Author: Mitch Fortner

From K-State Athletics NORMAN, Oklahoma – In a game with 13 lead changes and 10 ties, (2/2) K-State struggled in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma upset the Wildcats, 66-63, at Lloyd Noble Center on Wednesday evening. K-State had three players reach double figures on Wednesday and were led by sophomore forward Gisela Sanchez with a career-high 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting including a career-high 3-of-8 from long range. She also added nine rebounds. Junior guard and All-American candidate Serena Sundell recorded her third career double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. This was Sundell’s eighth straight game in…

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From K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State senior center and All-American candidate Ayoka Lee has been named to the Late Season Top 20 Watch List for the 2024 John R. Wooden Award, presented by Principal. The players on the list are considered strong candidates for the 2024 John R. Wooden Award Women’s Player of the Year presented by Principal. Players not chosen to the late season list are still eligible for the Wooden Award™ National Ballot. The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden…

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From K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – On a night when it struggled offensively, Kansas State fought back from a 16-point halftime deficit to close to within single digits of No. 23/24 Oklahoma in the second half before falling 73-53 on Tuesday night before a crowd of 9,955 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. Behind the play of senior Tylor Perry, K-State (14-7, 4-4 Big 12) trimmed the double-digit deficit to 51-44 with 8:28 to play, as Perry was responsible for 13 of the Wildcats’ first 20 points of the second half. However, the home team could not get any closer, as Oklahoma…

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Hour 1: Seg. 1 – K-State football 2024 schedule announced Seg. 2 – This week is two must-wins for K-State MBB Seg. 3 – Jabroni of the Week Seg. 4 – FanDuel offers Kelce/Swift Super Bowl bet Hour 2: Seg. 1 – MitchPom vs. Oklahoma Seg. 2 – ESPN women’s basketball Michael Voepel Seg. 3 – Tennessee in NCAA’s hot water again Seg. 4 – Ask us Anything

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Indianapolis, IN – Former K-State men’s basketball players Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson have been selected to play in the NBA G League Next Up All-Star game next month. Nowell, playing for Toronto’s affiliate Raptors 905, is averaging 15.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game in the G League. Johnson, drafted in the 2nd round by the Oklahoma City Thunders, is averaging 20 points & 6.9 rebounds for G League affiliate Oklahoma City Blue. Speaking Monday to the media, KSU men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang couldn’t be happier for them. Coach also wanted to thank everyone that voted for Quis…

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were at their magnificent best in the first half, and Kansas City’s defense delivered another masterpiece against Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, helping the Chiefs reach the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years with a 17-10 victory in the AFC championship game Sunday. Kelce caught 11 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown, and now the big question at next month’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas is whether his girlfriend Taylor Swift will be able to make it there in the middle of her tour. The pop star was on…

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Topeka, KS – With just 10 wrestlers, Manhattan girls’ wrestling finished in 5th place at the 30-team, 4th annual Washburn Women’s Invitational in the capital city on Saturday. Eight Indians left with medals and two took home gold medals. Manhattan finished with 263 teams points. Host team Washburn Rural, with 34 wrestlers, finished in first with 426.5 team points. Manhattan Individual Wrestler Results 110 Alexis Haeusler (19-13) placed 7th and scored 29.0 team points. Round 2 – Alexis Haeusler (Manhattan) 19-13 won by fall over Sarahi Besestre Pantoja (Kansas City-Bishop Ward) 3-14 (Fall 0:49) Round 3 – Alexis Haeusler (Manhattan)…

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McPherson, KS – Manhattan girls’ basketball finishes in 7th place at the 29th annual Mid America Classic as they defeated Wichita Northwest on Saturday 54-28. Playing in its 13th consecutive MAC tournament in McPherson, the Indians finish in 7th for the 2nd time. The other during the 2020 season. Game Recap with Mitch Fortner MHS girls vs Wichita NW Recap Postgame comments from Coach Scott Mall Postgame comments from MHS coach Scott Mall Manhattan improves to 8-5 overall and return to Centennial League play on Groundhog Day when they hit the road to face the Hayden Wildcats. Tip at 6:00,…

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McPherson, KS – Another close loss for Manhattan in the Mid America Classic. In a game that turned into a three-point shooting contest, the Indians would fall to Andover Central Friday afternoon 52-49. Game recap from Mitch Fortner MHS Girls vs Andover Central recap Postgame comments from Manhattan Head Coach Scott Mall Scott Mall postgame comments Manhattan (7-5) will now play for 7th place at the Mid America Classic. They will face 3-9 Wichita-Northwest at 12:00 P.M. Saturda from the Roundhouse in McPherson. Online only broadcast at newsradiokman.com Other Friday Finals Clearwater 48 Wichita Northwest 47 (Consolation Semifinal) Olathe South…

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