PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball saw its 2025 season come to a close on Tuesday as the Coyotes dropped a straight-set decision to the No. 9 ranked Park University Pirates inside Breckon Sports Center.

In the opening set, the lead swung back and forth between the teams. The Coyotes last led at 9-8 before falling behind 12-10. The Coyotes tied it at 13 all when Park scored three straight to take a 16-13 lead. KWU was within three at 20-17 after a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c92a4ae8-83b9-4f84-bdbe-748f03983be4?elinkdata=24258">Zayin Martinez</a>, but Park scored the last five points of the set for the opening set win.

The Pirates continued the momentum of the end of the first set into the start of the second scoring the first five points until Martinez put down a kill to stop the run. The Coyotes battled back getting as close as 14-11 on a <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3e3de493-1bc8-4eb9-b429-9d9fb4724e58?elinkdata=24258">Ryan Wagner</a> kill, but could not get any closer than three points the rest of the way.

The last set started a lot like the first set with the teams going back and forth. Park pulled out to a 14-10 lead in the set but the Coyotes came back and got within a point at 14-13. Park led 17-15 when the Pirates scored the next four to take a 21-15 lead on the way to completing the match.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/84d6e866-4af1-474c-9bd5-469f85f80298?elinkdata=24258">Justin Burras</a> had seven kills while Martinez and Wagner had six each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a3af3637-3c5c-4f7c-aee5-7a78afe81ccc?elinkdata=24258">Ethan Ricketts</a> had 21 assists. Ricketts and Burras had seven dives each. Martinez had three blocks.

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball saw its 2025 season come to a close on Tuesday as the Coyotes dropped a straight-set decision to the No. 9 ranked Park University Pirates inside Breckon Sports Center.In the opening set, the lead swung back and forth between the teams. The Coyotes last led at 9-8 before falling behind 12-10. The Coyotes tied it at 13 all when Park scored three straight to take a 16-13 lead. KWU was within three at 20-17 after a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c92a4ae8-83b9-4f84-bdbe-748f03983be4?elinkdata=24258">Zayin Martinez</a>, but Park scored the last five points of the set for the opening set win.The Pirates continued the momentum of the end of the first set into the start of the second scoring the first five points until Martinez put down a kill to stop the run. The Coyotes battled back getting as close as 14-11 on a <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3e3de493-1bc8-4eb9-b429-9d9fb4724e58?elinkdata=24258">Ryan Wagner</a> kill, but could not get any closer than three points the rest of the way.The last set started a lot like the first set with the teams going back and forth. Park pulled out to a 14-10 lead in the set but the Coyotes came back and got within a point at 14-13. Park led 17-15 when the Pirates scored the next four to take a 21-15 lead on the way to completing the match.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/84d6e866-4af1-474c-9bd5-469f85f80298?elinkdata=24258">Justin Burras</a> had seven kills while Martinez and Wagner had six each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a3af3637-3c5c-4f7c-aee5-7a78afe81ccc?elinkdata=24258">Ethan Ricketts</a> had 21 assists. Ricketts and Burras had seven dives each. Martinez had three blocks.

KWU men's Volleyball sees season come to close in setback to No. 9 Park

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1. Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits. Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax. Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits.

Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax (0-1).

Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber (1-0) escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.

Minnesota had runners on the corners in the top of the eighth when Carlos Correa bounced into an inning-ending double play.

Twins right-hander Pablo López pitched 4 2/3 innings of three-hit ball before departing because of right hamstring tightness. López struck out six and walked one.

The Royals jumped in front in the fourth. Witt hit a one-out double and Pasquantino reached on an error on second baseman Micky Gasper. Witt then scampered home on Salvador Perez's grounder.

The Twins responded in the fifth. Ty France doubled and scored on Harrison Bader's single off left fielder Mark Canha's glove at the top of the wall.

After walking Jonathan India, López grabbed the back of his right leg and was removed after a short visit from Twins trainer Nick Paparesta.

Twins batters are hitting .103 against left-handed pitching this season.

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.50 ERA) and Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (1-0, 3.27 ERA) take the mound on Wednesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744165473262.jpeg" alt="Bobby Witt Jr. dives into third base following an error in the eighth inning in the Kansas City Royals game vs. Minnesota on Tuesday, April 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo Kansas City Royals)" />
 <figcaption>Bobby Witt Jr. dives into third base following an error in the eighth inning in the Kansas City Royals game vs. Minnesota on Tuesday, April 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo Kansas City Royals)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1. Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits. Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax. Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night.Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits.Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax (0-1).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744194685852.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, and relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV celebrate after their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, and relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV celebrate after their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber (1-0) escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.Minnesota had runners on the corners in the top of the eighth when Carlos Correa bounced into an inning-ending double play.Twins right-hander Pablo López pitched 4 2/3 innings of three-hit ball before departing because of right hamstring tightness. López struck out six and walked one.The Royals jumped in front in the fourth. Witt hit a one-out double and Pasquantino reached on an error on second baseman Micky Gasper. Witt then scampered home on Salvador Perez's grounder.The Twins responded in the fifth. Ty France doubled and scored on Harrison Bader's single off left fielder Mark Canha's glove at the top of the wall.Key momentAfter walking Jonathan India, López grabbed the back of his right leg and was removed after a short visit from Twins trainer Nick Paparesta.Key statTwins batters are hitting .103 against left-handed pitching this season.Up nextTwins right-hander Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.50 ERA) and Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (1-0, 3.27 ERA) take the mound on Wednesday.___

⚾ Ragans strikes out 11 as the Royals beat the sloppy Twins 

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. came up with the perfect going-away present for that spirit-crushing Houston defense that bullied, battered and bedeviled him all night.

It was a defensive gem of his own. Right before the buzzer. For the win and the national title.

The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston's lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior's own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.

Clayton finished with 11 points, all in the second half. What he'll be remembered for most was getting Houston's Emanuel Sharp to stop in the middle of his motion as he tried to go up for the game-winning 3 in the final seconds.

"Just go 100 percent," Clayton said when asked what he was trying to do at the finish. "We were just trying to get a stop, and we happened to get it. I'm happy we got it done."

With Sharp looking for room, Clayton ran at him. The Houston guard dropped the ball and, unable to pick it up lest he get called for traveling, watched it bounce.

Alex Condon dived on the ball, then flipped it to Clayton, who ran to the opposite free-throw line with the buzzer sounding and tugged his jersey out of his shorts. Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti.

"We guarded them hard and then I saw the ball loose and I just hoped we beat them to the ball," Florida coach Todd Golden said.

This marked the fourth comeback in six March Madness wins for the Gators (36-4). They led this game for a total of 64 seconds, including the last 46 ticks of a contest that was in limbo until the final shot that never came.

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson called it "incomprehensible" that the Cougars couldn't get a shot off on either of their last two possessions.

About the last one, Sampson said: "Clayton made a great play. But that's why you've got to shot fake and get into the paint. Two's fine."

Will Richard had 18 points to keep the Gators in it, and they won their third overall title and first since Billy Donovan went back-to-back in 2006-07.

This time, it's Golden, in his third year, bringing the title back to Gainesville, where the Gator faithful can celebrate a win on one of college sports' grandest stages for the first time since Tim Tebow was playing quarterback for the football team in 2008.

This was the first hoops title for the Southeastern Conference since Kentucky in 2012, and the outcome the power conference was hoping for (expecting?) after placing a record 14 teams in the tournament.

The Cougars (35-5) and Sampson were denied their first championship, and ended up in the same spot as the colorful Phi Slama Jama teams from the 1980s — oh-so-close in second place.

This was a defensive brawl — the Gators failed to crack 70 for only the second time all season — and for most of the night, Clayton got the worst of it.

He was 0 for 4 from the field without a point through the first half. Met at the top of the circle, then double-teamed and trapped when necessary, he didn't score until hitting two free throws with 14:57 left.

The player who scored at least 30 points in the last two games, who averaged 24.6 through the first five games of the tournament, who almost singlehandedly outscored UConn and Texas Tech down the stretch of those March Madness comebacks, finished with one 3-pointer. Before that, he had a pair of three-point plays off drives to the hoop that kept the Gators in striking range. He finished 3 for 10.

He also became part of not one, but two stops that put these Gators in the history book, and possibly cemented himself as the best basketball player to wear the orange and blue.

After Alijah Martin made two free throws to put Florida ahead 64-63 — its first lead since 8-6 — the Gators lured Sharp into a triple-team in the corner, where Clayton pressured him, and then Richard got him to dribble the ball off his leg and out of bounds.

Florida made one free throw on the next possession and that set up the finale.

The ball first went to L.J. Cryer, who led the Cougars with 19 points. Blanketed by Richard, he threw to Sharp, who was moving to spot up for a 3 when Clayton ran at him. That left him with no choice but to let the ball go.

"It was a great defensive play by Walter," Condon said. "I just dived on it, and hearing the buzzer go was a crazy feeling."

Instead of the 69-year-old Sampson becoming the oldest coach to win the title, the 39-year-old Golden becomes the youngest since N.C. State's Jim Valvano in 1983 to win it all.

This gut-wrenching loss came two nights after the Cougars fashioned a wild comeback of their own, from 14 down against Duke.

All three Final Four games were decided down the stretch, none by more than Florida's six-point win over Auburn on Saturday. Any thought that the men's game had been overtaken by the increasingly popular women will probably go on hold at least for a year.

The three women's Final Four games, capped by UConn's blowout of South Carolina on Sunday, were decided by an average of 24.7 points.

"When it gets down to the two best teams left," Sampson said of the thriller he barely lost, "it's not going to be easy for either team."

AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744107751869.jpeg" alt="Florida celebrates after beating Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)" />
 <figcaption>Florida celebrates after beating Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)</figcaption>
 </figure>By EDDIE PELLS AP National WriterSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. came up with the perfect going-away present for that spirit-crushing Houston defense that bullied, battered and bedeviled him all night.It was a defensive gem of his own. Right before the buzzer. For the win and the national title.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">champion aura. <a href="https://t.co/r3WFWcunBG">pic.twitter.com/r3WFWcunBG</a>&mdash; Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1909475603356483633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston's lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior's own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.Clayton finished with 11 points, all in the second half. What he'll be remembered for most was getting Houston's Emanuel Sharp to stop in the middle of his motion as he tried to go up for the game-winning 3 in the final seconds."Just go 100 percent," Clayton said when asked what he was trying to do at the finish. "We were just trying to get a stop, and we happened to get it. I'm happy we got it done."With Sharp looking for room, Clayton ran at him. The Houston guard dropped the ball and, unable to pick it up lest he get called for traveling, watched it bounce.Alex Condon dived on the ball, then flipped it to Clayton, who ran to the opposite free-throw line with the buzzer sounding and tugged his jersey out of his shorts. Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti."We guarded them hard and then I saw the ball loose and I just hoped we beat them to the ball," Florida coach Todd Golden said.This marked the fourth comeback in six March Madness wins for the Gators (36-4). They led this game for a total of 64 seconds, including the last 46 ticks of a contest that was in limbo until the final shot that never came.Houston coach Kelvin Sampson called it "incomprehensible" that the Cougars couldn't get a shot off on either of their last two possessions.About the last one, Sampson said: "Clayton made a great play. But that's why you've got to shot fake and get into the paint. Two's fine."Will Richard had 18 points to keep the Gators in it, and they won their third overall title and first since Billy Donovan went back-to-back in 2006-07.This time, it's Golden, in his third year, bringing the title back to Gainesville, where the Gator faithful can celebrate a win on one of college sports' grandest stages for the first time since Tim Tebow was playing quarterback for the football team in 2008.This was the first hoops title for the Southeastern Conference since Kentucky in 2012, and the outcome the power conference was hoping for (expecting?) after placing a record 14 teams in the tournament.The Cougars (35-5) and Sampson were denied their first championship, and ended up in the same spot as the colorful Phi Slama Jama teams from the 1980s — oh-so-close in second place.This was a defensive brawl — the Gators failed to crack 70 for only the second time all season — and for most of the night, Clayton got the worst of it.He was 0 for 4 from the field without a point through the first half. Met at the top of the circle, then double-teamed and trapped when necessary, he didn't score until hitting two free throws with 14:57 left.The player who scored at least 30 points in the last two games, who averaged 24.6 through the first five games of the tournament, who almost singlehandedly outscored UConn and Texas Tech down the stretch of those March Madness comebacks, finished with one 3-pointer. Before that, he had a pair of three-point plays off drives to the hoop that kept the Gators in striking range. He finished 3 for 10.He also became part of not one, but two stops that put these Gators in the history book, and possibly cemented himself as the best basketball player to wear the orange and blue.After Alijah Martin made two free throws to put Florida ahead 64-63 — its first lead since 8-6 — the Gators lured Sharp into a triple-team in the corner, where Clayton pressured him, and then Richard got him to dribble the ball off his leg and out of bounds.Florida made one free throw on the next possession and that set up the finale.The ball first went to L.J. Cryer, who led the Cougars with 19 points. Blanketed by Richard, he threw to Sharp, who was moving to spot up for a 3 when Clayton ran at him. That left him with no choice but to let the ball go."It was a great defensive play by Walter," Condon said. "I just dived on it, and hearing the buzzer go was a crazy feeling."Instead of the 69-year-old Sampson becoming the oldest coach to win the title, the 39-year-old Golden becomes the youngest since N.C. State's Jim Valvano in 1983 to win it all.This gut-wrenching loss came two nights after the Cougars fashioned a wild comeback of their own, from 14 down against Duke.All three Final Four games were decided down the stretch, none by more than Florida's six-point win over Auburn on Saturday. Any thought that the men's game had been overtaken by the increasingly popular women will probably go on hold at least for a year.The three women's Final Four games, capped by UConn's blowout of South Carolina on Sunday, were decided by an average of 24.7 points."When it gets down to the two best teams left," Sampson said of the thriller he barely lost, "it's not going to be easy for either team."___AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.

🏀 Florida rallies to beat Houston for its third NCAA basketball title

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/502b756c-81da-43e9-a220-46f8cfa0b9ee?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University have earned the KCAC Baseball Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa709d01-441d-47bb-b7d8-7c1c7a4df8d3?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>&nbsp;Player of the Week

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eaced324-944f-4a81-8540-857966330018?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;- Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySr. | C | Montreal, QuebecFavretto had a great week, hitting .556 for the week and slugged at 1.056. All three hits in the first game against Saint Mary were for extra bases, and drove in four runs. He played a key role in helping KWU win on Tuesday against Sterling with three walks, a double, and a homer.

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/502b756c-81da-43e9-a220-46f8cfa0b9ee?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University have earned the KCAC Baseball Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa709d01-441d-47bb-b7d8-7c1c7a4df8d3?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>&nbsp;Player of the Week<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eaced324-944f-4a81-8540-857966330018?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;- Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySr. | C | Montreal, QuebecFavretto had a great week, hitting .556 for the week and slugged at 1.056. All three hits in the first game against Saint Mary were for extra bases, and drove in four runs. He played a key role in helping KWU win on Tuesday against Sterling with three walks, a double, and a homer.

Favretto earns KCAC Baseball Player of the Week honor

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e57720db-5fc3-401f-9f0e-3bd68eb38cc5?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0fda1f8d-eecc-46f4-87d8-44529881c3ae?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.

Iwata had 310 yards passing, going 24 of 31 passing with five touchdowns as KWU beat Saint Mary 38-15. She helped KWU jump out to a 32-0 lead in the game before halftime. This is the second consecutive week in which Iwata has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week, and marks the third time overall this season she has earned the honor.

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e57720db-5fc3-401f-9f0e-3bd68eb38cc5?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0fda1f8d-eecc-46f4-87d8-44529881c3ae?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.Iwata had 310 yards passing, going 24 of 31 passing with five touchdowns as KWU beat Saint Mary 38-15. She helped KWU jump out to a 32-0 lead in the game before halftime. This is the second consecutive week in which Iwata has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week, and marks the third time overall this season she has earned the honor.

Iwata repeats as KCAC Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1909416658638127141">home run</a>&nbsp;and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night.

Vinnie Pasquantino had an early RBI double for the Royals. Lorenzen (1-1) permitted five hits with no walks and three strikeouts.

Carlos Estévez got three outs for his third save. He gave up a two-out RBI single to Harrison Bader before retiring pinch-hitter Edouard Julien on a grounder with two on to end it.

Pasquantino hit a high fly down the left-field line that dropped in front of Bader for a double that drove in Jonathan India — who doubled leading off the first — to give the Royals a 1-0 lead.

Willi Castro hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Twins/status/1909398585629671639">two-out RBI double</a>&nbsp;in the second for the Twins.

Isbel drove in a run with an infield single in the bottom half, and Maikel Garcia scored when Bobby Witt Jr. grounded out to give the Royals a 3-1 lead.

Isbel, batting ninth, added a solo shot in the sixth for his first homer this season.

Minnesota manager&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baldelli-ejected-twins-cc55631a225496142e15c7a2a065c949">Rocco Baldelli was ejected</a>&nbsp;in the bottom of the sixth for arguing a pitch-clock violation — which came on a full count and resulted in a walk to India — against Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson (0-1).

MJ Melendez doubled leading off the second, moved to third on a single by Garcia and scored on Isbel's infield single to put the Royals in front for good.

Richardson allowed four runs and eight hits with four walks in 5 2/3 innings. Only the New York Yankees have fewer quality starts (zero) than Minnesota (one) this season.

Twins RHP Pablo López (1-1, 2.25 ERA) makes his third start of the season Tuesday night against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-0, 3.60).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744098366624.png" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1909416658638127141">home run</a>&nbsp;and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night.Vinnie Pasquantino had an early RBI double for the Royals. Lorenzen (1-1) permitted five hits with no walks and three strikeouts.Carlos Estévez got three outs for his third save. He gave up a two-out RBI single to Harrison Bader before retiring pinch-hitter Edouard Julien on a grounder with two on to end it.Pasquantino hit a high fly down the left-field line that dropped in front of Bader for a double that drove in Jonathan India — who doubled leading off the first — to give the Royals a 1-0 lead.Willi Castro hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Twins/status/1909398585629671639">two-out RBI double</a>&nbsp;in the second for the Twins.Isbel drove in a run with an infield single in the bottom half, and Maikel Garcia scored when Bobby Witt Jr. grounded out to give the Royals a 3-1 lead.Isbel, batting ninth, added a solo shot in the sixth for his first homer this season.Minnesota manager&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baldelli-ejected-twins-cc55631a225496142e15c7a2a065c949">Rocco Baldelli was ejected</a>&nbsp;in the bottom of the sixth for arguing a pitch-clock violation — which came on a full count and resulted in a walk to India — against Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson (0-1).<h2>Key moment</h2>MJ Melendez doubled leading off the second, moved to third on a single by Garcia and scored on Isbel's infield single to put the Royals in front for good.<h2>Key stat</h2>Richardson allowed four runs and eight hits with four walks in 5 2/3 innings. Only the New York Yankees have fewer quality starts (zero) than Minnesota (one) this season.<h2>Up next</h2>Twins RHP Pablo López (1-1, 2.25 ERA) makes his third start of the season Tuesday night against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-0, 3.60).

⚾ Kyle Isbel goes 3 for 4 with a home run as the Royals beat the Twins

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball completed a three-game sweep of the University of Saint Mary Spires with a 12-0 win on Sunday afternoon at the USM Baseball Field.

It took a little time for the Coyotes to get things going, not scoring until the third inning putting three on the board. It was a 2-out rally for the Coyotes as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2d8a1c43-1739-49bf-8890-b4642f932587?elinkdata=24072">Tyler Favretto</a> doubled with two outs and after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dce7f84d-bdb5-46d9-a9b8-edeea746a7f8?elinkdata=24072">Garrett Garfield</a> was hit by a pitch, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d1bfd7fb-4eb3-4113-b6ce-5c2f3b0de795?elinkdata=24072">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> drove in two runs with a double. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/175590e0-361d-495b-9366-0018272f9f15?elinkdata=24072">Carter Allen</a> followed with a single to score Ruvalcaba.

The Coyotes added another in the fourth as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/50b2b961-6302-42fa-8158-bb84a472f5ab?elinkdata=24072">Jacob Williamson</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a45bbc3-467f-41e1-8ec7-e7fac05863de?elinkdata=24072">Lakin Franz</a> who had reached earlier in the inning on a fielder's choice.

Two more on the board for the Coyotes in the fifth. Allen walked, stole second base, then stole third and scored on a throwing error by the Spires for the first run. After <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8ba980b0-f3c0-4013-88c9-80bff87b0604?elinkdata=24072">Joe Finder</a> walked, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f9aa1a29-30c1-455c-ad32-2af122f1daec?elinkdata=24072">Blake Dale</a> reached on an error and Franz walked to lead the bases. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/89a7993a-5a0e-4c58-b59f-a40a31d806a4?elinkdata=24072">Eric Romero</a> the drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to make it 6-0.

Favretto led off the sixth with a single and courtesy runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1509327-cf78-407d-b54b-413b0f90f461?elinkdata=24072">Alex Garcia</a> then scored on Garfield's double. Garfield then scored on a double by Ruvalcaba pushing the lead to 8-0.

In the seventh, Romero singled and two batters later scored on Favretto's single.

In the ninth, the Coyotes added three more. Dale and Franz walked to start the inning. Romero followed with an RBI single. Williamson singled to load the bases and a run scored when Favretto hit into a double play. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/34e532c9-e76d-4998-bc82-96e970078d65?elinkdata=24072">Jovan Suarez</a> then doubled to bring in the third run of the inning to make it 12-0.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/29415ffb-f9a0-48e3-8293-4f38e29cf069?elinkdata=24072">Nathan Righi</a> went eight strong innings for the Coyotes, scattering six hits while striking out nine. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b248a13c-9268-48e5-8785-a5ca28119b67?elinkdata=24072">Justin Gilliam</a> pitched the ninth, striking out two.

Favretto and Romero had three hits each for the Coyotes to lead the way. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs and Romero two.

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball completed a three-game sweep of the University of Saint Mary Spires with a 12-0 win on Sunday afternoon at the USM Baseball Field.It took a little time for the Coyotes to get things going, not scoring until the third inning putting three on the board. It was a 2-out rally for the Coyotes as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2d8a1c43-1739-49bf-8890-b4642f932587?elinkdata=24072">Tyler Favretto</a> doubled with two outs and after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dce7f84d-bdb5-46d9-a9b8-edeea746a7f8?elinkdata=24072">Garrett Garfield</a> was hit by a pitch, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d1bfd7fb-4eb3-4113-b6ce-5c2f3b0de795?elinkdata=24072">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> drove in two runs with a double. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/175590e0-361d-495b-9366-0018272f9f15?elinkdata=24072">Carter Allen</a> followed with a single to score Ruvalcaba.The Coyotes added another in the fourth as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/50b2b961-6302-42fa-8158-bb84a472f5ab?elinkdata=24072">Jacob Williamson</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a45bbc3-467f-41e1-8ec7-e7fac05863de?elinkdata=24072">Lakin Franz</a> who had reached earlier in the inning on a fielder's choice.Two more on the board for the Coyotes in the fifth. Allen walked, stole second base, then stole third and scored on a throwing error by the Spires for the first run. After <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8ba980b0-f3c0-4013-88c9-80bff87b0604?elinkdata=24072">Joe Finder</a> walked, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f9aa1a29-30c1-455c-ad32-2af122f1daec?elinkdata=24072">Blake Dale</a> reached on an error and Franz walked to lead the bases. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/89a7993a-5a0e-4c58-b59f-a40a31d806a4?elinkdata=24072">Eric Romero</a> the drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to make it 6-0.Favretto led off the sixth with a single and courtesy runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1509327-cf78-407d-b54b-413b0f90f461?elinkdata=24072">Alex Garcia</a> then scored on Garfield's double. Garfield then scored on a double by Ruvalcaba pushing the lead to 8-0.In the seventh, Romero singled and two batters later scored on Favretto's single.In the ninth, the Coyotes added three more. Dale and Franz walked to start the inning. Romero followed with an RBI single. Williamson singled to load the bases and a run scored when Favretto hit into a double play. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/34e532c9-e76d-4998-bc82-96e970078d65?elinkdata=24072">Jovan Suarez</a> then doubled to bring in the third run of the inning to make it 12-0.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/29415ffb-f9a0-48e3-8293-4f38e29cf069?elinkdata=24072">Nathan Righi</a> went eight strong innings for the Coyotes, scattering six hits while striking out nine. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b248a13c-9268-48e5-8785-a5ca28119b67?elinkdata=24072">Justin Gilliam</a> pitched the ninth, striking out two.Favretto and Romero had three hits each for the Coyotes to lead the way. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs and Romero two.

Coyote baseball completes sweep of Saint Mary topping Spires 12-0

By MARC BOWMAN&nbsp; Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 shutout innings was snapped when Ryan Mountcastle tripled to lead off the seventh and scored on Bubic's wild pitch one out later.

Bobby Witt Jr. had three of the Royals' 13 hits, falling a home run shy of the cycle. Salvador Perez, Mark Canha and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and scored a run.

Carlos Estévez earned his second save with a hitless ninth for the Royals. Kansas City, which swept Baltimore in the wild-card round last year, won its first regular-season series against the Orioles since Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2019, after having lost six of the last eight series with two ties.

Jorge Mateo – starting in center field for the first time since April 20, 2024 – misplayed Witt's slicing liner into a triple, keying Kansas City's three-run first inning.

Freddy Fermin's second-inning RBI single snapped an 0-for-12 skid as eight of the Royals' first 11 batters hit safely and Kansas City took a 4-0 lead.

Orioles starter Cade Povich (0-1) allowed four runs and a career-high 13 hits in six innings with four strikeouts.

Mountcastle had three of the Orioles' five hits.

Witt's diving stop robbed Jordan Westburg of a first-inning hit – nearly starting an inning-ending double play – then tripled and scored after Mateo's misplay as the Royals took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half.

Witt is hitting .377 at Kauffman Stadium since the start of last season, MLB's best home batting average in that span.

Orioles: Travel to Arizona to begin a three-game series Monday with RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75 ERA) opposing Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38).

Royals: Begin a four-game homestand with Minnesota as Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06).

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 </figure>By MARC BOWMAN&nbsp; Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 shutout innings was snapped when Ryan Mountcastle tripled to lead off the seventh and scored on Bubic's wild pitch one out later.Bobby Witt Jr. had three of the Royals' 13 hits, falling a home run shy of the cycle. Salvador Perez, Mark Canha and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and scored a run.Carlos Estévez earned his second save with a hitless ninth for the Royals. Kansas City, which swept Baltimore in the wild-card round last year, won its first regular-season series against the Orioles since Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2019, after having lost six of the last eight series with two ties.Jorge Mateo – starting in center field for the first time since April 20, 2024 – misplayed Witt's slicing liner into a triple, keying Kansas City's three-run first inning.Freddy Fermin's second-inning RBI single snapped an 0-for-12 skid as eight of the Royals' first 11 batters hit safely and Kansas City took a 4-0 lead.Orioles starter Cade Povich (0-1) allowed four runs and a career-high 13 hits in six innings with four strikeouts.Mountcastle had three of the Orioles' five hits.Key momentWitt's diving stop robbed Jordan Westburg of a first-inning hit – nearly starting an inning-ending double play – then tripled and scored after Mateo's misplay as the Royals took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half.Key statWitt is hitting .377 at Kauffman Stadium since the start of last season, MLB's best home batting average in that span.Up nextOrioles: Travel to Arizona to begin a three-game series Monday with RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75 ERA) opposing Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38).Royals: Begin a four-game homestand with Minnesota as Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06).—AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

⚾ Bubic takes a shutout into the seventh to pitch Royals past Orioles 

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball swept Saturday's doubleheader with the University of Saint Mary Spires to already claim the series win at the USM Baseball Field. KWU won the opener 10-0 in a run-rule shortened game, and then posted a 9-1 win in the second contest.

The Coyotes took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a8c8cae-602f-4dac-b312-007a34362e5e?elinkdata=23979">Jacob Williamson</a> led things off with an error and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b01ea729-d24d-4035-b17c-d986d804a1ae?elinkdata=23979">Garrett Garfield's</a> single.

KWU added another run in the second as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bef44f4b-5755-4a37-9550-7382801aef1d?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea9618d9-c561-442b-9e31-4a3bbe841d13?elinkdata=23979">Coulson Riggs</a> who had singled earlier in the inning.

Another single tally came for the Coyotes in the third inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a6bc73ee-1ba2-4b0a-ab88-ff397d09fc8f?elinkdata=23979">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> reached on an error and then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/64c3e4d1-3ae9-4885-bbe7-811cb73ce2d7?elinkdata=23979">Carter Allen</a> doubled and an error allowed Ruvalcaba to score.

Back-to-back doubles by Williamson and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/db7df70c-7a81-463f-a4b4-1ed05c728315?elinkdata=23979">Tyler Favretto</a> plated another single run for the Coyotes in the fourth.

The Coyotes scored twice in the sixth as Williamson led off the inning with a single and then scored on Favretto's triple. Garfield then singled to bring in the second run of the inning.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e8c62ebb-063b-45c0-b108-da4fa4b81cc6?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> walked and Williamson was hit by a pitch to set up Favretto's 2-run double in the seventh to put two more on the board for the Coyotes.

Allen walked to lead off the KWU eighth inning and Dale doubled to bring in Allen. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b39d19db-5466-4df6-be23-b7ae4b1d32e5?elinkdata=23979">Eric Romero</a> then reached on an error that allowed Dale to score to make it 10-0. Saint Mary would go in order in the bottom of the inning triggering the early ending.

Favretto had three hits and drove in four runs. Williamson, Garfield, Allen and Dale had two hits each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/92508169-d623-4204-ae87-b775ed19a692?elinkdata=23979">Brett Maddock</a> threw a complete game shutout, scattering five hits over eight innings and striking out four.

In the second game, the Coyotes broke a scoreless tie with five runs in the top of the second. Allen led off the inning with a double and then scored when Romer reached on an error. Favretto singled to score two runs, Garfield singled in a run, and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00c6a744-e992-46c2-aae7-cd50488f6a13?elinkdata=23979">Alex Garcia</a> would score on a delayed double steal to put the Coyotes up 5-0.

Wesleyan added two more in the third as the Coyotes loaded the bases as Finder walked and Dale and Romero were hit by pitches to set up Williamson's 2-run single.

Saint Mary put a run on the board in the bottom of the third.

The Coyotes added two more in the sixth as Garfield was hit by a pitch and pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e56c804c-c5f0-47a7-82e9-36bc3e310b46?elinkdata=23979">Michael Rago</a> would score on Allen's single. Finder singled to drive in another run, and the Coyotes got a single by Dale and a walk by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c550689a-baf2-4945-89ec-0fd5dd113525?elinkdata=23979">Lakin Franz</a> to load the bases but could not push another run across.

Favretto, Allen and Finder had two hits each for the Coyotes while Williamson and Favretto drove in two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a5ecfca4-9755-42f9-8b97-68d93d453472?elinkdata=23979">Nathan Galusha</a> got the win, going six innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/08d8f4c6-fdfa-45ed-ba94-c32f37b82a19?elinkdata=23979">Wil Yamka</a> pitched the seventh, striking out two.

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball swept Saturday's doubleheader with the University of Saint Mary Spires to already claim the series win at the USM Baseball Field. KWU won the opener 10-0 in a run-rule shortened game, and then posted a 9-1 win in the second contest.The Coyotes took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a8c8cae-602f-4dac-b312-007a34362e5e?elinkdata=23979">Jacob Williamson</a> led things off with an error and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b01ea729-d24d-4035-b17c-d986d804a1ae?elinkdata=23979">Garrett Garfield's</a> single.KWU added another run in the second as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bef44f4b-5755-4a37-9550-7382801aef1d?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea9618d9-c561-442b-9e31-4a3bbe841d13?elinkdata=23979">Coulson Riggs</a> who had singled earlier in the inning.Another single tally came for the Coyotes in the third inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a6bc73ee-1ba2-4b0a-ab88-ff397d09fc8f?elinkdata=23979">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> reached on an error and then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/64c3e4d1-3ae9-4885-bbe7-811cb73ce2d7?elinkdata=23979">Carter Allen</a> doubled and an error allowed Ruvalcaba to score.Back-to-back doubles by Williamson and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/db7df70c-7a81-463f-a4b4-1ed05c728315?elinkdata=23979">Tyler Favretto</a> plated another single run for the Coyotes in the fourth.The Coyotes scored twice in the sixth as Williamson led off the inning with a single and then scored on Favretto's triple. Garfield then singled to bring in the second run of the inning.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e8c62ebb-063b-45c0-b108-da4fa4b81cc6?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> walked and Williamson was hit by a pitch to set up Favretto's 2-run double in the seventh to put two more on the board for the Coyotes.Allen walked to lead off the KWU eighth inning and Dale doubled to bring in Allen. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b39d19db-5466-4df6-be23-b7ae4b1d32e5?elinkdata=23979">Eric Romero</a> then reached on an error that allowed Dale to score to make it 10-0. Saint Mary would go in order in the bottom of the inning triggering the early ending.Favretto had three hits and drove in four runs. Williamson, Garfield, Allen and Dale had two hits each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/92508169-d623-4204-ae87-b775ed19a692?elinkdata=23979">Brett Maddock</a> threw a complete game shutout, scattering five hits over eight innings and striking out four.In the second game, the Coyotes broke a scoreless tie with five runs in the top of the second. Allen led off the inning with a double and then scored when Romer reached on an error. Favretto singled to score two runs, Garfield singled in a run, and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00c6a744-e992-46c2-aae7-cd50488f6a13?elinkdata=23979">Alex Garcia</a> would score on a delayed double steal to put the Coyotes up 5-0.Wesleyan added two more in the third as the Coyotes loaded the bases as Finder walked and Dale and Romero were hit by pitches to set up Williamson's 2-run single.Saint Mary put a run on the board in the bottom of the third.The Coyotes added two more in the sixth as Garfield was hit by a pitch and pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e56c804c-c5f0-47a7-82e9-36bc3e310b46?elinkdata=23979">Michael Rago</a> would score on Allen's single. Finder singled to drive in another run, and the Coyotes got a single by Dale and a walk by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c550689a-baf2-4945-89ec-0fd5dd113525?elinkdata=23979">Lakin Franz</a> to load the bases but could not push another run across.Favretto, Allen and Finder had two hits each for the Coyotes while Williamson and Favretto drove in two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a5ecfca4-9755-42f9-8b97-68d93d453472?elinkdata=23979">Nathan Galusha</a> got the win, going six innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/08d8f4c6-fdfa-45ed-ba94-c32f37b82a19?elinkdata=23979">Wil Yamka</a> pitched the seventh, striking out two.

KWU baseball topples Spires in doubleheader sweep

Kansas Wesleyan Softball got to play Saturday's doubleheader with Southwestern College in the friendly confines of the softball field at Salina South High School thanks to Mother Nature.

With rain on Friday and Saturday morning in Winfield, the doubleheader between the teams was shifted to Salina on the artificial turf surface at the South High fields, the home field for the Coyotes.

Playing as the visitor didn't faze the Coyotes who cruised to a 12-0 and 6-1 win against the Moundbuilders.

The first game started with a boom, literally. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dfcf5d87-b4c8-49bc-98c7-45afe42230e7?elinkdata=23948">Hailey Summers</a> crushed the second pitch of the game out of the park to straight-away center field, the ball bouncing off Edward Street that sits approximately 50 feet beyond the outfield fence, and into Jerry Ivey Memorial Park.

Two batters later, the Coyotes got a double by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dd429469-756b-4441-ac13-c02ce4e1cf9b?elinkdata=23948">Keira Hammen</a> and a single by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c0013691-4483-48df-ac22-8e313875b3e0?elinkdata=23948">Trenity Miller</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56fefcec-7ff8-41fc-bf29-feb336071929?elinkdata=23948">Brooklyn Lange</a> then knocked a double off the top of the fence to bring in a run. After a walk to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2158d857-90c3-4085-a36f-5e911f902cb1?elinkdata=23948">Briannah Kutschkau</a> to load the bases, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d9a043b-caa3-4a8a-b37d-f2a9c5048d28?elinkdata=23948">Cadence Mallet</a> singled home two more runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fae9297a-a74f-4ec9-9a0d-411f0e66e54d?elinkdata=23948">Elli Han</a> brought in the fifth run of the inning with a ground out.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c77b694a-5e0f-4a31-bca9-658ff7d538fd?elinkdata=23948">Jenna Soule</a> doubled in the second followed by Hammen's homer to center field to make it 7-0 Coyotes.

The Coyotes added four more in the third. Mallet singled to start the inning and Han followed with a hit, and an error in right field allowed both runners to move up. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0bcc8b33-522d-4189-982e-ba3aa1375d57?elinkdata=23948">Josie Buhr</a> followed with a 2-run double to right center. Summers singled and after a pitching change Soule reached on a RBI fielder's choice that scored Buhr. Soule stole second and after a single by Hammen, scored on Miller's sacrifice fly.

Wesleyan added one more in the top of the fifth when Soule reached on an error, stole second on the play, went to third on a passed ball, then scored on a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the fifth Southwestern got a baserunner past second base for the first time in the game thanks to a single and then a double, but could not push a run across.

Hammen had three of KWU's 14 hits in the game, while Summers, Miller and Mallet had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8bddd430-25c7-4eb8-b675-2ccf6a479d94?elinkdata=23948">Caitlyn Collier</a> scattered five hits across five innings while striking out seven and not issuing a walk for the win.

In the second game, Soule led off the proceedings with a bunt single and then scored on Miller's RBI ground out. Kutschkau then singled to second base and beat out the throw to bring in another run to make it 2-0 after a half inning.

The Coyotes added a run in the third as Han just missed a homer off the top of the fence that bounced back into play for a double and then scored on Miller's single.

Buhr walked in the fourth and then scored on Soule's 2-out double. Han followed with a RBI single to make it 5-0.

Southwestern got on the board for the first time in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 5-1 and the score would stay there until the seventh when the Coyotes put one more on the board. Han walked to start the inning, Hammen and Miller singled to load the bases and two batters later Mallet hit one to right that was caught but a run scored on the sacrifice fly.

Han had three hits in the game for the Coyotes, while Soule, Miller and Kutschkau had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2fdce7f4-577b-4170-bdcc-fd090824eae9?elinkdata=23948">Alli Mickelsen</a> tossed a complete game for the Coyotes, scattering six hits and allowing just one run while striking out seven and not issuing a walk.

KWU is on the road at McPherson on Wednesday.

Kansas Wesleyan Softball got to play Saturday's doubleheader with Southwestern College in the friendly confines of the softball field at Salina South High School thanks to Mother Nature.With rain on Friday and Saturday morning in Winfield, the doubleheader between the teams was shifted to Salina on the artificial turf surface at the South High fields, the home field for the Coyotes.Playing as the visitor didn't faze the Coyotes who cruised to a 12-0 and 6-1 win against the Moundbuilders.The first game started with a boom, literally. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dfcf5d87-b4c8-49bc-98c7-45afe42230e7?elinkdata=23948">Hailey Summers</a> crushed the second pitch of the game out of the park to straight-away center field, the ball bouncing off Edward Street that sits approximately 50 feet beyond the outfield fence, and into Jerry Ivey Memorial Park.Two batters later, the Coyotes got a double by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dd429469-756b-4441-ac13-c02ce4e1cf9b?elinkdata=23948">Keira Hammen</a> and a single by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c0013691-4483-48df-ac22-8e313875b3e0?elinkdata=23948">Trenity Miller</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56fefcec-7ff8-41fc-bf29-feb336071929?elinkdata=23948">Brooklyn Lange</a> then knocked a double off the top of the fence to bring in a run. After a walk to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2158d857-90c3-4085-a36f-5e911f902cb1?elinkdata=23948">Briannah Kutschkau</a> to load the bases, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d9a043b-caa3-4a8a-b37d-f2a9c5048d28?elinkdata=23948">Cadence Mallet</a> singled home two more runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fae9297a-a74f-4ec9-9a0d-411f0e66e54d?elinkdata=23948">Elli Han</a> brought in the fifth run of the inning with a ground out.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c77b694a-5e0f-4a31-bca9-658ff7d538fd?elinkdata=23948">Jenna Soule</a> doubled in the second followed by Hammen's homer to center field to make it 7-0 Coyotes.The Coyotes added four more in the third. Mallet singled to start the inning and Han followed with a hit, and an error in right field allowed both runners to move up. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0bcc8b33-522d-4189-982e-ba3aa1375d57?elinkdata=23948">Josie Buhr</a> followed with a 2-run double to right center. Summers singled and after a pitching change Soule reached on a RBI fielder's choice that scored Buhr. Soule stole second and after a single by Hammen, scored on Miller's sacrifice fly.Wesleyan added one more in the top of the fifth when Soule reached on an error, stole second on the play, went to third on a passed ball, then scored on a wild pitch.In the bottom of the fifth Southwestern got a baserunner past second base for the first time in the game thanks to a single and then a double, but could not push a run across.Hammen had three of KWU's 14 hits in the game, while Summers, Miller and Mallet had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8bddd430-25c7-4eb8-b675-2ccf6a479d94?elinkdata=23948">Caitlyn Collier</a> scattered five hits across five innings while striking out seven and not issuing a walk for the win.In the second game, Soule led off the proceedings with a bunt single and then scored on Miller's RBI ground out. Kutschkau then singled to second base and beat out the throw to bring in another run to make it 2-0 after a half inning.The Coyotes added a run in the third as Han just missed a homer off the top of the fence that bounced back into play for a double and then scored on Miller's single.Buhr walked in the fourth and then scored on Soule's 2-out double. Han followed with a RBI single to make it 5-0.Southwestern got on the board for the first time in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 5-1 and the score would stay there until the seventh when the Coyotes put one more on the board. Han walked to start the inning, Hammen and Miller singled to load the bases and two batters later Mallet hit one to right that was caught but a run scored on the sacrifice fly.Han had three hits in the game for the Coyotes, while Soule, Miller and Kutschkau had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2fdce7f4-577b-4170-bdcc-fd090824eae9?elinkdata=23948">Alli Mickelsen</a> tossed a complete game for the Coyotes, scattering six hits and allowing just one run while striking out seven and not issuing a walk.KWU is on the road at McPherson on Wednesday.

Coyote softball cruises past Southwestern in doubleheader sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.

Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.

Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.

Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.

Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.

After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.

Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.

The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743902376380.jpeg" alt="Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.<h2>Key stats</h2>Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.<h2>Up next</h2>The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

⚾ Holliday and Sugano help Orioles to victory over Royals

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Tennis picked up a 6-1 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Friday at Genesis Health Club's indoor tennis courts.

The match was moved indoors due to inclement weather in Salina.

The Eagles got their only point of the day by winning the doubles point, winning two of three matches. KWU's win came as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ac6f29d-bd3c-4562-af3f-0abc090b8581?elinkdata=23793">Paul Jittawait</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a227f444-efc8-4a73-be7d-01a8a7780527?elinkdata=23793">Gavin Chavez</a> beat Nathan Bartlett and Owen Harrison 6-4. OKWU got wins as Richand Hoyte and Preston Callahan beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e754446-62ab-430b-81f4-d3d487b7fbf2?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ba70599-3490-41fa-946c-60450e120356?elinkdata=23793">Luke Craft</a> 6-4; and Manuel Espinal and Raphael Alvado beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8d245a1-bad6-4fe1-a740-0b8c906b1dd3?elinkdata=23793">Raul Davalos-Gavino</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e3a0532-a0b7-4aa9-a39e-20b46f2ed7bf?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> 7-5.

Davalos-Gavino beat Alvado 6-0, 6-0; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/943935a1-9cc3-4c84-ae25-a5636faf99a7?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> beat Hoyte 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88c5656b-6987-4304-aa6d-8ffdd22aad85?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> beat Espinal 6-0, 6-3; Craft beat Callahan 6-2, 6-3; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4b441ad0-b72b-4ee3-b257-a6200f946a94?elinkdata=23793">Jack Hanson</a> beat Bartlett 6-2, 7-5; and Chavez beat Harrison 6-1, 6-4.

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Tennis picked up a 6-1 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Friday at Genesis Health Club's indoor tennis courts.The match was moved indoors due to inclement weather in Salina.The Eagles got their only point of the day by winning the doubles point, winning two of three matches. KWU's win came as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ac6f29d-bd3c-4562-af3f-0abc090b8581?elinkdata=23793">Paul Jittawait</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a227f444-efc8-4a73-be7d-01a8a7780527?elinkdata=23793">Gavin Chavez</a> beat Nathan Bartlett and Owen Harrison 6-4. OKWU got wins as Richand Hoyte and Preston Callahan beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e754446-62ab-430b-81f4-d3d487b7fbf2?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ba70599-3490-41fa-946c-60450e120356?elinkdata=23793">Luke Craft</a> 6-4; and Manuel Espinal and Raphael Alvado beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8d245a1-bad6-4fe1-a740-0b8c906b1dd3?elinkdata=23793">Raul Davalos-Gavino</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e3a0532-a0b7-4aa9-a39e-20b46f2ed7bf?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> 7-5.KWU would win all six singles matches.Davalos-Gavino beat Alvado 6-0, 6-0; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/943935a1-9cc3-4c84-ae25-a5636faf99a7?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> beat Hoyte 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88c5656b-6987-4304-aa6d-8ffdd22aad85?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> beat Espinal 6-0, 6-3; Craft beat Callahan 6-2, 6-3; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4b441ad0-b72b-4ee3-b257-a6200f946a94?elinkdata=23793">Jack Hanson</a> beat Bartlett 6-2, 7-5; and Chavez beat Harrison 6-1, 6-4.

KWU Men's Tennis knocks off Oklahoma Wesleyan 6-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.

The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.

Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.

Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.

Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).

Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).

Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.

Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.

Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.

The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.

The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.

The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743821455033.png" alt="Photo KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.<h2>Key stats</h2>The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Royals beat Orioles behind 3 RBIs apiece from Garcia and  Pasquantino

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State’s Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee added to their career trophy cases, as the tandem were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention on Thursday.

This was the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-America Honorable Mention citation.

Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, led the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (262) and paced the nation and led the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.28 apg) and was second in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.52). She recorded a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.

The product of Maryville, Missouri, was second on the team in scoring average with 14.1 points per game and led the Wildcats with 508 points, which was the second-highest total of her career on a .501 field goal percentage. She was the only player in the nation this season and the third player since 1993-94 to register a season with 500 or more points, 250 or more assists and shoot 50.0 percent or better from the field.

She registered a career-high 31 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and pulled in 159 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which was the second-highest rebound total in her career.

Sundell registered a career-high eight double-doubles this season. She was the first Big 12 player since the 2022-23 season and the fifth player in program history to register a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, 2024.

With her point (508) and assist (262) totals this season, Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She joined former Wildcat Kayla Goth as the only two players in program history with 500 or more points and 200 or more assists in a season.

In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (139) and games played (139). She holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 811 and is second in program history for career assists per game (5.83 apg). She ranks sixth on the K-State career scoring list with 1,771 points. She ranks tied for seventh in school history for career blocks (104).

She was the first player in school history and the 14th&nbsp;in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 1,700 or more career points and 800 or more career assists.

Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, averaging a team-high 15.4 points per game on a career-high .631 field goal percentage this season. She also averaged team-highs with 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks tied for fifth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,533 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.6. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,262 and career rebounding average at 9.3.

Lee is also the school record holder and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career blocks with 356 and owns the school record and ranks tied for second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 65. She was the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.

K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State’s Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee added to their career trophy cases, as the tandem were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention on Thursday.This was the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-America Honorable Mention citation.Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, led the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (262) and paced the nation and led the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.28 apg) and was second in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.52). She recorded a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.The product of Maryville, Missouri, was second on the team in scoring average with 14.1 points per game and led the Wildcats with 508 points, which was the second-highest total of her career on a .501 field goal percentage. She was the only player in the nation this season and the third player since 1993-94 to register a season with 500 or more points, 250 or more assists and shoot 50.0 percent or better from the field.She registered a career-high 31 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and pulled in 159 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which was the second-highest rebound total in her career.Sundell registered a career-high eight double-doubles this season. She was the first Big 12 player since the 2022-23 season and the fifth player in program history to register a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, 2024.With her point (508) and assist (262) totals this season, Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She joined former Wildcat Kayla Goth as the only two players in program history with 500 or more points and 200 or more assists in a season.In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (139) and games played (139). She holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 811 and is second in program history for career assists per game (5.83 apg). She ranks sixth on the K-State career scoring list with 1,771 points. She ranks tied for seventh in school history for career blocks (104).She was the first player in school history and the 14th&nbsp;in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 1,700 or more career points and 800 or more career assists.Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, averaging a team-high 15.4 points per game on a career-high .631 field goal percentage this season. She also averaged team-highs with 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks tied for fifth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,533 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.6. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,262 and career rebounding average at 9.3.Lee is also the school record holder and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career blocks with 356 and owns the school record and ranks tied for second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 65. She was the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

K-State’s Sundell, Lee Collect WBCA All-America Honorable Mention

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Due to potential inclement weather, Kansas football’s Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 5 will be moved inside to the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility.

With the practice moving indoors, fans will have the opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action for the final 30 minutes of practice, beginning at approximately&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;Fans should enter through the&nbsp;Beatty Family Pavilion lobby of the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility and will be able to view practice from a standing area on the south side of the field.

The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster.&nbsp;Following practice, Kansas football players and coaches will sign autographs for approximately 45 minutes. Due to spacing and time constraints inflatables, tailgating games, and food trucks will no longer be a part of the event.

Fans should enter the parking lots at the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Missouri Street and should exercise caution upon entering due to ongoing construction to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Parking will be open in the lots surrounding the stadium.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Due to potential inclement weather, Kansas football’s Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 5 will be moved inside to the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility.With the practice moving indoors, fans will have the opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action for the final 30 minutes of practice, beginning at approximately&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;Fans should enter through the&nbsp;Beatty Family Pavilion lobby of the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility and will be able to view practice from a standing area on the south side of the field.The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster.&nbsp;Following practice, Kansas football players and coaches will sign autographs for approximately 45 minutes. Due to spacing and time constraints inflatables, tailgating games, and food trucks will no longer be a part of the event.Fans should enter the parking lots at the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Missouri Street and should exercise caution upon entering due to ongoing construction to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Parking will be open in the lots surrounding the stadium.

Kansas Football Fan Appreciation Day Adjusted Due to Weather

HILLSBORO - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its doubleheader with the Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday at Bluejay Softball Field.

The Coyotes won game 1 10-9 in extra innings, but dropped a pitchers duel in the second game 1-0.

In the opener, the Coyotes took advantage of an error in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c06f10e8-b76a-4a28-85b5-e7fa1a143a82?elinkdata=23731">Hailey Summers</a> reached on the miscue and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/20f3d6a1-f76d-44b5-80e3-52d4b45cdb7a?elinkdata=23731">Trenity Miller's</a> double.

Tabor took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs.

In the third, the Coyotes regained the lead as Summers singled, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a3493dc-6cde-4ecf-867e-343ce2fcebe2?elinkdata=23731">Jenna Soule</a> walked and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59837f7b-d433-4edf-a20e-5c69edfe72cf?elinkdata=23731">Keira Hammen</a> brought in a run with a hit. Three batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbe5eaa1-08d9-4c05-9011-5e7b93eac0d6?elinkdata=23731">Briannah Kutschkau</a> singled to bring in the go-ahead run.

Tabor scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead back.

Back came the Coyotes to start the fifth. Hammen homered, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4a63682-166a-44fb-b778-ad56359dce6e?elinkdata=23731">Elli Han</a> singled and Kutschkau reached on an error to set up pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b1697b7c-8602-4c1d-8d0d-efea714117b6?elinkdata=23731">Cadence Mallet's</a> RBI single. Summers followed with an RBI single and after Soule singled, Hammen singled for two more runs as the Coyotes put six on the board.

Tabor added a run in the fifth, and the Coyotes held a 9-8 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Bluejays were able to tied it and force extras.

Miller drove in the game-winning run in the top of the eighth, and the KWU defense stepped up and got Tabor to go in order for the win.

Summers and Hammen had three hits each for the Coyotes. Hammen drove in four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba8f4896-20bf-460f-bef4-bea657cae75e?elinkdata=23731">Caitlyn Collier</a> went all the way for the Coyotes allowing nine runs on 13 hits, improving to 8-7.

The second game was a pitcher's duel between <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e11547ad-1ca6-400f-ac74-d9d6040bf14a?elinkdata=23731">Alli Mickelsen</a> for the Coyotes and Madison Nelson for Tabor.

Neither team could push a run across until Tabor scored the only run of the game in the fifth.

Miller led off the KWU second with a hit, but the Coyotes couldn't capitalize.

HILLSBORO - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its doubleheader with the Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday at Bluejay Softball Field.The Coyotes won game 1 10-9 in extra innings, but dropped a pitchers duel in the second game 1-0.In the opener, the Coyotes took advantage of an error in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c06f10e8-b76a-4a28-85b5-e7fa1a143a82?elinkdata=23731">Hailey Summers</a> reached on the miscue and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/20f3d6a1-f76d-44b5-80e3-52d4b45cdb7a?elinkdata=23731">Trenity Miller's</a> double.Tabor took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs.In the third, the Coyotes regained the lead as Summers singled, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a3493dc-6cde-4ecf-867e-343ce2fcebe2?elinkdata=23731">Jenna Soule</a> walked and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59837f7b-d433-4edf-a20e-5c69edfe72cf?elinkdata=23731">Keira Hammen</a> brought in a run with a hit. Three batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbe5eaa1-08d9-4c05-9011-5e7b93eac0d6?elinkdata=23731">Briannah Kutschkau</a> singled to bring in the go-ahead run.Tabor scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead back.Back came the Coyotes to start the fifth. Hammen homered, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4a63682-166a-44fb-b778-ad56359dce6e?elinkdata=23731">Elli Han</a> singled and Kutschkau reached on an error to set up pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b1697b7c-8602-4c1d-8d0d-efea714117b6?elinkdata=23731">Cadence Mallet's</a> RBI single. Summers followed with an RBI single and after Soule singled, Hammen singled for two more runs as the Coyotes put six on the board.Tabor added a run in the fifth, and the Coyotes held a 9-8 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Bluejays were able to tied it and force extras.Miller drove in the game-winning run in the top of the eighth, and the KWU defense stepped up and got Tabor to go in order for the win.Summers and Hammen had three hits each for the Coyotes. Hammen drove in four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba8f4896-20bf-460f-bef4-bea657cae75e?elinkdata=23731">Caitlyn Collier</a> went all the way for the Coyotes allowing nine runs on 13 hits, improving to 8-7.The second game was a pitcher's duel between <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e11547ad-1ca6-400f-ac74-d9d6040bf14a?elinkdata=23731">Alli Mickelsen</a> for the Coyotes and Madison Nelson for Tabor.Neither team could push a run across until Tabor scored the only run of the game in the fifth.Miller led off the KWU second with a hit, but the Coyotes couldn't capitalize.KWU had two hits in the game.