Tag: Ncaa Tournament

Kansas's NCAA Tournament journey ended in a heartbreaking loss to St. John's, 67-65, after a late comeback fell short. Despite tying the game, St. John's guard Darling hit a buzzer-beater to secure the victory, marking their first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1999. Kansas concludes its season at 24-11.

Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 28 points, leading the Kansas Jayhawks to a 68-60 victory over Cal Baptist in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a strong comeback by the Lancers, who advanced to their first tournament this year, Kansas maintained control, setting up a second-round matchup against St. John's.

Kansas, the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, will face No. 13 seed California Baptist on March 20 at Viejas Arena. With a strong tournament history, Kansas aims for victory after a recent loss to Houston. Star players include freshman Darryn Peterson and center Flory Bidunga, showcasing impressive season stats.

The Kansas Jayhawks have clinched an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking their 53rd appearance in this prestigious event. Set to face Cal Baptist in the first round, the Jayhawks aim to continue their historic run, boasting a 23-10 record and a strong squad led by standout players like Flory Bidunga and Darryn Peterson.

K-State volleyball concluded its season after losing to No. 1 Nebraska in straight sets (17-25, 21-25, 16-25) in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Despite a strong performance, including seven kills from Aniya Clinton, the Wildcats were unable to sustain momentum against the top-seeded Cornhuskers.

K-State's AJ Evasco set program records with two homers in a losing effort as the Wildcats fell 15-8 to Texas, ending their NCAA Tournament run. K-State finished the season at 32-26, marking their second consecutive tournament appearance. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team's resilience and adaptation throughout the season.

K-State Wildcats defeated Houston Christian 7-4 in the NCAA Austin Regional, highlighted by Keegan O'Connor's record 17th home run and Lincoln Sheffield's 6 2/3 shutout innings. Coach Pete Hughes celebrated his 200th win, emphasizing the team's need for improvement as they advanced to an elimination game, maintaining a 33-25 season record.

Kansas baseball's season concluded with a 4-3 loss to North Dakota State, ending with a remarkable 43-17 record, tying for second-most wins in program history. This marked their first NCAA Regional selection since 2014, setting records for home runs and conference wins, showcasing significant growth under head coach Dan Fitzgerald.

In the NCAA Austin Regional opener, second-seed UTSA defeated third-seed K-State 10-2, scoring seven runs in the sixth and seventh innings. K-State dropped to 31-25 and faces an elimination game against Houston Christian. The Wildcats struggled offensively, leaving nine on base, while UTSA had four players with multi-hit performances.

Kansas, ranked 23rd, lost 11-4 to Creighton in their regional opener, largely due to a seven-run sixth inning from Creighton. Despite home runs from Barth, Cerda, and Osoria, Kansas fell short. The Jayhawks, now 43-16, will face North Dakota State in an elimination game Saturday at 2 p.m. CT.

In a thrilling NCAA Tournament upset, the 10th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the 7th-seeded Kansas Jayhawks 79-72, marking John Calipari's first tournament win as head coach. Key performances came from Jonas Aidoo and Johnell Davis. The loss ended Kansas's 35-game first-round winning streak, while Arkansas advances to the next round.

Kansas State women's basketball secured an at-large bid as a five-seed for the 2025 NCAA Tournament after a successful 26-7 season. They will face Fairfield, marking their 19th tournament appearance. Key players include All-America candidate Serena Sundell and All-Big 12 honoree Ayoka Lee, while Fairfield is coming off a strong MAAC title run.