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HAYS, Kan. – Kaleb Hammeke scored 27 points in his final home game to lead Fort Hays State to a 79-57 win over Nebraska-Kearney Wednesday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The win improved the Tigers to 19-8 overall and 12-6 in the MIAA and was their 10th-straight at home. FHSU built a 12-point lead by halftime and never let the Lopers closer than nine in the second half on their way to posting a 15-1 record at home in the regular season. Nebraska-Kearney moved to 11-15 overall on the season and 9-9 in the MIAA.

Nebraska-Kearney held a small lead for about the first five minutes of the game until FHSU moved in front for good with the score at 9-8. That triggered a 10-2 run to push the Tigers to a seven-point lead about midway through the first half. The Tigers saw their lead grow to 15 points twice in the half before leading 40-28 at halftime.

After UNK got the lead down to nine with about 17 minutes to go in the game, FHSU went on a 9-0 run to double the lead up to 18 points. The Tigers cruised from that point, getting the lead out to the final margin of 22 twice.

Kaleb Hammeke made&nbsp; nine of his 12 shots from the field with three 3-point field goals. He was also a perfect 6-of-6 at the free-throw line. He added five assists and tied for the team high in rebounds with five. Hammeke is now just three points shy of the 2,000-point mark for his career.

Kyle Grill&nbsp;(14), Traejon Davis&nbsp;(10), and Dan Makuna&nbsp;(10) also finished in double figures for scoring. Grill was perfect shooting the ball for the night, going 4-of-4 beyond the 3-point line and 2-of-2 at the free-throw line. All five FHSU starters had at least seven points in the game.

Allen Taylor led the Lopers with 19 points, followed by Ja'Bryant Hill with 13 and Clayton Moore with 10.FHSU shot a blistering 56.8 percent from the field, while UNK shot 42.9 percent. The Tigers were a solid 19-of-22 at the free-throw line for the night as well.

With the win, FHSU moved up into a tie for second in the MIAA standings with Rogers State and Pittsburg State.

Fort Hays State gets a couple days of rest before having to take on Nebraska-Kearney again on Saturday, this time in Kearney. Tipoff will be at 4 p.m. at the Health and Sports Center. FHSU will be seeking its 13th&nbsp;20-win season under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/boxscore.aspx?path=mbball&amp;id=13225">BOX SCORE</a>HAYS, Kan. – Kaleb Hammeke scored 27 points in his final home game to lead Fort Hays State to a 79-57 win over Nebraska-Kearney Wednesday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The win improved the Tigers to 19-8 overall and 12-6 in the MIAA and was their 10th-straight at home. FHSU built a 12-point lead by halftime and never let the Lopers closer than nine in the second half on their way to posting a 15-1 record at home in the regular season. Nebraska-Kearney moved to 11-15 overall on the season and 9-9 in the MIAA.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042994260&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/mark-johnson-postgame-v-unk-feb-26-2025" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)</a></div></div>Nebraska-Kearney held a small lead for about the first five minutes of the game until FHSU moved in front for good with the score at 9-8. That triggered a 10-2 run to push the Tigers to a seven-point lead about midway through the first half. The Tigers saw their lead grow to 15 points twice in the half before leading 40-28 at halftime.After UNK got the lead down to nine with about 17 minutes to go in the game, FHSU went on a 9-0 run to double the lead up to 18 points. The Tigers cruised from that point, getting the lead out to the final margin of 22 twice.Kaleb Hammeke made&nbsp; nine of his 12 shots from the field with three 3-point field goals. He was also a perfect 6-of-6 at the free-throw line. He added five assists and tied for the team high in rebounds with five. Hammeke is now just three points shy of the 2,000-point mark for his career.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042994036&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/kaleb-hammeke-post-v-unk" title="Kaleb Hammeke Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Kaleb Hammeke Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)</a></div></div>Kyle Grill&nbsp;(14), Traejon Davis&nbsp;(10), and Dan Makuna&nbsp;(10) also finished in double figures for scoring. Grill was perfect shooting the ball for the night, going 4-of-4 beyond the 3-point line and 2-of-2 at the free-throw line. All five FHSU starters had at least seven points in the game.Allen Taylor led the Lopers with 19 points, followed by Ja'Bryant Hill with 13 and Clayton Moore with 10.FHSU shot a blistering 56.8 percent from the field, while UNK shot 42.9 percent. The Tigers were a solid 19-of-22 at the free-throw line for the night as well.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042993889&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v-unk-feb" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)</a></div></div>With the win, FHSU moved up into a tie for second in the MIAA standings with Rogers State and Pittsburg State.UP NEXTFort Hays State gets a couple days of rest before having to take on Nebraska-Kearney again on Saturday, this time in Kearney. Tipoff will be at 4 p.m. at the Health and Sports Center. FHSU will be seeking its 13th&nbsp;20-win season under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>.

🏀 Hammeke scores 27 in final game at GMC, Tigers cruise past Lopers

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 26 points and Darius Garland scored 23 points and UCF held on to beat Kansas State 80-76 on Wednesday night.

Moustapha Thaim just missed the most rare of triple-doubles scoring 11 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking eight shots. It was the second straight win for the Knights (15-13, 6-11 Big 12) following a seven-game losing streak.

Max Jones scored 22 points, reserve C.J. Jones scored 12 points, Brendan Hausen 11 and Dug McDaniel 10 for Kansas State (13-15, 7-10). The Wildcats now have lost four straight following a six-game win streak.

Hausen made a deep 3-pointer and then was fouled getting poked in the eye by UCF's Mikey Williams with 14 seconds to go. Hausen made the free throw to reduce the the Wildcats' deficit to 78-76. Hall sealed it with a pair of free throws with 11 seconds remaining. Hausen missed a deep 3 attempt on Kansas State's next possession.

Benny Williams' layup with 5:48 remaining put the Knights ahead 69-58 before the Wildcats countered with a 7-0 run over the next 1:30 to draw within 69-65.

UCF led for most of the first half until McDaniel's layup gave the Wildcats a 29-28 lead with 5:51 before halftime. UCF closed the first half with a 10-0 run and led 41-34.

The Wildcats host Colorado on Sunday. UCF travels to TCU on Saturday.

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 </figure>ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 26 points and Darius Garland scored 23 points and UCF held on to beat Kansas State 80-76 on Wednesday night.Moustapha Thaim just missed the most rare of triple-doubles scoring 11 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking eight shots. It was the second straight win for the Knights (15-13, 6-11 Big 12) following a seven-game losing streak.Max Jones scored 22 points, reserve C.J. Jones scored 12 points, Brendan Hausen 11 and Dug McDaniel 10 for Kansas State (13-15, 7-10). The Wildcats now have lost four straight following a six-game win streak.Hausen made a deep 3-pointer and then was fouled getting poked in the eye by UCF's Mikey Williams with 14 seconds to go. Hausen made the free throw to reduce the the Wildcats' deficit to 78-76. Hall sealed it with a pair of free throws with 11 seconds remaining. Hausen missed a deep 3 attempt on Kansas State's next possession.Benny Williams' layup with 5:48 remaining put the Knights ahead 69-58 before the Wildcats countered with a 7-0 run over the next 1:30 to draw within 69-65.UCF led for most of the first half until McDaniel's layup gave the Wildcats a 29-28 lead with 5:51 before halftime. UCF closed the first half with a 10-0 run and led 41-34.The Wildcats host Colorado on Sunday. UCF travels to TCU on Saturday.

🏀 Hall, Garland lead UCF past Kansas State

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&nbsp; HAYS, Kan. - The sixth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team made an authoritative statement in its final home game of the regular season, defeating Nebraska-Kearney 92-56 on Wednesday. The Tigers (25-2, 16-2 MIAA) hit 60.7 percent from the floor in the win, surpassing 60 percent for the first time in four years (62.1 percent at Pittsburg State, 1/23/21).

FHSU's 36-point win is the second-largest margin of victory in the 105-game series history between the Tigers and Lopers (18-8, 11-6 MIAA). The Tiger defense was equally as impressive, limiting the Lopers to a season-low shooting percentage of 30.6 percent.

Nebraska-Kearney won the tip and scored on the first possession but led for only 17 seconds as Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;answered on the other end with a layup. The Tigers then forced five-straight UNK misses, giving the home team a chance to race in front 8-2.

Bailey Wilborn&nbsp;later poured in a pair of 3-pointers, helping the Tiger lead reach double figures less than six minutes into the game. DeGarmo finished the quarter with eight points on 4-of-4 shooting, leading FHSU to a blistering 78.6 percent shooting as a team (11-of-14).After leading 29-11 at the end of the first quarter, Talexa Weeter&nbsp;converted a traditional 3-point play to push the lead to 21 points nine seconds into the second frame. Fort Hays State later led by as many as 28 on an Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;layup before taking a 25-point lead into the locker room, 48-23.

The Tigers finished the first half shooting 68 percent from the floor (17-of-25) while UNK hit 25 percent before halftime (9-of-36). The graduate student duo of DeGarmo (14 first-half points) and Hollenbeck (10) outscored the Lopers in the first half, 24-23.Fort Hays State continued to pour it on in the second half, growing the lead to 31 points late in the third quarter before going up by as many as 41 in the final frame. Weeter took over in the second half, totaling 18 points and six rebounds while playing just over 10 minutes in the half.

The sophomore led all players with 25 points for the game while playing only 17 minutes. She added seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 9-of-13 from the floor.

DeGarmo totaled 20 points and nine rebounds, while Hollenbeck chipped in 12 points, six steals, five rebounds, two blocks and two assists. Brooke Loewe&nbsp;dished out nine assists while Maddy Powwell&nbsp;added three assists off the bench.

The Tigers combined to hit a season-high 10 3-pointers, knocking down an impressive 10-of-15 from the floor (66.7 percent). Wilborn and Megan Earney&nbsp;both hit a trio of 3-pointers, while Weeter added two.

The win extends FHSU's winning streak to 12 games, matching the longest winning streak of the season and tied for the seventh-longest winning streak in team history.

The Tigers and Lopers will wrap up the regular season by playing again in just three days, with first tip set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/boxscore.aspx?path=wbball&amp;id=13257">BOX SCORE</a>&nbsp; HAYS, Kan. - The sixth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team made an authoritative statement in its final home game of the regular season, defeating Nebraska-Kearney 92-56 on Wednesday. The Tigers (25-2, 16-2 MIAA) hit 60.7 percent from the floor in the win, surpassing 60 percent for the first time in four years (62.1 percent at Pittsburg State, 1/23/21).<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042993728&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/talia-kahrs-postgame-v-unk-feb-26-2025" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)</a></div></div>FHSU's 36-point win is the second-largest margin of victory in the 105-game series history between the Tigers and Lopers (18-8, 11-6 MIAA). The Tiger defense was equally as impressive, limiting the Lopers to a season-low shooting percentage of 30.6 percent.Nebraska-Kearney won the tip and scored on the first possession but led for only 17 seconds as Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;answered on the other end with a layup. The Tigers then forced five-straight UNK misses, giving the home team a chance to race in front 8-2.Bailey Wilborn&nbsp;later poured in a pair of 3-pointers, helping the Tiger lead reach double figures less than six minutes into the game. DeGarmo finished the quarter with eight points on 4-of-4 shooting, leading FHSU to a blistering 78.6 percent shooting as a team (11-of-14).After leading 29-11 at the end of the first quarter, Talexa Weeter&nbsp;converted a traditional 3-point play to push the lead to 21 points nine seconds into the second frame. Fort Hays State later led by as many as 28 on an Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;layup before taking a 25-point lead into the locker room, 48-23.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042993388&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/telexa-weeter-postgame-v-unk" title="Talexa Weeter Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talexa Weeter Postgame vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers finished the first half shooting 68 percent from the floor (17-of-25) while UNK hit 25 percent before halftime (9-of-36). The graduate student duo of DeGarmo (14 first-half points) and Hollenbeck (10) outscored the Lopers in the first half, 24-23.Fort Hays State continued to pour it on in the second half, growing the lead to 31 points late in the third quarter before going up by as many as 41 in the final frame. Weeter took over in the second half, totaling 18 points and six rebounds while playing just over 10 minutes in the half.The sophomore led all players with 25 points for the game while playing only 17 minutes. She added seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 9-of-13 from the floor.DeGarmo totaled 20 points and nine rebounds, while Hollenbeck chipped in 12 points, six steals, five rebounds, two blocks and two assists. Brooke Loewe&nbsp;dished out nine assists while Maddy Powwell&nbsp;added three assists off the bench.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042991448&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-wbkb-highlights-v-unk-feb" title="#6 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#6 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Nebraska-Kearney (February 26, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers combined to hit a season-high 10 3-pointers, knocking down an impressive 10-of-15 from the floor (66.7 percent). Wilborn and Megan Earney&nbsp;both hit a trio of 3-pointers, while Weeter added two.The win extends FHSU's winning streak to 12 games, matching the longest winning streak of the season and tied for the seventh-longest winning streak in team history.UP NEXTThe Tigers and Lopers will wrap up the regular season by playing again in just three days, with first tip set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 No. 6 FHSU women roll past Lopers

INDIANAPOLIS - The sixth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team is ranked third in the most recent NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA office.

Fort Hays State is one of four MIAA teams in the region top 10 this week alongside four schools from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and two programs from the Great American Conference.

The Tigers are 24-2 overall, however the team has an overall DII record of 23-2 after playing one NAIA opponent and an in-region record of 22-2 after playing one out of region DII team.

Despite losing three games this season, Pittsburg State tops the rankings at 24-3 overall, 23-3 in DII and 23-1 in region. Concordia-St. Paul is second with a record of 26-2.

Two of the metrics used by the regional committee are KPI and RPI, with Fort Hays State leading the region in KPI, and ranking third in the region in RPI.

Fort Hays State has played in eight of the last 10 regional championship tournaments, serving as the top overall seed four times and playing in three regional finals.

Final selections for the field of eight teams will be announced on Sunday, March 9. The regional tournament will run March 14-17 at the top overall seed with the regional champion moving on to Pittsburgh, Pa. March 24-28 for the DII Elite Eight.

The Tigers wrap up the regular season with two games against Nebraska-Kearney, who are 10th in the region this week. The Tigers and Lopers open the week tonight in Hays beginning at 5:30 p.m. before battling three days later (March 1) in Kearney beginning at 2 p.m.

2025 NCAA DII Central Region Rankings - February 26, 2025 School • Overall DII Record • In-Region Record 1 • Pittsburg State • 23-3 • 23-1 2 • Concordia-St. Paul • 26-2 • 26-2 3 • Fort Hays State • 23-2 • 22-2 4 • Missouri Western • 17-8 • 17-6 5 • Minnesota State Mankato • 21-6 • 20-5 6 • Southern Nazarene • 20-6 • 20-6 7 • Southwest Minnesota State • 23-3 • 23-3 8 • Northern State • 18-10 • 18-10 9 • Harding • 19-6 • 18-6 10 • Nebraska-Kearney • 16-7 • 16-7&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - The sixth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team is ranked third in the most recent NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA office.Fort Hays State is one of four MIAA teams in the region top 10 this week alongside four schools from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and two programs from the Great American Conference.The Tigers are 24-2 overall, however the team has an overall DII record of 23-2 after playing one NAIA opponent and an in-region record of 22-2 after playing one out of region DII team.Despite losing three games this season, Pittsburg State tops the rankings at 24-3 overall, 23-3 in DII and 23-1 in region. Concordia-St. Paul is second with a record of 26-2.Two of the metrics used by the regional committee are KPI and RPI, with Fort Hays State leading the region in KPI, and ranking third in the region in RPI.Fort Hays State has played in eight of the last 10 regional championship tournaments, serving as the top overall seed four times and playing in three regional finals.Final selections for the field of eight teams will be announced on Sunday, March 9. The regional tournament will run March 14-17 at the top overall seed with the regional champion moving on to Pittsburgh, Pa. March 24-28 for the DII Elite Eight.The Tigers wrap up the regular season with two games against Nebraska-Kearney, who are 10th in the region this week. The Tigers and Lopers open the week tonight in Hays beginning at 5:30 p.m. before battling three days later (March 1) in Kearney beginning at 2 p.m.2025 NCAA DII Central Region Rankings - February 26, 2025 School • Overall DII Record • In-Region Record 1 • Pittsburg State • 23-3 • 23-1 2 • Concordia-St. Paul • 26-2 • 26-2 3 • Fort Hays State • 23-2 • 22-2 4 • Missouri Western • 17-8 • 17-6 5 • Minnesota State Mankato • 21-6 • 20-5 6 • Southern Nazarene • 20-6 • 20-6 7 • Southwest Minnesota State • 23-3 • 23-3 8 • Northern State • 18-10 • 18-10 9 • Harding • 19-6 • 18-6 10 • Nebraska-Kearney • 16-7 • 16-7&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger women third in Region Rankings

TMP-Marian vs Medicine Lodge Thursday, Feb. 27 – 6:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Al Billinger Fieldhouse

Radio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2219218">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
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The TMP-Marian Monarchs open up postseason play at home Thursday night against the Medicine Lodge Indians.

Both TMP teams earned the No. 8 seed and the right to host the No. 9 seed in the 2A Sublette sub-state.

The girls game will tipoff at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. on the&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network.

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($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs open up postseason play at home Thursday night against the Medicine Lodge Indians.Both TMP teams earned the No. 8 seed and the right to host the No. 9 seed in the 2A Sublette sub-state.The girls game will tipoff at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. on the&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network.

🏀🎥 TMP-Marian opens postseason against Medicine Lodge

We're joined by women's wrestling coach Alijah Jeffery, women's basketball coach Talia Kahrs and men's basketball coach Mark Johnson.

Tiger Talk airs at 12:15 p.m. on KAYS live from Tiger Club at the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.

We're joined by women's wrestling coach Alijah Jeffery, women's basketball coach Talia Kahrs and men's basketball coach Mark Johnson.Tiger Talk airs at 12:15 p.m. on KAYS live from Tiger Club at the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.<div><iframe title="Tiger Talk (February 26, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=yvvph-181c161-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (February 26, 2025)

Fort Hays State (18-8, 11-6 MIAA) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (11-14, 9-8 MIAA) Wednesday, February 26 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum

Fort Hays State will play its final home game of the season on Wednesday night. The Tigers host Nebraska-Kearney at 7:30 p.m. The Tigers enter the game at 18-8 overall and 11-6 in the MIAA, while the Lopers are 11-14 overall and 9-8 in the MIAA.

With two games to go in the regular season, the Tigers currently sit in third place in the MIAA standings along with Rogers State, both just a game back of Pittsburg State for second place. Washburn has already wrapped up the conference regular season title. In the latest KPI ratings that will be used for MIAA Tournament seeding, FHSU also sits third.

Fort Hays State enters Wednesday on a three-game win streak. After a road victory at Newman, the Tigers defended their home floor last week with a 70-59 win over Missouri Southern and 62-58 win over Pittsburg State.

Nebraska-Kearney is coming off a win in its previous game. The Lopers defeated Missouri Southern 88-78 in Kearney back on Saturday.

Fort Hays State has won the last seven meetings with Nebraska-Kearney going back to the 2020-21 season. FHSU has also won seven-straight meetings in Hays. The Tigers defeated the Lopers in Hays last year by a score of 80-67.

Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;leads the Tigers at 15.8 points and 4.0 assists per game. He is now just 30 points shy of 2,000 for his career. Hammeke scored over 25 points in two of the last three games and he produced a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds in the recent win over Pittsburg State. Shaun Riley&nbsp;leads the Tigers in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Kyle Grill&nbsp;also averages double figures in scoring at 11.7 points per game.

The Lopers have three players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Ja'Bryant Hill at 16.3 per game. Allen Taylor (15.7) and Chase Thompson (15.0) also average at least 15 per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (18-8, 11-6 MIAA) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (11-14, 9-8 MIAA) Wednesday, February 26 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial ColiseumFort Hays State will play its final home game of the season on Wednesday night. The Tigers host Nebraska-Kearney at 7:30 p.m. The Tigers enter the game at 18-8 overall and 11-6 in the MIAA, while the Lopers are 11-14 overall and 9-8 in the MIAA.With two games to go in the regular season, the Tigers currently sit in third place in the MIAA standings along with Rogers State, both just a game back of Pittsburg State for second place. Washburn has already wrapped up the conference regular season title. In the latest KPI ratings that will be used for MIAA Tournament seeding, FHSU also sits third.Fort Hays State enters Wednesday on a three-game win streak. After a road victory at Newman, the Tigers defended their home floor last week with a 70-59 win over Missouri Southern and 62-58 win over Pittsburg State.Nebraska-Kearney is coming off a win in its previous game. The Lopers defeated Missouri Southern 88-78 in Kearney back on Saturday.Fort Hays State has won the last seven meetings with Nebraska-Kearney going back to the 2020-21 season. FHSU has also won seven-straight meetings in Hays. The Tigers defeated the Lopers in Hays last year by a score of 80-67.Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;leads the Tigers at 15.8 points and 4.0 assists per game. He is now just 30 points shy of 2,000 for his career. Hammeke scored over 25 points in two of the last three games and he produced a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds in the recent win over Pittsburg State. Shaun Riley&nbsp;leads the Tigers in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Kyle Grill&nbsp;also averages double figures in scoring at 11.7 points per game.The Lopers have three players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Ja'Bryant Hill at 16.3 per game. Allen Taylor (15.7) and Chase Thompson (15.0) also average at least 15 per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎧 LISTEN: Tigers host Lopers in final home game Wednesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State men's wrestling's Connor Padgett&nbsp;was named second team All-MIAA at 174 pounds, announced Wednesday (Feb. 26) by the league office.

The redshirt-freshman is tied for the team lead with 16 wins on the year, posting a 16-13 record. Padgett was 4-1 in conference duals, including one technical fall victory and three decisions.

He is also tied for the team lead with 10 bonus point wins while leading all Tigers with five technical falls on the year.

Padgett and his Tiger teammates will next enter the postseason when they travel to Gunnison, Colo. for the Super Region VI Championships on Saturday. Action is set to begin at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. MT).

2024-25 WRESTLING POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS CO-WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Studd Morris, Central Oklahoma CO-WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Crew Howard, Nebraska Kearney FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Torin Forsyth, Central Missouri COACH OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Todd Steidley, Central Oklahoma

ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM 125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Studd Morris, Central Oklahoma 133&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James Anderson, Ouachita 141&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joseph Airola, Nebraska Kearney 149&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dylan Brown, Central Oklahoma 157&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gabe Johnson, Central Oklahoma 165&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hunter Jump, Central Oklahoma 174&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacobi Deal, Nebraska Kearney 184&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Garrett Wells, Central Oklahoma 197&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackson Kinsella, Nebraska Kearney 285&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crew Howard, Nebraska Kearney

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM 125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jakason Burks, Central Missouri 133&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hector Serratos, Nebraska Kearney 141&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Josh Taylor, Central Oklahoma 149&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brady Collins, Nebraska Kearney 157&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Ridle, Central Missouri 165&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trenton Munoz, Nebraska Kearney 174&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>, Fort Hays State 184&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacari Deal, Nebraska Kearney 197&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emmanuel Skillings, Central Oklahoma 285&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caleb Wunsch, Newman&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State men's wrestling's Connor Padgett&nbsp;was named second team All-MIAA at 174 pounds, announced Wednesday (Feb. 26) by the league office.The redshirt-freshman is tied for the team lead with 16 wins on the year, posting a 16-13 record. Padgett was 4-1 in conference duals, including one technical fall victory and three decisions.He is also tied for the team lead with 10 bonus point wins while leading all Tigers with five technical falls on the year.Padgett and his Tiger teammates will next enter the postseason when they travel to Gunnison, Colo. for the Super Region VI Championships on Saturday. Action is set to begin at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. MT).2024-25 WRESTLING POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS CO-WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Studd Morris, Central Oklahoma CO-WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Crew Howard, Nebraska Kearney FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Torin Forsyth, Central Missouri COACH OF THE YEAR:&nbsp;Todd Steidley, Central OklahomaALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM 125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Studd Morris, Central Oklahoma 133&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James Anderson, Ouachita 141&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joseph Airola, Nebraska Kearney 149&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dylan Brown, Central Oklahoma 157&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gabe Johnson, Central Oklahoma 165&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hunter Jump, Central Oklahoma 174&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacobi Deal, Nebraska Kearney 184&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Garrett Wells, Central Oklahoma 197&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackson Kinsella, Nebraska Kearney 285&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crew Howard, Nebraska KearneyALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM 125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jakason Burks, Central Missouri 133&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hector Serratos, Nebraska Kearney 141&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Josh Taylor, Central Oklahoma 149&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brady Collins, Nebraska Kearney 157&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Ridle, Central Missouri 165&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trenton Munoz, Nebraska Kearney 174&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>, Fort Hays State 184&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacari Deal, Nebraska Kearney 197&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emmanuel Skillings, Central Oklahoma 285&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caleb Wunsch, Newman&nbsp;&nbsp;

🤼‍♂️ FHSU's Padgett earns All-MIAA recognition

#6/#10 Fort Hays State (24-2, 15-2 MIAA) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (19-7, 12-5 MIAA) Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The sixth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team plays at home for the final time during the regular season on Wednesday when the Tigers host long-time rival Nebraska-Kearney. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

It is the first of two meetings this week between the Tigers (24-2, 15-2 MIAA) and Lopers (19-7, 12-5 MIAA), with the teams also wrapping up the regular season with another game in Kearney in just three days. Wednesday's game was originally scheduled to be played on January 7 but was postponed due to winter weather.

This is not the first time the Lopers and Tigers have played twice in one week. Just four years ago the teams played twice in three days during the COVID-altered 2020-21 season. The unranked Tigers handed No. 4 Nebraska-Kearney its first and second losses of the season, winning 61-49 in Hays on a Thursday (1/28/21) and coming away victorious 68-60 two days later in Kearney (1/30/21).

Both the Tigers and Lopers were listed as under consideration for selection into the 2025 NCAA Division II Central Region Championships in the first release of the Central Region rankings last Wednesday. Since that date the Tigers have won twice, including a double-digit win against then-No. 5 Pittsburg State. The Lopers, meanwhile, lost to both Missouri Southern and PSU last week.

The Tigers still trail Pittsburg State in the latest update of the&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/images/2025/2/24/2025_wbb_kpi_3.png">MIAA KPI Standings</a>, which will be used for seeding for the 2025 MIAA Basketball Championship presented by Southern Bank. FHSU now holds a rating of .183 (up from .152 a week ago), while the Gorillas' rating is .191. Missouri Western is third with a rating of .151, while UNK is fourth at .093. This rating system assigns point values to wins and losses based on opponent and location, etc.

Fort Hays State continues to rank among the nation's best in numerous categories, including assist/turnover ratio (second, 1.39), assists per game (fourth, 18.6), scoring margin (fifth, plus-19.0), field goal percentage (sixth, 46.1 percent), winning percentage (seventh, 92.3 percent) and field goal percentage defense (11th, 34.7 percent).

After opening the year with 12-straight wins and winning 11 in a row since January 18, the Tigers now have multiple 10-game winning streaks in a season for the third time in team history (1990-91, 2018-19). This is the 16th double-digit winning streak in school history.

Fort Hays State has surpassed the 20-win plateau for a 14th-consecutive season, the longest active streak in DII (Drury second with 11) and the fifth-longest streak in all NCAA women's basketball. The next-best stretch in the MIAA is just three seasons (MWSU, MSSU, PSU).Fort Hays State leads Division II in attendance this season, averaging 2,105 fans per home contest. That total would rank 84th in Division I and is more than 282 DI programs.

Brooke Loewe is now the school's single-season assists leader with 177 this season, breaking a 34-year old record (1990-91). She has dished out 10 or more assists five times this season, a feat only one other MIAA player has accomplished more than once.

Fort Hays State has had a Tiger student-athlete earn MIAA Athlete of the Week honors four times this season, more than any other school in the league (UCM, PSU three each). Both Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;and Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;have earned the recognition two times.

DeGarmo has been named MIAA Athlete of the week each of the last two weeks, averaging 18.3 points and 11.0 rebounds over the last four games. She earned the award on February 17 after posting a pair of double-doubles in road wins at Emporia State (13p, 14r) and Newman (16p, 10r), averaging 14.5 ppg and 12.0 rpg for the week. She then put up season-highs with 27 points and 15 rebounds against Missouri Southern before tallying 17 points and five rebounds against No. 5 Pittsburg State to earn the award on February 24, averaging 22.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for the week. She has now earned the conference's weekly award seven times in her career and has done so multiple times in each of the last three seasons.

Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;has also been named MIAA Athlete of the Week twice this season. The graduate student picked up the first honor of the season in November after averaging 24.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.5 steals per game in a pair of wins in St. Joseph, Mo. The graduate student opened the year with 29 points against Augustana, including 25 after halftime. She then averaged 24.5 points on 76 percent shooting (19-of-25) in a pair of home wins in February, including 22 points against NSU and 27 and four blocks against UAFS.

The Tigers have both played and beaten UNK more than any other school in program history. Fort Hays State is 62-42 all-time against Nebraska-Kearney, including a 36-15 record at home and wins in the last two meetings. The Tigers are 2-0 against the Lopers under head coach talia Kahrs, including a 1-0 record at home. The Tigers are 18-6 against UNK in regular season MIAA meetings and 5-3 in games that reach overtime, including wins in the last five overtime meetings.

The Lopers enter the week 19-7 overall and 12-5 in conference action, including a 7-4 record on the road. Nebraska-Kearney averages 72.5 points per night, sixth-best in the MIAA. Their scoring margin of plus-14.9 is third-best in the league. The Lopers average 26.8 points off the bench per game, best in the league and 25th-best in Division II. Jillian Aschoff leads a balanced offense with just 11.0 points per game, however five players average at least nine points per game with two more scoring more than six points per outing. Bailee Sobczak leads the conference with 3.2 offensive rebounds per game.

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU Athletics#6/#10 Fort Hays State (24-2, 15-2 MIAA) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (19-7, 12-5 MIAA) Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial ColiseumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The sixth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team plays at home for the final time during the regular season on Wednesday when the Tigers host long-time rival Nebraska-Kearney. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.It is the first of two meetings this week between the Tigers (24-2, 15-2 MIAA) and Lopers (19-7, 12-5 MIAA), with the teams also wrapping up the regular season with another game in Kearney in just three days. Wednesday's game was originally scheduled to be played on January 7 but was postponed due to winter weather.This is not the first time the Lopers and Tigers have played twice in one week. Just four years ago the teams played twice in three days during the COVID-altered 2020-21 season. The unranked Tigers handed No. 4 Nebraska-Kearney its first and second losses of the season, winning 61-49 in Hays on a Thursday (1/28/21) and coming away victorious 68-60 two days later in Kearney (1/30/21).Both the Tigers and Lopers were listed as under consideration for selection into the 2025 NCAA Division II Central Region Championships in the first release of the Central Region rankings last Wednesday. Since that date the Tigers have won twice, including a double-digit win against then-No. 5 Pittsburg State. The Lopers, meanwhile, lost to both Missouri Southern and PSU last week.The Tigers still trail Pittsburg State in the latest update of the&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/images/2025/2/24/2025_wbb_kpi_3.png">MIAA KPI Standings</a>, which will be used for seeding for the 2025 MIAA Basketball Championship presented by Southern Bank. FHSU now holds a rating of .183 (up from .152 a week ago), while the Gorillas' rating is .191. Missouri Western is third with a rating of .151, while UNK is fourth at .093. This rating system assigns point values to wins and losses based on opponent and location, etc.Fort Hays State continues to rank among the nation's best in numerous categories, including assist/turnover ratio (second, 1.39), assists per game (fourth, 18.6), scoring margin (fifth, plus-19.0), field goal percentage (sixth, 46.1 percent), winning percentage (seventh, 92.3 percent) and field goal percentage defense (11th, 34.7 percent).After opening the year with 12-straight wins and winning 11 in a row since January 18, the Tigers now have multiple 10-game winning streaks in a season for the third time in team history (1990-91, 2018-19). This is the 16th double-digit winning streak in school history.Fort Hays State has surpassed the 20-win plateau for a 14th-consecutive season, the longest active streak in DII (Drury second with 11) and the fifth-longest streak in all NCAA women's basketball. The next-best stretch in the MIAA is just three seasons (MWSU, MSSU, PSU).Fort Hays State leads Division II in attendance this season, averaging 2,105 fans per home contest. That total would rank 84th in Division I and is more than 282 DI programs.Brooke Loewe is now the school's single-season assists leader with 177 this season, breaking a 34-year old record (1990-91). She has dished out 10 or more assists five times this season, a feat only one other MIAA player has accomplished more than once.Fort Hays State has had a Tiger student-athlete earn MIAA Athlete of the Week honors four times this season, more than any other school in the league (UCM, PSU three each). Both Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;and Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;have earned the recognition two times.DeGarmo has been named MIAA Athlete of the week each of the last two weeks, averaging 18.3 points and 11.0 rebounds over the last four games. She earned the award on February 17 after posting a pair of double-doubles in road wins at Emporia State (13p, 14r) and Newman (16p, 10r), averaging 14.5 ppg and 12.0 rpg for the week. She then put up season-highs with 27 points and 15 rebounds against Missouri Southern before tallying 17 points and five rebounds against No. 5 Pittsburg State to earn the award on February 24, averaging 22.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for the week. She has now earned the conference's weekly award seven times in her career and has done so multiple times in each of the last three seasons.Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;has also been named MIAA Athlete of the Week twice this season. The graduate student picked up the first honor of the season in November after averaging 24.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.5 steals per game in a pair of wins in St. Joseph, Mo. The graduate student opened the year with 29 points against Augustana, including 25 after halftime. She then averaged 24.5 points on 76 percent shooting (19-of-25) in a pair of home wins in February, including 22 points against NSU and 27 and four blocks against UAFS.The Tigers have both played and beaten UNK more than any other school in program history. Fort Hays State is 62-42 all-time against Nebraska-Kearney, including a 36-15 record at home and wins in the last two meetings. The Tigers are 2-0 against the Lopers under head coach talia Kahrs, including a 1-0 record at home. The Tigers are 18-6 against UNK in regular season MIAA meetings and 5-3 in games that reach overtime, including wins in the last five overtime meetings.The Lopers enter the week 19-7 overall and 12-5 in conference action, including a 7-4 record on the road. Nebraska-Kearney averages 72.5 points per night, sixth-best in the MIAA. Their scoring margin of plus-14.9 is third-best in the league. The Lopers average 26.8 points off the bench per game, best in the league and 25th-best in Division II. Jillian Aschoff leads a balanced offense with just 11.0 points per game, however five players average at least nine points per game with two more scoring more than six points per outing. Bailee Sobczak leads the conference with 3.2 offensive rebounds per game.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: #6 Tiger women conclude home schedule Wednesday vs. Lopers

Wednesday, February 26
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 5:05pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pm

Thursday, February 27
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WMBKB
vs. Medicine Lodge, 5:40pm

Friday, February 28
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
vs. Great Bend, 5:40pm

Saturday, March 1
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Texas Tech, 11:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB at Nebraska-Kearney, 1:35pm

Wednesday, February 26
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 5:05pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pmThursday, February 27
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WMBKB
vs. Medicine Lodge, 5:40pmFriday, February 28
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
vs. Great Bend, 5:40pmSaturday, March 1
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Texas Tech, 11:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB at Nebraska-Kearney, 1:35pmSunday, March 2 none

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

The Fort Hays State men try for a 10th-straight win at home when they host Pittsburg State on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. Pittsburg State

GIRLS Beloit 38, Smith Center 36 Hays 60, Dodge City 15

BOYS Beloit 57, Smith Center 41 Hays 62, Dodge City 47

Class 1A Division 1 Sub-State (First Round) Canton-Galva Burden Central 65, Wichita Independent 20 Little River 65, Goessel 29 Madison 51, Northern Heights 44

Centralia Bishop Seabury 79, Wakefield 24 Blue Valley Randolph 55, Centralia 52, OT Frankfort 64, Onaga 31 Rural Vista 85, Washington County 57 Troy 67, Rock Hills 35

Kiowa County Kiowa County 77, Fairfield 41 Macksville 61, Kinsley 47 Meade 60, St John 39 Spearville 65, Elkhart 45

Rawlins County Ellis 70, Rawlins County 33 La Crosse 84, Osborne 26 Ness City 71, Stockton 35 Oberlin-Decatur 61, St Francis 33

Class A Division 2 Sub-State (First Round) Attica Ashland 44, Argonia 39 Attica 56, Satanta 46 Ingalls 47, Stafford 39 Minneola 88, Rolla 49 South Barber 67, Moscow 27

Dighton Cheylin 63, Chase 30 Hutchinson Central Christian 58, Otis-Bison 49 Wallace County 64, Pawnee Heights 31 Western Plains-Healy 63, Triplains-Brewster 22 Wheatland-Grinnell 53, Golden Plains 46

Elyria Christian Altoona-Midway 58, Burrton 20 Caldwell 51, Marais des Cygnes Valley 27 Peabody-Burns 59, St Paul 56 South Haven 2, Southern Coffey County 0 Waverly 70, Chetopa 22

Tescott Linn 73, Centre 36 Pike Valley 56, Northern Valley 46 Tescott 49, Thunder Ridge 46 Victoria 84, Natoma 14

GIRLS Beloit 38, Smith Center 36 Hays 60, Dodge City 15BOYS Beloit 57, Smith Center 41 Hays 62, Dodge City 47Class 1A Division 1 Sub-State (First Round) Canton-Galva Burden Central 65, Wichita Independent 20 Little River 65, Goessel 29 Madison 51, Northern Heights 44Centralia Bishop Seabury 79, Wakefield 24 Blue Valley Randolph 55, Centralia 52, OT Frankfort 64, Onaga 31 Rural Vista 85, Washington County 57 Troy 67, Rock Hills 35Kiowa County Kiowa County 77, Fairfield 41 Macksville 61, Kinsley 47 Meade 60, St John 39 Spearville 65, Elkhart 45Rawlins County Ellis 70, Rawlins County 33 La Crosse 84, Osborne 26 Ness City 71, Stockton 35 Oberlin-Decatur 61, St Francis 33Class A Division 2 Sub-State (First Round) Attica Ashland 44, Argonia 39 Attica 56, Satanta 46 Ingalls 47, Stafford 39 Minneola 88, Rolla 49 South Barber 67, Moscow 27Dighton Cheylin 63, Chase 30 Hutchinson Central Christian 58, Otis-Bison 49 Wallace County 64, Pawnee Heights 31 Western Plains-Healy 63, Triplains-Brewster 22 Wheatland-Grinnell 53, Golden Plains 46Elyria Christian Altoona-Midway 58, Burrton 20 Caldwell 51, Marais des Cygnes Valley 27 Peabody-Burns 59, St Paul 56 South Haven 2, Southern Coffey County 0 Waverly 70, Chetopa 22Tescott Linn 73, Centre 36 Pike Valley 56, Northern Valley 46 Tescott 49, Thunder Ridge 46 Victoria 84, Natoma 14

🏀 Tuesday's area high school scores

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

DODGE CITY - Hays High's final road trip of the regular season was trip to Dodge City on Tuesday. and the Indians came away with the season sweep of the Red Demons.

GIRLS: #4 Hays 60, Dodge City 15 Hays used a big run in each of the first two quarter to create separation from Dodge City on the way to a 60-15 victory.

Hays yielded the first two points to injured senior Tatum Steiner following the tipoff on Senior Night for the Red Demons. Hays trailed once more at 4-3 before going on their first big run.

The Indians scored 13 straight points to take a lead they would never give back. Hays led 16-4 after their first big run of the second half and 21-9 after the first quarter.

Dodge City's only two points of the second quarter were the first points of the frame. Hays scored the next 15 points and led 36-11 at halftime.

Hays didn't allow a field goal in the second quarter, outscoring the Red Demons 16-1. The Indians led by a score of 52-12 going the fourth quarter meaning the final stanza was played with a running clock.

The Indians still outscored Dodge City 8-3 for the final of 60-15.

Dodge City (1-18, 0-7) managed just five made field goals. It is the tenth opponent to have single digit made field goals against the Indians. Hays (19-0, 7-0) forced a season high 38 turnovers.&nbsp;

The victory gives Hays the Western Athletic title outright with one game remaining against Great Bend on Friday.

Jenna Schmeidler 17; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 9; Molly Martin 12; Kenlee Winter 3; Morgan Armbruster 0; Jays Roa 1; Kinslee Newell 4; Riley Dreher 3; Molly Buckles 6; Zoe Winter 5; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Harrington 0; Brenna Fletcher 0.

BOYS:&nbsp;Hays 62, Dodge City 47 Hays used a big second half to pull away from Dodge City in a 62-47 win on the road Tuesday.

Hays scored the first six points of the game only to be countered by nine straight by Dodge City. The Indians followed that run up with one of their own. This time a 10-0 run gave the Indians 16-9 advantage.

Hays led 20-14 heading into the second quarter. The Red Demons controlled that frame outscoring Hays 17-11. The Indians led 27-24 but turned the ball over their next five possessions. Dodge City had just enough punch to score six straight points for a 30-27 advantage.

Hays broke a three and a half minute scoring drought&nbsp; with four straight points regaining a 31-30 edge. The Red Demons made one of two free throws to tie the game at 31 at halftime.

Hays scored the first five points of the second half and never trailed again. Dawson Ruder scored all five of those points on a night when he scored a career high 27.

Dodge City pulled within two points at 38-36 on a pair of free throws with 2:48 left in the third quarter. The remainder of the time Hays outscored Dodge City 8-2 to take a 46-38 lead going to the fourth quarter.

Hays took an early ten point lead in the fourth quarter before the Red Demons made one more push. They scored back-to-back field goals to get within six at 48-42 with 6:45 remaining.

The Indians dominated the remainder of the game ending it with a 14-5 run for the 62-47 victory.

Hays (12-7, 6-1) shot 50% from the field and held a 14 rebound margin. Dodge City (5-14, 2-5) shot 7 of 21 in the second half after 12 of 23 in the first.

Hays will host Great Bend on Friday to finish the regular season on Senior Night.

Carter Lang 0; Johnny Cano 7; Trace Jacobs 2; Cooper Lindenmeyer 3; Trey Oakley 4; Tiger Johnson 5; Izaac Fox 14 (12 rebounds); Dawson Ruder 27.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostDODGE CITY - Hays High's final road trip of the regular season was trip to Dodge City on Tuesday. and the Indians came away with the season sweep of the Red Demons.GIRLS: #4 Hays 60, Dodge City 15 Hays used a big run in each of the first two quarter to create separation from Dodge City on the way to a 60-15 victory.Hays yielded the first two points to injured senior Tatum Steiner following the tipoff on Senior Night for the Red Demons. Hays trailed once more at 4-3 before going on their first big run.The Indians scored 13 straight points to take a lead they would never give back. Hays led 16-4 after their first big run of the second half and 21-9 after the first quarter.Dodge City's only two points of the second quarter were the first points of the frame. Hays scored the next 15 points and led 36-11 at halftime.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042310536&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-wbkb-highlights-vs-dodge" title="HHS WBKB Highlights vs Dodge City (feb 25th 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS WBKB Highlights vs Dodge City (feb 25th 25)</a></div></div>Hays didn't allow a field goal in the second quarter, outscoring the Red Demons 16-1. The Indians led by a score of 52-12 going the fourth quarter meaning the final stanza was played with a running clock.The Indians still outscored Dodge City 8-3 for the final of 60-15.Coach Len Melvin<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042310845&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/len-melvin-postgame-interview" title="Len Melvin Postgame Interview vs Dodge City (Feb 25th 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Len Melvin Postgame Interview vs Dodge City (Feb 25th 25)</a></div></div>Dodge City (1-18, 0-7) managed just five made field goals. It is the tenth opponent to have single digit made field goals against the Indians. Hays (19-0, 7-0) forced a season high 38 turnovers.&nbsp;The victory gives Hays the Western Athletic title outright with one game remaining against Great Bend on Friday.Jenna Schmeidler 17; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 9; Molly Martin 12; Kenlee Winter 3; Morgan Armbruster 0; Jays Roa 1; Kinslee Newell 4; Riley Dreher 3; Molly Buckles 6; Zoe Winter 5; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Harrington 0; Brenna Fletcher 0.BOYS:&nbsp;Hays 62, Dodge City 47 Hays used a big second half to pull away from Dodge City in a 62-47 win on the road Tuesday.Hays scored the first six points of the game only to be countered by nine straight by Dodge City. The Indians followed that run up with one of their own. This time a 10-0 run gave the Indians 16-9 advantage.Hays led 20-14 heading into the second quarter. The Red Demons controlled that frame outscoring Hays 17-11. The Indians led 27-24 but turned the ball over their next five possessions. Dodge City had just enough punch to score six straight points for a 30-27 advantage.Hays broke a three and a half minute scoring drought&nbsp; with four straight points regaining a 31-30 edge. The Red Demons made one of two free throws to tie the game at 31 at halftime.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042310244&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-mbkb-highlights-vs-dodge" title="HHS MBKB Highlights vs Dodge City (feb 25th 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS MBKB Highlights vs Dodge City (feb 25th 25)</a></div></div>Hays scored the first five points of the second half and never trailed again. Dawson Ruder scored all five of those points on a night when he scored a career high 27.Dodge City pulled within two points at 38-36 on a pair of free throws with 2:48 left in the third quarter. The remainder of the time Hays outscored Dodge City 8-2 to take a 46-38 lead going to the fourth quarter.Hays took an early ten point lead in the fourth quarter before the Red Demons made one more push. They scored back-to-back field goals to get within six at 48-42 with 6:45 remaining.The Indians dominated the remainder of the game ending it with a 14-5 run for the 62-47 victory.Coach Sean Dreiling<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2042311028&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/sean-dreiling-postgame" title="Sean Dreiling Postgame Interview vs Dodge City (Feb 25th 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Sean Dreiling Postgame Interview vs Dodge City (Feb 25th 25)</a></div></div>Hays (12-7, 6-1) shot 50% from the field and held a 14 rebound margin. Dodge City (5-14, 2-5) shot 7 of 21 in the second half after 12 of 23 in the first.Hays will host Great Bend on Friday to finish the regular season on Senior Night.Carter Lang 0; Johnny Cano 7; Trace Jacobs 2; Cooper Lindenmeyer 3; Trey Oakley 4; Tiger Johnson 5; Izaac Fox 14 (12 rebounds); Dawson Ruder 27.

🏀 Hays completes sweep of Dodge City on Tuesday

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/northern-state/boxscore/13341">NORTHERN STATE BOX SCORE</a> <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/minot-state/boxscore/13336">MINOT STATE BOX SCORE</a>

TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State moved to 8-4 overall on the season with another pair of wins on Tuesday at the Washburn Invitational in Topeka. The Tigers defeated Northern State 5-2 and then Minot State 4-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;tied her career high for strikeouts in a game with 12 in the final contest of the tournament.

Fort Hays State 5, Northern State 2 The Tigers used a four-run rally in the sixth inning to get past Northern State in their first contest of the day. FHSU initially went up 1-0 in the first inning on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;RBI single, but a two-run home run put the Wolves on top 2-1 in the bottom of the third. The Tigers tied the game in the sixth on a clutch RBI single by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;and then moments later&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/audrey-gillespie/8185">Audrey Gillespie</a>&nbsp;cleared all Tigers off the bases with a 3-RBI double.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;threw her third-straight complete game of the Washburn Invitational, finishing with five strikeouts. She scattered seven hits but did not allow any walks. Egger moved to 4-2 overall on the season.Aune Boben, who hit the two-run homer for the Wolves, was the starting pitcher. However, she was responsible for four of the five runs and took the loss.

Ramirez-Johnson finished with a team-best two hits in the game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;scored a pair of runs.

Fort Hays State 4, Minot State 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;threw her first complete game shutout of the season, pitching her way out of a few tight situations throughout the second contest of the day. She matched her career high of strikeouts with 12, accomplished twice before. She struck out the side in the seventh to reach the career mark again. Schmidt moved to 4-2 on the season.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;helped put the Tigers up 1-0 in the fourth when she singled. A misplay by the left fielder allowed a runner to come in to score on the play. A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;walk and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;single set up the opportunity.

An error by Minot State in the fifth was costly, resulting in three unearned runs for the Tigers. Curry knocked in the first run with an RBI groundout.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>&nbsp;followed with a two-RBI single.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;had a pair of hits in the game to lead the Tigers. Pierce scored twice.

Next on the schedule for FHSU is conference play, starting on March 7 against Central Missouri in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/northern-state/boxscore/13341">NORTHERN STATE BOX SCORE</a> <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/minot-state/boxscore/13336">MINOT STATE BOX SCORE</a>TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State moved to 8-4 overall on the season with another pair of wins on Tuesday at the Washburn Invitational in Topeka. The Tigers defeated Northern State 5-2 and then Minot State 4-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;tied her career high for strikeouts in a game with 12 in the final contest of the tournament.Fort Hays State 5, Northern State 2 The Tigers used a four-run rally in the sixth inning to get past Northern State in their first contest of the day. FHSU initially went up 1-0 in the first inning on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;RBI single, but a two-run home run put the Wolves on top 2-1 in the bottom of the third. The Tigers tied the game in the sixth on a clutch RBI single by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;and then moments later&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/audrey-gillespie/8185">Audrey Gillespie</a>&nbsp;cleared all Tigers off the bases with a 3-RBI double.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;threw her third-straight complete game of the Washburn Invitational, finishing with five strikeouts. She scattered seven hits but did not allow any walks. Egger moved to 4-2 overall on the season.Aune Boben, who hit the two-run homer for the Wolves, was the starting pitcher. However, she was responsible for four of the five runs and took the loss.Ramirez-Johnson finished with a team-best two hits in the game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;scored a pair of runs.Fort Hays State 4, Minot State 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;threw her first complete game shutout of the season, pitching her way out of a few tight situations throughout the second contest of the day. She matched her career high of strikeouts with 12, accomplished twice before. She struck out the side in the seventh to reach the career mark again. Schmidt moved to 4-2 on the season.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;helped put the Tigers up 1-0 in the fourth when she singled. A misplay by the left fielder allowed a runner to come in to score on the play. A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;walk and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;single set up the opportunity.An error by Minot State in the fifth was costly, resulting in three unearned runs for the Tigers. Curry knocked in the first run with an RBI groundout.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>&nbsp;followed with a two-RBI single.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;had a pair of hits in the game to lead the Tigers. Pierce scored twice.UP NEXTNext on the schedule for FHSU is conference play, starting on March 7 against Central Missouri in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Schmidt ties career high for strikeouts, Tigers defeat Northern State, Minot

Hays High at Dodge City Tuesday, Feb. 25th – 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Hays, Kan. - Hays High School

Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network WILL BE POSTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE GAME&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2219647">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>

Hays High resumes Western Athletic Conference as they visit Dodge City for their final road trip of the regular season.

Live video is not available due to streaming restrictions at Dodge City High School. Video will be posted following the contest.

The Hays girls can claim the conference title with a victory.

Tip-off for the girls game is 6:oo p.m. on the Hays High Sports Network with the boys game to follow.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays High at Dodge City Tuesday, Feb. 25th – 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Hays, Kan. - Hays High SchoolRadio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network WILL BE POSTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE GAME&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2219647">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>Hays High resumes Western Athletic Conference as they visit Dodge City for their final road trip of the regular season.Live video is not available due to streaming restrictions at Dodge City High School. Video will be posted following the contest.The Hays girls can claim the conference title with a victory.Tip-off for the girls game is 6:oo p.m. on the Hays High Sports Network with the boys game to follow.&nbsp;

🏀🎧AUDIO ONLY: Hays travels to Dodge City

The Fort Hays State women's basketball team moved up in both national polls after picking up a pair of wins last week, including one win over a top five team in the country. The Tigers enter the final week of the regular season ranked sixth in the latest WBCA NCAA Division II Coaches Poll while FHSU moved up to No. 10 in the latest D2CSC Media Poll, both released Tuesday.

Now 24-2 on the year, the Tigers accumulated 466 points in the voting process of the coaches poll, up from 438 when they were ranked seventh last week. FHSU is just eight points behind fourth-ranked Texas-Tyler.

This is the second time the Tigers have been ranked sixth this season after also occupying that spot in December. It is the ninth time the Tigers have been slotted sixth in the coaches poll all-time, with FHSU picking up a 12-2 record when ranked sixth.

Fort Hays State has been in the WBCA Top 25 118 times during the DII era, including 78 appearances in the top 10. The Tigers are 181-45 when ranked and 128-26 when listed in the top 10.The Tigers are now the highest-ranked MIAA team in the country after knocking off then-No. 5 Pittsburg State on Saturday. The Gorillas dipped to No. 10 this week, with region rival Concordia-St. Paul right behind at No. 11.

Fort Hays State wraps up the regular season this week with two games against Nebraska-Kearney. The Tigers and Lopers will first meet in Hays on Wednesday (Feb. 26) beginning at 5:30 p.m. before facing off three days later in Kearney beginning at 2 p.m.

WBCA DII Coaches Poll - February 25, 2025 Rk. - School (1st) - W-L - Pts. - Last 1 - Texas Woman's - 27-1 - 572 - 1 2 - Grand Valley State - 27-2 - 541 - 3 3 - Bentley - 26-1 - 526 - 4 4 - Texas-Tyler - 25-2 - 474 - 6 5 - Cal State Dominguez Hills - 27-1 - 471 - 2 6 - Fort Hays State - 24-2 - 466 - 7 7 - Ashland - 25-3 - 422 - 8 8 - North Georgia - 24-2 - 399 - 9 9 - Embry-Riddle - 23-2 - 383 - 10 10 - Pittsburg State - 24-3 - 355 - 5 11 - Concordia-St. Paul - 26-2 - 338 - 11 12 - Lubbock Christian - 26-3 - 317 - 12 13 - Coker - 24-2 - 274 - 13 14 - Union (Tenn.) - 24-3 - 261 - 14 15 - Alaska Anchorage - 24-3 - 255 - 19 16 - Cal Poly Pomona - 22-4 - 215 - 20 17 - Lewis - 23-2 - 178 - 21 18 - Gannon - 24-5 - 138 - 22 19 - Southwest Minnesota State - 25-3 - 128 - 17 20 - Seton Hill - 21-4 - 120 - 15 21 - Montana State Billings - 24-5 - 119 - 16 22 - Fairmont State - 22-4 - 111 - 24 23 - Tampa - 24-5 - 106 - 23 24 - Chowan - 18-3 - 63 - RV 25 - Colorado Mesa - 21-4 - 59 - RV

Dropped Out:&nbsp;No. 18 Azusa Pacific (20-5); No. 25 Minnesota State Mankato (22-6).

Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Azusa Pacific (20-5) 51; Clark Atlanta (21-5) 21; Minnesota State Mankato (22-6) 19; Southern Nazarene (20-6) 13; Nova Southeastern (21-5) 10; Virginia State (21-5) 4; Point Loma Nazarene (21-5) 3.

D2CSC Media Poll - February 25, 2025 Rk. - School (1st) - W-L - Pts. - Last 1 - Texas Woman's (12) - 27-1 - 371 - 1 2 - Grand Valley State (1) - 27-2 - 346 - 4 3 - Bentley (1) - 26-1 - 345 - 3 4 - Cal State-Dominguez Hills (1) - 27-1 - 331 - 2 5 - Embry-Riddle - 23-2 - 305 - 6 6 - Texas Tyler - 25-2 - 297 - 7 7 - Concordia-St. Paul - 26-2 - 278 - 9 T8 - Ashland - 25-3 - 267 - 8 T8 - North Georgia - 24-2 - 267 - 10 10 - Fort Hays State - 24-2 - 225 - 14 11 - Lubbock Christian &nbsp;- 26-3 - 213 - 12} 12 - Union - 24-3 - 207 - 13 13 - Coker - 24-2 - 191 - 15 14 - Pittsburg State - 24-3 - 175 - 5 15 - Alaska-Anchorage - 24-3 - 171 - 16 16 - Fairmont State - 22-4 - 165 - 21 17 - Lewis - 23-2 - 135 - 18 T18 - Cal Poly- Pomona - 22-4 - 110 - 19 T18 - Seton Hill - 21-4 - 110 - 11 20 - Tampa - 24-5 - 93 - 22 21 - Southwest Minnesota St. - 25-3 - 69 - 17 22 - Holy Family - 21-5 - 56 - 20 23 - Colorado Mesa - 21-4 - 44 - 24 24 - Gannon - 24-5 - 40 - 25 T25 - Montana State Billings - 24-5 - 24 - 23 T25 - Nova Southeastern - 21-5 - 24 - RV

Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Francis Marion (10); Lee (4); Minnesota State-Mankato (2)Dropped Out:&nbsp;None&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsThe Fort Hays State women's basketball team moved up in both national polls after picking up a pair of wins last week, including one win over a top five team in the country. The Tigers enter the final week of the regular season ranked sixth in the latest WBCA NCAA Division II Coaches Poll while FHSU moved up to No. 10 in the latest D2CSC Media Poll, both released Tuesday.Now 24-2 on the year, the Tigers accumulated 466 points in the voting process of the coaches poll, up from 438 when they were ranked seventh last week. FHSU is just eight points behind fourth-ranked Texas-Tyler.This is the second time the Tigers have been ranked sixth this season after also occupying that spot in December. It is the ninth time the Tigers have been slotted sixth in the coaches poll all-time, with FHSU picking up a 12-2 record when ranked sixth.Fort Hays State has been in the WBCA Top 25 118 times during the DII era, including 78 appearances in the top 10. The Tigers are 181-45 when ranked and 128-26 when listed in the top 10.The Tigers are now the highest-ranked MIAA team in the country after knocking off then-No. 5 Pittsburg State on Saturday. The Gorillas dipped to No. 10 this week, with region rival Concordia-St. Paul right behind at No. 11.Fort Hays State wraps up the regular season this week with two games against Nebraska-Kearney. The Tigers and Lopers will first meet in Hays on Wednesday (Feb. 26) beginning at 5:30 p.m. before facing off three days later in Kearney beginning at 2 p.m.WBCA DII Coaches Poll - February 25, 2025 Rk. - School (1st) - W-L - Pts. - Last 1 - Texas Woman's - 27-1 - 572 - 1 2 - Grand Valley State - 27-2 - 541 - 3 3 - Bentley - 26-1 - 526 - 4 4 - Texas-Tyler - 25-2 - 474 - 6 5 - Cal State Dominguez Hills - 27-1 - 471 - 2 6 - Fort Hays State - 24-2 - 466 - 7 7 - Ashland - 25-3 - 422 - 8 8 - North Georgia - 24-2 - 399 - 9 9 - Embry-Riddle - 23-2 - 383 - 10 10 - Pittsburg State - 24-3 - 355 - 5 11 - Concordia-St. Paul - 26-2 - 338 - 11 12 - Lubbock Christian - 26-3 - 317 - 12 13 - Coker - 24-2 - 274 - 13 14 - Union (Tenn.) - 24-3 - 261 - 14 15 - Alaska Anchorage - 24-3 - 255 - 19 16 - Cal Poly Pomona - 22-4 - 215 - 20 17 - Lewis - 23-2 - 178 - 21 18 - Gannon - 24-5 - 138 - 22 19 - Southwest Minnesota State - 25-3 - 128 - 17 20 - Seton Hill - 21-4 - 120 - 15 21 - Montana State Billings - 24-5 - 119 - 16 22 - Fairmont State - 22-4 - 111 - 24 23 - Tampa - 24-5 - 106 - 23 24 - Chowan - 18-3 - 63 - RV 25 - Colorado Mesa - 21-4 - 59 - RVDropped Out:&nbsp;No. 18 Azusa Pacific (20-5); No. 25 Minnesota State Mankato (22-6).Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Azusa Pacific (20-5) 51; Clark Atlanta (21-5) 21; Minnesota State Mankato (22-6) 19; Southern Nazarene (20-6) 13; Nova Southeastern (21-5) 10; Virginia State (21-5) 4; Point Loma Nazarene (21-5) 3.D2CSC Media Poll - February 25, 2025 Rk. - School (1st) - W-L - Pts. - Last 1 - Texas Woman's (12) - 27-1 - 371 - 1 2 - Grand Valley State (1) - 27-2 - 346 - 4 3 - Bentley (1) - 26-1 - 345 - 3 4 - Cal State-Dominguez Hills (1) - 27-1 - 331 - 2 5 - Embry-Riddle - 23-2 - 305 - 6 6 - Texas Tyler - 25-2 - 297 - 7 7 - Concordia-St. Paul - 26-2 - 278 - 9 T8 - Ashland - 25-3 - 267 - 8 T8 - North Georgia - 24-2 - 267 - 10 10 - Fort Hays State - 24-2 - 225 - 14 11 - Lubbock Christian &nbsp;- 26-3 - 213 - 12} 12 - Union - 24-3 - 207 - 13 13 - Coker - 24-2 - 191 - 15 14 - Pittsburg State - 24-3 - 175 - 5 15 - Alaska-Anchorage - 24-3 - 171 - 16 16 - Fairmont State - 22-4 - 165 - 21 17 - Lewis - 23-2 - 135 - 18 T18 - Cal Poly- Pomona - 22-4 - 110 - 19 T18 - Seton Hill - 21-4 - 110 - 11 20 - Tampa - 24-5 - 93 - 22 21 - Southwest Minnesota St. - 25-3 - 69 - 17 22 - Holy Family - 21-5 - 56 - 20 23 - Colorado Mesa - 21-4 - 44 - 24 24 - Gannon - 24-5 - 40 - 25 T25 - Montana State Billings - 24-5 - 24 - 23 T25 - Nova Southeastern - 21-5 - 24 - RVReceiving Votes:&nbsp;Francis Marion (10); Lee (4); Minnesota State-Mankato (2)Dropped Out:&nbsp;None&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger women move into top-10 of both national polls

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State baseball senior Cade Flaherty&nbsp;has been named this week's MIAA Pitcher of the Week, announced Tuesday (Feb. 25) by the league office.

Flaherty tossed a complete game five-hitter Sunday afternoon (Feb. 23), helping the Tigers sweep Arkansas-Fort Smith in the first conference series of the season. The senior matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in the game while allowing Lion hitters to post a batting average of .172. Flaherty allowed more than one runner in an inning only once.

This is the second time Flaherty has earned the conference's weekly honor in his career, also doing so last February (2/19/24). He is the second Tiger to earn a weekly recognition from the league office this season after Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;was named the first MIAA Hitter of the Week of 2025. Fort Hays State is the only school in the conference to earn both a Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week recognition so far this season.

The Tigers will return to Larks Park for its next nine games beginning this weekend (Feb. 28-March 2) when FHSU hosts Missouri Western. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.

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 </figure>FHSU&nbsp; AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State baseball senior Cade Flaherty&nbsp;has been named this week's MIAA Pitcher of the Week, announced Tuesday (Feb. 25) by the league office.Flaherty tossed a complete game five-hitter Sunday afternoon (Feb. 23), helping the Tigers sweep Arkansas-Fort Smith in the first conference series of the season. The senior matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in the game while allowing Lion hitters to post a batting average of .172. Flaherty allowed more than one runner in an inning only once.This is the second time Flaherty has earned the conference's weekly honor in his career, also doing so last February (2/19/24). He is the second Tiger to earn a weekly recognition from the league office this season after Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;was named the first MIAA Hitter of the Week of 2025. Fort Hays State is the only school in the conference to earn both a Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week recognition so far this season.The Tigers will return to Larks Park for its next nine games beginning this weekend (Feb. 28-March 2) when FHSU hosts Missouri Western. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.

⚾ Flaherty earns MIAA Pitcher of the Week honors

Tuesday, February 25
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Dodge City, 5:40pm

Tuesday, February 25
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Dodge City, 5:40pmWednesday, February 26
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 5:05pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pmThursday, February 27
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WMBKB
vs. Medicine Lodge, 5:40pmFriday, February 28
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
vs. Great Bend, 5:40pmSaturday, March 1
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Texas Tech, 11:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB at Nebraska-Kearney, 1:35pmSunday, March 2 none

The 7th-ranked Fort Hays State women host #5 Pittsburg State in their only regular season meeting on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-WBB vs. #7 Pitt State

Class A Division 1 Sub-State Canton-Galva Burden Central 36, Oxford 26 Canton-Galva 40, Wichita Independent 33 Crest 58, Sedan 35 Goessel 51, Northern Heights 21

Centralia Blue Valley Randolph 47, Lincoln 16 Burlingame 50, Wakefield 47 Clifton-Clyde 72, Bishop Seabury 9 Frankfort 57, Washington County 55, 2OT Onaga 56, Rural Vista 43

Kiowa County Macksville 57, Kiowa County 46 Meade 49, Elkhart 30 Norwich 40, Kinsley 22 Pratt Skyline 49, Pretty Prairie 44 South Central 63, Fairfield 26

Rawlins County Greeley County 55, Ellis 50 La Crosse 53, St Francis 12 Oberlin-Decatur 76, Lakeside 27 Stockton 43, Ness City 38

Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State Attica Ashland 66, Rolla 15 Cunningham 41, Deerfield 37 Ingalls 60, Satanta 31 Minneola 56, South Barber 39 Moscow 45, Stafford 31

Dighton Dighton 60, Triplains-Brewster 7 Golden Plains 52, Chase 8 Otis-Bison 61, Weskan 58 Pawnee Heights 42, Western Plains-Healy 33

Elyria Christian Elyria Christian 60, Altoona-Midway 18 Marais des Cygnes Valley 75, Caldwell 28

Tescott Axtell 81, Natoma 16 Northern Valley 51, Tescott 36 Thunder Ridge 54, Centre 46 Victoria 56, Logan 41

GIRLSClass A Division 1 Sub-State Canton-Galva Burden Central 36, Oxford 26 Canton-Galva 40, Wichita Independent 33 Crest 58, Sedan 35 Goessel 51, Northern Heights 21Centralia Blue Valley Randolph 47, Lincoln 16 Burlingame 50, Wakefield 47 Clifton-Clyde 72, Bishop Seabury 9 Frankfort 57, Washington County 55, 2OT Onaga 56, Rural Vista 43Kiowa County Macksville 57, Kiowa County 46 Meade 49, Elkhart 30 Norwich 40, Kinsley 22 Pratt Skyline 49, Pretty Prairie 44 South Central 63, Fairfield 26Rawlins County Greeley County 55, Ellis 50 La Crosse 53, St Francis 12 Oberlin-Decatur 76, Lakeside 27 Stockton 43, Ness City 38Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State Attica Ashland 66, Rolla 15 Cunningham 41, Deerfield 37 Ingalls 60, Satanta 31 Minneola 56, South Barber 39 Moscow 45, Stafford 31Dighton Dighton 60, Triplains-Brewster 7 Golden Plains 52, Chase 8 Otis-Bison 61, Weskan 58 Pawnee Heights 42, Western Plains-Healy 33Elyria Christian Elyria Christian 60, Altoona-Midway 18 Marais des Cygnes Valley 75, Caldwell 28Tescott Axtell 81, Natoma 16 Northern Valley 51, Tescott 36 Thunder Ridge 54, Centre 46 Victoria 56, Logan 41

🏀 Monday's high school scores

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help Kansas defeat Colorado 71-64 on Monday night.

Dickinson made 13 of 18 shots and 6 of 10 free throws for the Jayhawks (19-9, 10-7 Big 12 Conference), who fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since Feb. 8, 2021, after losing three of five before arriving in Boulder. It was the 12th double-double this season for Dickinson.

KJ Adams had 15 points for Kansas and Rylan Griffen scored 10.

Bangot Dak had 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting to lead the Buffaloes (11-17, 2-15), who had won two of three following a 13-game losing streak. Julian Hammond III scored 11.

Kansas only trailed in the game for 20 seconds, but the Buffaloes wouldn't go away.

Dickinson had 15 points by halftime to help the Jayhawks take a 37-32 lead.

Colorado took its only lead when Hammond scored in the paint to make it 39-38 with 15:39 remaining. Dickinson answered with a jumper and a three-point play and Kansas never trailed again. The Buffaloes managed to even the score twice and trailed 62-60 after Hammond nailed a 3-pointer with 4:12 left. They would get no closer.

The Jayhawks move a half-game behind 25th-ranked BYU for fifth place in the conference with three games left in the regular season.

Kansas has won three in a row and 22 of the last 23 matchups with the Buffaloes and leads the all-time series 126-40.

Kansas will host No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday. Colorado plays at Kansas State on Sunday.

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 </figure>BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help Kansas defeat Colorado 71-64 on Monday night.Dickinson made 13 of 18 shots and 6 of 10 free throws for the Jayhawks (19-9, 10-7 Big 12 Conference), who fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since Feb. 8, 2021, after losing three of five before arriving in Boulder. It was the 12th double-double this season for Dickinson.<figure>
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 </figure>KJ Adams had 15 points for Kansas and Rylan Griffen scored 10.Bangot Dak had 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting to lead the Buffaloes (11-17, 2-15), who had won two of three following a 13-game losing streak. Julian Hammond III scored 11.Kansas only trailed in the game for 20 seconds, but the Buffaloes wouldn't go away.Dickinson had 15 points by halftime to help the Jayhawks take a 37-32 lead.Colorado took its only lead when Hammond scored in the paint to make it 39-38 with 15:39 remaining. Dickinson answered with a jumper and a three-point play and Kansas never trailed again. The Buffaloes managed to even the score twice and trailed 62-60 after Hammond nailed a 3-pointer with 4:12 left. They would get no closer.The Jayhawks move a half-game behind 25th-ranked BYU for fifth place in the conference with three games left in the regular season.Kansas has won three in a row and 22 of the last 23 matchups with the Buffaloes and leads the all-time series 126-40.Kansas will host No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday. Colorado plays at Kansas State on Sunday.___