yards in 2024.Lake Mead Christian HS: All-conference second team selection…All-state performer in basketball.Weston Langvardt, OL, 6-4, 305, Chapman, Kan. / Chapman HS / Missouri WesternMissouri Western: Played in six games for the Griffons in 2025…Spent two years at MWSU.Chapman HS: Selected to the Kansas Shrine Bowl…Two-time all-state and all-league in football…Two-time all-league in basketball…Two-time state qualifier in track and field.Cameron Lee, CB, 6-1, 170, St. Louis, Mo. / Duchesne HS / Emporia StateEmporia State: Played in six games in 2025 and recorded 14 tackles.Northwestern Oklahoma State: Spent two years at NWOSU, where he recorded 39 tackles, an interception, and a blocked kick.Duchesne HS: Two-time all-conference defensive back…Two-time all-conference in basketball with over 1,000 points.Maddox Marcotte, OL, 6-3, 300, Wichita, Kan. / Bishop Carroll HS / ToledoToledo: Spent two years with the Rockets.Hutchinson (Kan.) CC: All-KJCCC First Team selection in 2023.Bishop Carroll HS: All-state and all-city selection.Amerdid Marial, DB, 6-0, 195, Denver, Colo. / Vista Peak Prep / Bethel (Kan.)Bethel (Kan.): All-conference second team selection in 2025…Recorded 72 tackles, a sack, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a blocked kick.Vista Peak Prep: All-district selection.Anthony Rose DB, 6-2, 185, Miami, Fla. / Miami Central HS / Kilgore CollegeKilgore College: Recorded 24 tackles and an interception during the 2024 season.South Carolina: Redshirted his first year out of high schoolMiami Central HS: Helped his team to a state title as a senior…Rated as the 50th best player in the state of Florida in his senior class.Amari Walker, OL, 6-4, 315, Chicago, Ill. / Homewood Flossmoor HS / Iowa WesternIowa Western: All-conference selection on the offensive line.Garden City (Kan.) CC: Spent a year with the Broncbusters.Homewood Flossmoor HS: Three-time all-state selection as a lineman.Seth Warren, LB, 6-1, 225, Georgetown, Texas / Georgetown HS / Mary Hardin-BaylorMary Hardin-Baylor: Saw action in two games during the 2025 season.Georgetown HS: First-team all-state performer…District 8 5-A MVP…Had 291 career tackles with 20 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions.Legend Robinson, LB, 6-1, 225, Hoisington, Kan. / Hoisington HS / LindenwoodLindenwood: Played in 11 games in 2025 and made 13 tackles…Appeared in two games in 2024.Hutchinson (Kan.) CC: Redshirted a year with the Blue Dragons.Hoisington HS: All-conference first team as both a defensive back and running back…Had over 1,900 rushing yards with 27 touchdowns and 40 tackles on defense.Jaxson Bolton, OL, 6-6, 350, Drumright, Okla. / Drumright HS / Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;MNortheastern Oklahoma A&amp;M: All-conference selection on the offensive line.Drumright HS: Two-time all-district selection…District Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior…Named an 8-man all-star.Isaac Martin, LB, 6-1, 220, Hugoton, Kan. / Hugoton HS / Butler CCButler (Kan.) CC: Recorded 13 tackles, a sack, three fumble recoveries, and a touchdown in 2025.Hugoton HS: All-state first team selection by Wichita Eagle, Sports in Kansas, and KFBCA…First team all-conference at both linebacker and quarterback…Selected to the Kansas Shrine Bowl.Major Cantrell, QB, 5-11, 190, Washington, Okla. / Washington HS / Iowa StateIowa State: Played in three games in 2025 and recorded 25 rushing yards...Spent two years with the Cyclones.Washington HS: All-state performer, throwing for over 2,700 yards with 33 touchdowns and rushed for five more touchdowns…Member of two state champion teams and two state runner-up teams.