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Kansas Men’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non-Conference Slate

Thursday, June 5

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Highlighted by a marquee home matchup with UConn, a trip to North Carolina and an appearance at Madison Square Garden against Duke, Kansas men's basketball on Wednesday announced its loaded non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season.Additionally, KU... Read More.

Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Thursday, June 5

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus earned another postseason award Wednesday being named first-team NJCAA Division I Softball All-American.The sophomore from Newkirk, Oklahoma, became the first Blue Dragon in 33 years to be named a first-team... Read More.

Central Christian College Announces Golf Tournament Athletics Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) has announced details of their Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser.The golf tournament will played Saturday, July 19 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CCCK Tigers' Athletic Department. Anyone... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Agrees to Home-and-Home Series with UConn

Wednesday, June 4

LAWRENCE, Kan - The Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball team as agreed with the University of Connecticut (UConn) for a home-and-home series starting in 2025.The first meeting of the new series will be at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The series will then... Read More.

Former Conference Foes Wichita State & Loyola-Chicago Agree to Men’s Basketball Home-and-Home Series

Wednesday, June 4

By Wichita State AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Former Missouri Valley Conference foes, Wichita State and Loyola Chicago, have agreed to a home-and-home series, beginning in 2025.Wichita State will host the Ramblers in Charles Koch Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 and make the return trip... Read More.

Long-Tenured Bethany XC & Track Coach Yoder to Lead Programs at Tabor College

Wednesday, June 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Aaron Yoder, the current longest-tenured coach at Bethany College and one of the premium Cross Country and Track & Field coaches in the KCAC, will move on from Lindsborg and will lead Tabor College as the new Director of Cross Country and... Read More.

Sterling College Softball Coach Lira Steps Down to Take NCAA DII Position

Wednesday, June 4

By Sterling College AthleticsSTERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Director of Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Taylor Lira has resigned from her position. "While we are extremely sad to see Coach Lira step down, we are very excited for... Read More.

Hutch CC Softball’s Bailey Backhaus Named NFCA Golden Shoe Winner

Wednesday, June 4

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Golden Shoe winner for 2025 NJCAA Division I Softball on Tuesday.The Golden Shoe Award is presented by New Balance. The award is... Read More.

2025 Baseball All-State Honorees Announced

Monday, June 2

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) released their All-State honorees for the 2025 High School Baseball season.Listed below are the All-State honorees in Kansas.2-1A 3A 4A 5A 6A

School & Personal Records Broken as Bullpup Track & Field Closes State Meet

Monday, June 2

WICHITA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Track & Field team wrapped up the 2025 season at the State Track & Field Meet in Wichita May 30-31. The team took home an individual state title, a new school record, multiple personal records, and multiple medals.Caleb... Read More.

Evasco Homers Twice, Cats’ Baseball Season Ends in Austin

Monday, June 2

AUSTIN, Tex. (KStateSports.com) - K-State's AJ Evasco homered twice to break program's freshman home run and RBI records, however, the Wildcats were eliminated for the 2025 NCAA Tournament as top-seeded Texas powered to a 15-8 win Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.Evasco,... Read More.

Record-Breaking Kansas Baseball Season Comes to an End

Monday, June 2

BOX SCORE | FINAL SEASON STATSFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's historic season came to an end Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium with a 4-3 loss to North Dakota State. The Jayhawks finished one of the best seasons in program history with... Read More.