The Coyotes got an outstanding night of basketball out of freshman <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/248094b6-9d38-43c1-91b3-6742a1494290?elinkdata=18399">Carson Jones</a>, but his outstanding effort came up just short as Saint Mary Spires topped Kansas Wesleyan 77-76 on Saturday night at Mabee Arena.

Jones scored 21 points, including hitting a 3-pointer as time expired to draw the Coyotes within the final score of 77-76.

The second half was a battle back and forth between the teams. Saint Mary led early in the half and then it was the Coyotes' turn taking as much as a 4-point lead at 52-48 with 11:28 to go on a 3-pointer by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d8cc7df-47fa-4639-98d5-07f514e8d7a0?elinkdata=18399">Alex Littlejohn</a>.

Saint Mary came back and tied it at 52, only to see the Coyotes score the next four to take a 56-52 lead. The Spires took the lead with 7:45 to go, and grabbed it for good with 4:04 left.

KWU had tied it at 63 with 4:56 left when a 7-1 run by Saint Mary gave the Spires a 70-64 lead with 1:27 left. The Coyotes didn't give up, getting within two with 16 seconds left on a Littlejohn bucket, and were within two again after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c3fd38ee-df4b-4573-ae50-2b84427c2b0b?elinkdata=18399">Izaiah Hale</a> hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left. The Coyotes fouled and Saint Mary hit free throws for the four-point lead before Jones' half-court heave scored as time expired.

Wesleyan commanded a 6-0 lead to start the game, but Saint Mary came back and tied it at 7 with 14:45 to go.

KWU led by as many as five, the last time at 18-13 with 10:51 left, but an 8-2 run by Saint Mary gave the Spires a 21-20 lead.

It was tied 23-all with 7:10 left when Saint Mary would push out to a 31-24 lead with 4:34 to go in the half. The Coyotes scored the next six to get within a point but the Spires hit a 3 at the buzzer to take a 34-30 lead into the break.

After struggling to score in the first half both teams shot over 50 percent in the second half as KWU was 13 of 22 in the second half percent, finishing the game 22 of 49 for 44.9 percent. Littlejohn had 23 points and Hale was the only over Coyote in double figures with 11.

The Coyotes got an outstanding night of basketball out of freshman <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/248094b6-9d38-43c1-91b3-6742a1494290?elinkdata=18399">Carson Jones</a>, but his outstanding effort came up just short as Saint Mary Spires topped Kansas Wesleyan 77-76 on Saturday night at Mabee Arena.Jones scored 21 points, including hitting a 3-pointer as time expired to draw the Coyotes within the final score of 77-76.The second half was a battle back and forth between the teams. Saint Mary led early in the half and then it was the Coyotes' turn taking as much as a 4-point lead at 52-48 with 11:28 to go on a 3-pointer by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d8cc7df-47fa-4639-98d5-07f514e8d7a0?elinkdata=18399">Alex Littlejohn</a>.Saint Mary came back and tied it at 52, only to see the Coyotes score the next four to take a 56-52 lead. The Spires took the lead with 7:45 to go, and grabbed it for good with 4:04 left.KWU had tied it at 63 with 4:56 left when a 7-1 run by Saint Mary gave the Spires a 70-64 lead with 1:27 left. The Coyotes didn't give up, getting within two with 16 seconds left on a Littlejohn bucket, and were within two again after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c3fd38ee-df4b-4573-ae50-2b84427c2b0b?elinkdata=18399">Izaiah Hale</a> hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left. The Coyotes fouled and Saint Mary hit free throws for the four-point lead before Jones' half-court heave scored as time expired.Wesleyan commanded a 6-0 lead to start the game, but Saint Mary came back and tied it at 7 with 14:45 to go.KWU led by as many as five, the last time at 18-13 with 10:51 left, but an 8-2 run by Saint Mary gave the Spires a 21-20 lead.It was tied 23-all with 7:10 left when Saint Mary would push out to a 31-24 lead with 4:34 to go in the half. The Coyotes scored the next six to get within a point but the Spires hit a 3 at the buzzer to take a 34-30 lead into the break.After struggling to score in the first half both teams shot over 50 percent in the second half as KWU was 13 of 22 in the second half percent, finishing the game 22 of 49 for 44.9 percent. Littlejohn had 23 points and Hale was the only over Coyote in double figures with 11.

Late game rally not enough as Spires top Coyotes 77-76

A furious fourth-quarter rally by Saint Mary pushed the Spires past the Coyotes 75-70 on Saturday night inside Mabee Arena.

Saint Mary outscored the Coyotes 24-13 in the fourth quarter after KWU held a 57-51 lead over the Spires after three quarters.

The Spires got within two points with 8:13 left, but a score by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d112d2df-debd-4979-b969-87ce7f368331?elinkdata=18368">Hampton Williams</a> kept the Coyotes up by four.

Neither team scored for over two minutes when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/68fb5399-863e-4ae3-bdf3-498b8817a999?elinkdata=18368">Paige Chauncey</a> broke the drought for the Coyotes with a bucket cleaning up a missed shot by Williams.

Saint Mary drew within a point at 64-64 with 3:49 left and after Williams scored, the Spires tied it with a 3-pointers and then took the lead with 2:38 to go. Free throws by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9864184d-9c50-4021-bd90-81370f7f7e68?elinkdata=18368">Angel Lee</a> tied it again, but another Saint Mary 3-pointer and free throws put the Spires up 73-68 with 54 seconds left.

Free throws by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7bdf6db5-201f-4a19-bbb0-089542e4f2a3?elinkdata=18368">LaMyah Ricks</a> got the Coyotes within three with 34 seconds left, but the Coyotes could not draw even, as the Spires hit free throws down the stretch to seal the win.

Saint Mary led 11-4 to start the game as Wesleyan was slow out of the gates. KWU trailed by as many as eight in the first quarter before cutting it to four at the first quarter horn.

The Coyotes drew even with 8:43 to go in the second on a bucket by Williams, and a 3-pointer by Williams gave Wesleyan its first lead of the night at 22-19 with 8:19 to go. The points also sparked a 12-0 KWU run that gave Wesleyan a 25-19 lead with 7:56 left in the half.

Saint Mary was again within two at 26-24 when the Coyotes used a 10-2 run to take a 36-26 lead with 2:31 to go. KWU took a 38-31 lead into the break.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fe460773-6b0a-4fa0-bee0-8f394c03dad4?elinkdata=18368">Catherine Bowman</a> hit a 3-pointer to open the second half for the Coyotes who pushed the lead out to 12 points at 45-33 with 7:52 left in the third. Saint Mary would push back with a 7-0 run to get within five at 45-40 with 7:07 to go.

USM was within two with 2:52 in the third but a Bowman triple would help the Coyotes hold the lead and have a 6-point margin at the end of the quarter.

KWU went a combined 6 of 38 in the first and fourth quarters, finishing the night shooting 20 of 67 for 29.9 percent. Williams and Chauncey had eight rebounds each.

Wesleyan does maintain a 2-game lead in the KCAC standings as Friends was upset by Avila on Saturday night.

A furious fourth-quarter rally by Saint Mary pushed the Spires past the Coyotes 75-70 on Saturday night inside Mabee Arena.Saint Mary outscored the Coyotes 24-13 in the fourth quarter after KWU held a 57-51 lead over the Spires after three quarters.The Spires got within two points with 8:13 left, but a score by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d112d2df-debd-4979-b969-87ce7f368331?elinkdata=18368">Hampton Williams</a> kept the Coyotes up by four.Neither team scored for over two minutes when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/68fb5399-863e-4ae3-bdf3-498b8817a999?elinkdata=18368">Paige Chauncey</a> broke the drought for the Coyotes with a bucket cleaning up a missed shot by Williams.Saint Mary drew within a point at 64-64 with 3:49 left and after Williams scored, the Spires tied it with a 3-pointers and then took the lead with 2:38 to go. Free throws by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9864184d-9c50-4021-bd90-81370f7f7e68?elinkdata=18368">Angel Lee</a> tied it again, but another Saint Mary 3-pointer and free throws put the Spires up 73-68 with 54 seconds left.Free throws by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7bdf6db5-201f-4a19-bbb0-089542e4f2a3?elinkdata=18368">LaMyah Ricks</a> got the Coyotes within three with 34 seconds left, but the Coyotes could not draw even, as the Spires hit free throws down the stretch to seal the win.Saint Mary led 11-4 to start the game as Wesleyan was slow out of the gates. KWU trailed by as many as eight in the first quarter before cutting it to four at the first quarter horn.The Coyotes drew even with 8:43 to go in the second on a bucket by Williams, and a 3-pointer by Williams gave Wesleyan its first lead of the night at 22-19 with 8:19 to go. The points also sparked a 12-0 KWU run that gave Wesleyan a 25-19 lead with 7:56 left in the half.Saint Mary was again within two at 26-24 when the Coyotes used a 10-2 run to take a 36-26 lead with 2:31 to go. KWU took a 38-31 lead into the break.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fe460773-6b0a-4fa0-bee0-8f394c03dad4?elinkdata=18368">Catherine Bowman</a> hit a 3-pointer to open the second half for the Coyotes who pushed the lead out to 12 points at 45-33 with 7:52 left in the third. Saint Mary would push back with a 7-0 run to get within five at 45-40 with 7:07 to go.USM was within two with 2:52 in the third but a Bowman triple would help the Coyotes hold the lead and have a 6-point margin at the end of the quarter.KWU went a combined 6 of 38 in the first and fourth quarters, finishing the night shooting 20 of 67 for 29.9 percent. Williams and Chauncey had eight rebounds each.Wesleyan does maintain a 2-game lead in the KCAC standings as Friends was upset by Avila on Saturday night.

KWU WBB topped by Spires 75-50

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan University Men's Volleyball went on a hot streak with two clean sweep wins in the Park Invitational Tournament.

The Coyotes started the day with a mid-morning match up against the Tigers of Central Christian College of Kansas, where they ran away with scores of 25-14, 25-9, 25-13.

The Coyotes and the Tigers started the game trading a few points each bringing the score to 3-3. Then all of a sudden Kansas Wesleyan went on a 7-0 run to take the score to 10-3 KWU. Coyotes would go on another 5 point run curiosity of three service aces by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1962dfe0-a1c2-4e10-87bc-b1b4dae2ab58?elinkdata=18337">Jonnatan Batiz-Olivas</a> to put KWU up 17-8. The Tigers had no answer as the Coyotes went on another four point run to end the first set 25-14.

Coyotes kept their foot on the gas for set two as they went on a 5-0 run to start the set with strong defense that forced attack errors on the Tigers. KWU counted to dominate the net and went on to win set two 25-9.

Set three was a similar story as the Coyotes continued their trend of making Central Christian uncomfortable at the net and a handful of service aces form <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/25baafc2-f58e-469d-b344-239a1fb8afe2?elinkdata=18337">Jeremy Lapeze</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c524b76e-56c1-44f0-b66b-c2a14fab7d54?elinkdata=18337">Bradley Neff</a> to lead the Coyotes to win set three with a score of 25-13 to sucre the sweep, winning the first game of the day at 3-0.

The Coyotes had a short rest had to get the legs and shoulders loose once again as they faced off against the University of Jamestown Jimmies. With the 2:00PM start time for the first set and for game two of the day.

KWU kept the same confidence, intensity, and teamwork to put themselves ahead of UM. KWU found themselves in a close one to start only leading by one at 13-12. The Coyotes then out together a five point run to lead the Jimmies 17-12 after a three kills in a row by KWU's Copper Stepp. The Coyotes carried this momentum to win set one 25-16.

Set two found the Coyotes in a battle to the end as a back in forth set came down to the clutch genes of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9a1d5328-0c62-4708-8fbd-62a6eaa671b6?elinkdata=18337">Zayin Martinez</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/01652fbe-654d-4f46-a85b-43306ee98fb9?elinkdata=18337">Justin Burras</a> all from greats sets made by Ethan Rickets. The Coyotes stole set 25-23 with the Jimmies on their heals to take the game to 2-0.

Set three was another barn burner as the game of runs would find the the Coyotes being foreced to call timeout as the Jimmies took the lead 23-22 after a two point swing by UM. No fear in the KWU huddle was present as the Coyotes came out of the timeout and put together a three point run with a Jamestown service error, and clutch block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ab09d5d-7e42-4916-ab32-41ea01b46788?elinkdata=18337">Justin Burras</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6d27a423-8e0a-47c4-84c6-1663ce7ae349?elinkdata=18337">Colin Lindo</a>, and finally <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d042309b-7c64-4732-b642-6659d59b717b?elinkdata=18337">Jaron Lindsay</a> forcing another attack error for UM to capture the third set 25-23 and secure the 3-0 win for the match.

Kansas Wesleyan finishes the Park Invitational 2-2, with losses to Westcliff University and Goshen College. But finishing it out with two sweeps over Central Christian College and University of Jamestown.

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan University Men's Volleyball went on a hot streak with two clean sweep wins in the Park Invitational Tournament.The Coyotes started the day with a mid-morning match up against the Tigers of Central Christian College of Kansas, where they ran away with scores of 25-14, 25-9, 25-13.The Coyotes and the Tigers started the game trading a few points each bringing the score to 3-3. Then all of a sudden Kansas Wesleyan went on a 7-0 run to take the score to 10-3 KWU. Coyotes would go on another 5 point run curiosity of three service aces by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1962dfe0-a1c2-4e10-87bc-b1b4dae2ab58?elinkdata=18337">Jonnatan Batiz-Olivas</a> to put KWU up 17-8. The Tigers had no answer as the Coyotes went on another four point run to end the first set 25-14.Coyotes kept their foot on the gas for set two as they went on a 5-0 run to start the set with strong defense that forced attack errors on the Tigers. KWU counted to dominate the net and went on to win set two 25-9.Set three was a similar story as the Coyotes continued their trend of making Central Christian uncomfortable at the net and a handful of service aces form <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/25baafc2-f58e-469d-b344-239a1fb8afe2?elinkdata=18337">Jeremy Lapeze</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c524b76e-56c1-44f0-b66b-c2a14fab7d54?elinkdata=18337">Bradley Neff</a> to lead the Coyotes to win set three with a score of 25-13 to sucre the sweep, winning the first game of the day at 3-0.The Coyotes had a short rest had to get the legs and shoulders loose once again as they faced off against the University of Jamestown Jimmies. With the 2:00PM start time for the first set and for game two of the day.KWU kept the same confidence, intensity, and teamwork to put themselves ahead of UM. KWU found themselves in a close one to start only leading by one at 13-12. The Coyotes then out together a five point run to lead the Jimmies 17-12 after a three kills in a row by KWU's Copper Stepp. The Coyotes carried this momentum to win set one 25-16.Set two found the Coyotes in a battle to the end as a back in forth set came down to the clutch genes of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9a1d5328-0c62-4708-8fbd-62a6eaa671b6?elinkdata=18337">Zayin Martinez</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/01652fbe-654d-4f46-a85b-43306ee98fb9?elinkdata=18337">Justin Burras</a> all from greats sets made by Ethan Rickets. The Coyotes stole set 25-23 with the Jimmies on their heals to take the game to 2-0.Set three was another barn burner as the game of runs would find the the Coyotes being foreced to call timeout as the Jimmies took the lead 23-22 after a two point swing by UM. No fear in the KWU huddle was present as the Coyotes came out of the timeout and put together a three point run with a Jamestown service error, and clutch block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ab09d5d-7e42-4916-ab32-41ea01b46788?elinkdata=18337">Justin Burras</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6d27a423-8e0a-47c4-84c6-1663ce7ae349?elinkdata=18337">Colin Lindo</a>, and finally <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d042309b-7c64-4732-b642-6659d59b717b?elinkdata=18337">Jaron Lindsay</a> forcing another attack error for UM to capture the third set 25-23 and secure the 3-0 win for the match.Kansas Wesleyan finishes the Park Invitational 2-2, with losses to Westcliff University and Goshen College. But finishing it out with two sweeps over Central Christian College and University of Jamestown.

Coyote MVB sweeps matches on second day of Park Invitational

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball opened the home portion of the season hosting the Kansas Wesleyan Coyote Classic on Saturday at Dean Evans Stadium and the newly constructed Pestinger Family Field.

The Coyotes split their two games on Saturday defeating Science and Arts of Oklahoma 6-3, but then losing to Doane 13-5.

In the game with USAO, the Droves scored first in the top of the first inning as Gage Ninness led off with a single and later scored on Christian Morro's single. After Morro was picked off, Coyote started <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea78b652-0bb5-4383-a836-9ad71abf9f82?elinkdata=18306">Nathan Righi</a> got back to back strikeouts to end the inning.

In the bottom of the first, the Coyotes put three on the board. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8c7abbbd-5aa6-4ffd-b0bd-f93c94eb5d31?elinkdata=18306">Jacob Williamson</a> walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d4a18760-52b7-410e-9560-b37db3efdd67?elinkdata=18306">Tyler Favretto</a> was hit by a pitch. After a strikeout, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f3d427a2-96cb-4569-a3bc-7d0476be06ae?elinkdata=18306">Garrett Garfield</a> crushed a ball out to left center for a 3-run shot to put the Coyotes up 3-1.

In the third, the Coyotes added a run as Williamson led off with a single, followed by a single by Favretto. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b5f7d215-6954-49d4-8397-379686d21264?elinkdata=18306">Carter Allen's</a> sacrifice fly brought home the run for the Coyotes.

USAO put two runs on the board in the fourth to make it a one-run game, but just like that the Coyotes had an answer in the bottom half. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b26aedb0-290b-4138-a4da-cfe44d321a1d?elinkdata=18306">Coulson Riggs</a> walked, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/40746c8e-c272-41e5-8f8a-4b17013e729a?elinkdata=18306">Alex Garcia</a> walked and Williamson would single to bring in a run to make it 5-3.

USAO threatened in the fifth, as the Drovers led off the inning with a hit batter, then an error on a fielder's choice gave them runners on the corners with nobody out. Never feat said Righi, who got a pop out and two strikeouts to end the inning without a run scoring.

Garfield gave the Coyotes an insurance run in the fifth with his second homer of the game, almost to the exact same spot at the first one, making it 6-3.

USAO threatened again in the sixth with a leadoff double, but could not score. Again in the seventh, the Drovers had a leadoff batter aboard, but the Coyotes would close the door and get the win.

Garfield was 2 of 3 with four RBI in the game, while Williamson provided two hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5dbc68cc-4486-4948-af50-b64569f36564?elinkdata=18306">Nathan Righi</a> got the win going five innings allowing three runs on four hits while striking out seven. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/966a5daf-4355-4183-b04d-141f96271327?elinkdata=18306">Ritter Steinmann</a> picked up the save in two innings, allowing two hits.

Things were going just fine in the Doane game for the Coyotes, until they weren't.

Wesleyan had jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first on Garfield's third homer of the day, this one off the top of the Dean Evans Stadium scoreboard, and added three more runs in the third on Allen's 3-run homer, but then things didn't go so great.

Doane put two runners on to start the fourth, who then advanced on a failed pick error and then another Coyote error brought in the first run. A single loaded the bases, but the Coyotes got an out on a fielder's choice. The Tigers then added another run on a double. After a strikeout, another KWU error allowed two runs to score and Doane to take a 7-5 lead.

Doane led off the fifth with a homer that sparked another five-run rally for the Tigers to take a 12-5 lead.

Doane added one more run in the seventh for the 13-5 difference.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/67b4ca75-a57e-41ba-9339-2a53104d876a?elinkdata=18306">Joe Finder</a> was the lone Coyote in the game with more than one hit. Allen drove in three and Garfield two. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d73e8248-d786-466b-8c16-03fef2af5ee9?elinkdata=18306">Brett Maddock</a> suffered the loss allowing 10 runs, but only two earned, on nine hits in four and a third innings. The Coyotes did not issue a walk in the game.

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball opened the home portion of the season hosting the Kansas Wesleyan Coyote Classic on Saturday at Dean Evans Stadium and the newly constructed Pestinger Family Field.The Coyotes split their two games on Saturday defeating Science and Arts of Oklahoma 6-3, but then losing to Doane 13-5.In the game with USAO, the Droves scored first in the top of the first inning as Gage Ninness led off with a single and later scored on Christian Morro's single. After Morro was picked off, Coyote started <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea78b652-0bb5-4383-a836-9ad71abf9f82?elinkdata=18306">Nathan Righi</a> got back to back strikeouts to end the inning.In the bottom of the first, the Coyotes put three on the board. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8c7abbbd-5aa6-4ffd-b0bd-f93c94eb5d31?elinkdata=18306">Jacob Williamson</a> walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d4a18760-52b7-410e-9560-b37db3efdd67?elinkdata=18306">Tyler Favretto</a> was hit by a pitch. After a strikeout, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f3d427a2-96cb-4569-a3bc-7d0476be06ae?elinkdata=18306">Garrett Garfield</a> crushed a ball out to left center for a 3-run shot to put the Coyotes up 3-1.In the third, the Coyotes added a run as Williamson led off with a single, followed by a single by Favretto. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b5f7d215-6954-49d4-8397-379686d21264?elinkdata=18306">Carter Allen's</a> sacrifice fly brought home the run for the Coyotes.USAO put two runs on the board in the fourth to make it a one-run game, but just like that the Coyotes had an answer in the bottom half. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b26aedb0-290b-4138-a4da-cfe44d321a1d?elinkdata=18306">Coulson Riggs</a> walked, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/40746c8e-c272-41e5-8f8a-4b17013e729a?elinkdata=18306">Alex Garcia</a> walked and Williamson would single to bring in a run to make it 5-3.USAO threatened in the fifth, as the Drovers led off the inning with a hit batter, then an error on a fielder's choice gave them runners on the corners with nobody out. Never feat said Righi, who got a pop out and two strikeouts to end the inning without a run scoring.Garfield gave the Coyotes an insurance run in the fifth with his second homer of the game, almost to the exact same spot at the first one, making it 6-3.USAO threatened again in the sixth with a leadoff double, but could not score. Again in the seventh, the Drovers had a leadoff batter aboard, but the Coyotes would close the door and get the win.Garfield was 2 of 3 with four RBI in the game, while Williamson provided two hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5dbc68cc-4486-4948-af50-b64569f36564?elinkdata=18306">Nathan Righi</a> got the win going five innings allowing three runs on four hits while striking out seven. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/966a5daf-4355-4183-b04d-141f96271327?elinkdata=18306">Ritter Steinmann</a> picked up the save in two innings, allowing two hits.Things were going just fine in the Doane game for the Coyotes, until they weren't.Wesleyan had jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first on Garfield's third homer of the day, this one off the top of the Dean Evans Stadium scoreboard, and added three more runs in the third on Allen's 3-run homer, but then things didn't go so great.Doane put two runners on to start the fourth, who then advanced on a failed pick error and then another Coyote error brought in the first run. A single loaded the bases, but the Coyotes got an out on a fielder's choice. The Tigers then added another run on a double. After a strikeout, another KWU error allowed two runs to score and Doane to take a 7-5 lead.Doane led off the fifth with a homer that sparked another five-run rally for the Tigers to take a 12-5 lead.Doane added one more run in the seventh for the 13-5 difference.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/67b4ca75-a57e-41ba-9339-2a53104d876a?elinkdata=18306">Joe Finder</a> was the lone Coyote in the game with more than one hit. Allen drove in three and Garfield two. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d73e8248-d786-466b-8c16-03fef2af5ee9?elinkdata=18306">Brett Maddock</a> suffered the loss allowing 10 runs, but only two earned, on nine hits in four and a third innings. The Coyotes did not issue a walk in the game.

Baseball splits games on first day of Coyote Classic

WACO, Texas (AP) — Robert Wright III scored 20 of his 24 points after halftime, and Baylor rallied from a 21-point deficit late in the first half for an 81-70 victory over No. 11 Kansas on Saturday.

The collapse by the Jayhawks (15-6, 6-4 Big 12), who led 40-21 at halftime, came a week after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-kansas-score-6aef47ebe2c4dcc0cf8b207b4c512fa6">sixth-ranked Houston pulled off improbable rallies</a>&nbsp;in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime in a double-OT win at Allen Fieldhouse.

It was the biggest blown lead in a loss in the storied program's history, surpassing the 20-point lead (44-24) Kansas squandered in a 91-74 loss at home to top-ranked Arizona on Jan. 27, 2003.

Norchad Omier put the Bears (14-7, 6-4) within 46-45 on two free throws with 13:39 remaining after they trailed 38-17 late in the first half.

Baylor took the lead for good on a tiebreaking 3-pointer from Jalen Celestine with four minutes to go, and after Kansas had rebuilt its lead to 10.

Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points for Kansas, and Dajuan Harris Jr. had 12.

Omier had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and VJ Edgecombe scored 14 before leaving with an injury early in the second half.

Kansas was taken out of its offensive rhythm by Baylor's full-court pressure to start the second half. The Jayhawks shot 36% in the second half.

Baylor finished the rally without Edgecombe, who entered third in the Big 12 in scoring in league games. He went down early in the second half after missing a driving layup and limped to the locker room.

The go-ahead 3 from Celestine, who scored 12 points, changed the game for good. The Bears outscored the Jayhawks 18-7 from that point.

The Jayhawks had a 20-0 advantage in bench scoring in the first half. The Bears had a 12-8 edge after the break.

Kansas plays No. 3 Iowa State at home Monday. Baylor visits 22nd-ranked Texas Tech on Tuesday.

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 </figure>WACO, Texas (AP) — Robert Wright III scored 20 of his 24 points after halftime, and Baylor rallied from a 21-point deficit late in the first half for an 81-70 victory over No. 11 Kansas on Saturday.The collapse by the Jayhawks (15-6, 6-4 Big 12), who led 40-21 at halftime, came a week after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-kansas-score-6aef47ebe2c4dcc0cf8b207b4c512fa6">sixth-ranked Houston pulled off improbable rallies</a>&nbsp;in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime in a double-OT win at Allen Fieldhouse.It was the biggest blown lead in a loss in the storied program's history, surpassing the 20-point lead (44-24) Kansas squandered in a 91-74 loss at home to top-ranked Arizona on Jan. 27, 2003.Norchad Omier put the Bears (14-7, 6-4) within 46-45 on two free throws with 13:39 remaining after they trailed 38-17 late in the first half.Baylor took the lead for good on a tiebreaking 3-pointer from Jalen Celestine with four minutes to go, and after Kansas had rebuilt its lead to 10.Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points for Kansas, and Dajuan Harris Jr. had 12.Omier had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and VJ Edgecombe scored 14 before leaving with an injury early in the second half.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Kansas was taken out of its offensive rhythm by Baylor's full-court pressure to start the second half. The Jayhawks shot 36% in the second half.Baylor finished the rally without Edgecombe, who entered third in the Big 12 in scoring in league games. He went down early in the second half after missing a driving layup and limped to the locker room.<h2>Key moment</h2>The go-ahead 3 from Celestine, who scored 12 points, changed the game for good. The Bears outscored the Jayhawks 18-7 from that point.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Jayhawks had a 20-0 advantage in bench scoring in the first half. The Bears had a 12-8 edge after the break.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas plays No. 3 Iowa State at home Monday. Baylor visits 22nd-ranked Texas Tech on Tuesday.___

🏀 Baylor erases 21-point deficit to defeat No. 11 Kansas

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Dug McDaniel scored 20 points to lead five Kansas State players in double figures as the Wildcats upset No. 3 Iowa State 80-61 on Saturday.

With this win, the Wildcats (10-11, 4-6 Big 12) ended a 15-game road losing streak — 12 of which occurred within the Big 12. Kansas State has now won its last three overall games, also beating then-No. 23 West Virginia and Oklahoma State.

Coleman Hawkins added 17 points and Brendan Hausen had 15 for the Wildcats.

The Cyclones (17-4, 7-3) saw their 29-game home winning streak end.

Tamin Lipsey tied a season-high with 20 points for the Cyclones with Curtis Jones adding 14 and Joshua Jefferson with 13.

Kansas State: The Wildcats took down their first top-five team on the road since 2017 when Kansas State beat then-No. 2 Baylor 56-54 at the Ferrell Center on Feb. 2.

Iowa State: The Cyclones tied a season-high with 18 turnovers, as they've gone back-to-back games with this amount of turnovers. Both games were losses.

The Cyclones tried to claw their way back into the game with a 13-0 run late in the second half, but a 3-pointer from Hausen extinguished any hope left for Iowa State.

The Wildcats tied a season-high of 22 fouls committed but still found a way to upset a top-three team on the road.

Iowa State hosts TCU next Saturday. Kansas State visits Arizona State Tuesday night.

<figure>
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 </figure>AMES, Iowa (AP) — Dug McDaniel scored 20 points to lead five Kansas State players in double figures as the Wildcats upset No. 3 Iowa State 80-61 on Saturday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Walk in yo trap… <a href="https://t.co/kzPsHfl9vj">pic.twitter.com/kzPsHfl9vj</a>&mdash; K-State Men&#39;s Basketball (@KStateMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateMBB/status/1885807687058727283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>With this win, the Wildcats (10-11, 4-6 Big 12) ended a 15-game road losing streak — 12 of which occurred within the Big 12. Kansas State has now won its last three overall games, also beating then-No. 23 West Virginia and Oklahoma State.Coleman Hawkins added 17 points and Brendan Hausen had 15 for the Wildcats.The Cyclones (17-4, 7-3) saw their 29-game home winning streak end.Tamin Lipsey tied a season-high with 20 points for the Cyclones with Curtis Jones adding 14 and Joshua Jefferson with 13.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Kansas State: The Wildcats took down their first top-five team on the road since 2017 when Kansas State beat then-No. 2 Baylor 56-54 at the Ferrell Center on Feb. 2.Iowa State: The Cyclones tied a season-high with 18 turnovers, as they've gone back-to-back games with this amount of turnovers. Both games were losses.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Cyclones tried to claw their way back into the game with a 13-0 run late in the second half, but a 3-pointer from Hausen extinguished any hope left for Iowa State.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Wildcats tied a season-high of 22 fouls committed but still found a way to upset a top-three team on the road.<h2>Up next</h2>Iowa State hosts TCU next Saturday. Kansas State visits Arizona State Tuesday night.___

🏀 Kansas State uses balanced scoring to upset No. 3 Iowa State 

By Jeremy Obermeyer Salina Post Contributor

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams completed another busy three-game week with a combined record of 5-1 as they hosted the Ellsworth Bearcats on Friday.

The Lady Trojans couldn’t quite overcome the Lady Bearcats red hot start, as Ellsworth pulled off the 49-39 upset, while the Southeast boys climbed above .500 for the first time this season in a thrilling 61-58 come-from-behind victory.

Girls: Ellsworth 49, Southeast of Saline 39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

After turning the ball over on their first possession of the game, Ellsworth went 3-3 on their next three possessions as three different Lady Bearcats hit from beyond the arc to take an early 9-0 lead. 

After making the score 9-3 on an old-fashioned three-point play from Southeast’s Suttyn Douglas, Ellsworth extended their lead to 12 points before ending the opening frame with a 17-10 advantage over the Lady Trojans.&nbsp; 

The Lady Bearcats continued to keep Southeast at arm's length as they led at halftime 30-21, at the end of the third quarter 41-30, and then won the game by a score of 49-39.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Abigail Pearson was the only Lady Trojan to score in double figures as she led all scorers with 19 points.&nbsp; 

Ellsworth was led in points by Jo Lindsley with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Lady Trojans suffer their first league loss, as they fall to 11-4 overall and 6-1 in the NCAA.&nbsp; Ellsworth climbs to 10-4 overall, and 5-2 in league play.

Boys: Southeast of Saline 61, Ellsworth 58&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southeast may have scored first, but it was Ellsworth that owned most of the first quarter, taking their first lead of the game at 7-6, sparking a 15-7 run to close out the first quarter with a 19-13 lead over Southeast.&nbsp; 

After a Southeast timeout and the score 26-13, the Trojans started chipping away at the deficit, knocking it down to 35-26 at halftime.&nbsp; 

After going a 28-16 run, knocking the Bearcat lead down to a single point, Southeast gained the lead at 43-42 on a Gannon Jacobson steal, followed by a two-handed dunk.&nbsp; 

The Trojans led by as many as seven points in the fourth quarter before holding on for the 61-58 victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Owen Bailey scored a season-high 25 points, leading all scorers, followed by Gannon Jacobson with 17 points and Sam Knopf with 11 points. &nbsp;

Jace Thomasson led the Bearcats in scoring with 19 points, followed by Tucker Goss and Cooper McGowan, each with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Trojans advance to 8-7 overall, 5-2 in league play, while Ellsworth drops to 6-8 overall, 2-4 in the NCAA.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

By Jeremy Obermeyer Salina Post ContributorThe Southeast of Saline basketball teams completed another busy three-game week with a combined record of 5-1 as they hosted the Ellsworth Bearcats on Friday.The Lady Trojans couldn’t quite overcome the Lady Bearcats red hot start, as Ellsworth pulled off the 49-39 upset, while the Southeast boys climbed above .500 for the first time this season in a thrilling 61-58 come-from-behind victory.Girls: Ellsworth 49, Southeast of Saline 39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After turning the ball over on their first possession of the game, Ellsworth went 3-3 on their next three possessions as three different Lady Bearcats hit from beyond the arc to take an early 9-0 lead. After making the score 9-3 on an old-fashioned three-point play from Southeast’s Suttyn Douglas, Ellsworth extended their lead to 12 points before ending the opening frame with a 17-10 advantage over the Lady Trojans.&nbsp; The Lady Bearcats continued to keep Southeast at arm's length as they led at halftime 30-21, at the end of the third quarter 41-30, and then won the game by a score of 49-39.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Abigail Pearson was the only Lady Trojan to score in double figures as she led all scorers with 19 points.&nbsp; Ellsworth was led in points by Jo Lindsley with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Lady Trojans suffer their first league loss, as they fall to 11-4 overall and 6-1 in the NCAA.&nbsp; Ellsworth climbs to 10-4 overall, and 5-2 in league play.Boys: Southeast of Saline 61, Ellsworth 58&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast may have scored first, but it was Ellsworth that owned most of the first quarter, taking their first lead of the game at 7-6, sparking a 15-7 run to close out the first quarter with a 19-13 lead over Southeast.&nbsp; After a Southeast timeout and the score 26-13, the Trojans started chipping away at the deficit, knocking it down to 35-26 at halftime.&nbsp; After going a 28-16 run, knocking the Bearcat lead down to a single point, Southeast gained the lead at 43-42 on a Gannon Jacobson steal, followed by a two-handed dunk.&nbsp; The Trojans led by as many as seven points in the fourth quarter before holding on for the 61-58 victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owen Bailey scored a season-high 25 points, leading all scorers, followed by Gannon Jacobson with 17 points and Sam Knopf with 11 points. &nbsp;Jace Thomasson led the Bearcats in scoring with 19 points, followed by Tucker Goss and Cooper McGowan, each with 11 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trojans advance to 8-7 overall, 5-2 in league play, while Ellsworth drops to 6-8 overall, 2-4 in the NCAA.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Trojans, Bearcats Split League Double-Header

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball dropped both matches on the first day of the Park Invitational at Breckon Sports Center.

The Coyotes opened with a four-set loss to Westcliff (Calif.) 21-25, 25-20, 12-25, 22-25.

Wesleyan had a 4-2 lead in the opening set, and led 8-7 when Westcliff scored three straight to take a 10-8 lead. Back came the Coyotes with three in a row to take an 11-10 lead, and the teams went back and forth, no one leading by more than two points until late when Westcliff scored four in a row to take a 24-20 lead. A kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1b0c8fd-4f74-4425-8135-b996fa5bc98b?elinkdata=18275">Zayin Martinez</a> stopped the run, but Westcliff finished the set on the next point.

KWU trailed early in the second set, but down 10-8, KWU responded to take a 12-11 lead. KWU led 13-12 when Westcliff scored four straight to take a 16-13 lead. Back came the Coyotes however, rattling off five straight points to take an 18-16 lead. Westcliff tied it at 18, but five straight for the Coyotes was enough of an advantage to take the set 25-20 on an ace by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/29d46d0e-5535-4320-86d1-e14877cf1bda?elinkdata=18275">Jaron Lindsay</a>.

The third was a struggle for the Coyotes who fell behind 8-2 and couldn't catch up.

The fourth set went back and forth to start both teams trading the lead. Wesleyan led 16-14, but Westcliff was able to take an 18-17 lead. KWU came back to tie it on a block by Martinez and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0b0d6a46-159d-4762-bca8-5078694bf6d2?elinkdata=18275">Ryan Wagner</a>, but Westcliff got the final three points of the set to win.

Martinez had 12 kills to lead the Coyotes. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/810cbe30-bb9f-46a6-87f8-c5b228fe1b92?elinkdata=18275">Ethan Ricketts</a> had 29 assists and 10 digs to lead the way. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c1edd012-bf7e-4e88-9d32-b1e8412dca43?elinkdata=18275">Jeremy Lapeze</a> had eight digs.

The Coyotes then faced Goshen (Ind.) and dropped the match in straight sets, but went extra points twice - 25-27, 14-25, 24-26.

The Leafs took a 5-1 lead in the first set, and led 12-5 when the Coyotes got back into it. It was 15-8 Goshen when the Coyotes scored five straight to get within two at 15-13. Trailing 21-19 the Coyotes scored three straight to take a 22-21 lead. Goshen had set point at 24-22, but the Coyotes got two points to tie it at 24. The teams traded points until the Leafs scored the final two to take the set.

The second set was close with the Coyotes trailing 14-13 when Goshen went on a 9-0 run to take a 23-13 lead.

Wesleyan led 8-4 in the third set, and after Goshen tied it at 10, scored four in a row to take a 14-10 lead. The Coyotes led 17-13, but the Leafs got back within a point at 17-16. The Coyotes had a chance at set point at 24-23, but Goshen closed the match with three points to earn the sweep.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/456f4092-3f4f-432e-a70d-f7fa118f2cd0?elinkdata=18275">Matt Lucas</a> led the Coyotes with seven kills. Rickets had 16 assists and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/40cb5686-241e-489a-9946-7135a9531978?elinkdata=18275">Angel Diaz</a> had eight. Lapeze had 12 digs and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/80d0e7c7-66a8-4270-8efa-3585c9ce4f5b?elinkdata=18275">Josh Kiely</a> had 11.

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball dropped both matches on the first day of the Park Invitational at Breckon Sports Center.The Coyotes opened with a four-set loss to Westcliff (Calif.) 21-25, 25-20, 12-25, 22-25.Wesleyan had a 4-2 lead in the opening set, and led 8-7 when Westcliff scored three straight to take a 10-8 lead. Back came the Coyotes with three in a row to take an 11-10 lead, and the teams went back and forth, no one leading by more than two points until late when Westcliff scored four in a row to take a 24-20 lead. A kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1b0c8fd-4f74-4425-8135-b996fa5bc98b?elinkdata=18275">Zayin Martinez</a> stopped the run, but Westcliff finished the set on the next point.KWU trailed early in the second set, but down 10-8, KWU responded to take a 12-11 lead. KWU led 13-12 when Westcliff scored four straight to take a 16-13 lead. Back came the Coyotes however, rattling off five straight points to take an 18-16 lead. Westcliff tied it at 18, but five straight for the Coyotes was enough of an advantage to take the set 25-20 on an ace by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/29d46d0e-5535-4320-86d1-e14877cf1bda?elinkdata=18275">Jaron Lindsay</a>.The third was a struggle for the Coyotes who fell behind 8-2 and couldn't catch up.The fourth set went back and forth to start both teams trading the lead. Wesleyan led 16-14, but Westcliff was able to take an 18-17 lead. KWU came back to tie it on a block by Martinez and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0b0d6a46-159d-4762-bca8-5078694bf6d2?elinkdata=18275">Ryan Wagner</a>, but Westcliff got the final three points of the set to win.Martinez had 12 kills to lead the Coyotes. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/810cbe30-bb9f-46a6-87f8-c5b228fe1b92?elinkdata=18275">Ethan Ricketts</a> had 29 assists and 10 digs to lead the way. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c1edd012-bf7e-4e88-9d32-b1e8412dca43?elinkdata=18275">Jeremy Lapeze</a> had eight digs.The Coyotes then faced Goshen (Ind.) and dropped the match in straight sets, but went extra points twice - 25-27, 14-25, 24-26.The Leafs took a 5-1 lead in the first set, and led 12-5 when the Coyotes got back into it. It was 15-8 Goshen when the Coyotes scored five straight to get within two at 15-13. Trailing 21-19 the Coyotes scored three straight to take a 22-21 lead. Goshen had set point at 24-22, but the Coyotes got two points to tie it at 24. The teams traded points until the Leafs scored the final two to take the set.The second set was close with the Coyotes trailing 14-13 when Goshen went on a 9-0 run to take a 23-13 lead.Wesleyan led 8-4 in the third set, and after Goshen tied it at 10, scored four in a row to take a 14-10 lead. The Coyotes led 17-13, but the Leafs got back within a point at 17-16. The Coyotes had a chance at set point at 24-23, but Goshen closed the match with three points to earn the sweep.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/456f4092-3f4f-432e-a70d-f7fa118f2cd0?elinkdata=18275">Matt Lucas</a> led the Coyotes with seven kills. Rickets had 16 assists and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/40cb5686-241e-489a-9946-7135a9531978?elinkdata=18275">Angel Diaz</a> had eight. Lapeze had 12 digs and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/80d0e7c7-66a8-4270-8efa-3585c9ce4f5b?elinkdata=18275">Josh Kiely</a> had 11.

Men’s Volleyball falls twice to open Park Invitational

Kansas Wesleyan Competitive Dance picked up a big win in its second competition of the season at the Coyote Classic on Friday night at Mabee Arena.

The Coyotes bested the five-team field with a score of 66.67.

Bethel was second with a score of 63.43, Missouri Valley was third with a 59.87, Friends was fourth with a 55.17 and Southwestern was fifth with a 45.63.

Up next for the Coyotes is a trip to the York Crown Classic next Friday in York, Nebraska.

Kansas Wesleyan Competitive Dance picked up a big win in its second competition of the season at the Coyote Classic on Friday night at Mabee Arena.The Coyotes bested the five-team field with a score of 66.67.Bethel was second with a score of 63.43, Missouri Valley was third with a 59.87, Friends was fourth with a 55.17 and Southwestern was fifth with a 45.63.Up next for the Coyotes is a trip to the York Crown Classic next Friday in York, Nebraska.COYOTE CLASSIC1. Kansas Wesleyan - 66.672. Bethel - 63.433. Missouri Valley - 59.874. Friends - 55.17

Competitive Dance picks up win in Coyote Classic

Kansas Wesleyan Competitive Cheer opened its 2025 season on Friday night with a third place finish in the Coyote Classic inside Mabee Arena.

The Coyotes welcomed Missouri Valley and Friends to Mabee Arena for the competition.

Missouri Valley was the winner of the event with a score of 79.83. Friends was second with a score of 74.48. KWU finished third with a score of 64.26.

The Coyotes are back in action next weekend at the Crown Classic hosted by York University in York, Nebraska.

COYOTE CLASSIC 1. Missouri Valley - 79.83 2. Friends - 74.48 3. Kansas Wesleyan - 64.26

Kansas Wesleyan Competitive Cheer opened its 2025 season on Friday night with a third place finish in the Coyote Classic inside Mabee Arena.The Coyotes welcomed Missouri Valley and Friends to Mabee Arena for the competition.Missouri Valley was the winner of the event with a score of 79.83. Friends was second with a score of 74.48. KWU finished third with a score of 64.26.The Coyotes are back in action next weekend at the Crown Classic hosted by York University in York, Nebraska.COYOTE CLASSIC 1. Missouri Valley - 79.83 2. Friends - 74.48 3. Kansas Wesleyan - 64.26

Competitive Cheer places third at KWU Coyote Classic

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;With 10 honorees nominated with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Kansas State fall student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s cross country, football, soccer and volleyball combined for 65 Academic All-Big 12 honors, as the conference office announced its fall accolades.

Those that were nominated with a perfect 4.0 GPA include men’s cross country runner&nbsp;Devin Chappel; women’s cross country runners&nbsp;Cecilia Fisher&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alexa Rios; football player&nbsp;Will Anciaux; soccer players&nbsp;Adah Anderson,&nbsp;Ally Brown,&nbsp;Paige Dickson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reece Walrod; as well as volleyball players Molly Ramsey and&nbsp;Symone Sims.

The full 2024 Fall Academic All-Big 12 Team featured 882 student-athletes. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.20 GPA or higher either cumulative or over the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20% of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;With 10 honorees nominated with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Kansas State fall student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s cross country, football, soccer and volleyball combined for 65 Academic All-Big 12 honors, as the conference office announced its fall accolades.Those that were nominated with a perfect 4.0 GPA include men’s cross country runner&nbsp;Devin Chappel; women’s cross country runners&nbsp;Cecilia Fisher&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alexa Rios; football player&nbsp;Will Anciaux; soccer players&nbsp;Adah Anderson,&nbsp;Ally Brown,&nbsp;Paige Dickson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reece Walrod; as well as volleyball players Molly Ramsey and&nbsp;Symone Sims.The full 2024 Fall Academic All-Big 12 Team featured 882 student-athletes. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.20 GPA or higher either cumulative or over the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20% of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.

Sixty-Five K-State Student-Athletes Earn Fall Academic All-Big 12 Honors

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals tonight announced a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Carlos Estévez&nbsp;(es-TEH-vez). The deal also includes a club option for 2027. In a corresponding move, the Royals designated infielder&nbsp;Braden Shewmake&nbsp;for assignment.

Estévez, 32, recorded a career-best 2.45 ERA (15 ER in 55.0 IP) in 54 appearances last season with the Angels (34 games) and Phillies (20). He converted 20 saves with Los Angeles before being acquired on July 27 by Philadelphia, where he recorded 3 wins and 6 saves in 21.0 innings.

He was an American League All-Star with the Angels in 2023, when he recorded a 3.90 ERA (27 ER in 62.1 IP), a career-high 31 saves in 63 appearances and an 11.3 K/9 (78 K in 62.1 IP).

Estévez’s 57 saves over the last two seasons (2023-24) rank 9th in the Majors.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals tonight announced a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Carlos Estévez&nbsp;(es-TEH-vez). The deal also includes a club option for 2027. In a corresponding move, the Royals designated infielder&nbsp;Braden Shewmake&nbsp;for assignment.Estévez, 32, recorded a career-best 2.45 ERA (15 ER in 55.0 IP) in 54 appearances last season with the Angels (34 games) and Phillies (20). He converted 20 saves with Los Angeles before being acquired on July 27 by Philadelphia, where he recorded 3 wins and 6 saves in 21.0 innings.He was an American League All-Star with the Angels in 2023, when he recorded a 3.90 ERA (27 ER in 62.1 IP), a career-high 31 saves in 63 appearances and an 11.3 K/9 (78 K in 62.1 IP).Estévez’s 57 saves over the last two seasons (2023-24) rank 9th in the Majors.

Royals Sign Carlos Estévez to Two-Year Contract

MANHATTAN, Kansas -&nbsp;One of the longest continuous rivalries in all of women’s college basketball is set for the 132nd all-time meeting, as (11/11) K-State (20-2, 8-1 Big 12) visits Kansas (14-7, 4-6) in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Sunday at 2 p.m.

• Sunday’s game will air on ESPN+, as Josh Klingler (play-by-play) and Wayne Simien (analyst) will have the call.

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

• With its win over Iowa State on Jan. 30, K-State secured the 28th 20-win season in program history. This is the fifth 20-win season under the direction of head coach Jeff Mittie. The Wildcats have registered consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons.

• K-State features four players with 50 or more assists this season: Serena Sundell (161), Zyanna Walker (94), Jaelyn Glenn (63) and Taryn Sides (60). If Temira Poindexter (44) reaches 50 assists this season, this would mark the fourth time in program history with five or more players with 50 or more assists.

• The trio of Temira Poindexter (54), Taryn Sides (53) and Jaelyn Glenn (41) are on pace to become the fourth set of K-State teammates and first since 2012-13 to make 50 or more 3-pointers in a season.

4. Sundell Approaching Rare K-State Club

• With five blocked shots, senior guard Serena Sundell will become the sixth player in program history and the first guard with 100 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.

5. Sundell Nearing Big 12 Assist Top-10

• With 15 assists, senior guard and All-America candidate Serena Sundell will move into the top-10 in Big 12 history for career assists. Sundell has dished 710 assists in her career and would pass Toccara Williams (Texas A&amp;M, 2001-04; 724).

• Sophomore guard Taryn Sides is pouring in 3-pointers in her second season.

• Sides has made a career-high 53 three-pointers this season which is second on the team.

• Her 53 three-point field goals made this season are 11th in program history by a sophomore.

• Sides has made 27 more three-point field goals than she did a season ago (53-26). She is the 18th player in program history to increase her 3-point field goal makes from one season to the next by 25 or more.

• Sides is the fifth player under head coach Jeff Mittie’s guidance to make 25 or more three-point field goals from one season to the next.

2024-25 K-State Coach &amp; Player Milestones to Watch

• Needs 113 points to move into 8th in K-State history for career points

• Needs 15 assists to move into 10th in Big 12 history for career assists

• Needs 91 assists to set the school record for career assists

• Needs 52 steals to move into third on K-State career steals list

• Needs 6 assists to move into 17th on K-State career assists list

• Needs 16 rebounds for sole possession of 20th on the K-State career rebounds list

• Needs 9 points for sole possession of 38th on the K-State career points list

• Kansas (14-7, 4-6 Big 12) enters Sunday’s Dillons Sunflower Showdown following a 57-50 win over Texas Tech on Wednesday.

• On the sideline, Kansas is led by 10th-year head coach Brandon Schneider. Schneider is 141-156 (.475) in his time in Lawrence. He guided the program to the 2022 NCAA Tournament and the 2023 Postseason WNIT title.

• The Jayhawks feature two players averaging in double figures this season, led by sophomore S’Mya Nichols and junior Elle Evans.

• Nichols paces the Jayhawks with 20.7 points per game on a .472 field goal percentage and is handing out 4.8 assist per game. She leads the nation in free throws made and attempted (176-of-212). She tallied 23 points and three steals at Baylor.

• Jackson paces Kansas in field goal percentage (.590), rebounding (10.0 rpg), blocked shots (3.1 bpg) and is second in scoring (12.5).

• Franklin is third on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game. Against Texas Tech, Nichols carded 20 points including a 10-of-11 effort from the foul line and six assists.&nbsp;

• Evans is second on the team with 14.0 points per game and leads the squad in three-point field goals made and attempted (47-of-120).

• K-State has a 296-326 (.476) record in road games during the program’s 57-year history.

• In his career in road games, head coach Jeff Mittie is 172-206 (.455) including a 47-69 (.405) mark during his time at K-State.

• This season, K-State is 4-1 in road games including one against an AP top-25 foe (22, Utah, 1/8/25).

• In the 2023-24 season, K-State was 6-4 (.600) in road games. The Wildcats opened the season with a five-game road winning streak, which was K-State’s longest since a five-game streak in the 2018-19 season.

• Among its six road wins last season, the Wildcats collected two over AP top-25 opponents (at #2 Iowa; at #13 Baylor).

• K-State’s six road wins were the most by the Wildcats since the 2019-20 season (7-5).

• With its win at then second-ranked Iowa on Nov. 16, 2023, K-State secured its highest ranked road win in program history and ended a 14-game road losing streak against ranked opponents.

• Since the inception of the quarter system in the 2015-16 season, K-State owns an overall record of 152-62 (.710) when scoring 20 or more points in any quarter in a game.

• Since the 2015-16 season, K-State has registered 355 quarters with 20 or more points with a high of 50 in the 2022-23 season.

• The Wildcats have tallied 46 quarters this season with 20 or more points and have a 20-0 mark when scoring 20 or more points in any quarter of a game.

• K-State scored a season-high 33 points in the third quarter against Milwaukee on November 20. It was its most points in a quarter since scoring 33 in the third quarter against Oral Roberts on Dec. 18, 2023.

Three is not a Crowd, It’s a Benefit

• Since 2011-12, when three or more players reach double figures in scoring in the same game, K-State is 193-85 (.694) including an 18-1 record in the 2024-25 season.

• The Wildcats had a season-high six players reach double figures against Milwaukee on Nov. 20.

• The combination of Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell have scored in double figures in 46 of 76 games played together since 2021-22.

• Lee and Sundell combined to score 52 points in a win over New Mexico State on Dec. 18. This is the third time the duo has combined to score 50 or more points in the same game including the school record of 72 against Oklahoma on Jan. 23, 2022.

• When combining blocks and steal totals in a single game, K-State is 37-1 over the last 17 seasons when achieving a combination of 20+ steals and blocks in the same game.

• K-State is 28-1 under head coach Jeff Mittie when achieving a combination of 20+ steals and blocks in the same game.

• This season, the Wildcats registered a combination of 23 blocks and steals (14 steals/nine blocks) against Milwaukee on Nov. 20, a combo of 24 blocks and steals (18 steals/six blocks) against USC Upstate on Dec. 5 and tallied 20 blocks and steals (18 steals/two blocks) against Iowa State on Jan. 30.

• The Wildcats recorded a combination totalling 29 (18 steals/11 blocks) against Presbyterian on November 6, 2023. This was the highest total in the Mittie era.

• Fans and media may notice a stuffed four-legged friend on the K-State bench in the 2023-24 season and he has returned for the 2024-25 season.

• During the summer of 2023-24, the K-State coaching staff encouraged the team to get “gaps” which are three consecutive stops on defense and to do this seven times in a game.

• Before the 2023-24 season, head coach Jeff Mittie asked Serena Sundell, Gabby Gregory and Ayoka Lee to make this their own and to embrace the three straight defensive stops. Enter Gap Goat.

• Gregory chose a goat because it is her favorite animal.

• Gap Goat, who can be followed on Instagram (@GapGoat7), is hoisted aloft when the Wildcats register three consecutive defensive stops.

• Gap Goat’s apparel includes a K-State jersey and gold chains with one chain featuring a goal number seven pendant, which he is awarded when the team gets seven “gaps” in a game.

• K-State fans have jumped on the new tradition and have purchased their own versions of Gap Goats and bring them to Bramlage Coliseum to join in the celebration of the K-State defense.

• This season, K-State has recorded three consecutive defensive stops 155 times (7.0/game). Gappy has earned his gold “7” chain 11 times.

• Guard Taryn Sides has kept the offensive attack rolling in her time on the floor.

• This season, Sides is averaging career-highs of 9.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 24.2 minutes per game. She is shooting 48.6 percent from the field including 47.7 percent from 3-point range (53-of-111). She ranks fifth in the nation and leads the Big 12 for 3-point percentage. She ranks sixth in the Big 12 and 41st in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game (2.52). Sides has tallied 78.7 percent of her points this season from beyond the arc.

• Sides ranks 11th in program history for 3-point field goals made in a sophomore season.

MANHATTAN, Kansas -&nbsp;One of the longest continuous rivalries in all of women’s college basketball is set for the 132nd all-time meeting, as (11/11) K-State (20-2, 8-1 Big 12) visits Kansas (14-7, 4-6) in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Sunday at 2 p.m.• Sunday’s game will air on ESPN+, as Josh Klingler (play-by-play) and Wayne Simien (analyst) will have the call.Starting 5Five names, numbers or storylines about K-State women’s basketball1. 20 Wins Achieved• With its win over Iowa State on Jan. 30, K-State secured the 28th 20-win season in program history. This is the fifth 20-win season under the direction of head coach Jeff Mittie. The Wildcats have registered consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons.2. Happy Helpers• K-State features four players with 50 or more assists this season: Serena Sundell (161), Zyanna Walker (94), Jaelyn Glenn (63) and Taryn Sides (60). If Temira Poindexter (44) reaches 50 assists this season, this would mark the fourth time in program history with five or more players with 50 or more assists.3. Trio of 3-Point Shooters• The trio of Temira Poindexter (54), Taryn Sides (53) and Jaelyn Glenn (41) are on pace to become the fourth set of K-State teammates and first since 2012-13 to make 50 or more 3-pointers in a season.4. Sundell Approaching Rare K-State Club• With five blocked shots, senior guard Serena Sundell will become the sixth player in program history and the first guard with 100 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.5. Sundell Nearing Big 12 Assist Top-10• With 15 assists, senior guard and All-America candidate Serena Sundell will move into the top-10 in Big 12 history for career assists. Sundell has dished 710 assists in her career and would pass Toccara Williams (Texas A&amp;M, 2001-04; 724).Number to Know+27• Sophomore guard Taryn Sides is pouring in 3-pointers in her second season.• Sides has made a career-high 53 three-pointers this season which is second on the team.• Her 53 three-point field goals made this season are 11th in program history by a sophomore.• Sides has made 27 more three-point field goals than she did a season ago (53-26). She is the 18th player in program history to increase her 3-point field goal makes from one season to the next by 25 or more.• Sides is the fifth player under head coach Jeff Mittie’s guidance to make 25 or more three-point field goals from one season to the next.2024-25 K-State Coach &amp; Player Milestones to WatchSerena Sundell• Needs 113 points to move into 8th in K-State history for career points• Needs 15 assists to move into 10th in Big 12 history for career assists• Needs 91 assists to set the school record for career assistsJaelyn Glenn• Needs 52 steals to move into third on K-State career steals list• Needs 6 assists to move into 17th on K-State career assists list• Needs 16 rebounds for sole possession of 20th on the K-State career rebounds list• Needs 9 points for sole possession of 38th on the K-State career points listAt a Glance: Kansas• Kansas (14-7, 4-6 Big 12) enters Sunday’s Dillons Sunflower Showdown following a 57-50 win over Texas Tech on Wednesday.• On the sideline, Kansas is led by 10th-year head coach Brandon Schneider. Schneider is 141-156 (.475) in his time in Lawrence. He guided the program to the 2022 NCAA Tournament and the 2023 Postseason WNIT title.• The Jayhawks feature two players averaging in double figures this season, led by sophomore S’Mya Nichols and junior Elle Evans.• Nichols paces the Jayhawks with 20.7 points per game on a .472 field goal percentage and is handing out 4.8 assist per game. She leads the nation in free throws made and attempted (176-of-212). She tallied 23 points and three steals at Baylor.• Jackson paces Kansas in field goal percentage (.590), rebounding (10.0 rpg), blocked shots (3.1 bpg) and is second in scoring (12.5).• Franklin is third on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game. Against Texas Tech, Nichols carded 20 points including a 10-of-11 effort from the foul line and six assists.&nbsp;• Evans is second on the team with 14.0 points per game and leads the squad in three-point field goals made and attempted (47-of-120).Wildcats on the Road• K-State has a 296-326 (.476) record in road games during the program’s 57-year history.• In his career in road games, head coach Jeff Mittie is 172-206 (.455) including a 47-69 (.405) mark during his time at K-State.• This season, K-State is 4-1 in road games including one against an AP top-25 foe (22, Utah, 1/8/25).• In the 2023-24 season, K-State was 6-4 (.600) in road games. The Wildcats opened the season with a five-game road winning streak, which was K-State’s longest since a five-game streak in the 2018-19 season.• Among its six road wins last season, the Wildcats collected two over AP top-25 opponents (at #2 Iowa; at #13 Baylor).• K-State’s six road wins were the most by the Wildcats since the 2019-20 season (7-5).• With its win at then second-ranked Iowa on Nov. 16, 2023, K-State secured its highest ranked road win in program history and ended a 14-game road losing streak against ranked opponents.20-Pt Quarters For the Wildcats• Since the inception of the quarter system in the 2015-16 season, K-State owns an overall record of 152-62 (.710) when scoring 20 or more points in any quarter in a game.• Since the 2015-16 season, K-State has registered 355 quarters with 20 or more points with a high of 50 in the 2022-23 season.• The Wildcats have tallied 46 quarters this season with 20 or more points and have a 20-0 mark when scoring 20 or more points in any quarter of a game.• K-State scored a season-high 33 points in the third quarter against Milwaukee on November 20. It was its most points in a quarter since scoring 33 in the third quarter against Oral Roberts on Dec. 18, 2023.Three is not a Crowd, It’s a Benefit• Since 2011-12, when three or more players reach double figures in scoring in the same game, K-State is 193-85 (.694) including an 18-1 record in the 2024-25 season.• The Wildcats had a season-high six players reach double figures against Milwaukee on Nov. 20.• The combination of Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell have scored in double figures in 46 of 76 games played together since 2021-22.• Lee and Sundell combined to score 52 points in a win over New Mexico State on Dec. 18. This is the third time the duo has combined to score 50 or more points in the same game including the school record of 72 against Oklahoma on Jan. 23, 2022.Block it &amp; Pocket• When combining blocks and steal totals in a single game, K-State is 37-1 over the last 17 seasons when achieving a combination of 20+ steals and blocks in the same game.• K-State is 28-1 under head coach Jeff Mittie when achieving a combination of 20+ steals and blocks in the same game.• This season, the Wildcats registered a combination of 23 blocks and steals (14 steals/nine blocks) against Milwaukee on Nov. 20, a combo of 24 blocks and steals (18 steals/six blocks) against USC Upstate on Dec. 5 and tallied 20 blocks and steals (18 steals/two blocks) against Iowa State on Jan. 30.• The Wildcats recorded a combination totalling 29 (18 steals/11 blocks) against Presbyterian on November 6, 2023. This was the highest total in the Mittie era.We Are An Ag School After All• Fans and media may notice a stuffed four-legged friend on the K-State bench in the 2023-24 season and he has returned for the 2024-25 season.• During the summer of 2023-24, the K-State coaching staff encouraged the team to get “gaps” which are three consecutive stops on defense and to do this seven times in a game.• Before the 2023-24 season, head coach Jeff Mittie asked Serena Sundell, Gabby Gregory and Ayoka Lee to make this their own and to embrace the three straight defensive stops. Enter Gap Goat.• Gregory chose a goat because it is her favorite animal.• Gap Goat, who can be followed on Instagram (@GapGoat7), is hoisted aloft when the Wildcats register three consecutive defensive stops.• Gap Goat’s apparel includes a K-State jersey and gold chains with one chain featuring a goal number seven pendant, which he is awarded when the team gets seven “gaps” in a game.• K-State fans have jumped on the new tradition and have purchased their own versions of Gap Goats and bring them to Bramlage Coliseum to join in the celebration of the K-State defense.• This season, K-State has recorded three consecutive defensive stops 155 times (7.0/game). Gappy has earned his gold “7” chain 11 times.No Side Eye for Sides• Guard Taryn Sides has kept the offensive attack rolling in her time on the floor.• This season, Sides is averaging career-highs of 9.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 24.2 minutes per game. She is shooting 48.6 percent from the field including 47.7 percent from 3-point range (53-of-111). She ranks fifth in the nation and leads the Big 12 for 3-point percentage. She ranks sixth in the Big 12 and 41st in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game (2.52). Sides has tallied 78.7 percent of her points this season from beyond the arc.• Sides ranks 11th in program history for 3-point field goals made in a sophomore season.• Sides has boosted her career 3-point field goal percentage to .418, which is tied for second in school history (min. 2 attempts/game). She has made two or more 3-pointers in a game 23 times, including four games with four or more.• Against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, Sides carded a career-high 23 points, including a career-high seven connections from long range.• With her 19-point, 5-of-7 three-point effort, seven rebounds and six assists at Texas A&amp;M on Dec. 8, Sides became the third Wildcat since 2002-03 (Brittany Chambers, 6 times; Laurie Koehn) with five or more 3-point field goals made, five or more rebounds and five or more assists in a game.• In her debut season in 2023-24, the native of Phillipsburg, Kansas, averaged 3.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists.• She had three games with five or more assists and no turnovers including a career-high eight assists against McNeese State on Dec. 6. She has eight games with five or more assists.Sundell Uses Her Length• Serena Sundell continues to use her length to disrupt her opponents on the defensive end.• In her career, Sundell owns 95 career blocked shots (0.76 bpg) and ranks ninth in school history and owns the school record for career blocked shots by a guard.• This season, Sundell is second on the team in blocks (22; 1.0 bpg).• Sundell has 22 career games with two or more blocks including a career-high four at Oklahoma State on Jan. 5, 2022.• She has tallied 167 steals (1.34 spg) in her career and has 44 career games with two or more steals including nine career games with four or more steals.