AMES, Iowa&nbsp;–&nbsp;(14/16) K-State dropped the regular season finale on Sunday at Iowa State, 85-63, at Hilton Coliseum. This was the first time this season the Wildcats have lost consecutive games.

K-State (25-6, 13-5 Big 12) was paced by seniors Temira Poindexter and Serena Sundell. Poindexter carded 17 points, while Sundell added 11 points, six rebounds, six assists and a block.

Iowa State (21-10, 12-6) was led by Audi Crooks with a game-high 36 points on 14-of-18 shooting and 10 rebounds. In her senior day, Emily Ryan finished with 17 points and 10 assists.

- The first half saw the teams exchange the lead six times and were tied twice, as the Cyclones held a 35-34 lead at the break.

- The Wildcats had all nine players register at least two points in the opening half and were lead in the first half by Poindexter with 11 points including a 3-of-6 effort from beyond the arc.

- Iowa State opened the third quarter by going 6-of-6 from the field to build a 49-42 lead with 5:22 remaining in the stanza.

- The Cyclones would win the third quarter, 27-15, using a 12-0 run over a two-minute span late in the third frame to build a 62-49 advantage.

- K-State brought the margin to 11 twice with chances to cut the deficit to single digits, but Iowa State was able to answer on both occasions to move the margin to 14, 70-56, with 6:40 remaining in the fourth quarter.

- The Cyclones would close out the Wildcats with a 15-7 run.

- K-State shot 33.3 percent (23-of-69) from the field and carded a 25.0 percent effort (9-of-36) from long distance. The 36 attempts from 3-point range were a season-high for the Wildcats.

- K-State leads the series, 55-50. Head coach Jeff Mittie is 9-20 in his career against Iowa State.

- The Wildcats are 245-247 (.498) in its history in Big 12 games.

- K-State head coach Jeff Mittie owns a career record of 669-376 (.640), including a mark of 215-141 (.604).

- K-State owns a record of 273-101 (.730) as an AP ranked team. K-State is 17-7 (.708) all-time when ranked 14th in the nation.

- K-State's starting five consisted of guards: Zyanna Walker, Jaelyn Glenn and Serena Sundell; forwards Temira Poindexter and Kennedy Taylor. This was the 11th time this lineup has started together this season. This was the 134th&nbsp;career start for Sundell, the 130th&nbsp;career start for Jaelyn Glenn, the 118th&nbsp;career collegiate start and 31st&nbsp;at K-State for Poindexter, the 53rd&nbsp;career start and 12th at K-State for Taylor and the 31st&nbsp;career start for Walker. Sundell moves into first in program history for career starts and is third in program history for career games played. With her 130th&nbsp;career start, Glenn moves into a tie for third in program history for career starts.

- Poindexter reached double figures for the 20th&nbsp;time this season and the 100th&nbsp;in her career. Poindexter improved her career point total to 1,953 (393 at K-State; 1,560 at Tulsa).

- Poindexter tallied four 3-pointers on Sunday. This was her 23rd&nbsp;career game and her seventh game this season with four or more connections from long range. She recorded her 76th game of her career with two or more connections.

- Sundell owns 1,681 career points and moves into sole possession for eighth on the K-State career scoring list. This was her 94th&nbsp;career game with 10 or more points.

- Sundell’s six assists on Sunday improved her career total to 769. She ranks seventh in Big 12 history for career assists and needs three assists to move into sixth. Sundell improved upon her own school record with her 89th career game with five or more assists. Her assist total this season of 220 makes her the third player in program history with a 200-assist season (Shalee Lehning and Kayle Goth) and ranks fourth for a season. She needs 10 assists to set the school record for a season.

- Sundell hauled in six rebounds on Sunday. She owns a career total of 560 rebounds and is 25th&nbsp;in program history. This was her 54th&nbsp;career game with five or more rebounds.

- Jaelyn Glenn tallied four steals on Sunday. She improved her career steal total to 258 and remains in sole possession of fifth in program history for career steals. She needs three steals to move into fourth. This was her 75th&nbsp;career game with two or more steals.

- Imani Lester registered two blocks on Sunday. She tied her season-high with the effort. This was her ninth career game with two or more blocks.

- Eliza Maupin pulled in six rebounds on Sunday. This was her 18th&nbsp;career game and her sixth game this season with five or more rebounds.

K-State will be the five-seed in the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship and await the winner of the BYU/UCF game. K-State’s game will be on Thursday at 11 a.m., in the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

AMES, Iowa&nbsp;–&nbsp;(14/16) K-State dropped the regular season finale on Sunday at Iowa State, 85-63, at Hilton Coliseum. This was the first time this season the Wildcats have lost consecutive games.K-State (25-6, 13-5 Big 12) was paced by seniors Temira Poindexter and Serena Sundell. Poindexter carded 17 points, while Sundell added 11 points, six rebounds, six assists and a block.Iowa State (21-10, 12-6) was led by Audi Crooks with a game-high 36 points on 14-of-18 shooting and 10 rebounds. In her senior day, Emily Ryan finished with 17 points and 10 assists.HOW IT HAPPENED- The first half saw the teams exchange the lead six times and were tied twice, as the Cyclones held a 35-34 lead at the break.- The Wildcats had all nine players register at least two points in the opening half and were lead in the first half by Poindexter with 11 points including a 3-of-6 effort from beyond the arc.- Iowa State opened the third quarter by going 6-of-6 from the field to build a 49-42 lead with 5:22 remaining in the stanza.- The Cyclones would win the third quarter, 27-15, using a 12-0 run over a two-minute span late in the third frame to build a 62-49 advantage.- K-State brought the margin to 11 twice with chances to cut the deficit to single digits, but Iowa State was able to answer on both occasions to move the margin to 14, 70-56, with 6:40 remaining in the fourth quarter.- The Cyclones would close out the Wildcats with a 15-7 run.- K-State shot 33.3 percent (23-of-69) from the field and carded a 25.0 percent effort (9-of-36) from long distance. The 36 attempts from 3-point range were a season-high for the Wildcats.QUICK FACTS- K-State leads the series, 55-50. Head coach Jeff Mittie is 9-20 in his career against Iowa State.- The Wildcats are 245-247 (.498) in its history in Big 12 games.- K-State head coach Jeff Mittie owns a career record of 669-376 (.640), including a mark of 215-141 (.604).- K-State owns a record of 273-101 (.730) as an AP ranked team. K-State is 17-7 (.708) all-time when ranked 14th in the nation.TEAM NOTES- K-State's starting five consisted of guards: Zyanna Walker, Jaelyn Glenn and Serena Sundell; forwards Temira Poindexter and Kennedy Taylor. This was the 11th time this lineup has started together this season. This was the 134th&nbsp;career start for Sundell, the 130th&nbsp;career start for Jaelyn Glenn, the 118th&nbsp;career collegiate start and 31st&nbsp;at K-State for Poindexter, the 53rd&nbsp;career start and 12th at K-State for Taylor and the 31st&nbsp;career start for Walker. Sundell moves into first in program history for career starts and is third in program history for career games played. With her 130th&nbsp;career start, Glenn moves into a tie for third in program history for career starts.PLAYER NOTES- Poindexter reached double figures for the 20th&nbsp;time this season and the 100th&nbsp;in her career. Poindexter improved her career point total to 1,953 (393 at K-State; 1,560 at Tulsa).- Poindexter tallied four 3-pointers on Sunday. This was her 23rd&nbsp;career game and her seventh game this season with four or more connections from long range. She recorded her 76th game of her career with two or more connections.- Sundell owns 1,681 career points and moves into sole possession for eighth on the K-State career scoring list. This was her 94th&nbsp;career game with 10 or more points.- Sundell’s six assists on Sunday improved her career total to 769. She ranks seventh in Big 12 history for career assists and needs three assists to move into sixth. Sundell improved upon her own school record with her 89th career game with five or more assists. Her assist total this season of 220 makes her the third player in program history with a 200-assist season (Shalee Lehning and Kayle Goth) and ranks fourth for a season. She needs 10 assists to set the school record for a season.- Sundell hauled in six rebounds on Sunday. She owns a career total of 560 rebounds and is 25th&nbsp;in program history. This was her 54th&nbsp;career game with five or more rebounds.- Jaelyn Glenn tallied four steals on Sunday. She improved her career steal total to 258 and remains in sole possession of fifth in program history for career steals. She needs three steals to move into fourth. This was her 75th&nbsp;career game with two or more steals.- Imani Lester registered two blocks on Sunday. She tied her season-high with the effort. This was her ninth career game with two or more blocks.- Eliza Maupin pulled in six rebounds on Sunday. This was her 18th&nbsp;career game and her sixth game this season with five or more rebounds.UP NEXTK-State will be the five-seed in the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship and await the winner of the BYU/UCF game. K-State’s game will be on Thursday at 11 a.m., in the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

 K-State WBB Drops Regular Season Finale at Iowa State

Salina Public Schools is proud to announce that Ryan Stuart, South High School (SHS) athletic director, received the Art Newcomer Promising Athletic Director Award through the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (KIAAA). Ryan’s character, drive to learn and dedication to supporting others make him an ideal fit for this award.

“The KIAAA is an extremely strong organization, made up of many colleagues I have admired and held in high regard throughout my career,” said Stuart. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be recognized by them.”

In Stuart’s 23 years at Salina Public Schools (SPS) he has taken on a variety of roles that highlight his passion for education and athletics. He has taught at both South Middle School and South High School (SHS), served as SHS assistant principal and for the past three years led as the SHS athletic director. Stuart has also been the head coach for SHS girls’ basketball, and both SHS girls’ and boys’ tennis teams, in addition to other assistant coach positions.

“Athletics have been a central part of my life,” said Stuart. “I love being around competitions of all kinds and genuinely enjoy watching our student-athletes compete in a variety of events and activities.”

Stuart has run 5A State Tennis, a pre-season soccer tournament and more. Under his leadership, each event has been outstanding. “His communication with administration and coaches from other schools is top notch,” said Greg Maring, athletic director at Central High School. “Everyone knows the plan before the event.”

As tournament director and seeding coordinator for Regional Tennis competitions, Stuart’s organization ensures everything runs smoothly. He also plays a vital role in supporting the Salina Invitational Tournament. While his organizational skills are impressive, it’s Stuart’s passion and purpose behind everything he does that makes him so special and truly sets him apart.

“You always see Mr. Stuart at South High Activities at home and on the road,” said Maring. “It is very evident he has the support of his coaches and there is no doubt that he supports his coaches. More importantly, he cares about kids.”

He knows that the importance of being involved in high school activities and clubs cannot be overstated. “While we have strong participation in most of our athletic teams and activities, I would love for even more students to get involved,” said Stuart. “Salina Public Schools offers a wide range of opportunities, and I encourage every student to take advantage of them.”

<figure>
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 </figure>SubmittedSalina Public Schools is proud to announce that Ryan Stuart, South High School (SHS) athletic director, received the Art Newcomer Promising Athletic Director Award through the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (KIAAA). Ryan’s character, drive to learn and dedication to supporting others make him an ideal fit for this award.“The KIAAA is an extremely strong organization, made up of many colleagues I have admired and held in high regard throughout my career,” said Stuart. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be recognized by them.”In Stuart’s 23 years at Salina Public Schools (SPS) he has taken on a variety of roles that highlight his passion for education and athletics. He has taught at both South Middle School and South High School (SHS), served as SHS assistant principal and for the past three years led as the SHS athletic director. Stuart has also been the head coach for SHS girls’ basketball, and both SHS girls’ and boys’ tennis teams, in addition to other assistant coach positions.“Athletics have been a central part of my life,” said Stuart. “I love being around competitions of all kinds and genuinely enjoy watching our student-athletes compete in a variety of events and activities.”Stuart has run 5A State Tennis, a pre-season soccer tournament and more. Under his leadership, each event has been outstanding. “His communication with administration and coaches from other schools is top notch,” said Greg Maring, athletic director at Central High School. “Everyone knows the plan before the event.”As tournament director and seeding coordinator for Regional Tennis competitions, Stuart’s organization ensures everything runs smoothly. He also plays a vital role in supporting the Salina Invitational Tournament. While his organizational skills are impressive, it’s Stuart’s passion and purpose behind everything he does that makes him so special and truly sets him apart.“You always see Mr. Stuart at South High Activities at home and on the road,” said Maring. “It is very evident he has the support of his coaches and there is no doubt that he supports his coaches. More importantly, he cares about kids.”He knows that the importance of being involved in high school activities and clubs cannot be overstated. “While we have strong participation in most of our athletic teams and activities, I would love for even more students to get involved,” said Stuart. “Salina Public Schools offers a wide range of opportunities, and I encourage every student to take advantage of them.”

Salina South High’s Ryan Stuart recognized with KIAA award

Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football played its first home game of the season and dominated the William Woods Owls 52-0 on Sunday afternoon at JRI Hospitality Stadium at Graves Family Sports Complex.

The victory evened KWU's record in the Kansas Conference to 1-1 while improving to 3-2 overall. William Woods, in their first season of flag football, fell to 0-2.

KWU had short fields to work with all day long as six of the nine Coyote drives started in William Woods territory. KWU's defense was also solid only allowing the Owls to cross midfield one time.

The Coyotes scored on their first drive of the game as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6b4d61cf-dd51-415a-9495-d1e0dc143caf?elinkdata=21065">Chihiro Iwata</a> hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/935d0416-1ef8-45bd-a5d3-1c77414f940f?elinkdata=21065">Aliyah Wood</a> for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 9:06 left in the first quarter.

After a failed Woods drive, the Coyotes were in the end zone again as Iwata found Wood again for a 4-yard touchdown pass with 1:24 left in the first. The scoring play was set up by a leaping catch by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/47cbbe5a-7a10-4158-8939-4b7c169734d6?elinkdata=21065">Ciaran DeCuir</a> at the WWU 4.

The Coyotes got the ball back at the WWU 18 and only needed two plays to score as Iwata found <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1acc57da-afd0-4b71-99b3-ac6b9c8d4b8f?elinkdata=21065">Jazmine Whitfield</a> over the middle from 11 yards out and it was 19-0 with 10:40 to go in the first.

KWU grabbed the first of three interceptions on the day on the next drive as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a9b8e74-bc88-4301-aa2a-1f7672c4e315?elinkdata=21065">Shanya Murape</a> picked off a pass at the WWU 36.

The Coyotes found the end zone again on the next drive as Iwata hit a diving <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6fe1ed61-b821-4895-94da-67f2ef7065b1?elinkdata=21065">Soriah Tafua</a> along the sideline from 16 yards out and the PAT-1 was good giving KWU a 26-0 lead with 3:49 left in the half.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/54ac32e0-108b-41da-95d7-d2c5c503178e?elinkdata=21065">Aaliya Oliver</a> picked off a Woods pass on the next drive, retuning it to the WWU 26 and Iwata found Whitfield again, this time from 3 yards out with 20 seconds left in the half to send KWU into the break up 32-0.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e8763bf-e0e4-45e5-a47c-31ca40adf9a5?elinkdata=21065">Angel Roman</a> stopped the next William Woods drive and put points on the board for the Coyotes as she picked off a pass and returned it 38 yards for a Pick-6 putting KWU up 38-0 with 7:29 left in the third.

William Woods got into KWU territory for the only time on the next drive, driving to the KWU 30, but could not convert a first down and gave the ball back to the Coyotes.

Iwata hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/28f779de-b06e-4aab-a86e-fa01d1233751?elinkdata=21065">Lola Randolph</a> for an 11 yard scoring play with 10:31 left in the game as KWU continued to pull away.

KWU added one last score as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c91f9b01-3575-47b5-8ab3-646a3e9a3220?elinkdata=21065">Emilee Buhl</a> found <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6c84ce4c-fae9-4446-b95d-4b6b385cb473?elinkdata=21065">Addison Cadwell</a> for a 6-yard scoring play with 1:36 left.

Iwata was 16 of 25 passing for 182 yards and six scores in the game. She also ran three times for 25 yards. Tafua threw one pass for 14 yards and Buhl was 1 of 5, the competition for the touchdown.

Tafua led the Coyotes with four catches for 55 yards and a score. Wood had three for 38 and two scores. Whitfield had two for 14 and two scores to lead the Coyote receivers.

Oliver had four flag pulls for the KWU defense that held William Woods to only 90 yards of total offense in the game. She added an interception.

Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football played its first home game of the season and dominated the William Woods Owls 52-0 on Sunday afternoon at JRI Hospitality Stadium at Graves Family Sports Complex.The victory evened KWU's record in the Kansas Conference to 1-1 while improving to 3-2 overall. William Woods, in their first season of flag football, fell to 0-2.KWU had short fields to work with all day long as six of the nine Coyote drives started in William Woods territory. KWU's defense was also solid only allowing the Owls to cross midfield one time.The Coyotes scored on their first drive of the game as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6b4d61cf-dd51-415a-9495-d1e0dc143caf?elinkdata=21065">Chihiro Iwata</a> hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/935d0416-1ef8-45bd-a5d3-1c77414f940f?elinkdata=21065">Aliyah Wood</a> for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 9:06 left in the first quarter.After a failed Woods drive, the Coyotes were in the end zone again as Iwata found Wood again for a 4-yard touchdown pass with 1:24 left in the first. The scoring play was set up by a leaping catch by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/47cbbe5a-7a10-4158-8939-4b7c169734d6?elinkdata=21065">Ciaran DeCuir</a> at the WWU 4.The Coyotes got the ball back at the WWU 18 and only needed two plays to score as Iwata found <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1acc57da-afd0-4b71-99b3-ac6b9c8d4b8f?elinkdata=21065">Jazmine Whitfield</a> over the middle from 11 yards out and it was 19-0 with 10:40 to go in the first.KWU grabbed the first of three interceptions on the day on the next drive as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a9b8e74-bc88-4301-aa2a-1f7672c4e315?elinkdata=21065">Shanya Murape</a> picked off a pass at the WWU 36.The Coyotes found the end zone again on the next drive as Iwata hit a diving <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6fe1ed61-b821-4895-94da-67f2ef7065b1?elinkdata=21065">Soriah Tafua</a> along the sideline from 16 yards out and the PAT-1 was good giving KWU a 26-0 lead with 3:49 left in the half.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/54ac32e0-108b-41da-95d7-d2c5c503178e?elinkdata=21065">Aaliya Oliver</a> picked off a Woods pass on the next drive, retuning it to the WWU 26 and Iwata found Whitfield again, this time from 3 yards out with 20 seconds left in the half to send KWU into the break up 32-0.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e8763bf-e0e4-45e5-a47c-31ca40adf9a5?elinkdata=21065">Angel Roman</a> stopped the next William Woods drive and put points on the board for the Coyotes as she picked off a pass and returned it 38 yards for a Pick-6 putting KWU up 38-0 with 7:29 left in the third.William Woods got into KWU territory for the only time on the next drive, driving to the KWU 30, but could not convert a first down and gave the ball back to the Coyotes.Iwata hit <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/28f779de-b06e-4aab-a86e-fa01d1233751?elinkdata=21065">Lola Randolph</a> for an 11 yard scoring play with 10:31 left in the game as KWU continued to pull away.KWU added one last score as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c91f9b01-3575-47b5-8ab3-646a3e9a3220?elinkdata=21065">Emilee Buhl</a> found <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6c84ce4c-fae9-4446-b95d-4b6b385cb473?elinkdata=21065">Addison Cadwell</a> for a 6-yard scoring play with 1:36 left.Iwata was 16 of 25 passing for 182 yards and six scores in the game. She also ran three times for 25 yards. Tafua threw one pass for 14 yards and Buhl was 1 of 5, the competition for the touchdown.Tafua led the Coyotes with four catches for 55 yards and a score. Wood had three for 38 and two scores. Whitfield had two for 14 and two scores to lead the Coyote receivers.Oliver had four flag pulls for the KWU defense that held William Woods to only 90 yards of total offense in the game. She added an interception.

Coyote Flag Football dominates William Woods 52-0 in home opener

SHAWNEE, Kan. - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its two games on the second day of the Midwest College Classic hosted by Top Gun Events at Mid America Sports Complex.

KWU lost to Park 3-2 and defeated Graceland 3-0.

Thanks to the efforts of the MidAmerica Nazarene Athletics Communications staff, statistics were available for the KWU vs Park game. Statistics and information are not yet available for the Graceland game from tournament officials.

Park took an early 2-0 lead in the game with two runs in the first inning, but in the top of the second, the Coyotes drew even. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0eaace9f-a84c-4b54-8573-aad9a89c196b?elinkdata=21003">Hailey Summers</a> walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/67c62fe4-b754-4ebb-899d-f2ef35ef255c?elinkdata=21003">Jenna Soule</a> doubled setting up <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/85b409ed-9615-4f47-b9a6-82545d8cb038?elinkdata=21003">Cali Worsham's</a> 2-run double to even things up.

The Coyotes had chances to take the lead, leaving two on in the third and the bases loaded in the fourth, but could not push a run across. Park scored the go ahead run in the sixth inning to lead 3-2.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/91d6ae30-8a15-4f85-9bfa-b22abacbc632?elinkdata=21003">Cadence Mallet</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/21d31182-22f8-458d-8108-8df2b05b63ee?elinkdata=21003">Brooklyn Lange</a> both singled in the seventh trying to spark a 2-out rally for the Coyotes, but KWU could not push a game-tying run across.

Lange was the lone Coyote to have more than one hit in the game with two. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6ca5ec2b-d40a-4ffe-850e-ab18775c3a64?elinkdata=21003">Alycyn Nash</a> took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/98b48c0d-f855-4453-8fed-dc8b1debebcc?elinkdata=21003">Bella Allen</a> recorded all three outs in the sixth after relieving Nash a batter into the inning.

SHAWNEE, Kan. - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its two games on the second day of the Midwest College Classic hosted by Top Gun Events at Mid America Sports Complex.KWU lost to Park 3-2 and defeated Graceland 3-0.Thanks to the efforts of the MidAmerica Nazarene Athletics Communications staff, statistics were available for the KWU vs Park game. Statistics and information are not yet available for the Graceland game from tournament officials.Park took an early 2-0 lead in the game with two runs in the first inning, but in the top of the second, the Coyotes drew even. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0eaace9f-a84c-4b54-8573-aad9a89c196b?elinkdata=21003">Hailey Summers</a> walked and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/67c62fe4-b754-4ebb-899d-f2ef35ef255c?elinkdata=21003">Jenna Soule</a> doubled setting up <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/85b409ed-9615-4f47-b9a6-82545d8cb038?elinkdata=21003">Cali Worsham's</a> 2-run double to even things up.The Coyotes had chances to take the lead, leaving two on in the third and the bases loaded in the fourth, but could not push a run across. Park scored the go ahead run in the sixth inning to lead 3-2.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/91d6ae30-8a15-4f85-9bfa-b22abacbc632?elinkdata=21003">Cadence Mallet</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/21d31182-22f8-458d-8108-8df2b05b63ee?elinkdata=21003">Brooklyn Lange</a> both singled in the seventh trying to spark a 2-out rally for the Coyotes, but KWU could not push a game-tying run across.Lange was the lone Coyote to have more than one hit in the game with two. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6ca5ec2b-d40a-4ffe-850e-ab18775c3a64?elinkdata=21003">Alycyn Nash</a> took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/98b48c0d-f855-4453-8fed-dc8b1debebcc?elinkdata=21003">Bella Allen</a> recorded all three outs in the sixth after relieving Nash a batter into the inning.

KWU softball splits with Park and Graceland on second day of Top Gun Midwest College Classic

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — David N’Guessan had 21 points and eight rebounds and Kansas State defeated Colorado 65-56 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.

Kansas State led by 11 points at halftime, then N'Guessan had five points in a 7-0 run that gave the Wildcats a 46-29 lead with 14 minutes remaining in the game. The Wildcats led by double digits for most of the remainder. Colorado got within eight points once and later the score was 63-54 after Sebastian Rancik hit two free throws for the Buffaloes with a minute to go.

Macaleab Rich made two free throws for K-State with 48 seconds left and Rancik's dunk with six seconds remaining finished off the scoring.

There was one tie, no lead changes, and Kansas State led for 38 1/2 minutes.

Brendan Hausen scored 11 points and Dug McDaniel had 10 points and seven assists for Kansas State (14-15, 8-10 Big 12).

Colorado (11-18, 2-16 Big 12) got 11 points from RJ Smith and 10 each from Rancik and Bangot Dak.

The Wildcats took an early 12-2 lead, thanks to a 10-0 run in which Colorado committed three shooting fouls, good for five made K-State free throws. The Wildcats built a 33-17 lead with two minutes left in the half before Colorado scored the last five to trail 33-22 at the break.

It was the first meeting between the two teams since Colorado left the Big 12 after the 2001 season.

With two games left in the regular season, Kansas State is tied for ninth place and Colorado is last.

The Wildcats visit Cincinnati on Wednesday and finish at home against Iowa State on Saturday.

Colorado visits Texas Tech on Wednesday and finishes at home against TCU on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1740959471900.png" alt="Photo K-State Athletics" />
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — David N’Guessan had 21 points and eight rebounds and Kansas State defeated Colorado 65-56 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.Kansas State led by 11 points at halftime, then N'Guessan had five points in a 7-0 run that gave the Wildcats a 46-29 lead with 14 minutes remaining in the game. The Wildcats led by double digits for most of the remainder. Colorado got within eight points once and later the score was 63-54 after Sebastian Rancik hit two free throws for the Buffaloes with a minute to go.Macaleab Rich made two free throws for K-State with 48 seconds left and Rancik's dunk with six seconds remaining finished off the scoring.There was one tie, no lead changes, and Kansas State led for 38 1/2 minutes.Brendan Hausen scored 11 points and Dug McDaniel had 10 points and seven assists for Kansas State (14-15, 8-10 Big 12).Colorado (11-18, 2-16 Big 12) got 11 points from RJ Smith and 10 each from Rancik and Bangot Dak.The Wildcats took an early 12-2 lead, thanks to a 10-0 run in which Colorado committed three shooting fouls, good for five made K-State free throws. The Wildcats built a 33-17 lead with two minutes left in the half before Colorado scored the last five to trail 33-22 at the break.It was the first meeting between the two teams since Colorado left the Big 12 after the 2001 season.With two games left in the regular season, Kansas State is tied for ninth place and Colorado is last.The Wildcats visit Cincinnati on Wednesday and finish at home against Iowa State on Saturday.Colorado visits Texas Tech on Wednesday and finishes at home against TCU on Saturday.

🏀 N'Guessan scores 21 points and Kansas State defeats Colorado

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball completed the three-game sweep of the Friends Falcons on Saturday winning twice by a 4-3 score, the second coming on a ninth-inning walk-off at Dean Evans Stadium.

The Coyotes had to rally in both games to get the wins.

The first game was scoreless until the fifth inning when Friends got a run on a sacrifice fly.

The Coyotes tied it in the bottom of the fifth as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/96124e58-8bca-4edb-8ed0-693b2a972226?elinkdata=20972">Tyler Favretto</a> launched a ball out to right field to make it 1-1.

Friends had an immediate answer, taking a 2-1 lead in the sixth.

The Coyotes again tied it up in the bottom of the sixth inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ec2e4667-defb-4c90-8ca0-924deee1f748?elinkdata=20972">Joe Finder</a> opened the inning with a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/79f5db50-f789-4d3b-aa34-778f96a1863f?elinkdata=20972">Coulson Riggs</a>. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/36dd3563-3d22-44ed-8a4c-91d3851287ab?elinkdata=20972">Jesse Conrad</a> then singled down the line in right field to bring in pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/273ac4e2-a9a8-4141-9cd3-3b16adb553bd?elinkdata=20972">Blake Dale</a> to tie things up.

Wesleyan had a chance to push the lead further as the Coyotes loaded the bases but couldn't get another run.

Friends took the lead again in the seventh, but the Coyotes would take the lead for good in the bottom of the inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ff9e6660-db7b-4b28-9ec0-fa0a3c6dd7bd?elinkdata=20972">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> led off the inning with a walk and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a7ebc145-f08d-4fdc-9084-cac7e6678318?elinkdata=20972">Carter Allen</a> followed with a double to score pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d5b79bdb-b0a6-45dd-96c1-f0f70741f3bb?elinkdata=20972">Lakin Franz</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/daa894c9-aabd-4a87-921c-e96c234b0a38?elinkdata=20972">Chase Aurand</a> would bring in the go-ahead run with a hit to left center that scored Allen.

The Coyotes would then get two 1-2-3 innings from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/87ffaafc-f849-4f22-9fbe-64c46ed13b63?elinkdata=20972">Hunter Blea</a> to secure the win.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/32cc7f77-3c50-4072-8de8-807d64334095?elinkdata=20972">Shaw Lee</a> got the win in relief allowing a run on one hit in an inning. Blea pitched two innings to get his second save of the season. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/69923f89-427d-4cec-9b65-fb5f36be6183?elinkdata=20972">Nathan Righi</a> went six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. Allen and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/116275bd-3b9d-4d2a-9e55-f0339baa330e?elinkdata=20972">Alex Garcia</a> had two hits each for the Coyotes.

In the second game, the Coyotes needed extra innings, but got a walk-off single by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4e4ab1b5-46e9-4e03-a32d-7a6de2a6be82?elinkdata=20972">Garrett Garfield</a> that scored <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1f876c2-69e3-4af1-868b-1f0acb67bfbe?elinkdata=20972">Jacob Williamson</a> in the bottom of the ninth of the scheduled 7-inning game to get the win.

Friends took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, but the Coyotes tied it back up on Allen's double that scored Garfield.

Friends took the lead in the second on a sacrifice fly, and extended the lead to 3-1 in the fourth.

The Coyotes got one back in the bottom of the fifth as Garcia led off the inning with a walk and then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1b33755-27e3-47d8-bbf7-d6789f279e1d?elinkdata=20972">Michael Rago</a> stole second base, but the throw down would hit Rago and go into the outfield allowing Garcia to score.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d97b541e-b9ac-4244-88ce-7383060e424d?elinkdata=20972">Joe Finder</a> tied it at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth with a homer to start the inning.

The Coyotes had a chance to win it in the seventh, but could not push a run across leaving two runners on base.

Wesleyan avoided danger in the ninth as Friends got a triple by Bryson Rigsby, but Isaias Urriola struck out to end the inning.

Then it was the Coyotes' turn. Williamson singled and went to third on Favretto's base knock. Garfield then singled home Williamson and the Coyotes would walk it off.

Favretto, Garfield and Ruvalcaba had three hits each for the Coyotes. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be0d98dc-a384-4012-afb7-3db54a206b65?elinkdata=20972">Ritter Steinmann</a> got the win for the Coyotes striking out four in three innings of relief work, allowing just two hits. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00bfc013-92e4-4cfa-b3b8-dfc0e4523504?elinkdata=20972">Nathan Galusha</a> went four innings allowing three runs on eight hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dff73a73-511b-4ea6-b3c5-531d1f3b2897?elinkdata=20972">Riley Gwin</a> allowed one hit in two innings.

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball completed the three-game sweep of the Friends Falcons on Saturday winning twice by a 4-3 score, the second coming on a ninth-inning walk-off at Dean Evans Stadium.The Coyotes had to rally in both games to get the wins.The first game was scoreless until the fifth inning when Friends got a run on a sacrifice fly.The Coyotes tied it in the bottom of the fifth as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/96124e58-8bca-4edb-8ed0-693b2a972226?elinkdata=20972">Tyler Favretto</a> launched a ball out to right field to make it 1-1.Friends had an immediate answer, taking a 2-1 lead in the sixth.The Coyotes again tied it up in the bottom of the sixth inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ec2e4667-defb-4c90-8ca0-924deee1f748?elinkdata=20972">Joe Finder</a> opened the inning with a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/79f5db50-f789-4d3b-aa34-778f96a1863f?elinkdata=20972">Coulson Riggs</a>. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/36dd3563-3d22-44ed-8a4c-91d3851287ab?elinkdata=20972">Jesse Conrad</a> then singled down the line in right field to bring in pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/273ac4e2-a9a8-4141-9cd3-3b16adb553bd?elinkdata=20972">Blake Dale</a> to tie things up.Wesleyan had a chance to push the lead further as the Coyotes loaded the bases but couldn't get another run.Friends took the lead again in the seventh, but the Coyotes would take the lead for good in the bottom of the inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ff9e6660-db7b-4b28-9ec0-fa0a3c6dd7bd?elinkdata=20972">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> led off the inning with a walk and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a7ebc145-f08d-4fdc-9084-cac7e6678318?elinkdata=20972">Carter Allen</a> followed with a double to score pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d5b79bdb-b0a6-45dd-96c1-f0f70741f3bb?elinkdata=20972">Lakin Franz</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/daa894c9-aabd-4a87-921c-e96c234b0a38?elinkdata=20972">Chase Aurand</a> would bring in the go-ahead run with a hit to left center that scored Allen.The Coyotes would then get two 1-2-3 innings from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/87ffaafc-f849-4f22-9fbe-64c46ed13b63?elinkdata=20972">Hunter Blea</a> to secure the win.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/32cc7f77-3c50-4072-8de8-807d64334095?elinkdata=20972">Shaw Lee</a> got the win in relief allowing a run on one hit in an inning. Blea pitched two innings to get his second save of the season. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/69923f89-427d-4cec-9b65-fb5f36be6183?elinkdata=20972">Nathan Righi</a> went six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. Allen and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/116275bd-3b9d-4d2a-9e55-f0339baa330e?elinkdata=20972">Alex Garcia</a> had two hits each for the Coyotes.In the second game, the Coyotes needed extra innings, but got a walk-off single by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4e4ab1b5-46e9-4e03-a32d-7a6de2a6be82?elinkdata=20972">Garrett Garfield</a> that scored <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1f876c2-69e3-4af1-868b-1f0acb67bfbe?elinkdata=20972">Jacob Williamson</a> in the bottom of the ninth of the scheduled 7-inning game to get the win.Friends took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, but the Coyotes tied it back up on Allen's double that scored Garfield.Friends took the lead in the second on a sacrifice fly, and extended the lead to 3-1 in the fourth.The Coyotes got one back in the bottom of the fifth as Garcia led off the inning with a walk and then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1b33755-27e3-47d8-bbf7-d6789f279e1d?elinkdata=20972">Michael Rago</a> stole second base, but the throw down would hit Rago and go into the outfield allowing Garcia to score.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d97b541e-b9ac-4244-88ce-7383060e424d?elinkdata=20972">Joe Finder</a> tied it at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth with a homer to start the inning.The Coyotes had a chance to win it in the seventh, but could not push a run across leaving two runners on base.Wesleyan avoided danger in the ninth as Friends got a triple by Bryson Rigsby, but Isaias Urriola struck out to end the inning.Then it was the Coyotes' turn. Williamson singled and went to third on Favretto's base knock. Garfield then singled home Williamson and the Coyotes would walk it off.Favretto, Garfield and Ruvalcaba had three hits each for the Coyotes. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be0d98dc-a384-4012-afb7-3db54a206b65?elinkdata=20972">Ritter Steinmann</a> got the win for the Coyotes striking out four in three innings of relief work, allowing just two hits. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00bfc013-92e4-4cfa-b3b8-dfc0e4523504?elinkdata=20972">Nathan Galusha</a> went four innings allowing three runs on eight hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dff73a73-511b-4ea6-b3c5-531d1f3b2897?elinkdata=20972">Riley Gwin</a> allowed one hit in two innings.

KWU baseball completes sweep of Friends winning 4-3 twice on Saturday

Kansas Wesleyan's run in the Kansas Conference Women's Championship came to an abrupt and gut-wrenching halt Saturday night.

Rayland Garner's basket at the buzzer lifted Friends to a 64-62 victory over top-seeded KWU in a semifinal game before a large and loud crowd inside Mabee Arena. Her shot under the goal were the last two points of the Falcons' game-ending 11-0 run over the final 4:22.

There is a silver lining though. KWU (23-7) will play in the Opening Round of NAIA Women's Championship that begins March 14 by virtue of winning the conference's regular season title. The Coyotes will learn their destination and opponent when the field is announced at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Fifth-seeded Friends (19-11) plays sixth-seeded Sterling for the KCAC championship Tuesday in Wichita.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e4e5590e-1f21-4da8-89d4-f56082dd68ab?elinkdata=20941">Jocelyn Hall's</a> free throw with 4:03 left in the game gave Wesleyan a 62-53 lead but Friends dialed up the defensive pressure. The Falcons scored nine consecutive points and tied it at 62 on a Taylor Jackson free throw with 46.6 seconds remaining.

Wesleyan committed a turnover on its next possession. Friends missed a shot at the other end and KWU grabbed the rebound, but the ball was knocked loose. Falcons coach Dean Jaderston was granted a time out during the scrum for the ball signaling Friends had gained possession with 5.2 seconds remaining. Garner's game-winner followed the time out.

"We had way too many turnovers (16), we were standing on offense," KWU coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/155ba6be-bd41-410c-bf2a-ab79bffc4aba?elinkdata=20941">Ryan Showman</a> said on the postgame radio show. "Can't have that at any point but especially with the lead late in the game."

Friends scored 19 points off KWU's mistakes while the Coyotes got four points off seven Falcons turnovers.

"Friends played well, they made plays at the end," Showman said. "I thought we did a lot to put ourselves in position to win but just didn't get it done."

It was a seesaw battle from the get-go with 10 ties and seven lead changes. KWU led 15-8 at the start but Friends answered with a 11-0 run and led 19-15. The Coyotes closed the quarter on a 6-2 spurt and the game was tied at 21 entering the second period.

The Falcons took a 37-31 lead into intermission after a 10-4 run in the final 4:50 of the half. Down 39-33 early in the third quarter KWU surged into the lead 44-42 with 1:44 left in the period. The game was tied 47-47 entering the final 10 minutes.

The Coyotes began the fourth quarter with a 14-4 run and led 61-51 after a <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5a165098-3710-42c1-b2b1-63e0665d8682?elinkdata=20941">Jocelyn Hall</a> basket with 4:31 left. Hall's free throw 28 seconds later was the final point though. KWU turned the ball over on each of its last five possessions.

"(The NAIA tournament) is something to fall back on, we'll get ready for that during the week but this one hurts right now," Showman said.

KWU shot 44.4 percent (24 of 54) and was led by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d454670a-6ef5-41d6-b888-dee2be82b0f8?elinkdata=20941">Hampton Williams</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/064f2bae-46a3-42c4-b1ab-c7862fb8de52?elinkdata=20941">Jill Stephens</a> who scored 13 apiece; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ce38dbd5-d658-4b0c-832c-942d96b764d7?elinkdata=20941">Angel Lee</a> added 12. Williams also had four assists and grabbed 14 rebounds. The Coyotes outrebounded Friends 38-29 in the game.

Kansas Wesleyan's run in the Kansas Conference Women's Championship came to an abrupt and gut-wrenching halt Saturday night.Rayland Garner's basket at the buzzer lifted Friends to a 64-62 victory over top-seeded KWU in a semifinal game before a large and loud crowd inside Mabee Arena. Her shot under the goal were the last two points of the Falcons' game-ending 11-0 run over the final 4:22.There is a silver lining though. KWU (23-7) will play in the Opening Round of NAIA Women's Championship that begins March 14 by virtue of winning the conference's regular season title. The Coyotes will learn their destination and opponent when the field is announced at 6 p.m. Thursday.Fifth-seeded Friends (19-11) plays sixth-seeded Sterling for the KCAC championship Tuesday in Wichita.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e4e5590e-1f21-4da8-89d4-f56082dd68ab?elinkdata=20941">Jocelyn Hall's</a> free throw with 4:03 left in the game gave Wesleyan a 62-53 lead but Friends dialed up the defensive pressure. The Falcons scored nine consecutive points and tied it at 62 on a Taylor Jackson free throw with 46.6 seconds remaining.Wesleyan committed a turnover on its next possession. Friends missed a shot at the other end and KWU grabbed the rebound, but the ball was knocked loose. Falcons coach Dean Jaderston was granted a time out during the scrum for the ball signaling Friends had gained possession with 5.2 seconds remaining. Garner's game-winner followed the time out."We had way too many turnovers (16), we were standing on offense," KWU coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/155ba6be-bd41-410c-bf2a-ab79bffc4aba?elinkdata=20941">Ryan Showman</a> said on the postgame radio show. "Can't have that at any point but especially with the lead late in the game."Friends scored 19 points off KWU's mistakes while the Coyotes got four points off seven Falcons turnovers."Friends played well, they made plays at the end," Showman said. "I thought we did a lot to put ourselves in position to win but just didn't get it done."It was a seesaw battle from the get-go with 10 ties and seven lead changes. KWU led 15-8 at the start but Friends answered with a 11-0 run and led 19-15. The Coyotes closed the quarter on a 6-2 spurt and the game was tied at 21 entering the second period.The Falcons took a 37-31 lead into intermission after a 10-4 run in the final 4:50 of the half. Down 39-33 early in the third quarter KWU surged into the lead 44-42 with 1:44 left in the period. The game was tied 47-47 entering the final 10 minutes.The Coyotes began the fourth quarter with a 14-4 run and led 61-51 after a <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5a165098-3710-42c1-b2b1-63e0665d8682?elinkdata=20941">Jocelyn Hall</a> basket with 4:31 left. Hall's free throw 28 seconds later was the final point though. KWU turned the ball over on each of its last five possessions."(The NAIA tournament) is something to fall back on, we'll get ready for that during the week but this one hurts right now," Showman said.KWU shot 44.4 percent (24 of 54) and was led by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d454670a-6ef5-41d6-b888-dee2be82b0f8?elinkdata=20941">Hampton Williams</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/064f2bae-46a3-42c4-b1ab-c7862fb8de52?elinkdata=20941">Jill Stephens</a> who scored 13 apiece; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ce38dbd5-d658-4b0c-832c-942d96b764d7?elinkdata=20941">Angel Lee</a> added 12. Williams also had four assists and grabbed 14 rebounds. The Coyotes outrebounded Friends 38-29 in the game.

Coyote WBB falls to Friends in KCAC Semifinals on buzzer-beater 64-62

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Indoor Track capped its exceptional season with three NAIA All-America performances at the NAIA Men's Track and Field National Championships.

The 4x800m relay team had an outstanding performance in the finals of the event, finishing fourth with a time of 7:38.46. The group of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e1d5ee2-b8bd-4cc5-9adb-95f7cf2b4900?elinkdata=20817">Ty Davidson</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e12b98b8-fa71-4804-8515-2aa78ebd038f?elinkdata=20817">Wyatt Johnson</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/652da513-75fa-423a-9049-986311136a37?elinkdata=20817">Triston Cottone</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7789dae8-6456-4d5a-b14d-ad54c641d501?elinkdata=20817">Julian Avila</a> earned their third straight NAIA All-America honor with the performance, twice indoors and once outdoors. In the preliminaries, the group set a new school record with a time of 7:35.58.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9097a56b-117e-47ca-9874-040941a15145?elinkdata=20817">Julian Avila</a> earned NAIA All-America honors with a seventh place finish in the 1000m. Avila finished with a time of 2:26.91. In the preliminary round, Avila set a new school record for the event with a time of 2:26.61.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a47106c6-997d-44fc-a369-53666ee4904a?elinkdata=20817">Damion Jackson</a> placed eighth in the finals of the 3000m with a new school record time of 8:25.13.

Also participating in the NAIA National Championships was <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7cc3df87-af23-47e7-957f-1579a7d1056a?elinkdata=20817">Keegan Lott</a>, earning a 15th place finish in the shot put with a mark of 15.65m.

The Distance Medley Relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d2d2da39-8447-4504-84bb-3237b2465dac?elinkdata=20817">Austin Schaeffer</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b7406549-d92f-453a-8fdb-899e2e751944?elinkdata=20817">Nate Chavez</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88cd91ab-399d-4933-ac81-702e95991836?elinkdata=20817">Nicolas Martinez</a>, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/572e5556-4b85-4c79-8f41-68ad7ec52fa1?elinkdata=20817">Damion Jackson</a> finished 26th in the preliminary round with a time of 10:47.10.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Indoor Track capped its exceptional season with three NAIA All-America performances at the NAIA Men's Track and Field National Championships.The 4x800m relay team had an outstanding performance in the finals of the event, finishing fourth with a time of 7:38.46. The group of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e1d5ee2-b8bd-4cc5-9adb-95f7cf2b4900?elinkdata=20817">Ty Davidson</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e12b98b8-fa71-4804-8515-2aa78ebd038f?elinkdata=20817">Wyatt Johnson</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/652da513-75fa-423a-9049-986311136a37?elinkdata=20817">Triston Cottone</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7789dae8-6456-4d5a-b14d-ad54c641d501?elinkdata=20817">Julian Avila</a> earned their third straight NAIA All-America honor with the performance, twice indoors and once outdoors. In the preliminaries, the group set a new school record with a time of 7:35.58.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9097a56b-117e-47ca-9874-040941a15145?elinkdata=20817">Julian Avila</a> earned NAIA All-America honors with a seventh place finish in the 1000m. Avila finished with a time of 2:26.91. In the preliminary round, Avila set a new school record for the event with a time of 2:26.61.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a47106c6-997d-44fc-a369-53666ee4904a?elinkdata=20817">Damion Jackson</a> placed eighth in the finals of the 3000m with a new school record time of 8:25.13.Also participating in the NAIA National Championships was <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7cc3df87-af23-47e7-957f-1579a7d1056a?elinkdata=20817">Keegan Lott</a>, earning a 15th place finish in the shot put with a mark of 15.65m.The Distance Medley Relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d2d2da39-8447-4504-84bb-3237b2465dac?elinkdata=20817">Austin Schaeffer</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b7406549-d92f-453a-8fdb-899e2e751944?elinkdata=20817">Nate Chavez</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88cd91ab-399d-4933-ac81-702e95991836?elinkdata=20817">Nicolas Martinez</a>, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/572e5556-4b85-4c79-8f41-68ad7ec52fa1?elinkdata=20817">Damion Jackson</a> finished 26th in the preliminary round with a time of 10:47.10.

Kansas Wesleyan men's Indoor Track with several All-America performances at NAIA National Championships

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Kansas Wesleyan Women's Indoor Track and Field had participants at the 2025 NAIA Women's Indoor Track and Field National Championships.

The Coyotes did not see any group reach the finals, but still had impressive performances.

The 4x800m relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6b4117cf-51a4-4cca-b715-d6e335bc51c6?elinkdata=20786">Josie Koppes</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ffce6fa-2e3e-4876-9b29-b3c9bae86adf?elinkdata=20786">Hailey Nordhus</a>, Kirsten Hackney and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f5241cea-4314-4c96-9ab9-7199d5ba4895?elinkdata=20786">Madisyn Ehrlich</a> finished ninth in the preliminary round of the event, just missing a spot in the finals. The team did set a new school record in the event by a whopping 14 seconds with a time of 9:17.67.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c53fa3c2-520d-4458-8b27-4471713bf8f0?elinkdata=20786">Madisyn Ehrlich</a> placed 19th in the 1000m run preliminaries with a time of 3:04.39.

The Distance Medley Relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d52a46b8-5f36-4ec3-b4f1-4d3cdefc69a2?elinkdata=20786">Joni Schroeder</a>, Juli Rottinghaus, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/71c04f2c-515c-4d2f-bbb6-2f3a6e383eb2?elinkdata=20786">Lauryn Mikkelson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/aa74892f-8a34-446d-930c-2be9e8173c66?elinkdata=20786">Kierra Jensen</a> finished 17th in the preliminaries with a time of 12:46.08.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Kansas Wesleyan Women's Indoor Track and Field had participants at the 2025 NAIA Women's Indoor Track and Field National Championships.The Coyotes did not see any group reach the finals, but still had impressive performances.The 4x800m relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6b4117cf-51a4-4cca-b715-d6e335bc51c6?elinkdata=20786">Josie Koppes</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ffce6fa-2e3e-4876-9b29-b3c9bae86adf?elinkdata=20786">Hailey Nordhus</a>, Kirsten Hackney and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f5241cea-4314-4c96-9ab9-7199d5ba4895?elinkdata=20786">Madisyn Ehrlich</a> finished ninth in the preliminary round of the event, just missing a spot in the finals. The team did set a new school record in the event by a whopping 14 seconds with a time of 9:17.67.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c53fa3c2-520d-4458-8b27-4471713bf8f0?elinkdata=20786">Madisyn Ehrlich</a> placed 19th in the 1000m run preliminaries with a time of 3:04.39.The Distance Medley Relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d52a46b8-5f36-4ec3-b4f1-4d3cdefc69a2?elinkdata=20786">Joni Schroeder</a>, Juli Rottinghaus, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/71c04f2c-515c-4d2f-bbb6-2f3a6e383eb2?elinkdata=20786">Lauryn Mikkelson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/aa74892f-8a34-446d-930c-2be9e8173c66?elinkdata=20786">Kierra Jensen</a> finished 17th in the preliminaries with a time of 12:46.08.

Kansas Wesleyan women's Indoor Track NAIA Nationals Recap

SHAWNEE, Kan. - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its two games on Saturday in the Midwest College Classic, an event hosted by Top Gun Events at Mid America Sports Complex.

KWU lost to Baker 1-0, then defeated Benedictine 5-4.

Statistics and information were not made immediately available by the hosting organization.

KWU is scheduled to play Park on Sunday at 10 a.m., and Graceland at 12:30 p.m. in the event.

SHAWNEE, Kan. - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its two games on Saturday in the Midwest College Classic, an event hosted by Top Gun Events at Mid America Sports Complex.KWU lost to Baker 1-0, then defeated Benedictine 5-4.Statistics and information were not made immediately available by the hosting organization.KWU is scheduled to play Park on Sunday at 10 a.m., and Graceland at 12:30 p.m. in the event.

KWU softball splits with Baker and Benedictine at Midwest College Classic

CANTON, Mo.. - Kansas Wesleyan University Men's Volleyball team continued Heart of America conference play this afternoon as they visited the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats. The Coyotes battled the Wildcats in a close match with the Coyotes coming out on top; winning 3-1 with scores of 25-23, 27-29, 29-27, 25-19.

To start set one was neck in neck from the start with neither team having a lead larger than three points. KWU had to answer after a quick punch by C-SC game them the 22-20 lead. The Coyotes would respond with a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3a378fca-76de-4a88-9392-5e2772982f26?elinkdata=20848">Ryan Wagner</a> from the set by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/23a9af74-dd18-46f1-b1d6-e6218b4f0cbf?elinkdata=20848">Ethan Ricketts</a>. C-SC then gifted KWU a point with an attack error. The Coyotes then gave the point right back with a service error to tie things up at 23-23. The Coyotes would then get the next point off of a block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa490ee7-7c4a-4859-ac0d-ded3fb530de3?elinkdata=20848">Justin Burras</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/71bd9cf5-1f09-47ce-b8c9-d00289f8c986?elinkdata=20848">Ryan Wagner</a> and seal the deal with another block to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3e66fd0e-22ad-4091-9191-8c6a25c0f1d4?elinkdata=20848">Ryan Wagner</a> for the 25th point to win the first 25-23.

The second set brought even more back and forth action and going beyond the 25 point cap after a service error by KWU tied it up at 25-25. The Wildcats then capitalized with a kill but the Coyotes quickly reopened with a kill of their own by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6573be10-0c5c-4cc8-afb3-3bc2b23e0411?elinkdata=20848">Jaron Lindsay</a>. An attack error by KWU would give that point right back putting the score at 27-27. The Wildcats went on to put to kills together and claim the second set 27-29. This would tie the match at 1-1.

The third set brought the same energy and hype as set two. KWU nearly found a way to win it in 25 points but the Wildcats found a way to tie things up. A kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf647191-66db-4506-bcc5-1c97949f77a0?elinkdata=20848">Zayin Martinez</a> would give the Coyotes the 26-25 advantage until Wildcat kill tied it up again at 26 all. C-SC then gave KWU a point with an attack error but claim it back with another kill to take us to 27-27. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be927d8c-9a0b-4cab-93d0-92009f23a0de?elinkdata=20848">Justin Burras</a> came up clutch for the Coyotes as he collected another kill to give KWU the 28-27 lead and strong net presence but the Coyotes forced an attack error by the wildcats. This error would make the score 29-27 and give KWU the third set now leading 2-1 in the match.

After weathering the storm of three really tight sets KWU was one set away from getting out of Canton with a win. They started the fourth set just like the first three with a back and forth duel until the Coyotes started to build a lead with kills by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7eeb540-ed78-438b-9ce2-6618c21b4a3f?elinkdata=20848">Zayin Martinez</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/46c4023b-7249-4815-9dde-6d7e6237bdba?elinkdata=20848">Colin Lindo</a>, and an attack error by the Wildcats' Jack Laney. Along with a few Wildcat attack errors the Coyotes found themselves out front 19-15. The Coyotes would hold this lead and clinch the forth set 25-29 and secure the match win 3-1.

The Coyotes improve to 5-7 overall and 2-4 in Heart of America Conference play.

CANTON, Mo.. - Kansas Wesleyan University Men's Volleyball team continued Heart of America conference play this afternoon as they visited the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats. The Coyotes battled the Wildcats in a close match with the Coyotes coming out on top; winning 3-1 with scores of 25-23, 27-29, 29-27, 25-19.To start set one was neck in neck from the start with neither team having a lead larger than three points. KWU had to answer after a quick punch by C-SC game them the 22-20 lead. The Coyotes would respond with a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3a378fca-76de-4a88-9392-5e2772982f26?elinkdata=20848">Ryan Wagner</a> from the set by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/23a9af74-dd18-46f1-b1d6-e6218b4f0cbf?elinkdata=20848">Ethan Ricketts</a>. C-SC then gifted KWU a point with an attack error. The Coyotes then gave the point right back with a service error to tie things up at 23-23. The Coyotes would then get the next point off of a block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa490ee7-7c4a-4859-ac0d-ded3fb530de3?elinkdata=20848">Justin Burras</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/71bd9cf5-1f09-47ce-b8c9-d00289f8c986?elinkdata=20848">Ryan Wagner</a> and seal the deal with another block to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3e66fd0e-22ad-4091-9191-8c6a25c0f1d4?elinkdata=20848">Ryan Wagner</a> for the 25th point to win the first 25-23.The second set brought even more back and forth action and going beyond the 25 point cap after a service error by KWU tied it up at 25-25. The Wildcats then capitalized with a kill but the Coyotes quickly reopened with a kill of their own by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6573be10-0c5c-4cc8-afb3-3bc2b23e0411?elinkdata=20848">Jaron Lindsay</a>. An attack error by KWU would give that point right back putting the score at 27-27. The Wildcats went on to put to kills together and claim the second set 27-29. This would tie the match at 1-1.The third set brought the same energy and hype as set two. KWU nearly found a way to win it in 25 points but the Wildcats found a way to tie things up. A kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf647191-66db-4506-bcc5-1c97949f77a0?elinkdata=20848">Zayin Martinez</a> would give the Coyotes the 26-25 advantage until Wildcat kill tied it up again at 26 all. C-SC then gave KWU a point with an attack error but claim it back with another kill to take us to 27-27. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be927d8c-9a0b-4cab-93d0-92009f23a0de?elinkdata=20848">Justin Burras</a> came up clutch for the Coyotes as he collected another kill to give KWU the 28-27 lead and strong net presence but the Coyotes forced an attack error by the wildcats. This error would make the score 29-27 and give KWU the third set now leading 2-1 in the match.After weathering the storm of three really tight sets KWU was one set away from getting out of Canton with a win. They started the fourth set just like the first three with a back and forth duel until the Coyotes started to build a lead with kills by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7eeb540-ed78-438b-9ce2-6618c21b4a3f?elinkdata=20848">Zayin Martinez</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/46c4023b-7249-4815-9dde-6d7e6237bdba?elinkdata=20848">Colin Lindo</a>, and an attack error by the Wildcats' Jack Laney. Along with a few Wildcat attack errors the Coyotes found themselves out front 19-15. The Coyotes would hold this lead and clinch the forth set 25-29 and secure the match win 3-1.The Coyotes improve to 5-7 overall and 2-4 in Heart of America Conference play.

Coyote MVB picks up four set win over Culver-Stockton

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — JT Toppin had 21 points to lead&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">No. 10</a>&nbsp;Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over Kansas on Saturday.

It was the second win at Allen Fieldhouse (2-22) in the school's history.

Christian Anderson had 15 points and Darrion Williams scored 14 for Texas Tech (22-7, 13-5 Big 12).

KJ Adams Jr. had 21 points for the Jayhawks (19-10, 10-8), who had multiple runs of at least six points.

The Red Raiders used a 16-2 run early in the half to turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead. They led 48-37 at halftime.

Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were not intimidated by Allen Fieldhouse and the raucous crowd. Despite being 1-21 all-time in the facility, the Raiders responded every time the Jayhawks made a run.

Kansas: The Jayhawks lacked a killer instinct. Even though they clawed back into the game multiple times, they couldn't pull away.

After Kansas came all the way back to tie the game at 73-all, Williams hit a 3-pointer to give the Red Raiders the lead for good.

Texas Tech outscored Kansas 45-12 from 3-point range.

Texas Tech will host Colorado on Wednesday night, while Kansas visits No. 4 Houston on Monday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1740867458981.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas Athletics" />
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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — JT Toppin had 21 points to lead&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">No. 10</a>&nbsp;Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over Kansas on Saturday.It was the second win at Allen Fieldhouse (2-22) in the school's history.Christian Anderson had 15 points and Darrion Williams scored 14 for Texas Tech (22-7, 13-5 Big 12).KJ Adams Jr. had 21 points for the Jayhawks (19-10, 10-8), who had multiple runs of at least six points.The Red Raiders used a 16-2 run early in the half to turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead. They led 48-37 at halftime.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were not intimidated by Allen Fieldhouse and the raucous crowd. Despite being 1-21 all-time in the facility, the Raiders responded every time the Jayhawks made a run.Kansas: The Jayhawks lacked a killer instinct. Even though they clawed back into the game multiple times, they couldn't pull away.<h2>Key moment</h2>After Kansas came all the way back to tie the game at 73-all, Williams hit a 3-pointer to give the Red Raiders the lead for good.<h2>Key stat</h2>Texas Tech outscored Kansas 45-12 from 3-point range.<h2>Up next</h2>Texas Tech will host Colorado on Wednesday night, while Kansas visits No. 4 Houston on Monday night.___

🏀 Tech beats KU for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school's history

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Southeast of Saline boys basketball team battled to the final buzzer on Friday night, but the Trojan season came to a close in Garden Plain at the hands of the Owls 58-41.

Southeast hung around through the first three-quarters of this game, trailing by just two at the end of the first, four at half and six after three, but in the fourth and final quarter the Owls pulled away.

Garden Plain outscored SES 21-11 over the last eight minutes to punch their ticket to the semifinals.

Kaeden Kasselman was the star of the show for the Owls, scoring 28 points, including 18 in the second half.

Meanwhile on Southeast’s side, Gannon Jacobson led the charge with 14 points in the loss.

The Owls (13-8) will hit the road next Wednesday for a date with the 1-seed in Cheney.

For the Trojans the campaign draws to a close at 10-10.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline boys basketball team battled to the final buzzer on Friday night, but the Trojan season came to a close in Garden Plain at the hands of the Owls 58-41.<figure>
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 </figure>Southeast hung around through the first three-quarters of this game, trailing by just two at the end of the first, four at half and six after three, but in the fourth and final quarter the Owls pulled away.Garden Plain outscored SES 21-11 over the last eight minutes to punch their ticket to the semifinals.Kaeden Kasselman was the star of the show for the Owls, scoring 28 points, including 18 in the second half.Meanwhile on Southeast’s side, Gannon Jacobson led the charge with 14 points in the loss.The Owls (13-8) will hit the road next Wednesday for a date with the 1-seed in Cheney.For the Trojans the campaign draws to a close at 10-10.

Trojans drop sub-state quarterfinal at Garden Plain

WASHINGTON (AP)—President Donald Trump says he plans to issue “a complete PARDON of Pete Rose," baseball’s late career hits leader who was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-8fb1c12e1498a0c3ffacef4beaa4e642">banned from MLB and the Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp;for sports betting.

Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday night to say Rose, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">died in September</a>&nbsp;at 83, “shouldn’t have been gambling on baseball, but only bet on HIS TEAM WINNING.”

Trump did not specifically mention Rose’s tax evasion case in which Rose pleaded guilty in 1990 and served a five-month prison sentence.

The president said he would sign a pardon for Rose “over the next few weeks.”

MLB handed Rose a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation determined he had bet on baseball games, including some involving his own Cincinnati Reds.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727739054688.jpeg" alt="FILE - In this July 31, 1978 file photo, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Pete Rose tips his cap to the crowd after hitting in his 44th straight game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - In this July 31, 1978 file photo, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Pete Rose tips his cap to the crowd after hitting in his 44th straight game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP)—President Donald Trump says he plans to issue “a complete PARDON of Pete Rose," baseball’s late career hits leader who was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-8fb1c12e1498a0c3ffacef4beaa4e642">banned from MLB and the Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp;for sports betting.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1740850610190.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday night to say Rose, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">died in September</a>&nbsp;at 83, “shouldn’t have been gambling on baseball, but only bet on HIS TEAM WINNING.”Trump did not specifically mention Rose’s tax evasion case in which Rose pleaded guilty in 1990 and served a five-month prison sentence.The president said he would sign a pardon for Rose “over the next few weeks.”MLB handed Rose a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation determined he had bet on baseball games, including some involving his own Cincinnati Reds.

Trump says in social media post he plans to pardon the late Pete Rose

By NOAH HELGET Salina Post Contributor

On Friday the Lady Knights traveled to Hillsboro and battled with the Lady Trojans, but fell short in the opening round of sub-state 34-23.

Adelyn Lee got the ball rolling for the Lady Knights early on in the first quarter. She finished the quarter with five, but the Lady Knights trailed 14-8 at the end of the first.

Both teams struggled to score in the second, but the Lady Knights locked in on defense, forcing the Lady Trojans to just two made free throws in the second quarter.

The Lady Knights came out on a quick 5-0 run to start the second half but it wasn't enough as they trailed by five at the end of the third 23-18.

The Lady Knights were led in scoring by Adelyn Lee, she finished her night with 14.

The Lady Knights finish the season 10-10 overall and look to return all five starters next year.

By NOAH HELGET Salina Post ContributorOn Friday the Lady Knights traveled to Hillsboro and battled with the Lady Trojans, but fell short in the opening round of sub-state 34-23.Adelyn Lee got the ball rolling for the Lady Knights early on in the first quarter. She finished the quarter with five, but the Lady Knights trailed 14-8 at the end of the first.Both teams struggled to score in the second, but the Lady Knights locked in on defense, forcing the Lady Trojans to just two made free throws in the second quarter.The Lady Knights came out on a quick 5-0 run to start the second half but it wasn't enough as they trailed by five at the end of the third 23-18.The Lady Knights were led in scoring by Adelyn Lee, she finished her night with 14.The Lady Knights finish the season 10-10 overall and look to return all five starters next year.

Lady Knights fall to Hillsboro in sub-state opener

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball rallied in the eight inning to pick up a 9-7 win over the Friends Falcons in the series opener on Friday at Dean Evans Stadium.

The Coyotes jumped out to a big lead after a 4-run third inning and another run in the fifth. However Friends took the lead with two runs in the six and seventh innings, and then put three on the board in the eighth to lead 7-5.

Back came the Coyotes, scoring four in the bottom of the eighth to take the lead, and then held on in the ninth for the win.

Wesleyan broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the third with four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4137a601-0666-4522-ae01-ce5abb5d5898?elinkdata=20724">Joe Finder</a> led off the inning with a walk and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8d843a8c-fcfc-4687-8b56-b7a3f00514de?elinkdata=20724">Jacob Williamson's</a> double. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ab6c2afd-59a1-4f0e-b42e-632efa66a9fb?elinkdata=20724">Tyler Favretto</a> traded places with Williamson with another double and two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8d7defaf-1df3-44aa-a502-5fd1c74fdc1d?elinkdata=20724">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> launched a ball out to right center to give the Coyotes a 4-0 lead.

The Coyotes added another in the fifth as Williamson reached on an error to start the inning then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4c446f88-1ff6-4b52-a90e-5eb5ddee0f05?elinkdata=20724">Garrett Garfield</a> hit into a double play with no one out.

Friends got two runs on the board in the sixth on a 2-run homer and added two more in the seventh on another 2-run homer.

The Falcons took the lead in the top of the eighth scoring three runs, all coming on a bases clearing double with the bases loaded and two outs in the inning.

The Rally Yotes then came up in the eighth. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ae6b4671-1eac-4465-b857-2f7e0d28a773?elinkdata=20724">Jesse Conrad</a> led off with a double, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/60be6ab6-843b-4deb-a360-4780d4e72896?elinkdata=20724">Joe Finder</a> followed with a single. Williamson grounded out but a run scored. Friends intentionally walked Favretto, and Garfield then walked. Ruvalcaba then singled through the left side to bring in two runs and push the Coyotes back into the lead.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4765f90-78b5-4643-b9b7-7509a762e954?elinkdata=20724">Carter Allen</a> then singled on a bunt and brought in Garfield on the play, but an error allowed Ruvalcaba to move to third on the play.

Friends loaded the bases with nobody out in the top of the ninth, but did not score. KWU got a fielder's choice play at the plate to keep Friends off the board and get the first out, and then a strike out and a ground out would end it.

Ruvalcaba was 3 for 3 with four RBI and two walks for the Coyotes. Favretto, Allen and Finder had two hits each. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d5cdab35-2b20-4639-ab97-9c8b417dee2c?elinkdata=20724">Brett Maddock</a> went six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with three strikeouts. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba6fc3f6-c4f4-4b73-b029-3189324adaf5?elinkdata=20724">Ritter Steinmann</a> got the win, pitching an inning and two thirds in relief. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/82370fca-51d2-4551-ac8b-94380dbe6062?elinkdata=20724">Hunter Blea</a> came in with the bases loaded and no one out and shut down the Falcons to get the save.

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball rallied in the eight inning to pick up a 9-7 win over the Friends Falcons in the series opener on Friday at Dean Evans Stadium.The Coyotes jumped out to a big lead after a 4-run third inning and another run in the fifth. However Friends took the lead with two runs in the six and seventh innings, and then put three on the board in the eighth to lead 7-5.Back came the Coyotes, scoring four in the bottom of the eighth to take the lead, and then held on in the ninth for the win.Wesleyan broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the third with four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4137a601-0666-4522-ae01-ce5abb5d5898?elinkdata=20724">Joe Finder</a> led off the inning with a walk and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8d843a8c-fcfc-4687-8b56-b7a3f00514de?elinkdata=20724">Jacob Williamson's</a> double. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ab6c2afd-59a1-4f0e-b42e-632efa66a9fb?elinkdata=20724">Tyler Favretto</a> traded places with Williamson with another double and two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8d7defaf-1df3-44aa-a502-5fd1c74fdc1d?elinkdata=20724">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> launched a ball out to right center to give the Coyotes a 4-0 lead.The Coyotes added another in the fifth as Williamson reached on an error to start the inning then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4c446f88-1ff6-4b52-a90e-5eb5ddee0f05?elinkdata=20724">Garrett Garfield</a> hit into a double play with no one out.Friends got two runs on the board in the sixth on a 2-run homer and added two more in the seventh on another 2-run homer.The Falcons took the lead in the top of the eighth scoring three runs, all coming on a bases clearing double with the bases loaded and two outs in the inning.The Rally Yotes then came up in the eighth. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ae6b4671-1eac-4465-b857-2f7e0d28a773?elinkdata=20724">Jesse Conrad</a> led off with a double, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/60be6ab6-843b-4deb-a360-4780d4e72896?elinkdata=20724">Joe Finder</a> followed with a single. Williamson grounded out but a run scored. Friends intentionally walked Favretto, and Garfield then walked. Ruvalcaba then singled through the left side to bring in two runs and push the Coyotes back into the lead.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4765f90-78b5-4643-b9b7-7509a762e954?elinkdata=20724">Carter Allen</a> then singled on a bunt and brought in Garfield on the play, but an error allowed Ruvalcaba to move to third on the play.Friends loaded the bases with nobody out in the top of the ninth, but did not score. KWU got a fielder's choice play at the plate to keep Friends off the board and get the first out, and then a strike out and a ground out would end it.Ruvalcaba was 3 for 3 with four RBI and two walks for the Coyotes. Favretto, Allen and Finder had two hits each. Starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d5cdab35-2b20-4639-ab97-9c8b417dee2c?elinkdata=20724">Brett Maddock</a> went six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with three strikeouts. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba6fc3f6-c4f4-4b73-b029-3189324adaf5?elinkdata=20724">Ritter Steinmann</a> got the win, pitching an inning and two thirds in relief. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/82370fca-51d2-4551-ac8b-94380dbe6062?elinkdata=20724">Hunter Blea</a> came in with the bases loaded and no one out and shut down the Falcons to get the save.

Coyote baseball rallies past Friends 9-7

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Tennis got a 5-2 win over Midland University on Friday at Salina Tennis Alliance Center.

It was technically a forfeit win for the Coyotes, as Midland only had two competing players, and a minimum of four is needed for a contestable match.

In the one doubles flight that was played Midland got a 6-3 win as Kissmel Cedano Lapaix and Graziela Dallagnol beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ba8fea9-b6ec-4c5a-bb99-2cb5d2e02e72?elinkdata=20662">Hayden Bellamy</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f3a767a2-1438-40a2-8ea9-c1f69c394910?elinkdata=20662">Danielle Slack</a> 6-3.

Midland also got wins in the two contested singles flights as Cedano Lapaix beat Bellamy 9-7 and Dallagnol beat Slack 9-7.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/360e4c82-be2f-4078-8843-b9e3609c7703?elinkdata=20662">Kira McGrown</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/aee71454-ac33-4b3c-a57d-3e346703c27d?elinkdata=20662">Ania Bonner</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e7faae57-7c27-4c33-bf49-c3a2cc0516dd?elinkdata=20662">Isabella Gutierrez-Myers</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8ef39f21-1387-4e7e-88b0-e29d8b714dcf?elinkdata=20662">Lauren Higgins</a> got default wins in singles. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/51f5fa3b-1e54-45fa-ae0e-f49e0805b694?elinkdata=20662">Alivia Sherer</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d95bbc47-1ec0-4292-bc22-564b33a5c003?elinkdata=20662">Eliza Camp</a>, and Higgins and Gutierrez-Myers got default wins at doubles.

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Tennis got a 5-2 win over Midland University on Friday at Salina Tennis Alliance Center.It was technically a forfeit win for the Coyotes, as Midland only had two competing players, and a minimum of four is needed for a contestable match.In the one doubles flight that was played Midland got a 6-3 win as Kissmel Cedano Lapaix and Graziela Dallagnol beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ba8fea9-b6ec-4c5a-bb99-2cb5d2e02e72?elinkdata=20662">Hayden Bellamy</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f3a767a2-1438-40a2-8ea9-c1f69c394910?elinkdata=20662">Danielle Slack</a> 6-3.Midland also got wins in the two contested singles flights as Cedano Lapaix beat Bellamy 9-7 and Dallagnol beat Slack 9-7.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/360e4c82-be2f-4078-8843-b9e3609c7703?elinkdata=20662">Kira McGrown</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/aee71454-ac33-4b3c-a57d-3e346703c27d?elinkdata=20662">Ania Bonner</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e7faae57-7c27-4c33-bf49-c3a2cc0516dd?elinkdata=20662">Isabella Gutierrez-Myers</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8ef39f21-1387-4e7e-88b0-e29d8b714dcf?elinkdata=20662">Lauren Higgins</a> got default wins in singles. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/51f5fa3b-1e54-45fa-ae0e-f49e0805b694?elinkdata=20662">Alivia Sherer</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d95bbc47-1ec0-4292-bc22-564b33a5c003?elinkdata=20662">Eliza Camp</a>, and Higgins and Gutierrez-Myers got default wins at doubles.

KWU women's Tennis wins over Midland 5-2

Following Thursday's thrilling Kansas Conference tournament quarterfinal victory over Saint Mary in Mabee Arena the top-seeded Coyotes are preparing for the semifinals. The winner advances to the championship March 4 at the site of the higher seeded team.

Following Thursday's thrilling Kansas Conference tournament quarterfinal victory over Saint Mary in Mabee Arena the top-seeded Coyotes are preparing for the semifinals. The winner advances to the championship March 4 at the site of the higher seeded team.SATURDAY'S GAMEOpponent: FriendsTime: 7 p.m.Location: Mabee ArenaTICKETSAll tickets must be purchased in advance on the KCAC ticketing portal: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6988bb3d-7790-4d72-b263-012730b2794f?elinkdata=20600">https://kcacsports.com/sports/2023/1/6/tickets.aspx</a>. KWU will have staff at the entry gates to assist fans with purchasing tickets through the KCAC ticketing portal, but there will be no cash sales and no point-of-sale ticket sales on site. KWU regular season passes will not be accepted at the event.GAME COVERAGEThe games will be streamed live on the Coyote Sports Network, part of the KCAC Digital Network at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/09d25fcf-be16-42e1-b2ba-193a656d40e4?elinkdata=20600">www.kcacnetwork.com/kansaswesleyan</a>An audio-only broadcast of the game will be available online at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4a83e49a-dea9-42c5-b641-49fdfb74628e?elinkdata=20600">salinapost.com</a>, by listening live to 910 KINA/107.5 FM. The Voice of the Coyotes Tyler Henry and Russ Cossel will have the call of the game with Coyote Pregame Live starting at 6:30 p.m. The game can also be heard locally on 910 KINA and 107.5 FM.Live Stats will be available as well, at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2dac6faa-037a-41ef-8a6b-7f5eba9c66e8?elinkdata=20600">www.kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary</a>RECORDS<ul>
 <li>No. 1 seeded Kansas Wesleyan 23-6</li><li>No. 5 seeded Friends 18-11</li>
 </ul>THE SERIES<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes won both regular season games but trail in the series 22-20 since 2006. They won 78-65 on December 7 in Wichita and 73-69 on January 25 in Mabee Arena.</li>
 </ul>KANSAS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>A victory over Friends would put the Coyotes in the championship for the first time since 2013. They advanced to the semis with a hard-fought 80-77 victory over Saint Mary. A 10-2 fourth quarter run gave them the lead for good, 74-69, although USM got within 78-77 with 6.5 seconds left. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/478dd7d1-da94-437d-bdc2-0989907214f2?elinkdata=20600">Jill Stephens</a> made 4 of 4 free throws in the final 14.1. Five Coyotes scored in double figures led by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/14825c76-d7b2-4d89-a4cb-8b8437daa999?elinkdata=20600">LaMyah Ricks</a> with 16 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dc5f1609-80c0-4362-9851-3933945aeb44?elinkdata=20600">Odessa Ozuna</a> 13. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4690f154-45bc-47ed-88f0-d09fd0d6e719?elinkdata=20600">Hampton Williams</a> had 12 points and 13 rebounds.</li><li>The first game with Friends this season was tied at 52 after three quarters before KWU pulled away in the final 10 minutes. KWU took a 56-55 lead into the fourth quarter. Ricks scored 20, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3b10fab0-6f01-41d3-a8e3-41a587e6b9b1?elinkdata=20600">Angel Lee</a> 16 and the Coyotes were 11 of 25 from 3-point range. Lee had 22 points, Ozuna 11 and Ricks and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c67393a7-b061-49d1-b99b-48db7e54ca02?elinkdata=20600">Paige Chauncey</a> 10 each in the second game that was close throughout. Chauncey also had 10 rebounds.</li><li>Balanced scoring is the key as seven Coyotes average between 12.1 and 6.7 points - Ricks 12.1, Lee 11.8, Williams 9.9, Stephens 9.6, Ozuna 8.8, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a33611cf-e915-4a90-ae12-84409b9d1901?elinkdata=20600">Paige Chauncey</a> 7.7 and Cat Bowman 6.7. KWU averages 76 points and allows 63.7. Williams pulls down a team-best 7.4 rebounds.</li>
 </ul>FRIENDS AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Falcons stayed alive with a 68-66 come-from-behind victory over Bethel on Thursday in North Newton. They trailed 41-31 at halftime and were down 12 early in the third quarter. Abigail Barr scored 12 and Taylor Jackson had 15 and 10 rebounds. Friends is 5-5 in its last 10 games.</li><li>Lauryn McIver scored 18 and Barr 17 but Jackson did not play in the first game against KWU in Wichita. Jackson had 22 points and 12 rebounds, McIver 18 points and Barr 14 in the second game in Mabee Arena.</li><li>McIver averages a team-high 15.4 points followed by Jackson at 14.5, Barr 12.3 and Kori Babcock 10.4. Jackson also averages 12.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. Friends averages 70.6 points and allows 64.0.</li>
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