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Thid Named KJCCC, NJCAA Track Athlete of the Week

Thursday, January 25

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College freshman runner David Thid was named the Jayhawk Conference and NJCAA National Track Athlete of the Week on Wednesday. Making his Blue Dragon debut on Saturday at the Washburn Rust Buster... Read More.

First-Half Surge Lifts No. 19 Dragons to Win Over Dodge City

Thursday, January 25

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Valentino Simon posted a double-double to lead six players scoring in double figures as the No. 19-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team opened the second half of the Jayhawk Conference season with a 35-point victory on... Read More.

Smith’s Career-High 29 Powers No. 4 Dragons past No. 12 Dodge

Thursday, January 25

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kiki Smith's scored a career-high 29 points to lead the No. 4-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team to its third victory over a nationally ranked opponent on Wednesday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons extended... Read More.

Late Run Carries 23/18 Iowa State Past K-State, 78-67

Thursday, January 25

AMES, Iowa (KStateSports.com) – No. 23/18 Iowa State used a 13-1 run with 4:09 remaining in a tie game to power past Kansas State and remain unbeaten at home with a 78-67 victory on Wednesday night before a sold-out crowd of 14,267 fans... Read More.

Fourth-Ranked Eagles Pull Away from Bulldogs

Thursday, January 25

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (MacBulldogs.com) — The fourth-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles used a 10-0 burst midway through the first half Wednesday (Jan. 24) to grab control to knock off the McPherson College Bulldogs 62-52 inside the Mueller Sports Center in Bartlesville, Okla. BOX SCORE Read More.

Women’s Basketball Bulldogs Fall to Oklahoma Wesleyan

Thursday, January 25

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs comeback bid fell short Wednesday (Jan. 24) falling to the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles 58-55 in Bartlesville, Okla. BOX SCORE The Bulldogs fell behind 19-9 after the first quarter before trailing 32-25 at halftime. Read More.

KU Basketball Signee Flory Bidunga Named McDonald’s All-American

Wednesday, January 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas men’s basketball signee Flory Bidunga (floor-ee bee-DUNE-guh) has been named a 2024 McDonald’s All-American and will participate in the McDonald’s All-American game on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Only 24 players among the more than 700... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Use Historic Second Half Defense to Move past Andale 70-36

Wednesday, January 24

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpups boys basketball team hosted Andale Tuesday, Jan. 23, defeating the Indians 70-36 after a near-perfect defensive second half. BOX SCORE The Bullpups led 37-31 at the halftime break with both teams shooting over 50% on the floor. However, Andale grew... Read More.

(4/7) K-State Women Push Win Streak to Baker’s Dozen by Downing (13/13) Baylor

Monday, January 22

WACO, Texas (KStateSports.com) – (4/7) K-State got defensive in the second half to pick up the program's second-ever win in Waco, 58-55, over (13/13) Baylor at Foster Pavilion on Monday night. The win was K-State's first in Waco since February 8, 2003. BOX SCORE This... Read More.

No. 7 Kansas Beats Cincinnati 74-69 on ESPN Big Monday

Monday, January 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Johnny Furphy had career-highs of 23 points and 11 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 20, and seventh-ranked Kansas beat Cincinnati 74-69 on Monday night in the first Big 12 matchup between the schools. BOX SCORE KJ Adams Jr. added 11 points... Read More.

2024 KCAC Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Sunday, January 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) – Ottawa University took home the No. 1 spot in the 2024 KCAC Softball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Friday. The Braves, last season's regular-season conference champions, earned 193 total points and 11 of 14 first-place votes. Friends earned the... Read More.

2024 KCAC Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Sunday, January 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) – The Coyotes of Kansas Wesleyan University earned the top spot in the 2024 KCAC Baseball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Friday. Kansas Wesleyan earned all 13 first-place votes. The Coyotes took home last season's KCAC regular-season conference championship, and... Read More.