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KU Basketball’s Darryn Peterson Named Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year

Thursday, October 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas freshman sensation Darryn Peterson has been named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and preseason all-conference as the league announced its coaches' preseason honors today. Kansas finished sixth in the coaches' preseason poll garnering 163 points. Houston (224... Read More.

K-State’s Purnell Named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Monday, October 13

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Following his two-interception performance in Kansas State's 41-28 Homecoming victory over TCU, senior linebacker Des Purnell has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. It is the first-ever conference weekly award for Purnell and... Read More.

No. 12 Barton Volleyball dispatches Dodge City for fifth straight series win

Sunday, October 12

October 11, 2025 The 12th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team split the opening two sets Saturday evening inside Fleske Fieldhouse before taking control late, earning a 3-1 victory over Dodge City Community College (25-22, 18-25, 25-11, 25-22). The win marked Barton's fifth straight in the... Read More.

No. 12 Barton Volleyball grinds out sweep at Cloud County, eye Saturday’s home opener vs Hutchinson

Thursday, October 2

The No. 12 Barton Community College volleyball team found a way Wednesday night, grinding past Cloud County Community College in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-11) inside the Arley Bryant Gymnasium in Concordia. With the victory, the Cougars conclude the first path through the rugged Jayhawk... Read More.

No. 8 Barton Volleyball drops five-set battle at No. 12 Colby

Thursday, September 25

September 24, 2025 The 8th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team came within a point of victory but fell short in a five-set conference thriller Wednesday night, dropping a 3-2 decision at 12th-ranked Colby Community College (26-24, 20-25, 25-21, 23-25, 16-14). Colby staved off match point... Read More.

No. 8 Barton Volleyball serves up sweep at Pratt, sets stage for Wednesday’s showdown at No. 12 Colby

Wednesday, September 24

September 22, 2025 Following a week away from competition, the No. 8 ranked Barton Community College volleyball team didn't miss a beat Monday evening, rolling to a straight set sweep at Pratt Community College (25-17, 25-19, 25-15) inside the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena. Opening a stretch... Read More.

Four Weekend Home Games Highlight K-State’s 2025-26 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Tuesday, September 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Weekend home dates with BYU, Kansas, Iowa State and TCU highlight Kansas State's Big 12 Conference-only schedule, which was released by the league office on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 23). The 2026 Big 12 schedule marks a return to an 18-game format after using... Read More.

Dates and Opponents Set for KU’s 2025-26 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Tuesday, September 23

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas men's basketball will open the 2025-26 Big 12 Conference season at UCF on Saturday, Jan. 3, as the league announced its schedule today. Specific times and television coverage will be released by the conference later. The full schedule for the Jayhawks is... Read More.

Dragons Back up to No. 12 in NJCAA Women’s Soccer Rankings

Tuesday, September 23

The Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team matched its highest ranking of the season on Monday, returning to the No. 12 spot in the latest NJCAA Division I National Rankings. The Blue Dragons were 1-0 last week with one suspended game because of weather. Hutchinson... Read More.

Kansas Opens Big 12 Play with 41-10 Win Over West Virginia

Saturday, September 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks opened Big 12 Conference play with a 41-10 victory over West Virginia Saturday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. With the win, Kansas improves to 3-1 (1-0 Big 12) on the year while beginning conference play with a victory for... Read More.

No. 12 Blue Dragons Roll Past Coffeyville

Monday, September 15

COFFEYVILLE – Seven different players scored goals as the No. 12-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team posted its largest margin of victory over the Coffeyville Red Ravens since 2010 on Saturday. Freshman Poppy Smith's five-point game led the Blue Dragons to an 8-0 victory... Read More.

State Fair Parking Update for Sept. 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11

Due to current conditions, parking availability at the Kansas State Fair has been updated for Friday, September 12. Parking Lot Update: Lots A & B on State Fair Road will open at 10 AM on Friday, September 12 and can be accessed from Main Street... Read More.