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East Carolina University defeated Wichita State 13‑3 in eight innings, advancing to the championship game where they will face No. 1 UTSA in pursuit of their fifth title.
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East Carolina University defeated Wichita State 13‑3 in eight innings, advancing to the championship game where they will face No. 1 UTSA in pursuit of their fifth title.
After years of silence, new coaching leadership at Kansas State has revived a historic basketball rivalry, setting up a neutral‑court matchup against Wichita State in Kansas City this December.

Wichita State’s ace pitcher Caleb Reed delivered a career‑high outing as the Shockers edged Memphis 6‑4, advancing to the conference semifinals and setting up a showdown with UAB.

The Rice Owls dropped a 4-3 decision to East Carolina on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, a loss that puts their championship hopes on the line.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced that the 2028 basketball state tournament will be held entirely in the Wichita region, bringing together semifinal and championship contests across six classifications at a handful of venues.

The Shockers have finalized their men’s basketball roster with the commitment of point guard Desmeon “NuNu” Jones, completing a five‑player transfer‑portal class.

The Owls rallied in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Wichita State 5‑4, with Webb delivering a 407‑foot home run and Lorenzo Rios driving in the winning run.

Wichita State held a 4-2 lead late in the game before Rice erupted for two runs in the bottom of the ninth, capped by a throwing error that allowed Jacob Devenny to score the winning run.

The Kansas High School Activities Association has announced that the 2028 state basketball tournament will be concentrated in the Wichita area, bringing all semifinal and championship games to a handful of venues for the first time since 1945.

The Rice Owls open the 2026 American Conference Baseball Championship as the third seed, marking their highest conference tournament placement since 2015 and setting the stage for a storied rivalry with Wichita State.

After a distinguished playing and coaching career, Jody Adams is set to lead Bradley Central’s girls basketball team, taking over from longtime coach Jason Reuter.

In a tightly contested opener of the 2026 American Baseball Championship, Wichita State University erased an early deficit to beat Florida Atlantic University 3‑2, with clutch hits from Jacob Gutierrez and Jaden Gustafson sealing the win.

Bradley Central High School announced Jody Adams as its new head basketball coach, replacing Jason Reuter. Adams, a Tennessee native and former Lady Volunteers star, brings over 30 years of coaching experience and a record of championship success.

Mizzou baseball fell 12-2 to No. 16 Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament second round, ending a breakthrough season that delivered the program's first tournament victory since 2017.

Identical records, distinct strengths, and a broadcasted clash in Florida set the stage for a high‑stakes conference championship.
John Cooper, a Kansas State assistant basketball coach from Kansas City, is using his local connections to help head coach Casey Alexander recruit top talent from the Kansas City area, emphasizing the program's history of developing NBA‑bound players.

Sophomore outfielder Jason Wachs was selected to the American Conference’s 2026 First Team All-Conference after leading the Green Wave in multiple offensive categories and starting every game this season.
Despite Black players comprising roughly half of college football rosters, only a dozen teams are led by Black head coaches. Recent hires and debuts signal a shifting landscape, driven by trailblazers at historically Black institutions and a broader push for diversity.
The Basketball Tournament will feature a historic alumni clash between former Kentucky and Louisville stars, with a $2 million prize at stake and a path to the championship on the line.

Allegations of intimidation and threats by Fran and Margaret McCaffrey have raised questions about the culture within college basketball circles.

A dramatic tenth‑inning surge propelled Wichita State past South Florida, securing the seventh seed and setting up a clash with Florida Atlantic.

The University of South Florida baseball team edged Wichita State 7‑6 in ten innings, with Jevin Relaford’s walk‑off RBI single sealing a postseason‑clinching win.

Jevin Relaford’s single in the tenth inning capped a dramatic comeback as South Florida edged Wichita State 7-6.

South Florida baseball opened its crucial three‑game series with a 4‑1 victory over Wichita State, highlighted by Nathan Earley’s game‑winning homer, Jevin Relaford’s 31st steal and a dominant pitching effort.