<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dbd13d7e-acec-4d9d-a4da-4de6d4462171?elinkdata=23266">Carter Allen</a> hit two home runs, including the game-ending 2-run shot to propel the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes to an 11-0 run-rule win over the Bethany Swedes on Friday at Dean Evans Stadium.

The game was played at 10 a.m. Friday due to high school games being played at the field in the afternoon, and the threat of inclement weather on Sunday forcing the teams to play early.

Wesleyan got out of a bases loaded jam by the Swedes in the top of the first and immediately responded as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3bcfdebf-a058-436c-80a3-a05935faf5db?elinkdata=23266">Jacob Williamson</a> was hit by a pitch and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8e7ae3e1-e751-44f4-bd90-b42c7b451e50?elinkdata=23266">Tyler Favretto</a> walked setting up <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8251152d-cf5a-43a0-af94-2b751f418b0b?elinkdata=23266">Garrett Garfield's</a> 3-run homer to start the scoring.

The Coyotes left the bases loaded in the second on three walks, but could not score.

Allen got the scoring started in the third leading off the inning with a homer followed by a triple by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2286dc01-1f69-4274-8880-f194f83d7be8?elinkdata=23266">Joe Finder</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/500d5eee-6089-451b-b1a2-fe98e79aeb19?elinkdata=23266">Frank Kelch</a>, making his season debut, walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/66922a8e-7519-4bf1-8ec4-067f870a4d68?elinkdata=23266">Blake Dale</a> drove in the second run of the inning with a fielder's choice. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1121b717-42ca-40fc-a04f-a6c7f0d9884c?elinkdata=23266">Eric Romero</a> followed with an RBI triple to make it 6-0 Coyotes.

Finder reached on a Bethany error in the fifth and then scored on Kelch's groundout.

In the sixth the Coyotes added two more as Williams and Favretto walked to start the inning and two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/652ed46c-be00-4150-ad67-fb8d315ccefb?elinkdata=23266">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> hit a 2-run double down the line in left field to make it 9-0 Coyotes.

Wesleyan nearly ended it in the seventh. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/245e5c7a-ecba-42c3-b423-49f1c6c4a80d?elinkdata=23266">Jackson Harriger</a> stepped up and launched a ball down the line in left that easily cleared the fence, but was called foul by the umpire. Romero later singled in the inning, but the Coyotes could not push the game-ender across.

The Coyotes did end it in the eighth. Favretto led off the inning with a walk, his fifth walk of the day. Allen stepped up three spots later and launched a ball out to left center for a 2-run shot to end the game.

Meanwhile on the other side, the Coyote pitching staff was phenomenal. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/691e0bb2-1e64-41e2-9ddd-36c26a719e2e?elinkdata=23266">Brett Maddock</a> went five innings to get the win, holding Bethany to four hits and struck out 10, against four walks. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/90393d60-69e1-4cad-ab82-aaa5511e51a9?elinkdata=23266">Riley Gwin</a> pitched two hitless innings with three strikeouts and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d14ba91c-41b0-495b-8144-7e8694fa3a72?elinkdata=23266">Thalen Wright</a> pitched an inning with two strikeouts.

Allen and Romero were the only two Coyotes with multiple hits. Allen and Garfield drove in three each.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dbd13d7e-acec-4d9d-a4da-4de6d4462171?elinkdata=23266">Carter Allen</a> hit two home runs, including the game-ending 2-run shot to propel the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes to an 11-0 run-rule win over the Bethany Swedes on Friday at Dean Evans Stadium.The game was played at 10 a.m. Friday due to high school games being played at the field in the afternoon, and the threat of inclement weather on Sunday forcing the teams to play early.Wesleyan got out of a bases loaded jam by the Swedes in the top of the first and immediately responded as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3bcfdebf-a058-436c-80a3-a05935faf5db?elinkdata=23266">Jacob Williamson</a> was hit by a pitch and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8e7ae3e1-e751-44f4-bd90-b42c7b451e50?elinkdata=23266">Tyler Favretto</a> walked setting up <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8251152d-cf5a-43a0-af94-2b751f418b0b?elinkdata=23266">Garrett Garfield's</a> 3-run homer to start the scoring.The Coyotes left the bases loaded in the second on three walks, but could not score.Allen got the scoring started in the third leading off the inning with a homer followed by a triple by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2286dc01-1f69-4274-8880-f194f83d7be8?elinkdata=23266">Joe Finder</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/500d5eee-6089-451b-b1a2-fe98e79aeb19?elinkdata=23266">Frank Kelch</a>, making his season debut, walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/66922a8e-7519-4bf1-8ec4-067f870a4d68?elinkdata=23266">Blake Dale</a> drove in the second run of the inning with a fielder's choice. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1121b717-42ca-40fc-a04f-a6c7f0d9884c?elinkdata=23266">Eric Romero</a> followed with an RBI triple to make it 6-0 Coyotes.Finder reached on a Bethany error in the fifth and then scored on Kelch's groundout.In the sixth the Coyotes added two more as Williams and Favretto walked to start the inning and two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/652ed46c-be00-4150-ad67-fb8d315ccefb?elinkdata=23266">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> hit a 2-run double down the line in left field to make it 9-0 Coyotes.Wesleyan nearly ended it in the seventh. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/245e5c7a-ecba-42c3-b423-49f1c6c4a80d?elinkdata=23266">Jackson Harriger</a> stepped up and launched a ball down the line in left that easily cleared the fence, but was called foul by the umpire. Romero later singled in the inning, but the Coyotes could not push the game-ender across.The Coyotes did end it in the eighth. Favretto led off the inning with a walk, his fifth walk of the day. Allen stepped up three spots later and launched a ball out to left center for a 2-run shot to end the game.Meanwhile on the other side, the Coyote pitching staff was phenomenal. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/691e0bb2-1e64-41e2-9ddd-36c26a719e2e?elinkdata=23266">Brett Maddock</a> went five innings to get the win, holding Bethany to four hits and struck out 10, against four walks. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/90393d60-69e1-4cad-ab82-aaa5511e51a9?elinkdata=23266">Riley Gwin</a> pitched two hitless innings with three strikeouts and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d14ba91c-41b0-495b-8144-7e8694fa3a72?elinkdata=23266">Thalen Wright</a> pitched an inning with two strikeouts.Allen and Romero were the only two Coyotes with multiple hits. Allen and Garfield drove in three each.

KWU baseball blasts by Bethany 11-0

SPOKANE, Wash. -&nbsp;K-State (28-7, 13-5 Big 12), the 5-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, will face the top-seed, USC (30-3, 16-1 Big Ten), in the regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday at 7 p.m. (CT), in Spokane, Washington, at Spokane Arena.

• With a win on Saturday, K-State would secure the second Elite 8 appearance in program history and the first since 1982.

• Saturday’s game will air on ESPN, as Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Rebecca Lobo (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline) will have the call.

Five names, numbers or storylines about K-State women’s basketball

1. Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament

• K-State is making its 19th NCAA Tournament appearance and the sixth under head coach Jeff Mittie. The Wildcats own a record of 17-18 in its 19 bids and has reached the Sweet 16 four times (1982, 1983, 2002, 2025).

• K-State women’s basketball is the only team in the nation this season with 300 or more steals and 200 or more blocks. This is the first time in program history has reached 300 or more steals and 200 or more blocks in the same season.

• K-State’s 28 wins this season have tied for the second-most wins in program history. With a win, K-State would tie the school record for wins in a season (29; 2002-03).

• In addition to setting the school record for points in a season (See Number to Know pt. 1), K-State has established new school records for a single season for assists (753) and blocks (200).

5. Sundell Sets Career Assist Record

• Serena Sundell became the program’s career assist leader (805), passing Shalee Lehning (2005-09; 800) for the school record for career assists. Her total ranks fourth in Big 12 history for a career.

• K-State has scored 2,781 points this season (79.5 ppg).

• The 2,781 points is a new school record for points in a season. This broke the previous mark of 2,635 set in the 1979-80 season.

• The Wildcats’ scoring average of 79.5 would rank second in school history behind the school record of 81.3 in the 1982-83 season.

• K-State’s 54 wins ranks tied for second in school history for wins in a two-season span.

• Aiding its win total are consecutive seasons with 25 or more wins. This is the first time since the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons that K-State has won 25 or more games in consecutive seasons.

2024-25 K-State Player Milestones to Watch

• Needs two double-doubles to move into sole possession of second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles

• Needs 11 made free throws to set the school record for career free throws made

• Needs 4 assists to move into 14th on K-State career assists list

• Needs 13 rebounds for sole possession of 18th on the K-State career rebounds list

• Needs 35 points for sole possession of 26th on the K-State career points list

• USC (30-3, 16-1 Big Ten), the top-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, enters Saturday’s regional semifinal game following a 96-59 win over Mississippi State in Los Angeles on Monday night.

• On the sideline, the Trojans are led by fourth-year head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. A 1999 graduate of Brown, Gottlieb owns a record of 92-35 (.724) at USC, and guided the program to the 2025 Big Ten regular season crown and three NCAA Tournament appearances.

• On the floor, USC is led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen.

• Watkins, a sophomore from Los Angeles, leads the squad in scoring at 23.9 points per game and 3.4 assists per game. Watkins is a 2025 All-American, a candidate for numerous Player of the Year honors by a number of organizations and the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year.

• Iriafen, a graduate student from Los Angeles, is second on the team in scoring at 18.6 points on a .506 field goal percentage and a team-best 8.5 rebounds. In the absence of Watkins against Mississippi State, Iriafen paced the Trojans with 36 points on 16-of-22 shooting, nine rebounds and two blocks.

K-State’s NCAA First Weekend in Review

• 4 - This is the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history and the first since 2002 (1982, 1983, 2002, 2025)

• 80+ - K-State tallied 80 or more points in both its games last weekend; this marked the second time in program history and first time since the 2002 season that K-State scored 80 or more points in consecutive NCAA Tournament games

• 62 - Total rebounds by Ayoka Lee in her NCAA Tournament career, a school record

• 48 - Second half points by K-State over Fairfield in its first round win; tied school record for points in a half in an NCAA Tournament game

• 44 - margin of victory by K-State over Fairfield in its first round win; largest margin of victory in an NCAA Tournament game in program history

• 43 - Total assists by Serena Sundell in her NCAA Tournament career, a school record

• 29 - Points scored in the third quarter by K-State over Fairfield in its first round win; school record for points in any quarter of an NCAA Tournament game

• 23 - Total assists by Sundell in the first two games; most by any player in the first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

• 14 - Assists by Sundell against Kentucky in K-State’s second round win; this set a school record for assists in an NCAA Tournament game and were the most assists by any player in opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

• Sundell carded the first K-State double-double in an NCAA Tournament game involving points (19) and assists (14) against Kentucky

• 14 - Three-point field goals made by K-State against Kentucky; this set the school record for 3-point field goals made in an NCAA Tournament game

• 13 - Blocks by K-State against Kentucky; this set the school record for blocks in an NCAA Tournament game

• 11 - Total blocks by Lee in her NCAA Tournament career, a school record

• 8 - Three-point field goals made by Temira Poindexter in K-State’s second round overtime win over Kentucky; she made the most 3-pointers of any player in the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

• 6 - Poindexter tied the school record for blocks in an NCAA Tournament game

• Poindexter was the first player in NCAA Tournament history with six or more 3-point field goals made and six or more blocked shots in the same game

• 3 - Career NCAA Tournament double-doubles by Lee, a new school record for career NCAA Tournament double-doubles

K-State Top-20 in NCAA History for Wins

• K-State is in its 57th season of action and ranks among the top programs in NCAA history for all-time wins.

• K-State’s all-time record stands at 1,071-671 (.615) and the Wildcats entered the 2024-25 season ranked 20th in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history for program wins. The Wildcats were the 19th program in NCAA Division I history to reach 1,000 or more wins as a program and are one of four members of the Big 12 (Baylor, Utah, Texas Tech). K-State is averaging 18.5 wins per season.

• K-State is one of three teams in the nation to be guided by an active head coach with 650 or more career wins and the program has surpassed the 1,000-win mark (UConn, NC State).

• The Wildcats have accumulated 28 20-win seasons and have secured 413 victories inside Bramlage Coliseum.

• K-State has 245 wins in the Big 12 Conference.

• Kansas State has registered 276 victories when they were ranked in the Associated Press top-25 poll and achieved 95 wins against teams ranked in the AP poll.

• K-State features five players with 1,000 or more career points: Ayoka Lee (2,521), Temira Poindexter (2,005), Serena Sundell (1,749), Jaelyn Glenn (1,193) and Kennedy Taylor (1,005).

• The Wildcats are the only team in NCAA Division I this season with a 2,500+ point scorer and a 2,000+ point scorer (NCAA Division I points scored only).

• K-State is also the only team in the nation with a 2,500+ point scorer, a 2,000+ point scorer, a 1,500+ point scorer and a 1,000+ point scorer this season.

• The Wildcats are tied for third in the nation for 1,000+ point scorers on its roster with five. K-State is one of two Big 12 programs with five or more 1,000-point scorers on its roster (Baylor, 7).

• With Lee, Sundell and Glenn all scoring 1,000 or more points at their current school, K-State is one of 14 teams in the nation and one of two in the Big 12 (Utah) with three or more players on their current roster to score 1,000 or more points at their current school.

• K-State continues to attack from deep in the 2024-25 season.

• For the season, K-State is shooting 38.8 percent (302-of-779) from 3-point range. The Wildcats lead the Big 12 and are second in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage and are third in the Big 12 and 22nd in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game (8.63).

• K-State’s 302 three-point field goals made this season ranks second in program history for 3-pointers made in a single season and marks the second time in program history K-State has made 300 or more 3-pointers in a season (325; 2012-13). K-State’s 3-point field goal percentage of .388 would rank second in school history for a season.

• K-State is receiving 32.6 percent of its total points (906 points) from made 3-point field goals this season. This is the highest percentage of points from 3-pointers in the Jeff Mittie era and the fourth time since 2014-15 that K-State has received 30.0 percent or more of its points from beyond the arc.

• The Wildcats registered a season-high 15 connections from 3-point range at Kansas on Feb. 2 with a percentage of 65.2.

• The Wildcats registered 14 connections on 20 attempts from 3-point range against UCF on Feb. 15 for a season-high 70.0 percent effort. Since 2009-10 season, the percentage of 70.0 is the highest in program history (min. 20 attempts), the only Big 12 team to shoot 70.0 percent or better on 20 or more attempts and the eighth team in the nation to achieve the feat.

• Against Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, K-State made 14 three-pointers which set the school record for three-pointers made in an NCAA Tournament game.

• In the Mittie era, the Wildcats have made five or more 3-pointers in a game 260 times in 360 total games including 51 games with 10 or more connections (w-l: 45-6) from deep.

• This season, K-State made 10 or more 3-pointers in five straight games (Dec. 1-18) for the first time in program history.

• The trio of Temira Poindexter (90), Taryn Sides (84) and Jaelyn Glenn (70) are the fourth set of K-State teammates and first since 2012-13 to make 50 or more 3-pointers in a season.

• The quintet of Poindexter (90), Sides (84), Glenn (70), Serena Sundell (24) and Zyanna Walker (22) marks the fifth season in program including the third straight with five or more Wildcats making 20 or more 3-point field goals in a season.

• In the 11 seasons under Mittie, K-State has buried 2,275 three-pointers which is 6.31 per game.

• K-State remains unselfish in its play in the 2024-25 season.

• The Wildcats are averaging 21.5 assists per game and own an assisted shot rate of 70.9. K-State is second in the nation for assists per game, second in the nation for assist/turnover ratio (1.67) and leads the nation for assisted shot rate.

• The Wildcats have dished out 753 total assists this season, which is second in the nation for total assists. The 753 assists are sixth in Big 12 history for a season. K-State joins Baylor (8x) as the only programs in Big 12 history (1996-present) with 700 or more assists in a season.

• Since assists became an officially tracked stat in 1981-82, K-State has registered an assisted shot rate of 60.0 percent or higher at the end of a season 24 times in its history.

• The Wildcats have handed out 20 or more assists in 22 games this season (22-0) including a season-high 30 assists on 37 made field goals against DePaul on Nov. 27. The 30 assists were the most since carding 30 against UIW on Dec. 3, 2019.

• Over the last 17 years, the Wildcats are 114-8 (.934) when handing out 20 or more assists.

• Serena Sundell (256) and Zyanna Walker (122) have combined to dish out 378 assists this season, setting the school record for most combined assists by a tandem.

• K-State features five players with 50 or more assists this season: Sundell (256), Walker (122), Jaelyn Glenn (109), Taryn Sides (98) and Temira Poindexter (60). This marks the fourth season in program history with five or more players dishing 50 or more assists.

• During the Jeff Mittie era, K-State has dealt out rejection to its opponents including a record total in 2024-25 season.

• This season, K-State is averaging 5.7 blocks per game (200 blocks) and ranks second in the Big 12 and eighth in the nation. The Wildcats are one of seven teams in the nation that feature seven or more players with 10 or more blocks this season - Ayoka Lee (43), Temira Poindexter (35), Serena Sundell (30), Zyanna Walker (25), Imani Lester (19), Eliza Maupin (17) and&nbsp; Kennedy Taylor (16).

• K-State’s blocked shots total of 200 is a school record for blocks in a season.

• The Wildcats have registered 150 or more blocked shots in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. K-State has blocked 120 or more shots in each of Mittie’s 11 seasons, the longest streak of 120 or more blocks in program history.

• K-State has a blocked shot differential of +102 this season (200-98). Since blocks became official in 1982-83, K-State has 22 seasons with a positive blocked shot differential including a school record of +95 last season.

• K-State recorded a season-high 13 blocks against Kentucky on March 23. This was a school record for blocks in an NCAA Tournament game and tied for the most in the opening weekend.

• Under Mittie, K-State has blocked 10 or more shots in a game 17 times, including a school record of 14 at Tulsa on Nov. 13, 2015. K-State is 16-1 during Mittie’s tenure when blocking 10 or more shots.

• During the Mittie era, Kansas State has sent back 1,727 shots for 4.80 per game in the 360 games. The 1,727 blocks in the 11 seasons are the most in any 11-season span in program history.

K-State Ready for Sweet 16 Matchup with USC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Manzardo had a two-run double in the 10th inning to tie the club record for most RBIs on opening day and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Thursday.

Manzardo joined Tris Speaker (1925) and Leon Wagner (1964) with four RBIs on opening day.

Manzardo also become the third MLB player with a double, triple and homer on opening day, joining Don Baylor (1973), Gee Walker (1937).

Steven Kwan led off the 10th with a run-scoring double. With two outs and Kwan at third, reliever Sam Long intentionally walked Carlos Santana to face Manzardo, who drove in both runners.

Emmanuel Clase took the win and Paul Sewald earned the save.

Vinnie Pasquantino broke the scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the third for Kansas City.

The Guardians answered with a run in the fourth. Manzardo hit a one-out triple and Jhonkensy Noel drove him in with a sacrifice fly.

The Guardians got another run in the fifth on another sacrifice fly. Cleveland put runners on first and second with no outs and Jose Ramirez drove in Gabriel Arias with the second run.

Manzardo homered on the first pitch he saw in the sixth to give the Guardians a 4-3.

The Royals tied it at 4-all in the bottom of the ninth off Clase on Michael Massey’s sacrifice fly.

The Royals had runners on first and third and no outs in the eighth, with the top of the order up. But Jonathan India hit into a fielder's choice, resulting in a double play.

Manzardo had 12 doubles, no triples and five home runs in 145 at bats in his debut last season.

Gavin Williams of Cleveland is scheduled to face Seth Lugo for Kansas City when the clubs resume the three-game series on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743118799657.png" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run home run during the third inning of&nbsp; the game. Image courtesy KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run home run during the third inning of&nbsp; the game. Image courtesy KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Manzardo had a two-run double in the 10th inning to tie the club record for most RBIs on opening day and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Thursday.Manzardo joined Tris Speaker (1925) and Leon Wagner (1964) with four RBIs on opening day.Manzardo also become the third MLB player with a double, triple and homer on opening day, joining Don Baylor (1973), Gee Walker (1937).Steven Kwan led off the 10th with a run-scoring double. With two outs and Kwan at third, reliever Sam Long intentionally walked Carlos Santana to face Manzardo, who drove in both runners.Emmanuel Clase took the win and Paul Sewald earned the save.Vinnie Pasquantino broke the scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the third for Kansas City.The Guardians answered with a run in the fourth. Manzardo hit a one-out triple and Jhonkensy Noel drove him in with a sacrifice fly.The Guardians got another run in the fifth on another sacrifice fly. Cleveland put runners on first and second with no outs and Jose Ramirez drove in Gabriel Arias with the second run.Manzardo homered on the first pitch he saw in the sixth to give the Guardians a 4-3.The Royals tied it at 4-all in the bottom of the ninth off Clase on Michael Massey’s sacrifice fly.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals had runners on first and third and no outs in the eighth, with the top of the order up. But Jonathan India hit into a fielder's choice, resulting in a double play.<h2>Key stat</h2>Manzardo had 12 doubles, no triples and five home runs in 145 at bats in his debut last season.<h2>Up next</h2>Gavin Williams of Cleveland is scheduled to face Seth Lugo for Kansas City when the clubs resume the three-game series on Saturday.

⚾ Manzardo shines for Cleveland in opening day win over the Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals this morning selected the contract of infielder&nbsp;Cavan Biggio&nbsp;to finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster.

Earlier this week, the Royals selected the contract of outfielder&nbsp;Mark Canha&nbsp;and placed three pitchers on the 15-day Injured List, including right-handed pitchers&nbsp;Alec Marsh&nbsp;(right shoulder impingement),&nbsp;James McArthur&nbsp;(right elbow olecranon surgery) and&nbsp;Kyle Wright&nbsp;(right shoulder surgery).

The Royals have 39 players on the Major League Reserve List.

Kansas City’s 26-man roster includes 15 players who made the Royals Opening Day roster last season, including pitchers&nbsp;Seth Lugo,&nbsp;Cole Ragans,&nbsp;John Schreiber,&nbsp;Chris Stratton,&nbsp;Michael Wacha&nbsp;and&nbsp;Angel Zerpa, catchers&nbsp;Freddy Fermin&nbsp;and&nbsp;Salvador Perez, infielders&nbsp;Maikel Garcia,&nbsp;Vinnie Pasquantino&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and outfielders&nbsp;Dairon Blanco,&nbsp;Kyle Isbel,&nbsp;MJ Melendez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hunter Renfroe.

Four players will make their Royals debut with their 1st appearance this season, including pitcher&nbsp;Carlos Estévez, infielders&nbsp;Cavan Biggio&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jonathan India&nbsp;and outfielder&nbsp;Mark Canha.

Cole Ragans&nbsp;will make his 2nd straight Opening Day start. Following an All-Star campaign in 2024, Ragans will be the first left-hander to make consecutive Opening Day starts for Kansas City since&nbsp;Danny Duffy&nbsp;in 2017-18. The 27-year-old will be the youngest pitcher to start consecutive Opening Day contests for the Royals since 27-year-old&nbsp;Jeff Suppan&nbsp;made the third of three consecutive Opening Day starts in 2002.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals this morning selected the contract of infielder&nbsp;Cavan Biggio&nbsp;to finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster.Earlier this week, the Royals selected the contract of outfielder&nbsp;Mark Canha&nbsp;and placed three pitchers on the 15-day Injured List, including right-handed pitchers&nbsp;Alec Marsh&nbsp;(right shoulder impingement),&nbsp;James McArthur&nbsp;(right elbow olecranon surgery) and&nbsp;Kyle Wright&nbsp;(right shoulder surgery).The Royals have 39 players on the Major League Reserve List.Kansas City’s 26-man roster includes 15 players who made the Royals Opening Day roster last season, including pitchers&nbsp;Seth Lugo,&nbsp;Cole Ragans,&nbsp;John Schreiber,&nbsp;Chris Stratton,&nbsp;Michael Wacha&nbsp;and&nbsp;Angel Zerpa, catchers&nbsp;Freddy Fermin&nbsp;and&nbsp;Salvador Perez, infielders&nbsp;Maikel Garcia,&nbsp;Vinnie Pasquantino&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and outfielders&nbsp;Dairon Blanco,&nbsp;Kyle Isbel,&nbsp;MJ Melendez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hunter Renfroe.Four players will make their Royals debut with their 1st appearance this season, including pitcher&nbsp;Carlos Estévez, infielders&nbsp;Cavan Biggio&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jonathan India&nbsp;and outfielder&nbsp;Mark Canha.Cole Ragans&nbsp;will make his 2nd straight Opening Day start. Following an All-Star campaign in 2024, Ragans will be the first left-hander to make consecutive Opening Day starts for Kansas City since&nbsp;Danny Duffy&nbsp;in 2017-18. The 27-year-old will be the youngest pitcher to start consecutive Opening Day contests for the Royals since 27-year-old&nbsp;Jeff Suppan&nbsp;made the third of three consecutive Opening Day starts in 2002.

Royals Announce 2025 Opening Day Roster

Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football made quick and easy work of the Bethel Threshers on Wednesday night at JRI Hospitality Stadium at Graves Family Sports Complex on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University.

The Coyotes rolled to 57-0 victory over the Threshers to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in KCAC play, while Bethel remains in search of its first win of the season. It's the third shutout of the year for the Coyotes.

The 57 points is the second highest total for the Coyotes in a game this season, only behind the 64 scored against Pratt on March 8.

Bethel never crossed mid-field in the game, getting to their own 32-yard line on the last drive of the second quarter, the furthest they would advance the ball all game.

KWU had 210 yards of total offense, on only 21 plays, as Wesleyan's longest drive was five plays, which covered 66 yards on the drive that started the second half.

Seven of KWU's eight drives started in Bethel territory, with an average starting point of the Thresher 21 yard line. Adding in the drive to start the third, KWU's average starting field position was the Bethel-26.

The Coyotes only needed three plays on the first drive after taking over at the Bethel 29 as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/42d58f5d-d766-4519-854c-6dd1b5b2c0d9?elinkdata=23204">Chihiro Iwata</a> hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f58cfe7a-849b-4c8d-8bdd-39f328b7ff52?elinkdata=23204">Jazmine Whitfield</a> for a 3-yard touchdown pass and the PAT1 was good.

KWU's defense turned over the Threshers with an interception by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/04310742-53d2-40d9-9134-90f9421ad416?elinkdata=23204">Alexa Mansur</a> and Iwata needed only one play to find <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8f4f49f1-7105-45e0-9bdc-16da9c321749?elinkdata=23204">Soriah Tafua</a> for a 12-yard touchdown pass and the 2-point PAT was good giving KWU a 15-0 lead after a quarter.

Starting the next drive at the Bethel 13 after an exceptional punt return by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/05a6d4d6-ace9-4fa8-b548-7aac61540f95?elinkdata=23204">Nyjah Green</a> after laterals from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/60cac0a4-ba7d-483b-bdb7-7bb42db70687?elinkdata=23204">Angel Roman</a> and Whitfield, Iwata hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/63a5d246-5197-418e-9f52-cfbd05ad7f17?elinkdata=23204">Ava Duerr</a> for an 11-yard pass and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d398e440-aff3-44cb-bfb2-74531e3b5e78?elinkdata=23204">Aliyah Wood</a> from two yards out and the 2-point PAT was good making it 23-0 with 8:40 left in the second.

After big punt return by Green set up the Coyotes at the Bethel 15, and KWU needed only one play for Iwata to find Duerr for a 15-yard score and the 1-point PAT was good to make it 30-0 with 3:50 left in the second.

The Coyotes got the ball to start the second half and went 66 yards in five plays, the big play was a 33-yard pass from Iwata to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9948c7c6-f1d5-404c-9df9-420f9a56dd37?elinkdata=23204">Addison Cadwell</a> that set up the scoring pass from 18-yards out to Whitfield and the PAT was good making it 37-0.

Another big punt return by Green gave the Coyotes the ball at the Bethel 13 with just under five minutes left in the third and Tafua this time found Whitfield for a 13-yard touchdown pass and the PAT was good making it 44-0 with two minutes left in the third.

After another Bethel punt, the Coyotes used a 19-yard play from Tafua to Cadwell to set up Tafua's 8-yard pass to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/26888e62-3a73-4abc-9a32-7fb55fad0f43?elinkdata=23204">Jenise Washington</a> with 8:20 left in the game to make it 51-0.

Wesleyan got the ball back one more time, covering 30 yards in four plays as Tafua hit Green for a 7-yard scoring play but the PAT was no good just before time expired as the teams had agreed to have a running clock the entire game.

Iwata was 10 of 11 for 125 yards and five touchdowns before leaving the game in the third. Tafua was 6 of 8 for 60 yards and three touchdowns. Whitfield had three catches for 34 yards, all for touchdowns. Cadwell had three for 57, and three others had two grabs each. Five others had one touchdown each.

The Coyote defense limited Bethel to only 18 yards of total offense in the game. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cf8494ce-f39c-4a68-b04d-4f8fde82b565?elinkdata=23204">Ansdiane Rabano</a> led the way with four flag pulls all of them for either zero or negative yardage. KWU had seven stops for loss, including three sacks.

Bethel was just 1 of 14 passing for nine yards and had nine yards rushing on 15 attempts.

Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football made quick and easy work of the Bethel Threshers on Wednesday night at JRI Hospitality Stadium at Graves Family Sports Complex on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University.The Coyotes rolled to 57-0 victory over the Threshers to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in KCAC play, while Bethel remains in search of its first win of the season. It's the third shutout of the year for the Coyotes.The 57 points is the second highest total for the Coyotes in a game this season, only behind the 64 scored against Pratt on March 8.Bethel never crossed mid-field in the game, getting to their own 32-yard line on the last drive of the second quarter, the furthest they would advance the ball all game.KWU had 210 yards of total offense, on only 21 plays, as Wesleyan's longest drive was five plays, which covered 66 yards on the drive that started the second half.Seven of KWU's eight drives started in Bethel territory, with an average starting point of the Thresher 21 yard line. Adding in the drive to start the third, KWU's average starting field position was the Bethel-26.KWU scored on all eight drives as well.The Coyotes only needed three plays on the first drive after taking over at the Bethel 29 as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/42d58f5d-d766-4519-854c-6dd1b5b2c0d9?elinkdata=23204">Chihiro Iwata</a> hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f58cfe7a-849b-4c8d-8bdd-39f328b7ff52?elinkdata=23204">Jazmine Whitfield</a> for a 3-yard touchdown pass and the PAT1 was good.KWU's defense turned over the Threshers with an interception by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/04310742-53d2-40d9-9134-90f9421ad416?elinkdata=23204">Alexa Mansur</a> and Iwata needed only one play to find <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8f4f49f1-7105-45e0-9bdc-16da9c321749?elinkdata=23204">Soriah Tafua</a> for a 12-yard touchdown pass and the 2-point PAT was good giving KWU a 15-0 lead after a quarter.Starting the next drive at the Bethel 13 after an exceptional punt return by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/05a6d4d6-ace9-4fa8-b548-7aac61540f95?elinkdata=23204">Nyjah Green</a> after laterals from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/60cac0a4-ba7d-483b-bdb7-7bb42db70687?elinkdata=23204">Angel Roman</a> and Whitfield, Iwata hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/63a5d246-5197-418e-9f52-cfbd05ad7f17?elinkdata=23204">Ava Duerr</a> for an 11-yard pass and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d398e440-aff3-44cb-bfb2-74531e3b5e78?elinkdata=23204">Aliyah Wood</a> from two yards out and the 2-point PAT was good making it 23-0 with 8:40 left in the second.After big punt return by Green set up the Coyotes at the Bethel 15, and KWU needed only one play for Iwata to find Duerr for a 15-yard score and the 1-point PAT was good to make it 30-0 with 3:50 left in the second.The Coyotes got the ball to start the second half and went 66 yards in five plays, the big play was a 33-yard pass from Iwata to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9948c7c6-f1d5-404c-9df9-420f9a56dd37?elinkdata=23204">Addison Cadwell</a> that set up the scoring pass from 18-yards out to Whitfield and the PAT was good making it 37-0.Another big punt return by Green gave the Coyotes the ball at the Bethel 13 with just under five minutes left in the third and Tafua this time found Whitfield for a 13-yard touchdown pass and the PAT was good making it 44-0 with two minutes left in the third.After another Bethel punt, the Coyotes used a 19-yard play from Tafua to Cadwell to set up Tafua's 8-yard pass to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/26888e62-3a73-4abc-9a32-7fb55fad0f43?elinkdata=23204">Jenise Washington</a> with 8:20 left in the game to make it 51-0.Wesleyan got the ball back one more time, covering 30 yards in four plays as Tafua hit Green for a 7-yard scoring play but the PAT was no good just before time expired as the teams had agreed to have a running clock the entire game.Iwata was 10 of 11 for 125 yards and five touchdowns before leaving the game in the third. Tafua was 6 of 8 for 60 yards and three touchdowns. Whitfield had three catches for 34 yards, all for touchdowns. Cadwell had three for 57, and three others had two grabs each. Five others had one touchdown each.The Coyote defense limited Bethel to only 18 yards of total offense in the game. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cf8494ce-f39c-4a68-b04d-4f8fde82b565?elinkdata=23204">Ansdiane Rabano</a> led the way with four flag pulls all of them for either zero or negative yardage. KWU had seven stops for loss, including three sacks.Bethel was just 1 of 14 passing for nine yards and had nine yards rushing on 15 attempts.

KWU Flag Football rolls on past Threshers 57-0

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball student-athletes Serena Sundell and Taryn Sides have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District VII team. This is the third honor for Sundell and Sides earned her first selection.

As a program, K-State women’s basketball has earned 31 (formerly CoSIDA) CSC Academic All-District VII citations by 18 student-athletes.

In addition to her third CSC Academic All-District VII honor, Sundell is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection (2023 and 2024), earned the 2024 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award and was a 2022 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team selection.

She graduated in May 2024 with her bachelor’s degree in organizational management and is pursuing her master’s degree in business administration.

On the court this season, Sundell has been named a 2025 Associated Press All-America honorable mention, a 2025 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America top-50 finalist and a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team selection.

Sundell leads the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (256) and paces the nation and leads the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.31 apg) and third in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.46). She owns a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.

The product of Maryville, Missouri, is second on the team in scoring average with 13.9 points per game and leads the Wildcats with 486 points, which is the second-highest total of her career on a .503 field goal percentage. Her 186 made field goals this season is a new career-high.

She has registered a career-high 30 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and has pulled in 153 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which is the second-highest rebound total in her career.

Sundell is the only player in the nation to register 400 or more points, 200 or more assists, 150 or more rebounds and 30 or more blocks. She has 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 (486) and assist (256) totals this season, Sundell is the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists.

In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (138) and games played (138). She&nbsp; holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 805 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 1,749 points. She ranks eighth in school history for career blocks (103).

She is the only player in school history with 1,500 or more career points, 800 or more career assists and 100 or more career blocked shots.

Sides, a sophomore from Phillipsburg, Kansas, is a kinesiology major who garnered 2024 Academic Big 12 All-Rookie team honors.

Sides has established career-highs in nearly every statistical category this season including points (323; 9.5 ppg), field goals made and attempted (114-249), field goal percentage (.458), three-point field goals made and attempted (84-192), three-point field goal percentage (.438), rebounds (138; 4.1 rpg), assists (98; 2.88 apg), steals (35; 1.03 spg) and blocks (4).

Her 84 three-point field goals made this season are the second-most in a sophomore season in program history. She ranks 15th&nbsp;in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage and 20th&nbsp;for total 3-point field goals made. She is the only player in the nation this season to make 80 or more 3-point field goals without a start.

K-State (28-7) returns to action on Saturday night at 7 p.m. (CT), in the Spokane Regional 4 regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and will face top seed USC (30-3). The game will be broadcast on ESPN and the ESPN app and nationwide on Westwood One Sports.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball student-athletes Serena Sundell and Taryn Sides have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District VII team. This is the third honor for Sundell and Sides earned her first selection.As a program, K-State women’s basketball has earned 31 (formerly CoSIDA) CSC Academic All-District VII citations by 18 student-athletes.In addition to her third CSC Academic All-District VII honor, Sundell is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection (2023 and 2024), earned the 2024 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award and was a 2022 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team selection.She graduated in May 2024 with her bachelor’s degree in organizational management and is pursuing her master’s degree in business administration.On the court this season, Sundell has been named a 2025 Associated Press All-America honorable mention, a 2025 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America top-50 finalist and a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team selection.Sundell leads the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (256) and paces the nation and leads the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.31 apg) and third in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.46). She owns a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.The product of Maryville, Missouri, is second on the team in scoring average with 13.9 points per game and leads the Wildcats with 486 points, which is the second-highest total of her career on a .503 field goal percentage. Her 186 made field goals this season is a new career-high.She has registered a career-high 30 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and has pulled in 153 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which is the second-highest rebound total in her career.Sundell is the only player in the nation to register 400 or more points, 200 or more assists, 150 or more rebounds and 30 or more blocks. She has 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 (486) and assist (256) totals this season, Sundell is the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists.In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (138) and games played (138). She&nbsp; holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 805 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 1,749 points. She ranks eighth in school history for career blocks (103).She is the only player in school history with 1,500 or more career points, 800 or more career assists and 100 or more career blocked shots.Sides, a sophomore from Phillipsburg, Kansas, is a kinesiology major who garnered 2024 Academic Big 12 All-Rookie team honors.Sides has established career-highs in nearly every statistical category this season including points (323; 9.5 ppg), field goals made and attempted (114-249), field goal percentage (.458), three-point field goals made and attempted (84-192), three-point field goal percentage (.438), rebounds (138; 4.1 rpg), assists (98; 2.88 apg), steals (35; 1.03 spg) and blocks (4).Her 84 three-point field goals made this season are the second-most in a sophomore season in program history. She ranks 15th&nbsp;in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage and 20th&nbsp;for total 3-point field goals made. She is the only player in the nation this season to make 80 or more 3-point field goals without a start.K-State (28-7) returns to action on Saturday night at 7 p.m. (CT), in the Spokane Regional 4 regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and will face top seed USC (30-3). The game will be broadcast on ESPN and the ESPN app and nationwide on Westwood One Sports.

K-State’s Sundell and Sides Named CSC Academic All-District VII

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;With spring football practice underway, fans will have an opportunity to get their first look at the 2025 Jayhawks under head coach Lance Leipold as Kansas football hosts a fan appreciation day on Saturday, April 5 that will include an autograph session and a family fun zone.

Fans will have an opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action beginning at 10 a.m. at the Murfin Family Practice Field, adjacent from David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Gates will open at 9:45 a.m. with practice beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately noon. The practice is open to the general public as the Jayhawks continue preparations for the 2025 season at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Parking will be available in the lots surrounding David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, as well as paid parking available in the Mississippi Street Parking Garage. Fans are required to enter through the north entrance of the Murfin Family Practice Field. A standing room area will be available on the east side of the practice field as well as a family fun zone with an autograph signing with student-athletes following practice. The autograph session is scheduled to last approximately 30-45 minutes.

The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster. The Kansas Football Preview Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for visitors to meet with a member of the Kansas Athletics Sales and Service team. Visitors to the Preview Center can inquire about season ticket options for the 2025 football season, learn more about the Gateway District project, and explore upcoming transformations in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Kansas Football Preview Center is located at 1100 Mississippi Street on the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Mississippi. The Sales and Service staff will also be present for the open practice to answer questions about 2025 season tickets.

Kansas' roster features a new-look, talented squad, led by an accomplished set of returning starters in Jalon Daniels, Bryce Foster, Kobe Baynes, Dean Miller, Tommy Dunn and DJ Withers, among others, as well as a nationally recognized transfer class and a group of emerging playmakers poised to make a difference in 2025.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;With spring football practice underway, fans will have an opportunity to get their first look at the 2025 Jayhawks under head coach Lance Leipold as Kansas football hosts a fan appreciation day on Saturday, April 5 that will include an autograph session and a family fun zone.Fans will have an opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action beginning at 10 a.m. at the Murfin Family Practice Field, adjacent from David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Gates will open at 9:45 a.m. with practice beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately noon. The practice is open to the general public as the Jayhawks continue preparations for the 2025 season at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.Parking will be available in the lots surrounding David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, as well as paid parking available in the Mississippi Street Parking Garage. Fans are required to enter through the north entrance of the Murfin Family Practice Field. A standing room area will be available on the east side of the practice field as well as a family fun zone with an autograph signing with student-athletes following practice. The autograph session is scheduled to last approximately 30-45 minutes.The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster. The Kansas Football Preview Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for visitors to meet with a member of the Kansas Athletics Sales and Service team. Visitors to the Preview Center can inquire about season ticket options for the 2025 football season, learn more about the Gateway District project, and explore upcoming transformations in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Kansas Football Preview Center is located at 1100 Mississippi Street on the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Mississippi. The Sales and Service staff will also be present for the open practice to answer questions about 2025 season tickets.Kansas' roster features a new-look, talented squad, led by an accomplished set of returning starters in Jalon Daniels, Bryce Foster, Kobe Baynes, Dean Miller, Tommy Dunn and DJ Withers, among others, as well as a nationally recognized transfer class and a group of emerging playmakers poised to make a difference in 2025.

Kansas Football to Host Fan Appreciation Day on April 5

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 top-50 finalists on Tuesday.

This is the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-Region 3 honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-Region 3 citation.

Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, leads the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (256) and paces the nation and leads the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.31 apg) and third in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.46). She owns a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.

In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (138) and games played (138). She is holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 805 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 1,749 points. She ranks eighth in school history for career blocks (103).

This season, Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, is averaging a team-high 15.6 points on a career-high .641 field goal percentage. She is also averaging team-highs with 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.

In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks sixth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,521 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.7. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,252 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 353 and owns the school record and ranks third in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 64. She is the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.

(19/18) K-State (28-7), the five-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, will face top-seed USC (30-3) on Saturday at 7 p.m. (CT), in Spokane, Washington, in the regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

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 top-50 finalists on Tuesday.This is the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-Region 3 honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-Region 3 citation.Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, leads the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (256) and paces the nation and leads the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.31 apg) and third in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.46). She owns a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.The product of Maryville, Missouri, is second on the team in scoring average with 13.9 points per game and leads the Wildcats with 486 points, which is the second-highest total of her career on a .503 field goal percentage. Her 186 made field goals this season is a new career-high.She has registered a career-high 30 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and has pulled in 153 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which is the second-highest rebound total in her career.Sundell is the only player in the nation to register 400 or more points, 200 or more assists, 150 or more rebounds and 30 or more blocks. She has 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 (486) and assist (256) totals this season, Sundell is the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists.In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (138) and games played (138). She is holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 805 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 1,749 points. She ranks eighth in school history for career blocks (103).She is the only player in school history with 1,500 or more career points, 800 or more career assists and 100 or more career blocked shots.This season, Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, is averaging a team-high 15.6 points on a career-high .641 field goal percentage. She is also averaging team-highs with 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks sixth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,521 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.7. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,252 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 353 and owns the school record and ranks third in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 64. She is the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.(19/18) K-State (28-7), the five-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, will face top-seed USC (30-3) on Saturday at 7 p.m. (CT), in Spokane, Washington, in the regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

K-State’s Sundell, Lee Named to WBCA All-America Top-50 Watch List

Kansas Wesleyan Softball saw a seven game losing streak come to an end in a big way on Monday evening as the Coyotes blasted the Bethel Threshers 15-1 in a 5-inning game in the second game of the doubleheader at Salina South High School.

Bethel got a 3-2 win in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

In the first game, Bethel scored twice in the first inning, and would hold the Coyotes off the board despite <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c1888b13-0596-424d-a3f5-7a954f172339?elinkdata=23049">Josie Buhr's</a> leadoff double in the bottom of the inning, when she was eventually stranded at third base.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fd399565-12e3-482e-a86c-763c7966a8f4?elinkdata=23049">Jenna Soule</a> had a ground-rule double in the second inning and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5d44801b-11a2-497f-b012-a15323f26a69?elinkdata=23049">Shiloh Johnson</a> reached on an error but Soule would be stranded at third in the inning.

Bethel increased its lead to 3-0 in the third, and the score would remain 3-0 until the fourth.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/01919762-8f37-4ca4-9493-2f0616cb15fa?elinkdata=23049">Trenity Miller</a> doubled to left center, just missing a home run by inches, but two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9c3016de-8fd2-4613-a4a2-81878945701a?elinkdata=23049">Deja Rubio</a> didn't miss anything, knocking the ball out of the park and into Jerry Ivey Memorial Park located across the street from the field to make it 3-2.

Wesleyan tried to rally in the seventh as Rubio led off the inning with a walk and moved to second on Johnson's sacrifice bunt, but on the next play Rubio would be called out for interfering with a fielder on Buhr's hit to short to extinguish the rally as the Coyotes fell short.

Buhr had two of KWU's seven hits in the game. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e51bdc3c-14be-4670-af41-ee786c8a942a?elinkdata=23049">Caitlyn Collier</a> suffered the loss allowing three runs on eight hits with three strikeouts in a complete game performance.

Game two was a much different story for the Coyotes. Wesleyan shook up its lineup, as four new players appeared in the game that didn't play in the first and four others were in different spots in the lineup.

After holding Bethel off the board in the first, the Coyotes got things started in the bottom of the inning. Buhr doubled to start the inning, but was thrown out trying to steal third. Two batters later, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be9a37e4-f40b-4b29-a299-3dd57f507bbf?elinkdata=23049">Keira Hammen</a> crushed a ball out to left center, nearly landing the ball in Ivey Park, some 100 feet beyond the homerun fence at the park.

Wesleyan added two more in the second as Rubio led off on a walk and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/813f8e94-3c47-448f-81e6-35f85a9d301c?elinkdata=23049">Hailey Summers</a> reached on an error. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d60a943b-7524-45b2-897e-e78ecccf4603?elinkdata=23049">Elli Han</a> then drove in both runners with a triple to right center.

The Coyotes exploded for 12 runs in the bottom of the third inning. Back-to-back doubles by Soule and Hammen started the rally for the Coyotes. Two batters later Rubio singled to score pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/04996a10-445c-4ae0-9c7e-23207c9dec63?elinkdata=23049">Krista Yackeyonny</a>. Summers then singled and moved up on an error on the play. Han followed with an RBI single.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bbab45b0-6863-4e85-a381-e4f710c87ac4?elinkdata=23049">Cristabelle Alvarado</a> walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00885d0d-8e49-4d10-bd93-eba59bde5b2c?elinkdata=23049">Cali Worsham</a> followed with a 2-run ground-rule double. Two batters later, Soule came up for the second time in the inning and smashed a 3-run homer to straight away center field. Hammen then reached on an error, followed by walks to Miller and Rubio to load the bases.

Summers came up for the second time in the frame and quickly unloaded the bases. Summers crushed a no-doubt homer out to left field for a grand slam to put the Coyotes up 15-0.

Meanwhile on the other side, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/224d74c8-da38-467e-9619-d21ba6382139?elinkdata=23049">Alli Mickelsen</a> was rolling in the circle. Mickelsen took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up a leadoff double to the Threshers and then a run on a sacrifice fly for Bethel's lone run of the game.

KWU needed only 11 hits to score the 15 runs, as Soule, Hammen, Summers and Han had two each. Summers drove in four runs, Soule and Han three each. Mickelsen went the distance, allowing just the one hit and run, while striking out two and walking two.

Kansas Wesleyan Softball saw a seven game losing streak come to an end in a big way on Monday evening as the Coyotes blasted the Bethel Threshers 15-1 in a 5-inning game in the second game of the doubleheader at Salina South High School.Bethel got a 3-2 win in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.In the first game, Bethel scored twice in the first inning, and would hold the Coyotes off the board despite <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c1888b13-0596-424d-a3f5-7a954f172339?elinkdata=23049">Josie Buhr's</a> leadoff double in the bottom of the inning, when she was eventually stranded at third base.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fd399565-12e3-482e-a86c-763c7966a8f4?elinkdata=23049">Jenna Soule</a> had a ground-rule double in the second inning and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5d44801b-11a2-497f-b012-a15323f26a69?elinkdata=23049">Shiloh Johnson</a> reached on an error but Soule would be stranded at third in the inning.Bethel increased its lead to 3-0 in the third, and the score would remain 3-0 until the fourth.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/01919762-8f37-4ca4-9493-2f0616cb15fa?elinkdata=23049">Trenity Miller</a> doubled to left center, just missing a home run by inches, but two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9c3016de-8fd2-4613-a4a2-81878945701a?elinkdata=23049">Deja Rubio</a> didn't miss anything, knocking the ball out of the park and into Jerry Ivey Memorial Park located across the street from the field to make it 3-2.Wesleyan tried to rally in the seventh as Rubio led off the inning with a walk and moved to second on Johnson's sacrifice bunt, but on the next play Rubio would be called out for interfering with a fielder on Buhr's hit to short to extinguish the rally as the Coyotes fell short.Buhr had two of KWU's seven hits in the game. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e51bdc3c-14be-4670-af41-ee786c8a942a?elinkdata=23049">Caitlyn Collier</a> suffered the loss allowing three runs on eight hits with three strikeouts in a complete game performance.Game two was a much different story for the Coyotes. Wesleyan shook up its lineup, as four new players appeared in the game that didn't play in the first and four others were in different spots in the lineup.The changes paid immediate dividends.After holding Bethel off the board in the first, the Coyotes got things started in the bottom of the inning. Buhr doubled to start the inning, but was thrown out trying to steal third. Two batters later, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be9a37e4-f40b-4b29-a299-3dd57f507bbf?elinkdata=23049">Keira Hammen</a> crushed a ball out to left center, nearly landing the ball in Ivey Park, some 100 feet beyond the homerun fence at the park.Wesleyan added two more in the second as Rubio led off on a walk and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/813f8e94-3c47-448f-81e6-35f85a9d301c?elinkdata=23049">Hailey Summers</a> reached on an error. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d60a943b-7524-45b2-897e-e78ecccf4603?elinkdata=23049">Elli Han</a> then drove in both runners with a triple to right center.The Coyotes exploded for 12 runs in the bottom of the third inning. Back-to-back doubles by Soule and Hammen started the rally for the Coyotes. Two batters later Rubio singled to score pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/04996a10-445c-4ae0-9c7e-23207c9dec63?elinkdata=23049">Krista Yackeyonny</a>. Summers then singled and moved up on an error on the play. Han followed with an RBI single.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bbab45b0-6863-4e85-a381-e4f710c87ac4?elinkdata=23049">Cristabelle Alvarado</a> walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00885d0d-8e49-4d10-bd93-eba59bde5b2c?elinkdata=23049">Cali Worsham</a> followed with a 2-run ground-rule double. Two batters later, Soule came up for the second time in the inning and smashed a 3-run homer to straight away center field. Hammen then reached on an error, followed by walks to Miller and Rubio to load the bases.Summers came up for the second time in the frame and quickly unloaded the bases. Summers crushed a no-doubt homer out to left field for a grand slam to put the Coyotes up 15-0.Meanwhile on the other side, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/224d74c8-da38-467e-9619-d21ba6382139?elinkdata=23049">Alli Mickelsen</a> was rolling in the circle. Mickelsen took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up a leadoff double to the Threshers and then a run on a sacrifice fly for Bethel's lone run of the game.KWU needed only 11 hits to score the 15 runs, as Soule, Hammen, Summers and Han had two each. Summers drove in four runs, Soule and Han three each. Mickelsen went the distance, allowing just the one hit and run, while striking out two and walking two.

KWU softball ends skid in split with Bethel

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/617602c8-353a-4cd3-8c52-d687c7ac6608?elinkdata=22956" target="_blank">Mayce Russell</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Women's Outdoor Track and Field Field Athlete of the Week honor, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 17-23 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/777a8420-4b6d-4c74-837f-e3c464fc7989?elinkdata=22956" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.

Russell, in her first collegiate outdoor meet on Saturday at the Bethel Invitational, tossed a new school record in the javelin, hitting the NAIA "A" Standard, and now currently has the top throw in the NAIA. She won the event by nearly four meters over second place.

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/617602c8-353a-4cd3-8c52-d687c7ac6608?elinkdata=22956" target="_blank">Mayce Russell</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Women's Outdoor Track and Field Field Athlete of the Week honor, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 17-23 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/777a8420-4b6d-4c74-837f-e3c464fc7989?elinkdata=22956" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.Russell, in her first collegiate outdoor meet on Saturday at the Bethel Invitational, tossed a new school record in the javelin, hitting the NAIA "A" Standard, and now currently has the top throw in the NAIA. She won the event by nearly four meters over second place.

Russell named KCAC Women's Track and Field Field Athlete of the Week

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas Athletics unveiled new changes to the Anderson Family Football Complex, the home of Kansas Football, on Monday, featuring a brand-new walkthrough space, team room and additional meeting spaces.

The newest additions to Anderson Family Football Complex come after recent upgrades to the facility, featuring a renovated weight room, locker room, athletic training space, fueling stations, player lounge, athlete recovery space, staff locker rooms, staff meeting rooms, student services center and more, making Anderson Family Football Complex one of the premier football facilities in all of college football.

“The renovations to Anderson Family Football Complex will have a profound impact on our student-athletes, as it gives them a place to train, recover, study, fuel and enjoy,” head coach Lance Leipold said. “These additions to the facility wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support that we have received as we continue to give our student-athletes one of the best experiences in all college football.”

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas Athletics unveiled new changes to the Anderson Family Football Complex, the home of Kansas Football, on Monday, featuring a brand-new walkthrough space, team room and additional meeting spaces.The newest additions to Anderson Family Football Complex come after recent upgrades to the facility, featuring a renovated weight room, locker room, athletic training space, fueling stations, player lounge, athlete recovery space, staff locker rooms, staff meeting rooms, student services center and more, making Anderson Family Football Complex one of the premier football facilities in all of college football.“The renovations to Anderson Family Football Complex will have a profound impact on our student-athletes, as it gives them a place to train, recover, study, fuel and enjoy,” head coach Lance Leipold said. “These additions to the facility wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support that we have received as we continue to give our student-athletes one of the best experiences in all college football.”The brand-new walkthrough space&nbsp;features a 2,400 square foot space with a videoboard&nbsp;that will deliver in-game scenarios to help the Jayhawks prepare for gameday. The videoboard will have the capability to simulate various in-game situations along with serving as an event and recruiting space.With a view overlooking the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the new team room features a theatre-style seating&nbsp;with 180 custom&nbsp;Jayhawk seats which will be used for team meetings and events.With the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium set to reopen in August of 2025, more additions to the Anderson Family Football Complex are on the horizon, including a team dining area, a new team entrance to the stadium, creative studio, enhanced equipment room and more.When completed, the additions to Anderson Family Football Complex will feature over 33,000 square feet of new construction and 40,000 square feet of renovated space within the Anderson Family Football Complex.