K-State entered Saturday's game with West Virginia 0-4 in the Big 12 Conference and 7-9 overall while the Mountaineers were 3-1 in the conference and 14-2 overall. But a strong first half where the Wildcats outscored West Virginia 42-25 helped lift K-State to an 84-68 win before 8,549 fans in Manhattan.

The win was the 100th for KSU Coach Bruce Weber at Bramlage Coliseum. "I didn't obviously think that we would shoot 59%, 50% from three there. I mean their defensive numbers are scary to be honest as an opponent. " Weber thought the Wildcats defended the Mountaineers well.

K-State&nbsp; ( 8-9 ) got 25 points from Cartier Diarra, 16 from Xavier Sneed and 10 from DaJuan Gordon while West Virginia ( 14-3 )&nbsp; was led by Miles McBride and Chase Harler with 11 points apiece.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was asked if his team was shocked by the strong start by Kansas State. "If we were shocked they didn't listen to what I told them. I mean who didn't know they were going to be desperate, and who didn't know Bruce wouldn't have them ready to play. Bruce is one of the better coaches in the country.&nbsp; I mean you tell me he's not going to have them ready when they haven't won a game yet and their playing at home. We weren't ready to play. They dominated us."

Kansas State plays at Kansas Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. West Virginia hosts Texas Monday night.

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 </figure>K-State entered Saturday's game with West Virginia 0-4 in the Big 12 Conference and 7-9 overall while the Mountaineers were 3-1 in the conference and 14-2 overall. But a strong first half where the Wildcats outscored West Virginia 42-25 helped lift K-State to an 84-68 win before 8,549 fans in Manhattan.The win was the 100th for KSU Coach Bruce Weber at Bramlage Coliseum. "I didn't obviously think that we would shoot 59%, 50% from three there. I mean their defensive numbers are scary to be honest as an opponent. " Weber thought the Wildcats defended the Mountaineers well.K-State&nbsp; ( 8-9 ) got 25 points from Cartier Diarra, 16 from Xavier Sneed and 10 from DaJuan Gordon while West Virginia ( 14-3 )&nbsp; was led by Miles McBride and Chase Harler with 11 points apiece.West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was asked if his team was shocked by the strong start by Kansas State. "If we were shocked they didn't listen to what I told them. I mean who didn't know they were going to be desperate, and who didn't know Bruce wouldn't have them ready to play. Bruce is one of the better coaches in the country.&nbsp; I mean you tell me he's not going to have them ready when they haven't won a game yet and their playing at home. We weren't ready to play. They dominated us."Kansas State plays at Kansas Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. West Virginia hosts Texas Monday night.<figure>
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Wildcats upset 12th ranked West Virginia 

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;announced on Friday (January 17) that transfer forward&nbsp;Kaosi Ezeagu&nbsp;(Brampton, Ontario/GTA Prep/UTEP)&nbsp;has signed a scholarship agreement to join the men’s basketball team. He will have three years of eligibility once he sits out the required time as a Division I transfer.

A 6-foot-10, 245-pound transfer from UTEP, Ezeagu will enroll at K-State for the spring semester and will be able to start practicing with the team. He will have to sit out for the reminder of the 2019-20 season and the first semester of the 2020-21 season before being eligible in mid-December 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We are excited to add Kaosi to program,” said Weber. “We felt like we needed an older, experienced big guy that has played Division I basketball to help our team in 2020-21. Obviously, we have Levi (Stockard III) back as a senior and we are very excited about (incoming freshman) Davion (Bradford), but we felt like we needed more experience. It allows us to have a guy that played quite a bit as a freshman and started at UTEP. He got started in basketball late and we feel he has a lot of upside. He has good physical ability and plays really hard. On top of all of that, he is an outstanding young man. He is a really good quality student from an outstanding family.”

A 6-foot-10, 245-pound sophomore forward from Brampton, Ontario, Ezeagu played one season at UTEP for head coach&nbsp;Rodney Terry&nbsp;in 2018-19. He played in all 29 games for the Miners as a true freshman, averaging 3.2 points on a team-best 56.9 percent shooting (37-of-65) with 3.4 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 12.4 minutes per game. He led the team with 24 blocked shots and registered at least 2 blocks in eight contests with a season-high 3 against Rice on Feb. 23, 2019. Twice he scored in double figures, including 10 in his first game against UTPB on Nov. 16, 2018 and a season-best 12 against Middle Tennessee State on March 6, 2019.

Ezeagu started each of the team’s last seven games, averaging 3.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting (11-of-23) with 4.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. He nearly had a double-double in his final home game against Middle Tennessee State with 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting with 9 rebounds in a season-best 29 minutes.

Ezeagu was born in the Bahamas but went to prep school in Brampton, Ontario (a suburb of Toronto), where he was rated one of the top prep players in Canada after averaging 11.4 points and 10.4 rebounds at GTA Prep at Mississauga Secondary School in 2017-18. The only player in the league to average a double-double, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the National Preparatory Association. He was also selected as the co-MVP of the Signature All-Canadian Showcase.

Ezeagu joins an acclaimed recruiting class that includes high school seniors&nbsp;Davion Bradford&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Mehlville),&nbsp;Luke Kasubke&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade),&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;(Orlando, Fla./West Oaks Academy)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nijel Pack&nbsp;(Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central).

The four-man recruiting class is a consensus Top 25 class nationally by several recruiting services, ranking No. 21 by&nbsp;247Sports.com&nbsp;and No. 23 by&nbsp;Rivals.com.&nbsp;Historically speaking, it is the highest rated recruiting class under Weber and the highest collective class by K-State since recruiting rankings have been kept. All four high school players are rated among the Top 200 players nationally, while each is a member of the&nbsp;Rivals150.

All four seniors are off to good starts to their final prep seasons in 2019-20. Miguel is averaging a team-best 21.5 points for West Oaks Academy to go with 5.1 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. Pack has Lawrence Central High School off to a 14-1 mark with a team-leading 19.1 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. Kasubke is averaging a team-best 15.8 points for Chaminade High School to go with 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Bradford is averaging a double-double for Mehlville High School with 14.5 points on 70 percent shooting with 10.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.

TOM GILBERT&nbsp;Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State AthleticsMen’s Basketball Contact |&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579359725458.jpeg" alt="Kaosi Ezeagu" />
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;announced on Friday (January 17) that transfer forward&nbsp;Kaosi Ezeagu&nbsp;(Brampton, Ontario/GTA Prep/UTEP)&nbsp;has signed a scholarship agreement to join the men’s basketball team. He will have three years of eligibility once he sits out the required time as a Division I transfer.A 6-foot-10, 245-pound transfer from UTEP, Ezeagu will enroll at K-State for the spring semester and will be able to start practicing with the team. He will have to sit out for the reminder of the 2019-20 season and the first semester of the 2020-21 season before being eligible in mid-December 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“We are excited to add Kaosi to program,” said Weber. “We felt like we needed an older, experienced big guy that has played Division I basketball to help our team in 2020-21. Obviously, we have Levi (Stockard III) back as a senior and we are very excited about (incoming freshman) Davion (Bradford), but we felt like we needed more experience. It allows us to have a guy that played quite a bit as a freshman and started at UTEP. He got started in basketball late and we feel he has a lot of upside. He has good physical ability and plays really hard. On top of all of that, he is an outstanding young man. He is a really good quality student from an outstanding family.”A 6-foot-10, 245-pound sophomore forward from Brampton, Ontario, Ezeagu played one season at UTEP for head coach&nbsp;Rodney Terry&nbsp;in 2018-19. He played in all 29 games for the Miners as a true freshman, averaging 3.2 points on a team-best 56.9 percent shooting (37-of-65) with 3.4 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 12.4 minutes per game. He led the team with 24 blocked shots and registered at least 2 blocks in eight contests with a season-high 3 against Rice on Feb. 23, 2019. Twice he scored in double figures, including 10 in his first game against UTPB on Nov. 16, 2018 and a season-best 12 against Middle Tennessee State on March 6, 2019.Ezeagu started each of the team’s last seven games, averaging 3.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting (11-of-23) with 4.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. He nearly had a double-double in his final home game against Middle Tennessee State with 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting with 9 rebounds in a season-best 29 minutes.Ezeagu was born in the Bahamas but went to prep school in Brampton, Ontario (a suburb of Toronto), where he was rated one of the top prep players in Canada after averaging 11.4 points and 10.4 rebounds at GTA Prep at Mississauga Secondary School in 2017-18. The only player in the league to average a double-double, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the National Preparatory Association. He was also selected as the co-MVP of the Signature All-Canadian Showcase.Ezeagu joins an acclaimed recruiting class that includes high school seniors&nbsp;Davion Bradford&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Mehlville),&nbsp;Luke Kasubke&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade),&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;(Orlando, Fla./West Oaks Academy)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nijel Pack&nbsp;(Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central).The four-man recruiting class is a consensus Top 25 class nationally by several recruiting services, ranking No. 21 by&nbsp;247Sports.com&nbsp;and No. 23 by&nbsp;Rivals.com.&nbsp;Historically speaking, it is the highest rated recruiting class under Weber and the highest collective class by K-State since recruiting rankings have been kept. All four high school players are rated among the Top 200 players nationally, while each is a member of the&nbsp;Rivals150.All four seniors are off to good starts to their final prep seasons in 2019-20. Miguel is averaging a team-best 21.5 points for West Oaks Academy to go with 5.1 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. Pack has Lawrence Central High School off to a 14-1 mark with a team-leading 19.1 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. Kasubke is averaging a team-best 15.8 points for Chaminade High School to go with 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Bradford is averaging a double-double for Mehlville High School with 14.5 points on 70 percent shooting with 10.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.--www.kstatesports.com--TOM GILBERT&nbsp;Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State AthleticsMen’s Basketball Contact |&nbsp;

Ezeague signs scholarship agreement to join K-State's men's basketball team

David Dayne Glass, who served as President and CEO of Walmart Inc. from 1988 to 2000 when he led the company through extraordinary growth, died January 9, according to the Glass family. He was 84.

He died of complications associated with pneumonia, according to a media release from the Glass family.

Most recently Glass was owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Royals, a team he helped lead to two consecutive World Series appearances and in 2015 brought the World Championship trophy to the fans of Kansas City. Glass and his family sold the Royals late last year.

A native of Mountain View, MO, Glass served in the U.S. Army after graduating high school from 1954-56. After leaving the Army Glass earned a business degree from Southwest Missouri State University, now named Missouri State University, in Springfield, MO.

Upon graduation Glass began his retail career in 1960 with Crank Drug Company in Springfield. He left Crank in 1968 after the company was sold and worked for two other companies, including serving as General Manager of Consumer Markets in Springfield. In 1976, Glass was recruited by Walmart founder Sam Walton to become Walmart's Chief Financial Officer.

Glass was named President and CEO of Walmart in 1988 and served in that role for 12 years. During his term in that role, Glass guided the company through a period of extraordinary growth both in terms of revenues and expansion including retail acquisitions, expansions including new retail formats and significant international expansion. Specifically, under Glass' leadership, Walmart:

Glass led a team of managers who adopted new and innovative technologies to streamline operations and improve customer service. This included the development of automated distribution centers, linked by computers to Walmart headquarters, stores and suppliers, which enabled the company to expand beyond a regional retailer to become an international retail leader.

Glass was also a mentor and leader to many who are now leading successful business careers and lives of their own.

Rob Walton, former Walmart Chairman and eldest son of Sam Walton, said the following:

"When we lost my Dad, David provided a steady, visionary hand the company needed to lead it forward. He did so with a deep sense of humility while maintaining the values and principles Dad founded the company on. More than anyone beyond Sam Walton, David Glass is responsible for making Walmart the company it is today. On behalf of the entire Walton family, I want to express our appreciation for David as a leader and as a friend. He will be deeply missed."

Added Doug McMillon, current Walmart President and CEO:

"Due to his authentic humility, we think David Glass may be the most under-appreciated CEO in the history of business. The choices he made and the results of the company reflect his wisdom, dedication and servant leadership. We will miss him immensely and are eternally grateful."

Glass was honored with numerous retail and business awards over the years, including being named "most admired CEO" in 1993 by Fortune Magazine, and inducted into the Retail Hall of Fame in 2000 and into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.

A lifelong baseball fan starting as a child when he followed the St. Louis Cardinals, Glass was appointed interim Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Royals in 1993 upon the death of then owner Ewing Kauffman. Glass and his family acquired the Royals in 2000 and it was at that time that he began his second career, a career in baseball, at age 64.

During his ownership of the Royals, Glass was an active member in Major League Baseball and served on key committees within the Major League organization. Glass was the Chairman of the Board of MLB Advanced Media, a member of Major League Baseball's Executive Council and a member of MLB Enterprise and Finance Committee.

Glass was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2000, where he served as a member of the Pension and Audit Committees.

Dayton Moore, Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager for the Royals, said the following:

"Mr. Glass loved this game, this team and our city with all his heart. He cared deeply for our fans and for the future of baseball. But above all, Mr. Glass placed an emphasis on putting family first which is what he stressed to our entire organization. We are forever grateful for his humble and supportive leadership, and we are beyond blessed that we were a part of his incredible life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his very special family."

However, while the list of business and sports achievements and honors are impressive indeed, those who knew Glass best knew that his number one priority throughout his entire life was his love and commitment to his family. Glass and his wife, Ruth, have three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Glass and his family have been supportive of numerous charitable causes and organizations over the years including Missouri State University. In fact the Missouri State College of Business is named David D. Glass Hall in honor of his dedication to the university.

The Glass family will hold a public "Celebration of Life" in his honor on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. the Northwest Arkansas Fellowship Bible Church, 1051 W. Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers AR.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579297639666.png" alt="image courtesy Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>David Dayne Glass, who served as President and CEO of Walmart Inc. from 1988 to 2000 when he led the company through extraordinary growth, died January 9, according to the Glass family. He was 84.He died of complications associated with pneumonia, according to a media release from the Glass family.Most recently Glass was owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Royals, a team he helped lead to two consecutive World Series appearances and in 2015 brought the World Championship trophy to the fans of Kansas City. Glass and his family sold the Royals late last year.A native of Mountain View, MO, Glass served in the U.S. Army after graduating high school from 1954-56. After leaving the Army Glass earned a business degree from Southwest Missouri State University, now named Missouri State University, in Springfield, MO.Upon graduation Glass began his retail career in 1960 with Crank Drug Company in Springfield. He left Crank in 1968 after the company was sold and worked for two other companies, including serving as General Manager of Consumer Markets in Springfield. In 1976, Glass was recruited by Walmart founder Sam Walton to become Walmart's Chief Financial Officer.Glass was named President and CEO of Walmart in 1988 and served in that role for 12 years. During his term in that role, Glass guided the company through a period of extraordinary growth both in terms of revenues and expansion including retail acquisitions, expansions including new retail formats and significant international expansion. Specifically, under Glass' leadership, Walmart:<ol>
 <li>Increased annual revenues from $16 billion in the fiscal year ending January 31, 1988, to approximately $165 billion in revenues in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2000.</li><li>Launched Walmart Supercenters and expanded Sam's Club.</li><li>Expanded international operations in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico and United Kingdom.</li>
 </ol>Glass led a team of managers who adopted new and innovative technologies to streamline operations and improve customer service. This included the development of automated distribution centers, linked by computers to Walmart headquarters, stores and suppliers, which enabled the company to expand beyond a regional retailer to become an international retail leader.Glass was also a mentor and leader to many who are now leading successful business careers and lives of their own.Rob Walton, former Walmart Chairman and eldest son of Sam Walton, said the following:"When we lost my Dad, David provided a steady, visionary hand the company needed to lead it forward. He did so with a deep sense of humility while maintaining the values and principles Dad founded the company on. More than anyone beyond Sam Walton, David Glass is responsible for making Walmart the company it is today. On behalf of the entire Walton family, I want to express our appreciation for David as a leader and as a friend. He will be deeply missed."Added Doug McMillon, current Walmart President and CEO:"Due to his authentic humility, we think David Glass may be the most under-appreciated CEO in the history of business. The choices he made and the results of the company reflect his wisdom, dedication and servant leadership. We will miss him immensely and are eternally grateful."Glass was honored with numerous retail and business awards over the years, including being named "most admired CEO" in 1993 by Fortune Magazine, and inducted into the Retail Hall of Fame in 2000 and into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.A lifelong baseball fan starting as a child when he followed the St. Louis Cardinals, Glass was appointed interim Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Royals in 1993 upon the death of then owner Ewing Kauffman. Glass and his family acquired the Royals in 2000 and it was at that time that he began his second career, a career in baseball, at age 64.During his ownership of the Royals, Glass was an active member in Major League Baseball and served on key committees within the Major League organization. Glass was the Chairman of the Board of MLB Advanced Media, a member of Major League Baseball's Executive Council and a member of MLB Enterprise and Finance Committee.Glass was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2000, where he served as a member of the Pension and Audit Committees.Dayton Moore, Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager for the Royals, said the following:"Mr. Glass loved this game, this team and our city with all his heart. He cared deeply for our fans and for the future of baseball. But above all, Mr. Glass placed an emphasis on putting family first which is what he stressed to our entire organization. We are forever grateful for his humble and supportive leadership, and we are beyond blessed that we were a part of his incredible life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his very special family."However, while the list of business and sports achievements and honors are impressive indeed, those who knew Glass best knew that his number one priority throughout his entire life was his love and commitment to his family. Glass and his wife, Ruth, have three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.Glass and his family have been supportive of numerous charitable causes and organizations over the years including Missouri State University. In fact the Missouri State College of Business is named David D. Glass Hall in honor of his dedication to the university.The Glass family will hold a public "Celebration of Life" in his honor on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. the Northwest Arkansas Fellowship Bible Church, 1051 W. Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers AR.

Former owner of the Royals David Glass dies at age 84

The Fort Riley Middle School Troopers matched up against the Chapman Irish Thursday evening.

In seventh grade action the Troopers split with the B team defeating Chapman and the A team losing.

In the 8th grade games Chapman won the B team contest 21-19 and the A team game 46-23.

The Troopers will host Wamego Tuesday beginning at 3:30 p.m.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579288367903.jpeg" alt="FRMS BBB.jpg" />
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 </figure>The Fort Riley Middle School Troopers matched up against the Chapman Irish Thursday evening.In seventh grade action the Troopers split with the B team defeating Chapman and the A team losing.In the 8th grade games Chapman won the B team contest 21-19 and the A team game 46-23.The Troopers will host Wamego Tuesday beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Troopers play Chapman in boys basketball

No. 12 West Virginia (14-2, 3-1) vs. Kansas State (7-9, 0-4)

Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 West Virginia presents a tough challenge for Kansas State. Kansas State has played a ranked team only once this season and lost. West Virginia easily beat TCU by 32 in its last outing.

SUPER SENIORS: Kansas State's Cartier Diarra, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien have combined to account for 53 percent of the team's scoring this season and have scored 60 percent of all Wildcats points over the last five games.

DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS: The Mountaineers have given up only 51 points per game to conference opponents so far, an improvement from the 62 per game they gave up against non-conference foes.

KEY CONTRIBUTOR: Diarra has either made or assisted on 50 percent of all Kansas State field goals over the last five games. The senior guard has accounted for 27 field goals and 25 assists in those games.

ASSIST RATIOS: The Mountaineers have recently gotten buckets via assists more often than the Wildcats. Kansas State has 26 assists on 58 field goals (44.8 percent) across its past three outings while West Virginia has assists on 37 of 69 field goals (53.6 percent) during its past three games.

DID YOU KNOW: The West Virginia defense has allowed only 59.3 points per game to opponents, which is the ninth-lowest figure in the country. The Kansas State offense has averaged just 64.5 points through 16 games (ranked 273rd among Division I teams).

No. 12 West Virginia (14-2, 3-1) vs. Kansas State (7-9, 0-4)Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas; Saturday, 2 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 12 West Virginia presents a tough challenge for Kansas State. Kansas State has played a ranked team only once this season and lost. West Virginia easily beat TCU by 32 in its last outing.SUPER SENIORS: Kansas State's Cartier Diarra, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien have combined to account for 53 percent of the team's scoring this season and have scored 60 percent of all Wildcats points over the last five games.DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS: The Mountaineers have given up only 51 points per game to conference opponents so far, an improvement from the 62 per game they gave up against non-conference foes.KEY CONTRIBUTOR: Diarra has either made or assisted on 50 percent of all Kansas State field goals over the last five games. The senior guard has accounted for 27 field goals and 25 assists in those games.ASSIST RATIOS: The Mountaineers have recently gotten buckets via assists more often than the Wildcats. Kansas State has 26 assists on 58 field goals (44.8 percent) across its past three outings while West Virginia has assists on 37 of 69 field goals (53.6 percent) during its past three games.DID YOU KNOW: The West Virginia defense has allowed only 59.3 points per game to opponents, which is the ninth-lowest figure in the country. The Kansas State offense has averaged just 64.5 points through 16 games (ranked 273rd among Division I teams).

K-State will host West Virginia on Saturday

Blue Jay and Lady Jay bowling teams were in action for the first time this season on Wednesday during a quadrangular in Topeka.

The Lady Jay girls team finished first with Savannah Adams taking first place in the individual competition and Brooke Swango third.

The Blue Jay boys finished second in the team competition behind Washburn Rural. Logan Lindsley captured first place and Kazerick Smith third place.

Blue Jay and Lady Jay bowling teams were in action for the first time this season on Wednesday during a quadrangular in Topeka.The Lady Jay girls team finished first with Savannah Adams taking first place in the individual competition and Brooke Swango third.The Blue Jay boys finished second in the team competition behind Washburn Rural. Logan Lindsley captured first place and Kazerick Smith third place.

JCHS bowling teams open their season

There has been an adjustment in the starting times for the Junction City - Manhattan wrestling dual on Thursday at JCHS.

Blue Jay wrestling coach Tyler Gonzalez said due to both Manhattan and Junction City travel plans for their next day tournaments the time for the events need to be bumped up.

The Boys junior varsity and Girls varsity matches will begin at 5 p.m.&nbsp;

The Varsity boys introductions will be held at 5:50 p.m. with varsity matches beginning at 6 p.m. at the Shenk Gym.

There has been an adjustment in the starting times for the Junction City - Manhattan wrestling dual on Thursday at JCHS.Blue Jay wrestling coach Tyler Gonzalez said due to both Manhattan and Junction City travel plans for their next day tournaments the time for the events need to be bumped up.The Boys junior varsity and Girls varsity matches will begin at 5 p.m.&nbsp;The Varsity boys introductions will be held at 5:50 p.m. with varsity matches beginning at 6 p.m. at the Shenk Gym.

Adjustment in the starting times for wrestling dual

Pairings have been released for the McPherson Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 23-25 at McPherson High School.

In the first round on Thursday, Jan. 23, Junction City ( 3-3 ) will play Lawrence Free State ( 5-2 ) at 4:45 p.m. while on that same side of the bracket Derby ( 6-1 ) will meet Seaman ( 0-6 ).

The other first-round pairings have Wichita - Bishop Carroll ( 8-0 ) against Wichita North ( 0-8 ) and McPherson ( 5-3 ) playing Overland Park - Blue Valley ( 5-3 ).

Blue Jay games in the tournament can be heard on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK AM.

Pairings have been released for the McPherson Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 23-25 at McPherson High School.In the first round on Thursday, Jan. 23, Junction City ( 3-3 ) will play Lawrence Free State ( 5-2 ) at 4:45 p.m. while on that same side of the bracket Derby ( 6-1 ) will meet Seaman ( 0-6 ).The other first-round pairings have Wichita - Bishop Carroll ( 8-0 ) against Wichita North ( 0-8 ) and McPherson ( 5-3 ) playing Overland Park - Blue Valley ( 5-3 ).Blue Jay games in the tournament can be heard on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK AM.

Blue Jays will play in the McPherson Invitational Basketball Tournament

Bishop Seabury Academy 71, KC Christian 30

Pike Valley 56, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 36

Salina Sacred Heart 44, Republic County 33

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Abilene 71, Wamego 70, 2OTBeloit 45 Chapman 43Andover 68, Andover Central 51Arkansas City 57, Valley Center 54Atchison 83, KC Washington 51Attica 70, Cunningham 33BV North 60, BV West 50Basehor-Linwood 56, Shawnee Heights 48Belle Plaine 68, Conway Springs 49Beloit 45, Chapman 43Berean Academy 64, Marion 37Bishop Miege 63, St. James Academy 29Bishop Seabury Academy 71, KC Christian 30Blue Valley 65, Mill Valley 52Bluestem 67, Neodesha 57Buhler 54, El Dorado 43Cair Paravel 82, Cornerstone Family 36Caney Valley 72, Erie 52Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 49, Sedan 42Cheney 47, Garden Plain 32Circle 73, Winfield 45Clearwater 70, Mulvane 64Colby 53, Goodland 36Council Grove 40, Chase County 33DeSoto 46, Leavenworth 42Deerfield 70, Elkhart 59Dighton 48, Wheatland-Grinnell 46Eudora 59, Spring Hill 51Flinthills 73, Burden Central 66Frontenac 61, Baxter Springs 27Galena 37, Pittsburg Colgan 26Goddard-Eisenhower 65, Maize South 64Goessel 53, Solomon 15Hays 64, Great Bend 62Hays-TMP-Marian 65, Trego 34Herington 32, Centre 23Hesston 55, Smoky Valley 43Highland Park 49, Topeka 46Hillsboro 66, Pratt 36Hoisington 59, Nickerson 48Humboldt 77, Fredonia 69Hutchinson Trinity 74, Ell-Saline 21Hyman Brand 55, Ozanam, Mo. 34Ingalls 74, Fowler 43Inman 51, Bennington 26Jayhawk Linn 57, Chetopa 42Junction City 57, Topeka Seaman 43KC Harmon 83, KC Wyandotte 63KC Piper 77, Tonganoxie 49Kiowa County 62, Pawnee Heights 50La Crosse 59, Macksville 40Lakeside 58, Thunder Ridge 30Lansing 66, KC Turner 32Lawrence 65, Olathe Northwest 45Lawrence Free State 66, Olathe North 63Liberal 52, Garden City 46Lincoln 69, Tescott 46Little River 58, Canton-Galva 41Logan 66, Cheylin 48Louisburg 46, Bonner Springs 43Lyons 47, Larned 41Maize 57, Salina Central 43Manhattan 62, Emporia 55Maur Hill - Mount Academy 40, McLouth 32McPherson 67, Augusta 51Minneapolis 73, Valley Heights 51Ness City 53, Spearville 46Newton 80, Goddard 58Northeast-Arma 58, Pleasanton 43Northern Valley 65, Oberlin-Decatur 22Olathe East 46, SM West 44Olathe South 81, SM Northwest 79Olathe West 47, SM North 38Olpe 51, Burlingame 37Osborne 69, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 64Ottawa 71, Baldwin 34Oxford 70, Argonia 24Parsons 79, Chanute 53Peabody-Burns 52, Rural Vista 43Phillipsburg 67, Smith Center 51Pike Valley 56, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 36Quinter 56, Western Plains 28Riverton 71, Girard 69Rock Hills 62, Lawrence-Nelson, Neb. 50SM East 68, Gardner-Edgerton 67Salina Sacred Heart 44, Republic County 33Salina South 64, Hutchinson 45Santa Fe Trail 64, Wellsville 59Scott City 67, Ulysses 56South Central 68, Bucklin 53South Haven 71, Caldwell 65Southeast Saline 67, Russell 35St. Michael, Mo. 86, KC Bishop Ward 36St. Paul 64, Marmaton Valley 16Stanton County 63, Walsh, Colo. 58Stockton 40, Victoria 35Sylvan-Lucas 32, Natoma 25Syracuse 64, Moscow 28Topeka West 57, Topeka Hayden 45Triplains-Brewster 66, Rawlins County 48Uniontown 63, Oswego 55Wakefield 27, Elyria Christian 25Washington County 56, Clifton-Clyde 42Weskan 55, St. Francis 44Wichita Bishop Carroll 38, Wichita Heights 29Wichita Campus 56, Derby 53Wichita Collegiate 67, Wellington 34Wichita Southeast 73, Wichita South 61Wichita Trinity 54, Kingman 44Wilson 59, Chase 40POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Marysville vs. Concordia, ppd.GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Andale 46, Rose Hill 31Anderson County 55, Prairie View 24Andover Central 71, Andover 31Argonia 48, Oxford 20BV North 62, BV Southwest 48BV North 62, BV Southwest 48Baldwin 47, Ottawa 31Berean Academy 49, Marion 19Bishop Miege 62, St. James Academy 34Buhler 58, El Dorado 31Burlington 53, Osawatomie 31Central Plains 54, Sterling 26Chanute 71, Parsons 31Chapman 46, Beloit 31Chase 39, Wilson 24Chase County 56, Council Grove 34Cheney 46, Garden Plain 36Chetopa 44, Jayhawk Linn 35Circle 49, Winfield 32Clearwater 50, Mulvane 37Conway Springs 46, Belle Plaine 31Cunningham 66, Attica 33Derby 63, Wichita Campus 19Elkhart 56, Deerfield 17Elyria Christian 22, Wakefield 20Emporia 44, Manhattan 27Erie 53, Caney Valley 43Eudora 35, Spring Hill 34Frankfort 57, Wetmore 33Fredonia 39, Humboldt 32Frontenac 54, Baxter Springs 36Galena 35, Pittsburg Colgan 32Girard 51, Riverton 38Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 42, Pike Valley 32Goddard 55, Newton 18Goessel 40, Solomon 19Hanover 61, Axtell 31Hays 37, Great Bend 36Herington 37, Centre 33Hesston 53, Smoky Valley 33Hiawatha 49, Riverside 36Hillsboro 38, Pratt 36Holcomb 39, Hugoton 29Horton 67, Oskaloosa 49Hutchinson 48, Salina South 41, OTHutchinson Central Christian 45, Burrton 21Hutchinson Trinity 56, Ell-Saline 24Independence Home School 54, Kansas Deaf 17Inman 35, Bennington 31Jefferson North 53, Pleasant Ridge 22Jefferson West 26, Holton 24KC East Christian 41, Heritage Christian 33KC Piper 60, Tonganoxie 16KC Wyandotte 20, KC Harmon 19Kauffman Charter, Mo. 75, Maranatha Academy 47Kiowa County 53, Pawnee Heights 18La Crosse 62, Macksville 39Lansing 60, KC Turner 7Lawrence-Nelson, Neb. 55, Rock Hills 22Liberal 52, Garden City 15Little River 37, Canton-Galva 21Logan 38, Cheylin 32Louisburg 52, Bonner Springs 34Lyons 47, Larned 31Maize South 52, Goddard-Eisenhower 48McPherson 73, Augusta 22McPherson 73, El Dorado 22Medicine Lodge 46, Douglass 32Nemaha Central 50, Sabetha 43Neodesha 37, Bluestem 28Nickerson 53, Hoisington 14Olathe East 29, SM West 28Olathe North 68, Lawrence Free State 44Olathe Northwest 50, Lawrence 37Olpe 77, Burlingame 39Otis-Bison 42, Kinsley 37Palco 51, Heartland Christian 25Perry-Lecompton 59, Royal Valley 38Phillipsburg 58, Smith Center 55Pleasanton 35, Northeast-Arma 30Pretty Prairie 41, Fairfield 27Quinter 44, Western Plains 21Rural Vista 57, Peabody-Burns 8Salina Central 59, Maize 58Salina Sacred Heart 46, Republic County 34Scott City 46, Ulysses 18South Gray 85, Satanta 29South Haven 50, Caldwell 36Southeast Saline 59, Russell 46Spearville 61, Ness City 25St. Francis 50, Weskan 40St. John's Beloit-Tipton 53, Osborne 38St. Paul 47, Marmaton Valley 36Stanton County 67, Walsh, Colo. 27Sublette 46, Wichita County 24Sylvan-Lucas 42, Natoma 3Syracuse 53, Moscow 12Tescott 43, Lincoln 25Thunder Ridge 48, Lakeside 18Topeka 77, Highland Park 30Trego 62, Hays-TMP-Marian 40Uniontown 40, Oswego 18Valley Center 49, Arkansas City 39Valley Heights 47, Minneapolis 33Victoria 57, Stockton 41Wallace County 62, Greeley County 44Wamego 64, Abilene 30Washington County 52, Clifton-Clyde 47Wellington 51, Wichita Collegiate 25Wellsville 52, Santa Fe Trail 23West Elk 61, Udall 17Wichita Southeast 59, Wichita South 28Wichita Trinity 61, Kingman 28POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Marysville vs. Concordia, ppd.

Tuesday night high school basketball results

Kyler Edwards scored a career-high 24 points, Davide Moretti had 14 and No. 23 Texas Tech used a late push to beat Kansas State 77-63. 

The Red Raiders led by 17 at one point, but the Wildcats rallied and led 46-45 with 13 minutes remaining. Kevin McCuller scored nine of his 10 points in the final 11:30 to help steady Texas Tech. Jahmi’us Ramsey also had 10 points. Cartier Diarra scored 19 points, Xavier Sneed had 14 and Montavious Murphy added 11 for Kansas State. 

This is only the second time Texas Tech has won at Kansas State since 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kyler Edwards scored a career-high 24 points, Davide Moretti had 14 and No. 23 Texas Tech used a late push to beat Kansas State 77-63. The Red Raiders led by 17 at one point, but the Wildcats rallied and led 46-45 with 13 minutes remaining. Kevin McCuller scored nine of his 10 points in the final 11:30 to help steady Texas Tech. Jahmi’us Ramsey also had 10 points. Cartier Diarra scored 19 points, Xavier Sneed had 14 and Montavious Murphy added 11 for Kansas State. This is only the second time Texas Tech has won at Kansas State since 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State falls to Texas Tech

Isaiah Moss scored 20 points to help No. 6 Kansas beat Oklahoma 66-52. It was Moss' first start for the Jayhawks. 

The graduate transfer had started every game he played the previous two years at Iowa. He stepped in for injured leading scorer Devon Dotson. Udoka Azubuike had 16 points and 14 rebounds and Marcus Garrett added 15 points for the Jayhawks. 

Kansas bounced back from a loss to Baylor last Saturday. Kristian Doolittle had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma. The Sooners shot 28% from the field.

Isaiah Moss scored 20 points to help No. 6 Kansas beat Oklahoma 66-52. It was Moss' first start for the Jayhawks. The graduate transfer had started every game he played the previous two years at Iowa. He stepped in for injured leading scorer Devon Dotson. Udoka Azubuike had 16 points and 14 rebounds and Marcus Garrett added 15 points for the Jayhawks. Kansas bounced back from a loss to Baylor last Saturday. Kristian Doolittle had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma. The Sooners shot 28% from the field.

Jayhawks defeat Oklahoma

Seaman Lady Vikings&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 54

JCHS Lady 'Jays&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 36

Seaman Vikings&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;43

JCHS Blue Jays&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 57&nbsp;

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JCHS basketball splits with Seaman

The Junction City Blue Jay and Lady Jay basketball teams will play on the home court at the Shenk Gym Tuesday night when they host the Seaman Vikings.

The girls varsity game will begin about 6 p.m. followed by the boys at approximately 7:45 p.m.

You can hear both games on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK AM.

The Junction City Blue Jay and Lady Jay basketball teams will play on the home court at the Shenk Gym Tuesday night when they host the Seaman Vikings.The girls varsity game will begin about 6 p.m. followed by the boys at approximately 7:45 p.m.You can hear both games on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK AM.

Lady Jays and Blue Jays will host the Seaman Vikings 

UNDATED (AP) — Joe Burrow’s latest virtuoso performance has turned the LSU Tigers into CFP champions.

The Heisman Trophy winner threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns as the boys from Baton Rouge whipped the defending-champion Clemson Tigers, 42-25. Burrow also ran for 58 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries while guiding LSU to its third national championship since the 2003 season.

The five TD passes and 463 yards passing are the most for a BCS or College Football Playoff title game as are his six total touchdowns. Burrow is the first major college quarterback to throw 60 touchdown passes in a season.

Ja’Marr Chase was Burrow’s favorite target with nine receptions for 221 yards and two scores. Thaddeus Moss also had two touchdown grabs as LSU completed a 15-0 season while ending Clemson’s 29-game winning streak.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (heh-LEHR’) logged 164 yards of offense for LSU, including 110 on the ground.

Clemson’s offense stalled after taking a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. Trevor Lawrence finished with 234 yards passing, but he completed just 18 of his 37 throws and had just 58 yards in the second half. Lawrence also ran for a one-yard score in the opening half.

Clemson tailback Travis Etienne ran for 78 yards and one touchdown while LSU held Tee Higgins in check. Clemson’s top wideout was held to three catches for 52 yards, but he also scored on a 36-yard run.

It’s the 10th national championship for an SEC school since 2006.

UNDATED (AP) — Joe Burrow’s latest virtuoso performance has turned the LSU Tigers into CFP champions.The Heisman Trophy winner threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns as the boys from Baton Rouge whipped the defending-champion Clemson Tigers, 42-25. Burrow also ran for 58 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries while guiding LSU to its third national championship since the 2003 season.The five TD passes and 463 yards passing are the most for a BCS or College Football Playoff title game as are his six total touchdowns. Burrow is the first major college quarterback to throw 60 touchdown passes in a season.Ja’Marr Chase was Burrow’s favorite target with nine receptions for 221 yards and two scores. Thaddeus Moss also had two touchdown grabs as LSU completed a 15-0 season while ending Clemson’s 29-game winning streak.Clyde Edwards-Helaire (heh-LEHR’) logged 164 yards of offense for LSU, including 110 on the ground.Clemson’s offense stalled after taking a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. Trevor Lawrence finished with 234 yards passing, but he completed just 18 of his 37 throws and had just 58 yards in the second half. Lawrence also ran for a one-yard score in the opening half.Clemson tailback Travis Etienne ran for 78 yards and one touchdown while LSU held Tee Higgins in check. Clemson’s top wideout was held to three catches for 52 yards, but he also scored on a 36-yard run.It’s the 10th national championship for an SEC school since 2006.

LSU claims the college football national championship

KANSAS STATE (7-8, 0-3 Big 12) vs. 23/23 TEXAS TECH (10-5, 1-2 Big 12)

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 &gt;&gt; 7:02 p.m., CT &gt;&gt; Bramlage Coliseum (12,528) &gt;&gt; Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas State: Bruce Weber (Wis.-Milwaukee ’78)

Last Meeting: W, 58-45 [1/22/19 in Manhattan]

Weber vs. Beard: Beard leads 4-2 [1-2 on the road]

LAST TIME OUT: TEXAS 64, K-STATE 50

RECAPPING NON-CONFERENCE HISTORY

DIARRA NAMED BIG 12 PLAYER OF THE WEEK DEC. 30

K-State will host Texas Tech Tuesday night

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State kick returner&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood&nbsp;received his second honor from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and sixth overall All-America accolade as he was named a Freshman All-American by the organization on Monday.

Youngblood, who was a Second Team All-American by the FWAA, was previously named to ESPN’s lone All-America team and was a Second Team All-American by CBS Sports, while he was a Freshman All-American by&nbsp;The Athletic&nbsp;and a True Freshman All-American by 247Sports.

The freshman was part of an overall kickoff-return unit that led the nation in both average (29.50) touchdowns (4). The unit’s average tied for the 14th&nbsp;best mark in NCAA history and set a new school and Big 12 record.

A product of Tampa, Florida, who was named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year, Youngblood led the country with three kickoff-return touchdowns during the regular season. His three scores rank third in school history for a season and fourth in a career, while he ranks third in Big 12 history for a season and already tied for seventh in a career.

Youngblood held a Big 12-leading 35.9-yard kickoff-return average, which would rank first in the nation and broke both the school and conference records if he had two more attempts to meet the NCAA required minimum.

–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" target="_blank">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;–

Assistant Athletics Director for Communications

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State kick returner&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood&nbsp;received his second honor from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and sixth overall All-America accolade as he was named a Freshman All-American by the organization on Monday.Youngblood, who was a Second Team All-American by the FWAA, was previously named to ESPN’s lone All-America team and was a Second Team All-American by CBS Sports, while he was a Freshman All-American by&nbsp;The Athletic&nbsp;and a True Freshman All-American by 247Sports.The freshman was part of an overall kickoff-return unit that led the nation in both average (29.50) touchdowns (4). The unit’s average tied for the 14th&nbsp;best mark in NCAA history and set a new school and Big 12 record.A product of Tampa, Florida, who was named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year, Youngblood led the country with three kickoff-return touchdowns during the regular season. His three scores rank third in school history for a season and fourth in a career, while he ranks third in Big 12 history for a season and already tied for seventh in a career.Youngblood held a Big 12-leading 35.9-yard kickoff-return average, which would rank first in the nation and broke both the school and conference records if he had two more attempts to meet the NCAA required minimum.–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" target="_blank">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;–RYAN LACKEYAssistant Athletics Director for Communications

K-State's Youngblood named Freshman All American by FWAA

The Kansas City Chiefs overcome a 24-0 hole early in the second quarter to beat the Houston Texans 51-31 on Sunday and return to the AFC championship game. 

Patrick Mahomes led the comeback, which at one point included 41 unanswered points, by throwing for 321 yards and five touchdowns. Travis Kelce and Damien Williams scored three times apiece for Kansas City, which needed the biggest comeback in franchise history to continue its pursuit of its first Super Bowl trip in 50 years. 

Deshaun Watson had 388 yards passing and accounted for three touchdowns for the Texans.

The Kansas City Chiefs overcome a 24-0 hole early in the second quarter to beat the Houston Texans 51-31 on Sunday and return to the AFC championship game. Patrick Mahomes led the comeback, which at one point included 41 unanswered points, by throwing for 321 yards and five touchdowns. Travis Kelce and Damien Williams scored three times apiece for Kansas City, which needed the biggest comeback in franchise history to continue its pursuit of its first Super Bowl trip in 50 years. Deshaun Watson had 388 yards passing and accounted for three touchdowns for the Texans.

Chiefs rally from 24-0 deficit to defeat the Texans

The Big 12 is heading into its second week of conference play. A high-profile matchup between third-ranked Kansas and No. 4 Baylor on Saturday could set the stage for the rest of the season. 

The other big game Saturday features No. 17 West Virginia against Texas 

Tech. On the women's side, sixth-ranked Baylor is flying high into the weekend after routing No. 1 Connecticut, ending the Huskies' 98-game home winning streak.

The Big 12 is heading into its second week of conference play. A high-profile matchup between third-ranked Kansas and No. 4 Baylor on Saturday could set the stage for the rest of the season. The other big game Saturday features No. 17 West Virginia against Texas Tech. On the women's side, sixth-ranked Baylor is flying high into the weekend after routing No. 1 Connecticut, ending the Huskies' 98-game home winning streak.

Big 12 basketball

Junction City Lady Jay wrestlers will compete in an All Classes Regional Tournament that is scheduled Feb. 14th and 15th at McPherson High School.

The regional assignments were released on Tuesday.

Junction City Lady Jay wrestlers will compete in an All Classes Regional Tournament that is scheduled Feb. 14th and 15th at McPherson High School.The regional assignments were released on Tuesday.

Regional wrestling is scheduled for girls high school teams

Burlingame 37, Marais des Cygnes Valley 20

Salina Sacred Heart 59, Southeast Saline 53

Veritas Christian 59, Cornerstone Family 57

Wichita Bishop Carroll 68, Wichita Northwest 33

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Abilene 62, Chapman 44Andale 57, Augusta 44Andover 71, Goddard-Eisenhower 61Andover Central 58, Arkansas City 39Attica 70, South Haven 68BV Randolph 60, Clifton-Clyde 52Beloit 47, Phillipsburg 29Bennington 66, Ell-Saline 38Berean Academy 56, Inman 27Blue Valley 69, Center, Mo. 40Bluestem 81, Flinthills 78Bucklin 71, Ingalls 38Buhler 60, Circle 43Burlingame 37, Marais des Cygnes Valley 20Caney Valley 74, Sedan 47Canton-Galva 52, Centre 37Central Heights 55, West Franklin 18Chanute 69, Coffeyville 49Cheney 67, Wichita Independent 29Cherryvale 51, Erie 50Concordia 56, Clay Center 42Council Grove 47, Osage City 45Dodge City 70, Ulysses 46Ellinwood 47, Central Plains 31Ellsworth 63, Russell 42Elyria Christian 41, Herington 23Eureka 44, Burlington 43Frankfort 54, Doniphan West 21Garden Plain 44, Kingman 42Goessel 40, Wakefield 19Hays 62, Pratt 42Hays-TMP-Marian 55, Ellis 51Hesston 41, Clearwater 34Hiawatha 73, Sabetha 53Highland Park 57, Topeka Hayden 52Hill City 66, Quinter 47Hoisington 61, Smoky Valley 55Hoxie 45, Colby 30Humboldt 67, Marmaton Valley 11Iola 55, Pittsburg Colgan 33Jayhawk Linn 57, Cass-Midway, Mo. 50Labette County 46, Girard 40Lansing 59, Leavenworth 43Larned 52, Nickerson 35Lawrence Free State 51, SM South 42Little River 68, Peabody-Burns 27Louisburg 64, KC Turner 52Lyons 58, Pratt Skyline 41Macksville 59, Cunningham 33Maize 67, Hutchinson 61Maranatha Academy 66, KC Christian 51Meade 60, Hodgeman County 40Metro Academy 63, Spring Hill 60Moundridge 64, Marion 33Natoma 45, Wilson 37Nemaha Central 88, Riverside 23Ness City 58, Dighton 55Norton 53, Cambridge, Neb. 42Olathe East 75, SM North 66Olathe North 52, SM West 51Olathe West 73, Lawrence 65Osawatomie 31, Santa Fe Trail 30Osborne 77, Thunder Ridge 39Parsons 41, Independence 32Pike Valley 65, Tescott 43Pittsburg 66, Fort Scott 57Plainville 59, Victoria 54Rock Hills 60, Red Cloud, Neb. 26Rose Hill 50, El Dorado 41Rossville 43, Silver Lake 38Royal Valley 57, Jefferson West 47Rural Vista 40, Solomon 34Salina Sacred Heart 59, Southeast Saline 53Salina South 64, Maize South 56Scott City 69, Goodland 55Shawnee Heights 64, Bonner Springs 59South Gray 70, Sublette 57St. Mary's 72, Wamego 53Stafford 58, Otis-Bison 55Sterling 49, La Crosse 17Stockton 62, Golden Plains 35Topeka 76, Emporia 69Topeka West 75, Topeka Seaman 39Triplains-Brewster 71, Bethune, Colo. 14Veritas Christian 59, Cornerstone Family 57Washburn Rural 54, Manhattan 47Washington County 41, Valley Heights 36Wellington 64, Winfield 63Wichita Bishop Carroll 68, Wichita Northwest 33Wichita Campus 97, Newton 62Wichita County 60, Weskan 32Wichita Heights 61, Wichita East 57Wichita Southeast 78, Wichita North 46Wichita Trinity 61, Douglass 28GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Andale 48, Augusta 15Anderson County 56, Fredonia 33Andover Central 55, Arkansas City 21Axtell 28, Onaga 27Baldwin 50, Tonganoxie 33Baxter Springs 48, Galena 47Belle Plaine 52, Medicine Lodge 50Bennington 39, Ell-Saline 19Berean Academy 44, Inman 39Blue Springs, Mo. 64, BV North 61Burlingame 55, Marais des Cygnes Valley 5Canton-Galva 32, Centre 30Central Plains 99, Ellinwood 24Centralia 52, Wetmore 45Chanute 63, Coffeyville 50Chapman 55, Abilene 36Cheney 58, Wichita Independent 44Cherryvale 55, Erie 42Chetopa 34, Pleasanton 31Cimarron 49, Holcomb 39Circle 49, Buhler 39Clay Center 57, Concordia 29Clifton-Clyde 61, BV Randolph 42Colby 52, Hoxie 26Cornerstone Family 47, Veritas Christian 9Council Grove 54, Osage City 22Cunningham 55, Macksville 13Dighton 49, Ness City 43Dodge City 87, Ulysses 31Ellis 52, Hays-TMP-Marian 46Ellsworth 36, Russell 28Emporia 61, Topeka 32Eureka 42, Burlington 41Flinthills 46, Bluestem 21Garden Plain 53, Kingman 34Goddard-Eisenhower 55, Andover 23Golden Plains 49, Stockton 37Halstead 51, Mulvane 18Hanover 54, Linn 17Herington 46, Elyria Christian 30Hesston 51, Clearwater 34Holton 53, Perry-Lecompton 53Independence 52, Parsons 42Independence Home School 40, Alta Vista Charter, Mo. 19Jackson Heights 48, Pleasant Ridge 36Jefferson West 50, Royal Valley 16Kapaun Mount Carmel 60, Wichita West 46Kinsley 43, St. John 34Labette County 60, Girard 35Lansing 53, Leavenworth 32Lawrence Free State 52, SM South 35Louisburg 72, KC Turner 18Lyndon 40, Mission Valley 35Lyons 54, Pratt Skyline 26Madison/Hamilton 18, Waverly 12Maize 48, Hutchinson 32Maize South 52, Salina South 46Marion 56, Moundridge 28Meade 41, Hodgeman County 40Meade 41, Hodgeman County 40Nemaha Central 88, Riverside 23Nickerson 59, Larned 22Northeast-Arma 44, Crest 41Norton 53, Cambridge, Neb. 42Olathe East 51, SM North 26Olathe West 47, Lawrence 31Otis-Bison 58, Stafford 42Phillipsburg 46, Beloit 38Pittsburg 48, Fort Scott 30Pittsburg Colgan 35, Iola 21Pratt 53, Hays 50Pretty Prairie 44, Udall 11Quinter 44, Hill City 39, OTRiley County 41, Rock Creek 24Rock Hills 34, Red Cloud, Neb. 13Rural Vista 54, Solomon 22SM Northwest 51, Olathe Northwest 36SM West 56, Olathe North 51Salina Sacred Heart 50, Southeast Saline 38Satanta 50, Deerfield 3Scott City 54, Goodland 48Shawnee Heights 41, Bonner Springs 26Silver Lake 28, Rossville 27Smoky Valley 44, Hoisington 40South Central 63, Minneola 38South Gray 60, Sublette 24Spring Hill 52, Metro Academy 23Sterling 52, La Crosse 16Syracuse 43, Stanton County 38Thunder Ridge 63, Osborne 39Topeka Hayden 65, Highland Park 48Topeka Seaman 63, Topeka West 33Trego 61, Wheatland-Grinnell 36Valley Heights 54, Washington County 40Wakefield 29, Goessel 21Wamego 31, St. Mary's 21Washburn Rural 53, Manhattan 41Wellington 55, Winfield 42West Elk 48, Remington 12Western Plains 40, Heartland Christian 20Wichita Campus 54, Newton 48Wichita Southeast 62, Wichita North 31Wichita Trinity 55, Douglass 32Wilson 41, Natoma 16

Tuesday high school basketball scores

Kevin Samuel deftly tipped in RJ Nembhard's errant floater with 1.7 seconds remaining, allowing TCU to escape with an ugly 59-57 victory over Kansas State. 

Samuel finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead four players in double-figures scoring for the Horned Frogs (11-3), who are off to a 2-0 start in the Big 12 for the first time since joining the conference. 

Desmond Bane contributed 16 points, Nembhard added 15 and Jaire Grayer finished with 10. Xavier Sneed led Kansas State (7-7, 0-2) with 19 points, though he was just 5 of 14 from the field.

Kevin Samuel deftly tipped in RJ Nembhard's errant floater with 1.7 seconds remaining, allowing TCU to escape with an ugly 59-57 victory over Kansas State. Samuel finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead four players in double-figures scoring for the Horned Frogs (11-3), who are off to a 2-0 start in the Big 12 for the first time since joining the conference. Desmond Bane contributed 16 points, Nembhard added 15 and Jaire Grayer finished with 10. Xavier Sneed led Kansas State (7-7, 0-2) with 19 points, though he was just 5 of 14 from the field.

K-State loses by two to TCU

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Franco would boost his salary to a $4 million if he has 625 plate appearances. 

Franco agreed Dec. 27 to a $2.95 million, one-year contract with $1.05 million in performance bonuses. The 27-year-old hit .234 with 17 homers and 56 RBIs in 123 games for Philadelphia last season. He spent the past six seasons with the Phillies and topped 20 homers for three straight years before hitting 17 last season. 

Franco's addition could allow the Royals to shift Hunter Dozier from third base to first base and the outfield.

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Franco would boost his salary to a $4 million if he has 625 plate appearances. Franco agreed Dec. 27 to a $2.95 million, one-year contract with $1.05 million in performance bonuses. The 27-year-old hit .234 with 17 homers and 56 RBIs in 123 games for Philadelphia last season. He spent the past six seasons with the Phillies and topped 20 homers for three straight years before hitting 17 last season. Franco's addition could allow the Royals to shift Hunter Dozier from third base to first base and the outfield.

Royals' Franco could boost salary with bonuses

KANSAS STATE (7-6, 0-1 Big 12) vs. TCU (10-3, 1-0 Big 12)

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 &gt;&gt; 8 p.m. CT &gt;&gt; Bramlage Coliseum (12,528) &gt;&gt; Manhattan, Kan.

Last Meeting: W, 70-61 [3/14/19 in Kansas City]

Weber vs. Dixon: Weber leads 6-3 [2-1 at home]

LAST TIME OUT: OKLAHOMA 66, K-STATE 61

K-State will host TCU in Big 12 Basketball Tuesday night

The Junction City Blue Jays defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49-41 this past Friday night to begin 2020 with a basketball victory.

Blue Jay coach Nick Perez said he told the team, It's a new season. "One and three, it's time to move on. We've got 16 games, we're going to break them up into four four-games and we're going to try to win as many as we can. We'll worry about the first four and we've got Topeka West next Friday ( Jan. 10 ) and they're a very very good team so we've got to get better."

You can hear the Lady Jays and Blue Jays Friday night on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK. The girls game broadcast is scheduled at 6 p.m. and the boys contest about 7:45 p.m.

The Junction City Blue Jays defeated the Garden City Buffaloes 49-41 this past Friday night to begin 2020 with a basketball victory.Blue Jay coach Nick Perez said he told the team, It's a new season. "One and three, it's time to move on. We've got 16 games, we're going to break them up into four four-games and we're going to try to win as many as we can. We'll worry about the first four and we've got Topeka West next Friday ( Jan. 10 ) and they're a very very good team so we've got to get better."You can hear the Lady Jays and Blue Jays Friday night on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK. The girls game broadcast is scheduled at 6 p.m. and the boys contest about 7:45 p.m.

Blue Jays started the new year with a win

Norman, Okla.(AP) —Austin Reaves scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half to help Oklahoma rally and to beat Kansas State 66-61. Kristian Doolittle added 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Sooners. Oklahoma won despite shooting just 37 percent overall and making just 5 of 23 3-pointers. 

Xavier Sneed scored 22 points and Cartier Diarra added 10 for Kansas State in the Big 12 opener for both teams. Kansas State led by 11 in the second half. Reaves hit a 3-pointer to finally put the Sooners ahead 63-61 with 1:39 to play. The Wildcats never scored again.

Norman, Okla.(AP) —Austin Reaves scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half to help Oklahoma rally and to beat Kansas State 66-61. Kristian Doolittle added 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Sooners. Oklahoma won despite shooting just 37 percent overall and making just 5 of 23 3-pointers. Xavier Sneed scored 22 points and Cartier Diarra added 10 for Kansas State in the Big 12 opener for both teams. Kansas State led by 11 in the second half. Reaves hit a 3-pointer to finally put the Sooners ahead 63-61 with 1:39 to play. The Wildcats never scored again.

Reaves scores 21 to help Oklahoma top Kansas State 

Quavez Humphreys scored 19 points to lead the Junction City Blue Jays to a 49 - 41 win over the Garden City Buffaloes in Garden City.&nbsp; The Blue Jays improve to 2 - 3, and Garden City falls to 4 - 2.&nbsp; Junction City used a stingy defense to hold Garden City to just 15 points in the first 3 quarters combined while the Blue Jays scored 41.&nbsp; But in the 4th quarter, Garden City rallied outscoring junction city 26 to 8. But, the Blue Jays held on for the win.

In the Girls game, Garden City led start to finish as they cruised passed the Blue Jays 68 to 23.&nbsp; The was a running clock in the 4th quarter.&nbsp; Junction City was led in scoring by Savannah Adams and Andrea Davis, both with 6 points.&nbsp; Junction city fell to 0 - 5 with the loss.&nbsp; Garden City is 4 - 2.



Quavez Humphreys scored 19 points to lead the Junction City Blue Jays to a 49 - 41 win over the Garden City Buffaloes in Garden City.&nbsp; The Blue Jays improve to 2 - 3, and Garden City falls to 4 - 2.&nbsp; Junction City used a stingy defense to hold Garden City to just 15 points in the first 3 quarters combined while the Blue Jays scored 41.&nbsp; But in the 4th quarter, Garden City rallied outscoring junction city 26 to 8. But, the Blue Jays held on for the win.In the Girls game, Garden City led start to finish as they cruised passed the Blue Jays 68 to 23.&nbsp; The was a running clock in the 4th quarter.&nbsp; Junction City was led in scoring by Savannah Adams and Andrea Davis, both with 6 points.&nbsp; Junction city fell to 0 - 5 with the loss.&nbsp; Garden City is 4 - 2.

Junction City Blue Jays defeat the Garden City Buffaloes

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State junior guard&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;earned his first career Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week honor on Monday after scoring a career-best 25 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 22.4 seconds left, to help the Wildcats defeat Tulsa, 69-67, on Sunday.

Diarra is the first Wildcat to earn the Big 12’s weekly honor since&nbsp;Barry Brown, Jr., and&nbsp;Dean Wade&nbsp;won the accolade in back-to-back weeks on January 14 and 21, 2019. Overall, it marks the school’s 29th&nbsp;Player of the Week honor since the inception of the Big 12 in 1997, including the 13th&nbsp;under head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber.

“It was just staying confident,” said Diarra after his career-best performance on Sunday. “I know that early on I wasn’t shooting the ball well. The scouting reports are saying ‘He can’t shoot,’ and I know I’ve been a good shooter in the past. My freshman year, I think I shot 40 (percent from 3). Last year, I shot like 37, 36. I’ve got to get it back up and the only way to get that back up is shooting in the gym, practicing, working on it and of course, shooting in the game. I did miss five of them. I wish I didn’t miss those five, but I made ones that counted and what we needed to get the win.”

The 6-foot-4, 188-pound guard from Florence, S.C., Diarra collected his third 20-point game of the season in Sunday’s victory over the Golden Hurricane, connecting on 8-of-16 from the field, including 6-of-11 from beyond the arc, to go with a 3-of-4 effort from the line, a game-high 7 assists and 5 rebounds in 33 minutes of action. His 6 3-pointers were a career-high and the most by a Wildcat since teammate&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;knocked down 6 triples against West Virginia on Jan. 1, 2018. He now has at least 6 assists in 9 of 12 games this season.

For the season, Diarra is averaging 12.8 points on 40.6 percent shooting, including 31 percent from 3-point range, to go with 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 31.2 minutes per game. The team leader in assists and steals, he ranks second on the team in most offensive categories, including scoring, double-digit scoring games (7), field goals made (52), 3-point field goals made (18) and free throws made (31) and attempted (49).

K-State (7-5, 0-0 Big 12) opens up Big 12 play this weekend, as the Wildcats travel to Norman, Okla., to take on Oklahoma (8-3) at noon CT at Lloyd Noble Center. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

--<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com</a>—

TOM GILBERT&nbsp;Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State junior guard&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;earned his first career Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week honor on Monday after scoring a career-best 25 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 22.4 seconds left, to help the Wildcats defeat Tulsa, 69-67, on Sunday.Diarra is the first Wildcat to earn the Big 12’s weekly honor since&nbsp;Barry Brown, Jr., and&nbsp;Dean Wade&nbsp;won the accolade in back-to-back weeks on January 14 and 21, 2019. Overall, it marks the school’s 29th&nbsp;Player of the Week honor since the inception of the Big 12 in 1997, including the 13th&nbsp;under head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber.“It was just staying confident,” said Diarra after his career-best performance on Sunday. “I know that early on I wasn’t shooting the ball well. The scouting reports are saying ‘He can’t shoot,’ and I know I’ve been a good shooter in the past. My freshman year, I think I shot 40 (percent from 3). Last year, I shot like 37, 36. I’ve got to get it back up and the only way to get that back up is shooting in the gym, practicing, working on it and of course, shooting in the game. I did miss five of them. I wish I didn’t miss those five, but I made ones that counted and what we needed to get the win.”The 6-foot-4, 188-pound guard from Florence, S.C., Diarra collected his third 20-point game of the season in Sunday’s victory over the Golden Hurricane, connecting on 8-of-16 from the field, including 6-of-11 from beyond the arc, to go with a 3-of-4 effort from the line, a game-high 7 assists and 5 rebounds in 33 minutes of action. His 6 3-pointers were a career-high and the most by a Wildcat since teammate&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;knocked down 6 triples against West Virginia on Jan. 1, 2018. He now has at least 6 assists in 9 of 12 games this season.For the season, Diarra is averaging 12.8 points on 40.6 percent shooting, including 31 percent from 3-point range, to go with 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 31.2 minutes per game. The team leader in assists and steals, he ranks second on the team in most offensive categories, including scoring, double-digit scoring games (7), field goals made (52), 3-point field goals made (18) and free throws made (31) and attempted (49).K-State (7-5, 0-0 Big 12) opens up Big 12 play this weekend, as the Wildcats travel to Norman, Okla., to take on Oklahoma (8-3) at noon CT at Lloyd Noble Center. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.--<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com</a>—TOM GILBERT&nbsp;Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

Diarra named Big 12 Player of the Week

No. 21 Navy will try to cap its extraordinary turnaround when it plays in the Liberty Bowl against a Kansas State team that also has made major strides this year. 

Navy is 10-2 and attempting to match a program record for single-season victories a year after just three wins. Kansas State has bounced back from a 5-7 season to go 8-4 in its first year under coach Chris Klieman. Navy has the nation's top-ranked rushing attack with an offense featuring quarterback Malcolm Perry.&nbsp;

No. 21 Navy will try to cap its extraordinary turnaround when it plays in the Liberty Bowl against a Kansas State team that also has made major strides this year. Navy is 10-2 and attempting to match a program record for single-season victories a year after just three wins. Kansas State has bounced back from a 5-7 season to go 8-4 in its first year under coach Chris Klieman. Navy has the nation's top-ranked rushing attack with an offense featuring quarterback Malcolm Perry.&nbsp;

Liberty Bowl: Kansas State and Navy cap surprising years

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;– Senior&nbsp;Makol Mawien’s&nbsp;block of Tulsa’s&nbsp;Elijah Joiner&nbsp;with 1 second left helped preserve Kansas State’s 69-67 win over the Golden Hurricane on Sunday afternoon before 8,370 fans at Bramlage Coliseum that snapped a 2-game losing streak.

K-State (7-5), which had lost 4 of 5 games this season by single digits, including consecutive setbacks to Mississippi State and Saint Louis, was able to finally close out a tight contest behind the efforts of junior&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;(25) and senior&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;(18), who combined for 43 points, and, in the process, end a 2-game skid to Tulsa (8-5).

The game mirrored the last matchup between the schools, in which, the Wildcats missed consecutive shots in the paint in the waning seconds as the Golden Hurricane held on for a 47-46 win at home on Dec. 8, 2018.&nbsp;

Trailing 66-64 with 2:14 remaining, Sneed ignited the comeback with a steal of Tulsa’s&nbsp;Martins Igbanu&nbsp;and tied the game on a jumper from the free throw line with 1:24 to play. After a miss by senior&nbsp;Lawton Korita, who led the Golden Hurricane with 12 points in the second half, on the next possession, freshman&nbsp;DaJuan Gordon&nbsp;grabbed the defensive rebound and head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;called a timeout with 27 seconds to go.

With the shot clock set to expire, Diarra uncorked his sixth 3-pointer -- a step back triple -- with 22.4 seconds to give the Wildcats a 69-66 lead. Tulsa junior&nbsp;Darien Jackson&nbsp;was fouled and injured on a collision in the paint with 13 seconds but was unable to attempt the 1-and-1, forcing senior&nbsp;Martins Igbanu&nbsp;to try the free throw. Igbanu made the first, but missed the second, as Sneed snagged the board and was fouled.

Sneed missed the first end of the 1-and-1 free throw with 9 seconds, giving the Golden Hurricane one last opportunity, but Mawien was able to block Joiner’s shot with 1 second.

Diarra led all scorers with a career-best 25 points on 8-of-16 field goals, including a career-high 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range, to go with a game-high 7 assists and 5 rebounds in 33 minutes. It marked his third career 20-point game, including his second this season. Sneed added 18 points on 6-of-15 shooting to go with 6 rebounds, a game-high 4 steals and 2 assists in 34 minutes.

Three Golden Hurricanes scored in double figures led by Korita’s 12, while Jackson and fellow Kansas native&nbsp;Jeriah Horne&nbsp;added 10 points each.

The contest ends an eventful 3-game series between the two schools that were all decided by single digits, including wins by Tulsa in Wichita in 2017 and last season in Tulsa.

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 </figure><a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;– Senior&nbsp;Makol Mawien’s&nbsp;block of Tulsa’s&nbsp;Elijah Joiner&nbsp;with 1 second left helped preserve Kansas State’s 69-67 win over the Golden Hurricane on Sunday afternoon before 8,370 fans at Bramlage Coliseum that snapped a 2-game losing streak.K-State (7-5), which had lost 4 of 5 games this season by single digits, including consecutive setbacks to Mississippi State and Saint Louis, was able to finally close out a tight contest behind the efforts of junior&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;(25) and senior&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;(18), who combined for 43 points, and, in the process, end a 2-game skid to Tulsa (8-5).The game mirrored the last matchup between the schools, in which, the Wildcats missed consecutive shots in the paint in the waning seconds as the Golden Hurricane held on for a 47-46 win at home on Dec. 8, 2018.&nbsp;Trailing 66-64 with 2:14 remaining, Sneed ignited the comeback with a steal of Tulsa’s&nbsp;Martins Igbanu&nbsp;and tied the game on a jumper from the free throw line with 1:24 to play. After a miss by senior&nbsp;Lawton Korita, who led the Golden Hurricane with 12 points in the second half, on the next possession, freshman&nbsp;DaJuan Gordon&nbsp;grabbed the defensive rebound and head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;called a timeout with 27 seconds to go.With the shot clock set to expire, Diarra uncorked his sixth 3-pointer -- a step back triple -- with 22.4 seconds to give the Wildcats a 69-66 lead. Tulsa junior&nbsp;Darien Jackson&nbsp;was fouled and injured on a collision in the paint with 13 seconds but was unable to attempt the 1-and-1, forcing senior&nbsp;Martins Igbanu&nbsp;to try the free throw. Igbanu made the first, but missed the second, as Sneed snagged the board and was fouled.Sneed missed the first end of the 1-and-1 free throw with 9 seconds, giving the Golden Hurricane one last opportunity, but Mawien was able to block Joiner’s shot with 1 second.Diarra led all scorers with a career-best 25 points on 8-of-16 field goals, including a career-high 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range, to go with a game-high 7 assists and 5 rebounds in 33 minutes. It marked his third career 20-point game, including his second this season. Sneed added 18 points on 6-of-15 shooting to go with 6 rebounds, a game-high 4 steals and 2 assists in 34 minutes.Three Golden Hurricanes scored in double figures led by Korita’s 12, while Jackson and fellow Kansas native&nbsp;Jeriah Horne&nbsp;added 10 points each.The contest ends an eventful 3-game series between the two schools that were all decided by single digits, including wins by Tulsa in Wichita in 2017 and last season in Tulsa.HOW IT HAPPENEDK-State got off to a slow start, missing its first 7 field goals, as Tulsa took a 6-1 lead after a steal and dunk by junior&nbsp;Reggie Jones&nbsp;just after the first media timeout at the 15:42 mark.The lead grew to 14-3 after 8 consecutive points, capped by a defensive goaltend on a layup by junior&nbsp;Darien Jackson, which forced head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;to call his first timeout at the 12:28 mark.&nbsp; The Wildcats were just 1-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-6 from 3-point range, to go with 4 turnovers in the first 7:32.Down 16-3 after the Golden Hurricane extended their run to 10-0, the Wildcats got back into the contest with some sharp shooting beyond the arc. Sneed started off a run of 4 makes from 3-point range from 3 different Wildcats (Sneed,&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mike McGuirl) that cut the deficit to 24-19 with 7:13 before halftime.After Tulsa answered with its first 3-pointer from the corner just out of the third media timeout, K-State responded with a 7-0 run, capped by a steal and dunk by Sneed, that closed the gap to 27-26 and forced head coach Frank Haith&nbsp;to call his first timeout at the 5:18 mark.A corner 3-pointer by Diarra – his fourth of the half – gave the Wildcats their first lead at 31-29 with 3:34 before halftime, while a pair of free throws by Sneed extended it to 33-29 at the 2:54 mark.Two free throws and a 3-pointer from junior&nbsp;Brandon Rachal&nbsp;gave Tulsa the lead at 34-33, but back-to-back 3-pointers by Diarra and junior&nbsp;David Sloan&nbsp;and a free throw from Sneed gave K-State a 40-34 at halftime.The Wildcats connected on 38.7 percent (12-of-31) from the field, including 40 percent (8-of-20) from 3-point range, while the Golden Hurricane hit on 45.5 percent (15-of-33), including 20 percent (2-of-10) from long range. Diarra (16) and Sneed (10) combined for 26 of K-State’s 40 first-half points, while nine different Tulsa players registered points led by Rachal’s 9 points.A Sneed jumper and a free throw by senior&nbsp;Makol Mawien&nbsp;gave the Wildcats a 43-34 lead just 65 seconds into the second half, but the Golden Hurricane scored 9 in a row to grab the lead at 46-45 on a 3-pointer by senior&nbsp;Lawson Korita&nbsp;at the 14:43 mark.The two teams traded the lead 7 times over the next few minutes with neither leading by more than 2 points until a corner 3-pointer by McGuirl gave K-State a 58-55 lead with 7:19 to play. However, Korita answered for Tulsa from long range on the next possession to even the score at 58-all at the 6:05 mark.&nbsp;A tip by freshman&nbsp;DaJuan Gordon&nbsp;on a Sneed miss gave the Wildcats a 64-61 lead with 3:44 to play, but a jumper by senior&nbsp;Martins Igbanu&nbsp;and 3 free throws by junior&nbsp;Jeriah Horne&nbsp;on a foul by junior&nbsp;Levi Stockard III&nbsp;gave the Golden Hurricane a 66-64 edge with 2:23 remaining.After Sneed tied it at 66-all on a jumper in the lane, Diarra connected on his sixth 3-pointer of the game, including his first of the second half, with a step back triple with 22.4 seconds to play to give the Wildcats a 69-66 lead.Jackson was fouled on a collision in the lane with 13 seconds remaining but was injured forcing Igbanu to head to the line for 1-and-1. He made the first one, but missed the second, with Sneed grabbing the defensive rebound and earning the foul. Sneed, who uncharacteristically struggled from the line (4-of-8), missed the first end of the 1-and-1 and Rachal grabbed the rebound, giving Joiner one last chance before the Mawien block.K-State connected on 37.9 percent (11-of-29) after halftime, including just 25 percent (3-of-12) from 3-point range, and made just 4-of-7 free throws, while Tulsa hit on 39.1 percent (9-of-23), including 50 percent (5-of-10) from long range, and 10-of-14 from the free throw line. Diarra scored 9 of his game-high 25 points in the second half, while Korita led all scorers after halftime with 12 points.PLAYER(S) OF THE GAMEJunior&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;scored a career-high 25 points -- his second 20-point game of the season – on 8-of-16 field goals, including 6-of-11 from 3-point range, to go with a game-high 7 assists and 5 rebounds in 33 minutes.Senior&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;scored 18 points on 6-of-15 field goals, including 2-of-8 from 3-point range, to 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists in 34 minutes. He has scored in double figures in 6 of the last 7 games.STAT OF THE GAME62 – Starters accounted for 62 of Kansas State’s 69 points, including a combined 43 by junior&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;(25) and senior&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;(18).IN THEIR WORDSK-State Head Coach Bruce WeberOn the game…“I’m happy for the guys and proud of them, especially the older guys. We need them to be consistent, give us something. The win helps everyone else. It wasn’t a great start when you spot them a 13-point lead, but to our guys’ credit, they fought back into the game, took the lead, even stretched it out in the second half. We said they’re not going to quit and they didn’t. We had a couple bad possessions in that stretch in the second half, but kept making plays and finally, Cartier (Diarra) makes a big shot, Mak (Mawien) has a big block, Xavier (Sneed) a big rebound. It would’ve been nice to not make it even tougher, make those two free throws. I’m happy for them, happy for the guys. They were very quiet before, very quiet after shootaround, I was hoping that meant they were locked in, but obviously they weren’t very locked in to start the game. I just challenged them. You better compete. You’ve got to compete, you’ve got to play hard, you’ve got to defend. We made some strides after spotting them and found a way to win a game. Hopefully, that will help us take another step.”BEYOND THE BOXSCORE<ol>
 <li><a>K-State enters Big 12 play with a 7-5 record in non-conference play with one more to play in January.</a></li><li>K-State is now 111-8 in non-conference play at home dating back to 2006-07 with wins in 98 of its last 104 non-conference home games.</li><li>Tulsa still leads the all-time series, 7-2… The win by the Wildcats snapped a 3-game losing streak and was the first since a 75-69 win at Bramlage Coliseum on Dec. 14, 1989.</li><li>K-State is now 40-35 against teams from the American, including a 24-7 mark in home games.</li><li>The Wildcats’ starting lineup consisted of juniors&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mike McGuirl, senior&nbsp;Xavier Sneed, freshman&nbsp;Montavious Murphy&nbsp;and senior&nbsp;Makol Mawien… This was the fourth time using this lineup.</li><li>Sneed has now played in 117 career games, including 84 starts (45 consecutive)… Mawien has played and started in every game in his career, which now stretches to 83… Diarra has now played in 75 games, including 43 starts (14 consecutive)… McGuirl has now played in 58 career games, including 14 starts… This was the fourth career start for Murphy.</li><li>K-State has now started at least one true freshman (A. Gordon&nbsp;or&nbsp;Murphy) in 11 of 12 games this season.</li><li>Junior&nbsp;Levi&nbsp;Stockard&nbsp;III&nbsp;was the first player off the bench.</li><li>Freshman&nbsp;Antonio Gordon&nbsp;missed the game due to illness (flu).</li>
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 <li>K-State’s starting five produced 62 of the team’s 69 points in the victory.</li><li>K-State posted double-figure 3-point field goals (11) for the third time this season, including the second-most following the 11 against Alabama State (12/11/19).</li><li>K-State connected on 38.3 percent (23-of-60) from the field, including 34.4 percent (11-of-32) from 3-point range, and hit on 60 percent (12-of-20) from the free throw line.</li><li>K-State scored 19 points off just 12 Tulsa turnovers, including 10 steals… The team has at least 19 points off turnovers in 8 of 12 games… It marked the sixth game with 10 or more steals.</li><li>K-State held a 40-36 advantage on the boards, including 14 offensive rebounds… It marked the sixth time leading the way in rebounding.</li><li>Tulsa scored 32 of its 67 points in the paint compared to 20 for K-State.</li><li>K-State led for just 17 minutes (16:38) compared to 20:39 for Tulsa.</li><li>K-State came back from a 12-point deficit in the first half to take a 40-34 lead heading into halftime.</li>
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 <li>Junior&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;scored a career-high 25 points on 8-of-16 field goals and 6-of-11 from beyond the arc in 33 minutes…. It marked his third career 20-point scoring game… His previous career high was set back on November 5 when he produced 23 points in a win against North Dakota State…. He also posted a career best in three points field goals (6) while tying a career best in field goals (8).</li><li>Diarra also posted game-high 7 assists to go with 5 rebounds in 33 minutes… He now has led the team in assists in 10 of 12 games, while he has at least 6 assists in 9 games.</li><li>Senior&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;scored 18 points on 6-of-15 field goals, including 2-of-8 from 3-point range, to go with 5 rebounds, 2 assists in 34 minutes… He has now scored in double figures in 62 career games, including 9 this season… He has now scored in double figures in 6 of the last 7 games.</li><li>Senior&nbsp;Makol&nbsp;Mawien&nbsp;secured 7 rebounds while scoring 9 points in the win over the Golden Hurricanes.</li><li>Junior&nbsp;Mike McGuirl&nbsp;grabbed a career-best 7 rebounds to go with 8 points and 1 assist in 34 minutes.</li>
 </ol>WHAT’S NEXT<a>K-State opens Big 12 play next weekend, as the Wildcats hit the road for Norman, Okla., to take on Oklahoma (8-3) on Saturday at noon at the Lloyd Noble Center. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.</a>--www.kstatesports.com--TOM GILBERT&nbsp;Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics Men’s Basketball Contact&nbsp;<figure>
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