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Senior linebacker Landon Boss of Emporia State was named the first MIAA Defensive Player of the Week for the 2026 season, marking his third consecutive weekly award and fourth career honor.
The Gorillas opened their 2026 campaign with a commanding 5‑0 victory over the No. 9 University of Missouri‑St. Louis Tritons, showcasing early‑season firepower and setting the tone for the schedule ahead.
The Gorillas will open the 2026 season on August 27 against Missouri–St. Louis, aiming to build on last year's MIAA title and national tournament run.
The Gorillas will host the preseason ninth‑ranked Tritons on Aug. 27 and East Central on Aug. 30, aiming to build on last year’s conference triumph.
Posthumous induction honors the late Pittsburg State coach whose impact stretched far beyond the football field.
The Gorillas begin fall training on August 10, featuring a 27‑player roster that blends returning veterans with eight newcomers, setting the stage for a highly anticipated home matchup against No. 9 Missouri–St. Louis on August 27.
The Gorillas will offer tickets for five home games, featuring tiered pricing and a $5 increase on game day. Purchases can be made online, by phone, or at the new Legacy 1903 ticket office.
The Pittsburg State Gorillas open preseason camp on Monday, August 3, with high hopes after a 10‑3 season, a fourth straight playoff appearance, and a top‑ranked preseason poll position. Key returners and All‑MIAA honorees are set to lead a veteran squad into a season‑opening showdown with national champion Ferris State.
Jace Holley’s standout 2025 campaign for the University of Colorado women’s soccer team has been recognized with the top local athlete award, highlighting a season of historic performances and community acclaim.
The Gorillas dominate the preseason rankings, boasting a blend of returning starters, All‑MIAA honorees and a veteran coaching staff as they gear up for a marquee showdown with the defending national champions.
Ferris State’s football team enters the 2026 season as the preseason favorite in the GLIAC, riding a 30‑game winning streak and boasting a strong returning core of players and coaches.
The university announced the hiring of Blake Chadwick as an assistant coach, highlighting his playing career, coaching background, and recent academic achievements.
Pittsburg State University announced the hiring of Blake Chadwick as an assistant men's basketball coach, highlighting his playing career, graduate assistantship at Newman University, and local roots in Kansas.
New players join the roster, each with unique backgrounds and abilities.
The Red Raiders' coaching staff has released a detailed depth chart, highlighting emerging talent and strategic shifts for the upcoming season.
Emporia State’s 2026 soccer schedule features a record ten home games, marquee matchups against Drury and Maryville, and a path to the MIAA and NCAA tournaments, all under third‑year head coach Jane Grimley‑Gunn.
Carter Beck, an Indiana State outfielder, was named to the College Sports Communicators 2026 Academic All‑America First Team, highlighting a season of exceptional play and scholarship.
Carter Beck, a junior at Indiana State University, has been selected to the College Sports Communicators 2026 Academic All-America First Team, recognizing his excellence both in the classroom and on the baseball field.
Senior outfielder Dagen Brewer and graduate pitcher Zach Voss from Pittsburg State University were recognized with College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® honors, highlighting exceptional athletic and academic performance.
Wichita State’s senior guard Jordan Frison, a transfer from Tennessee‑Chattanooga, is focusing on maximizing his teammates’ strengths through precise passing and shooting, bringing a blend of experience and scoring prowess to a roster that returns ten players from a 24‑12 season.
Tanner Mans, a former state champion and VMI alumnus, has been appointed head coach of the Wellington girls' basketball team, succeeding Eric Adams and planning to blend youth development with the program's championship tradition.
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association honored a record number of baseball student‑athletes this week, highlighting academic achievement alongside athletic promise.
Southern Arkansas University announces the hiring of Blake Rogers as an assistant coach, bringing championship experience and a proven player‑development background back to the program.
Pittsburg State adds eight newcomers — four transfers and four freshmen — aiming to boost performance and culture under head coach Wes Branstetter.