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Salthawk Sports Roundup: Ummel Pummels the Competition in Home Dual

Wednesday, February 7

By Brad Hallier Senior Brody Ummel continued his strong senior season for the Hutchinson High bowling team on Wednesday, finishing with a 749 series Wednesday at The Alley in Hutchinson. Ummel's performance helped the Salthawk boys beat Andover 2,422-2,281. Jacob Bofink finished third in the dual. On the... Read More.

Kansas State knocks off No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in Overtime to Snap 4-Game Slide

Tuesday, February 6

By David Smale MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tylor Perry scored eight of his 26 points in overtime and Kansas State beat No. 4 Kansas 75-70 on Monday night in the 300th matchup of their heated rivalry. “It was a fun environment to be in,” Perry said.... Read More.

Witt and Royals Agree on an 11-Year Deal Worth More Than $288.7M Guaranteed

Monday, February 5

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals agreed with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on an 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed, two people familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on Monday, locking up one of baseball’s young... Read More.

(2/2) K-State Drops Tough Decision at (12/14) Texas

Monday, February 5

AUSTIN, Texas (KStateSports.com) – (2/2) K-State endured a rough shooting performance but almost overcame it in the fourth quarter, but homestanding (12/14) Texas held on, 61-54, on Sunday afternoon at Moody Center. BOX SCORE K-State had two players reach double figures on Sunday and were... Read More.

Taiyanna Jackson Named Big 12 Player of the Week

Monday, February 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – For the first time this season and third time in her career, Kansas super-senior center Taiyanna Jackson has been selected as the Big 12 Player of the Week. Jackson received the award after leading the Jayhawks to a 2-0 week... Read More.

KU’s Hunter Dickinson Named Big 12 Player of the Week

Monday, February 5

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – For the third time this season, Kansas center Hunter Dickinson has been named the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week after leading the Jayhawks to wins against Oklahoma State and No. 4 Houston. This marks the sixth... Read More.

Grace Pyle Named MIAA Player of the Week Again

Monday, February 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PittStateGorillas.com) – Pittsburg State University junior guard Grace Pyle has been named the MIAA Player of the Week for the second time this season on Monday (Feb. 5). Pyle helped lead the Gorillas to a 2-0 week on the road with... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Bulldogs Tripped Up by (RV) Kansas Wesleyan

Monday, February 5

SALINA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes shot 48.2 percent from the field and scored 40 points in the paint Saturday (Feb. 3) to knock off the McPherson College Bulldogs 75-65 at Mabee Arena in Salina, Kan. BOX SCORE Collin Storr pulled down... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Bulldogs Upended by Kansas Wesleyan

Monday, February 5

SALINA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs dropped a KCAC matchup Saturday (Feb. 3) to the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes 67-55 in Salina, Kan. BOX SCORE Madelyn Hankins led the Bulldogs in the scoring column with 11 points, while Mikaela Boyd added ten points. Read More.

Buhler Bowling: Girls Sweep Crusader Classic for a Sixth Straight Time

Sunday, February 4

BUHLER, Kan. – Buhler girls rallied from behind in baker win the Crusader Classic on Saturday at The Alley for the sixth year in a row. Individually, Teigan Nielsen medaled in second with a 574 series. Nielsen ranks among the State's top bowlers in all... Read More.

Tigers Sink Shockers on Last Second Shot

Sunday, February 4

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (GoShockers.com) – For the second straight game Wichita State let a double digit lead get away, falling, 65-63, at Memphis Saturday on a David Jones game-winner with 2.3 seconds left. BOX SCORE Wichita State (9-13, 1-8) held a 14-point lead with less... Read More.

Kansas Women Claim First Conference Road Win at TCU

Sunday, February 4

FORT WORTH, Texas. (KUAthletics.com) – Taiyanna Jackson and S’Mya Nichols combined for 42 points to lead the Kansas Jayhawks to an 81-74 victory over TCU on Saturday evening at Schollmaier Arena. BOX SCORE The victory is the second-straight for Kansas, who improves to 12-10... Read More.