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K-State men’s basketball loses first Big 12 tournament game

KANSAS CITY, MO. (KSNT) – TCU’s defense figured out how to stop K-State’s powerful leaders. K-State fell to TCU, 80-67, in Thursday night’s quarterfinal game. The Wildcats started with a 4-0 lead, using the paint to get early points. Then, the game got flashier. Desi Sills made a 3-pointer that sparked a 7-0 run, including […] → Read More

Emporia State men’s basketball earns spot in NCAA tournament

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Hornets’ season didn’t end in the MIAA tournament semifinal. Emporia State men’s basketball earned a spot in the NCAA DII tournament, the NCAA announced Sunday night. The Hornets will be a 7-seed and play at Maryville. They’ll begin the tournament against Northern State on Saturday. → Read More

Keyontae Johnson named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year

IRVING, TX. (KSNT) – After taking two years off from basketball, K-State’s Keyontae Johnson is one of the best in the conference. The Big 12 named Johnson the Newcomer of the Year on Sunday. Johnson is averaging a team-best 17.8 points on 51.9% from the field, including 42.4% from 3-point range. He also leads K-State […] → Read More

Tang named Big 12 Coach of the Year

IRVING, TX. (KSNT) – First-year head coach Jerome Tang is officially the best in the conference. The Big 12 named Tang its Coach of the Year on Sunday. Tang arrived in Manhattan in March 2022. With only two players on the roster, he built almost an entire team that was picked to finish last in […] → Read More

K-State drops regular season finale at West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV. (KSNT) – K-State men’s basketball played another close game, but didn’t get the job done this time. The Wildcats lost the regular season finale at West Virginia, 89-81. West Virginia used a big second half to end the Wildcats’ four-game winning streak. K-State connected on just 38.9% of its shots from the field […] → Read More

K-State men’s basketball gets big senior night win

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) – The Wildcats sent their seniors off in style. K-State beat Oklahoma, 85-69, in its final game at Bramlage Coliseum. OU led for most of the first half, but K-State finally grabbed a one-point lead with 6:16 left. The two traded shots until K-State went on a 9-0 run to end the […] → Read More

Emporia State women’s basketball’s season ends in MIAA Tournament

KANSAS CITY, MO. (KSNT) – Emporia State University women’s basketball season ends in its first MIAA tournament game. The University of Central Oklahoma beat the Lady Hornets, 71-57. UCO jumped out to an 8-0 lead to start. Emporia State chipped away at the lead but trailed 17-13 at the end of the first quarter. The […] → Read More

Washburn’s season ends in MIAA Tournament opener

KANSAS CITY, MO. (KSNT) – The Ichabods’ season ends with a six-point loss in the MIAA Tournament opener. Missouri Western State beat Washburn University, 69-69. The two teams split the series during the regular season, including an 81-80 overtime loss for Washburn. Washburn (14-15, 11-11) trailed for most of the first half, with the Griffons […] → Read More

Tour K-State football’s new indoor practice facility

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) – K-State center Hayden Gillum gives an exclusive tour of the team’s new practice facility. The Shamrock Practice Facility, a $32.5 million facility, includes an indoor practice field with a 65-foot roof and a 130-yard field, an outdoor full-sized turf field with video decks, medical treatment room and more. “I’ve been a […] → Read More

K-State women’s basketball gets Sunflower Showdown revenge

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) – K-State and KU women’s basketball split the 2023 Sunflower Showdown. The Wildcats beat KU, 63-45, Wednesday night. K-State’s defense held the Jayhawks’ leading scorers to no more than 10 points. Meanwhile, Serena Sundell put up 24 points and Gabby Gregory had 20. KU (16-10, 6-9) led the entire first quarter, but […] → Read More

Big 7 and Mid-East Leagues want to merge

NE KANSAS (KSNT) – Two high school leagues in Northeast Kansas may merge in 2024. The Big 7 and Mid-East leagues are communicating regarding a potential merger, the leagues announced Wednesday. Riley County, Rock Creek, Rossville, Silver Lake, St. Marys and Wabaunsee make up the Mid-West League. Rock Creek will leave at the end of […] → Read More

Tale of Two Halves: No. 5 Kansas beats No. 9 Baylor after second half turnaround

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – In college basketball’s biggest game of the day, KU beat Baylor in a tale of two halves. Kansas beat Baylor, 87-71. Gradey Dick’s layup 57 seconds into the game got the Allen Fieldhouse crowd roaring early. However, the Jayhawks’ shooting didn’t keep up with the pace. KU and Baylor traded shots, keeping […] → Read More

Travis Kelce set to host Saturday Night Live

NEW YORK (KSNT) – Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will have another spot light on him in March. During Kelce’s appearance on The Tonight Show, he announced he will host Saturday Night Live on March 4. “I used to watch Saturday Night Live with my mother,” Kelce said. “It’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be hosting SNL on March 4.” Kelsea Ballerini will be the musical guest. → Read More

K-State hires new wide receivers coach

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) – K-State football hired Kansas native Matthew Middleton as its new wide receivers coach. Middleton is from Kansas City, Kansas, and graduated from Bonner Springs High School. He’s been coaching for 15 years, most recently as the wide receivers coach at Kent State for five seasons. “He is an energetic coach who […] → Read More

Chad Henne retires after Super Bowl win

GLENDALE, AZ (KSNT) – After winning another Super Bowl, the Chiefs’ backup quarterback is ending his career. Chad Henne made the announcement on social media. “Calling it a career,” Henne’s post said. “Capping it off with Bud Light and another ring!” Henne conducted the longest postseason drive in Chiefs history. He filled in for Patrick […] → Read More

Washburn splits double header with Central Oklahoma

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Ichabod men’s basketball beat one of the nation’s top teams, but the women’s team lost a close game. The men beat No. 6 Central Oklahoma, 75-55. The women fell, 73-62. Men’s recap: Washburn (12-11, 9-8) dominate against a top ten team en route to the victory. The Bronchos started off like the […] → Read More

Washburn drops back-to-back games at Missouri Western

ST. JOSEPH, MO (KSNT) – After completing two sweeps at home, the Ichabods got swept at Missouri Western State. The men’s team lost in overtime, 81-80. The women’s team fell, 67-47. Men’s recap: The Ichabods’ five-game winning streak came to a halt. Washburn led by as many as 20 points in the first half, but […] → Read More

Washburn football signs eight local players

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Ichabods are restocking the roster with local talent. Washburn football signed eight players from Northeast Kansas on Wednesday. Three will stay home in Topeka. Nate Chandler, Elijah Clarke-Boyd, Troy Heiman, Mackey James, Amr Sabbarini, Keenan Schartz, Ty Weber and Keller Hurla are all officially Ichabods. Nate Chandler is a linebacker from […] → Read More

Emporia State football signs 4 local players

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Hornets are revamping their roster with local talent. Emporia State signed 39 players Wednesday, the biggest class in Garin Higgins tenure. Four of those players are from Northeast Kansas: Jacob Carver, Parker Leeds, Yanci Spiller and Jaye Jones. Jacob Carver is an offensive lineman from Rossville High School. He was a […] → Read More

Jayhawks get revenge in Sunflower Showdown rematch

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU reigned victorious in the second men’s basketball Sunflower Showdown of the season. Kansas beat Kansas State 90-78 in Allen Fieldhouse. The Sunflower Showdown rematch started how many would expect a No. 7 vs. No. 8 matchup to go. The two teams traded scoring for the first four minutes, but back-to-back shots […] → Read More