Rice County Sports

Warriors start strong but struggle to close against Moundbuilders

Sunday, March 22

WINFIELD, Kan. — Sterling College fell to Southwestern College in a three-game series Friday and Saturday, March 20-21. The Warriors lost game one 12-9 followed by a 14-12 loss in game two and a 3-2 loss in game three. Game 1 Sterling opened the game strong... Read More.

Sterling splits with Southwestern

Sunday, March 22

WINFIELD, Kan. — Sterling College split a doubleheader with Southwestern College on Saturday, March 21. The Lady Warriors started off game one with a decisive 5–0 shutout but came up short in game two, 8-6. Game 1 Sterling's pitching staff only allowed four hits while striking... Read More.

Sterling ends their season with loss to Cedarville

Sunday, March 22

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — No. 3 seeded Sterling narrowly fell to No. 5 seeded, Cedarville University (NCAA DII), 65-63, in a closely contested matchup at Keeter Gym on Saturday, March 21 in the third-place game of the NCCAA National Championship. Sterling mounted a strong... Read More.

Kansas to Face St. John’s in NCAA Tournament Round of 32 Sunday in San Diego

Saturday, March 21

SAN DIEGO – No. 4 seed Kansas (24-10) will face No. 5 seed St. John's (29-6) in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32, Sunday, March 22, at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. The contest will tip at 4:15 p.m. CT and will be televised... Read More.

Freshman on Fire: Belle Barnett’s track to success

Friday, March 20

By Sheridan Nguyen Belle Barnett opened up her first collegiate season of track and field this year, and although the college stage can be daunting for a freshman, that has not held her back one bit. Barnett won the women's open high jump at her... Read More.

Five Warriors earn 2025-26 NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Friday, March 20

STERLING, Kan. – The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) proudly announces the 2025-26 NCCAA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the fall sports who have excelled academically, including men's and women's indoor track and field and men's and... Read More.

19 athletes earn 2025-26 KCAC Scholar-Athlete honors

Friday, March 20

KANSAS — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce that over 490 student-athletes competing in athletics in the conference in the Winter 2025-26 season earned the Scholar-Athlete distinction. This honor recognizes excellence in the classroom by KCAC member student-athletes who are sophomores... Read More.

Slow start leaves Sterling short in semifinal game against Bethel (Ind.)

Friday, March 20

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — No. 3 seeded Sterling fell to No. 2 seeded Bethel (Ind.), 76-63, in a the semifinal round of the NCCAA National Championship on Thursday, March 19 at Keeter Gymnasium. Despite a balanced effort from Sterling with 10 steals and 12... Read More.

Fukushima gets an upset win in Texarkana

Friday, March 20

TEXARKANA, Texas – Sterling College Men's Tennis took on (RV) Texas A&M – Texarkana on Thursday, March 19. The Warriors battled but were unable to create the upset, losing 6-1. Sterling started off behind after losing the doubles point. Fernando Vargas and Kazuki Fukushima lost 6-2... Read More.

Sterling sweeps McPherson at home

Friday, March 20

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College swept McPherson College on Wednesday, March 18 with a narrow 5-4 win in extra innings in game one and a 16-6 run-rule win in game two. Game 1 Sterling faced McPherson in a tightly contested game. McPherson scored first in the... Read More.

Kansas Women Battle for 79-70 Victory Over Troy in WBIT Opener

Friday, March 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Led by 31 points from junior S'Mya Nichols and 21 points by freshman Jaliya Davis, Kansas battled to a 79-70 win over Troy on Thursday night in the first round of the WBIT at Allen... Read More.

K-State Women Open WBIT with Win

Friday, March 20

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State fended off a pesky Georgia Tech squad on Thursday night, 69-65, in the first round of the 2026 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) at Bramlage Coliseum. BOX SCORE K-State (19-17) was paced by junior forward Nastja Claessens with15 points, on 6-of-8... Read More.