NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tournament MVP Nijel Pack scored 20 of his 28 points in the first half against his former school, and No. 12 Miami topped Kansas State 91-83 on Sunday to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas championship.

Norchad Omier scored 23 for the Hurricanes (5-0), who are essentially assured of tying a school record by being in the AP Top 25 for the 17th consecutive week when the new poll comes out Monday. Miami also had a run of 17 consecutive appearances in the 2015-16 season.

Wooga Poplar and Matthew Cleveland each scored 15 for Miami.

“It was so much fun for me,” Pack said. “We all came out ready to play. It was a really good game for us.”

Cam Carter scored 28 points — 24 in the second half — and Arthur Kaluma had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Kansas State (3-2), which fell to 0-2 against ranked opponents this season. The Wildcats started the year with a loss to then-No. 21 USC in Las Vegas.

Tylor Perry and David N'Guessan had 10 apiece for Kansas State, which trailed by as many as 24 early in the second half but outscored Miami 30-16 over the final 6 1/2 minutes.

“That's the character of our team," Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “I'm very, very proud of them for the second half.”

The difference was 3-point shooting — Miami was 12 of 24 from beyond the arc, Kansas State just 4 of 28. Pack's seven 3's tied his best in a Miami uniform; he had eight on two occasions while playing for the Wildcats.

“I think everybody knows that Nijel was probably extremely well motivated because he had been a player for the Kansas State Wildcats," Miami coach Jim Larrañaga said.

Pack spent his first two college seasons at Kansas State, averaging 15.3 points and 2.9 assists in 53 games there. He transferred before last season, helped the Hurricanes reach the Final Four and is now three makes shy of 100 3-pointers at Miami.

“He was always a really good player. ... I thought we did a better job on him in the second half, but first half, he was pretty special,” Tang said.

Pack's seventh 3-pointer on Sunday gave Miami a 73-51 lead with 7:17 left. That cushion got cut down considerably in the next few minutes.

Kansas State outscored Miami 19-4 over a 4-minute stretch of the second half, getting within 79-70 on a jumper by Carter with 2:48 remaining. Carter had 11 of Kansas State's points during that spurt.

But Miami would hang on. Cleveland had a putback tip-in to give Miami an 11-point lead with 2:26 left and Omier had the next eight points for the Hurricanes — who matched their best start since the 2018-19 season. It’s the fifth time in Larrañaga's 13-year tenure at Miami that the Hurricanes have opened a season 5-0 or better.

“I'm most pleased that we're 5-0,” Larrañaga said. “The teams we've played are good.”

Kansas State: The Wildcats had won eight consecutive games against Division I teams from the state of Florida until last March, when they lost to Florida Atlantic in the Elite Eight — and now, they've lost to Miami as well. Their next game against a team from the Sunshine State is Jan. 6, when they open Big 12 play against UCF.

Miami: It was the first game of the season in which the Hurricanes didn't have a run of at least 10 consecutive unanswered points. They didn't need one — a pair of 7-0 runs in the opening minutes built a 15-4 lead, and an 8-0 run early in the second half pushed Miami's edge to 57-33.

The tournament announced the field for the 2024 Baha Mar event. It'll be Virginia, Baylor, St. John's and Tennessee.

Kansas State: Host Central Arkansas on Wednesday.

Miami: Visit Kentucky on Nov. 28 in the ACC-SEC challenge.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700432412678.png" alt="Miami's Nigel Pack (24) brings the ball up the court against Kansas State's Cam Carter (5) in the finals of the&nbsp; Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship in&nbsp; NASSAU, The Bahamas, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (Kansas State Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Miami's Nigel Pack (24) brings the ball up the court against Kansas State's Cam Carter (5) in the finals of the&nbsp; Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship in&nbsp; NASSAU, The Bahamas, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (Kansas State Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tournament MVP Nijel Pack scored 20 of his 28 points in the first half against his former school, and No. 12 Miami topped Kansas State 91-83 on Sunday to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas championship.Norchad Omier scored 23 for the Hurricanes (5-0), who are essentially assured of tying a school record by being in the AP Top 25 for the 17th consecutive week when the new poll comes out Monday. Miami also had a run of 17 consecutive appearances in the 2015-16 season.Wooga Poplar and Matthew Cleveland each scored 15 for Miami.“It was so much fun for me,” Pack said. “We all came out ready to play. It was a really good game for us.”Cam Carter scored 28 points — 24 in the second half — and Arthur Kaluma had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Kansas State (3-2), which fell to 0-2 against ranked opponents this season. The Wildcats started the year with a loss to then-No. 21 USC in Las Vegas.Tylor Perry and David N'Guessan had 10 apiece for Kansas State, which trailed by as many as 24 early in the second half but outscored Miami 30-16 over the final 6 1/2 minutes.“That's the character of our team," Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “I'm very, very proud of them for the second half.”The difference was 3-point shooting — Miami was 12 of 24 from beyond the arc, Kansas State just 4 of 28. Pack's seven 3's tied his best in a Miami uniform; he had eight on two occasions while playing for the Wildcats.“I think everybody knows that Nijel was probably extremely well motivated because he had been a player for the Kansas State Wildcats," Miami coach Jim Larrañaga said.Pack spent his first two college seasons at Kansas State, averaging 15.3 points and 2.9 assists in 53 games there. He transferred before last season, helped the Hurricanes reach the Final Four and is now three makes shy of 100 3-pointers at Miami.“He was always a really good player. ... I thought we did a better job on him in the second half, but first half, he was pretty special,” Tang said.Pack's seventh 3-pointer on Sunday gave Miami a 73-51 lead with 7:17 left. That cushion got cut down considerably in the next few minutes.Kansas State outscored Miami 19-4 over a 4-minute stretch of the second half, getting within 79-70 on a jumper by Carter with 2:48 remaining. Carter had 11 of Kansas State's points during that spurt.But Miami would hang on. Cleveland had a putback tip-in to give Miami an 11-point lead with 2:26 left and Omier had the next eight points for the Hurricanes — who matched their best start since the 2018-19 season. It’s the fifth time in Larrañaga's 13-year tenure at Miami that the Hurricanes have opened a season 5-0 or better.“I'm most pleased that we're 5-0,” Larrañaga said. “The teams we've played are good.”BIG PICTUREKansas State: The Wildcats had won eight consecutive games against Division I teams from the state of Florida until last March, when they lost to Florida Atlantic in the Elite Eight — and now, they've lost to Miami as well. Their next game against a team from the Sunshine State is Jan. 6, when they open Big 12 play against UCF.Miami: It was the first game of the season in which the Hurricanes didn't have a run of at least 10 consecutive unanswered points. They didn't need one — a pair of 7-0 runs in the opening minutes built a 15-4 lead, and an 8-0 run early in the second half pushed Miami's edge to 57-33.NEXT YEARThe tournament announced the field for the 2024 Baha Mar event. It'll be Virginia, Baylor, St. John's and Tennessee.UP NEXTKansas State: Host Central Arkansas on Wednesday.Miami: Visit Kentucky on Nov. 28 in the ACC-SEC challenge.

🏀 Pack scores 28 against former team,0 No. 12 Miami tops Kansas State for Bahamas title

HUTCHINSON, Kan.-#1 seed Florida SouthWestern State (FL) defeated #3 seed Miami Dade (FL) for the 2023 NJCAA D1 Women's Championship 3 games to 1 on Saturday night at the Sports Arena in Hutchinson.

With Sunflower State ties,&nbsp;FSW Head Coach Thais Baziquetto-Allen is the former head coach of Seward County in Liberal. Allen also coached high School volleyball at Liberal High School.

In a rematch of the 2022 championship title game, the No. 1 Buccaneers defeated third-seeded Miami Dade (FL) 3-1 to win the match.  This marks the second consecutive national title for Florida SouthWestern in the program’s fifth season of existence.  The Bucs become just the fifth team in NJCAA Division I Volleyball history to win back-to-back national titles. 

Florida SouthWestern concluded the season with a 31-1 record and an 8-game win streak. The Buccaneers’ only loss of the season was to Miami Dade in a five-set contest on October 21.

Miami Dade won the first set 25-19 to kick off the 2023 NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship title game.

Florida SouthWestern stormed back to take the next three sets 25-16, 25-19, and 25-18.

In the championship, the Sharks compiled 51 kills, 48 assists, and 69 digs. The Buccaneers had 57 kills, 52 assists, and 53 digs.  

The 2024 NJCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship will take place in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cedar Falls was the site of this years DII and DIII event.

9th place - #13 Indian Hills (IA) defeated&nbsp;#14 Casper (WY) 25-22. 25-22, 25-17.

7th place - #9 College of Southern Idaho (ID) defeated #6 Weatherford College (TX) 25-21. 21-25, 25-19, 25-17.

5th place - #2 Northeastern (CO) defeated #4 Salt Lake (UT) 25-19, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19.

3rd place - #7 Navarro College (TX) defeated #5 Trinity Valley (TX) 25-19. 25-16. 25-16.

Championship - #1 Florida Southwestern State (FL) defeated #3 Miami Dade 19-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-18.

<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wvball/2023-24/div1/national_championship/awards">TOURNAMENT AWARDS</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700475484170.png" alt="Champions for 2023" />
 <figcaption>Champions for 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan.-#1 seed Florida SouthWestern State (FL) defeated #3 seed Miami Dade (FL) for the 2023 NJCAA D1 Women's Championship 3 games to 1 on Saturday night at the Sports Arena in Hutchinson.With Sunflower State ties,&nbsp;FSW Head Coach Thais Baziquetto-Allen is the former head coach of Seward County in Liberal. Allen also coached high School volleyball at Liberal High School.Recap Courtesy of NJCAA MediaIn a rematch of the 2022 championship title game, the No. 1 Buccaneers defeated third-seeded Miami Dade (FL) 3-1 to win the match. This marks the second consecutive national title for Florida SouthWestern in the program’s fifth season of existence. The Bucs become just the fifth team in NJCAA Division I Volleyball history to win back-to-back national titles. Florida SouthWestern concluded the season with a 31-1 record and an 8-game win streak. The Buccaneers’ only loss of the season was to Miami Dade in a five-set contest on October 21.Miami Dade won the first set 25-19 to kick off the 2023 NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship title game.Florida SouthWestern stormed back to take the next three sets 25-16, 25-19, and 25-18.In the championship, the Sharks compiled 51 kills, 48 assists, and 69 digs. The Buccaneers had 57 kills, 52 assists, and 53 digs. The 2024 NJCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship will take place in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cedar Falls was the site of this years DII and DIII event.SATURDAY RESULTS:9th place - #13 Indian Hills (IA) defeated&nbsp;#14 Casper (WY) 25-22. 25-22, 25-17.7th place - #9 College of Southern Idaho (ID) defeated #6 Weatherford College (TX) 25-21. 21-25, 25-19, 25-17.5th place - #2 Northeastern (CO) defeated #4 Salt Lake (UT) 25-19, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19.3rd place - #7 Navarro College (TX) defeated #5 Trinity Valley (TX) 25-19. 25-16. 25-16.Championship - #1 Florida Southwestern State (FL) defeated #3 Miami Dade 19-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-18.<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wvball/2023-24/div1/national_championship/awards">TOURNAMENT AWARDS</a>

🏐 WVB: NJCAA D1 Volleyball Championship Saturday results

Courtesy of Florida SouthWestern State Sports Information

HUTCHINSON, Kan.- The NJCAA National Championship trophy will reside in the white sand beaches of Southwestern Florida for at least one more year as the #1 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers won their second straight NJCAA National Championship on Saturday night in Hutchinson, Kansas, shaking off a slow start to defeat their rivals and 3rd&nbsp;ranked Miami Dade 3-1 to complete the back to back against the Sharks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a rematch of the 2022 title game, the Bucs got off to a slow start against the Sharks as it was Miami Dade jumping out to a 9-4 advantage to begin the ballgame. The Bucs worked their way back into things with a 4-0 run midway through the set, but the Sharks pushed forward once again, extending their lead back to five at 18-13 later in the set. FSW cut the Miami Dade lead to four twice, but couldn't get any closer as the Sharks closed them out 25-19 to take a 1-0 lead in the match.&nbsp; The Bucs had a hard time slowing down the Shark attack as Miami Dade hit .419 with 16 kills in the set while FSW had 12 kills and hit .300.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The second had a different script. FSW came out swinging with kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/gasparini_sara_3tap">Sara Gasparini</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/boledovicova_nina_rjxw">Nina Boledovicova</a>&nbsp;to begin the period and moments later back to back kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/zibecchi_victoria_48zv">Victoria Zibecchi</a>&nbsp;made it 9-4 Bucs. The Sharks got back to within three midway through the set before a 4-0 FSW run highlighted by a pair of Boledovicova kills and another from setter&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/purashaj_roberta_ci3l">Roberta Purashaj</a>made it 16-9 Bucs later in the set. The Bucs never let the Sharks get close again as Boledovicova continued a huge second set with a kill to get it to set point for FSW and then put away her sixth kill of the set to close it out as the Bucs took it 25-16 to level the match at a set a piece. The Bucs offense was cooking in the period as they finished with 16 kills at a .361 clip while holding Miami Dade to just a .185 mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a key third set, neither side wanted to give an inch and after 20 points, the two were knotted at 10. Purashaj found Zibecchi on the right side to break the tie and put the Bucs up and moments later&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/alarcon_alondra_78aw">Alondra Alarcon</a>&nbsp;tooled the block to make it a three point game in favor of FSW at 17-14. Every time Miami Dade tried to make a push, the Bucs had an answer.&nbsp; A big block from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/collier_izzy_81vv">Izzy Collier</a>and Zibecchi made it 22-17 FSW and a ball handling error by the Sharks sealed their fate as the Bucs claimed a 25-19 third set win to take a 2-1 lead in the match.&nbsp;

The fourth was close again early on until a pair of Boledovicova kills sandwiched around a Purashaj to Gasparini hook up gave FSW a 9-8 advantage. After the Sharks retook the lead momentarily, a 4-0 run by the Bucs put them back on top 14-10 midway through the set.&nbsp; Miami Dade got the next two to cut the Bucs lead in half, but three straight Shark errors padded the FSW lead back to 17-12.&nbsp; With Shark blood in the water, the Bucs began to smell the finish line as Purashaj and Collier combined on a block to make it 21-13 and three rotations later it was Boledovicova and Zibecchi in on one of their own to give FSW seven cracks at Championship point. Miami Dade fought off the first two chances, but the third time was a charm for the Purple and Aqua as Gasparini went off the block for a kill and the celebration began for the Bucs as FSW took the set 25-18 and the match 3-1.&nbsp;

The Bucs finished an outstanding offensive season with 57 kills and a .292 hitting percentage in the Championship Game win.&nbsp; Zibecchi closed out an unbelievable tournament with 15 kills and just 1 error on 41 swings while Boledovicova put together a career game with 14 kills and 0 errors on 23 attacks, good for a .609 hitting mar.&nbsp; Alarcon put a bow on her outstanding FSW career with 14 kills and 13 digs, giving the sophomore 10 or more kills in all 8 career games at the National Tournament.&nbsp; Purashaj ran the Bucs offense to near perfection once again, distributing 46 assists to go over 1,900 for her FSW career.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/marzella_anna_nd4b">Anna Marzella</a>&nbsp;finished her rookie season with 17 digs giving her her three top dig performances of the season in the National Tournament Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and National Championship Game.

At tournament's end, the trio of Alarcon, Zibecchi, and Purashaj were named to the All-Tournament Team. Alarcon finished with double digit kills in all four games, totaling 46 for the tournament while also adding 38 digs and 7 aces. Zibecchi had a monster week, racking up 53 kills and making just 2 errors to hit an eye popping .455 hitting percentage in the four wins. Purashaj was named the Tournament MVP after quarterbacking the Bucs offense to nearly 15 kills per set on the week. She dished out 153 assists in her 13 sets played while also chipping in 27 digs, 8 kills, and 5 blocks. Joining the trio on the stage was FSW Head Coach Thais Baziquetto-Allenwho was named the Heidi Cartisser Coach of the Tournament for the second straight year.

FSW wins their second straight NJCAA National Championship, becoming just the fifth team in NJCAA Division I history to accomplish the feat.&nbsp; The Bucs finish the season 31-1, making them 58-2 in their back to back National Championship seasons.&nbsp; Miami Dade sees their season end at 23-6 and with a runner-up finish for the second straight year to the Bucs.&nbsp; 

&nbsp;<a href="https://fswbucs.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/boxscores/20231118_vapp.xml">#1 FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN/#3 MIAMI DADE BOX SCORE</a><a href="https://fswbucs.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/photos/0005/index">NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PHOTO GALLERY BY ROY ALLEN</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700399138036.png" alt="Florida SouthWestern State back to back titles" />
 <figcaption>Florida SouthWestern State back to back titles</figcaption>
 </figure>Courtesy of Florida SouthWestern State Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan.- The NJCAA National Championship trophy will reside in the white sand beaches of Southwestern Florida for at least one more year as the #1 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers won their second straight NJCAA National Championship on Saturday night in Hutchinson, Kansas, shaking off a slow start to defeat their rivals and 3rd&nbsp;ranked Miami Dade 3-1 to complete the back to back against the Sharks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700399862752.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>In a rematch of the 2022 title game, the Bucs got off to a slow start against the Sharks as it was Miami Dade jumping out to a 9-4 advantage to begin the ballgame. The Bucs worked their way back into things with a 4-0 run midway through the set, but the Sharks pushed forward once again, extending their lead back to five at 18-13 later in the set. FSW cut the Miami Dade lead to four twice, but couldn't get any closer as the Sharks closed them out 25-19 to take a 1-0 lead in the match.&nbsp; The Bucs had a hard time slowing down the Shark attack as Miami Dade hit .419 with 16 kills in the set while FSW had 12 kills and hit .300.&nbsp;&nbsp;The second had a different script. FSW came out swinging with kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/gasparini_sara_3tap">Sara Gasparini</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/boledovicova_nina_rjxw">Nina Boledovicova</a>&nbsp;to begin the period and moments later back to back kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/zibecchi_victoria_48zv">Victoria Zibecchi</a>&nbsp;made it 9-4 Bucs. The Sharks got back to within three midway through the set before a 4-0 FSW run highlighted by a pair of Boledovicova kills and another from setter&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/purashaj_roberta_ci3l">Roberta Purashaj</a>made it 16-9 Bucs later in the set. The Bucs never let the Sharks get close again as Boledovicova continued a huge second set with a kill to get it to set point for FSW and then put away her sixth kill of the set to close it out as the Bucs took it 25-16 to level the match at a set a piece. The Bucs offense was cooking in the period as they finished with 16 kills at a .361 clip while holding Miami Dade to just a .185 mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a key third set, neither side wanted to give an inch and after 20 points, the two were knotted at 10. Purashaj found Zibecchi on the right side to break the tie and put the Bucs up and moments later&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/alarcon_alondra_78aw">Alondra Alarcon</a>&nbsp;tooled the block to make it a three point game in favor of FSW at 17-14. Every time Miami Dade tried to make a push, the Bucs had an answer.&nbsp; A big block from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/collier_izzy_81vv">Izzy Collier</a>and Zibecchi made it 22-17 FSW and a ball handling error by the Sharks sealed their fate as the Bucs claimed a 25-19 third set win to take a 2-1 lead in the match.&nbsp;The fourth was close again early on until a pair of Boledovicova kills sandwiched around a Purashaj to Gasparini hook up gave FSW a 9-8 advantage. After the Sharks retook the lead momentarily, a 4-0 run by the Bucs put them back on top 14-10 midway through the set.&nbsp; Miami Dade got the next two to cut the Bucs lead in half, but three straight Shark errors padded the FSW lead back to 17-12.&nbsp; With Shark blood in the water, the Bucs began to smell the finish line as Purashaj and Collier combined on a block to make it 21-13 and three rotations later it was Boledovicova and Zibecchi in on one of their own to give FSW seven cracks at Championship point. Miami Dade fought off the first two chances, but the third time was a charm for the Purple and Aqua as Gasparini went off the block for a kill and the celebration began for the Bucs as FSW took the set 25-18 and the match 3-1.&nbsp;The Bucs finished an outstanding offensive season with 57 kills and a .292 hitting percentage in the Championship Game win.&nbsp; Zibecchi closed out an unbelievable tournament with 15 kills and just 1 error on 41 swings while Boledovicova put together a career game with 14 kills and 0 errors on 23 attacks, good for a .609 hitting mar.&nbsp; Alarcon put a bow on her outstanding FSW career with 14 kills and 13 digs, giving the sophomore 10 or more kills in all 8 career games at the National Tournament.&nbsp; Purashaj ran the Bucs offense to near perfection once again, distributing 46 assists to go over 1,900 for her FSW career.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/marzella_anna_nd4b">Anna Marzella</a>&nbsp;finished her rookie season with 17 digs giving her her three top dig performances of the season in the National Tournament Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and National Championship Game.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700399831225.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>At tournament's end, the trio of Alarcon, Zibecchi, and Purashaj were named to the All-Tournament Team. Alarcon finished with double digit kills in all four games, totaling 46 for the tournament while also adding 38 digs and 7 aces. Zibecchi had a monster week, racking up 53 kills and making just 2 errors to hit an eye popping .455 hitting percentage in the four wins. Purashaj was named the Tournament MVP after quarterbacking the Bucs offense to nearly 15 kills per set on the week. She dished out 153 assists in her 13 sets played while also chipping in 27 digs, 8 kills, and 5 blocks. Joining the trio on the stage was FSW Head Coach Thais Baziquetto-Allenwho was named the Heidi Cartisser Coach of the Tournament for the second straight year.FSW wins their second straight NJCAA National Championship, becoming just the fifth team in NJCAA Division I history to accomplish the feat.&nbsp; The Bucs finish the season 31-1, making them 58-2 in their back to back National Championship seasons.&nbsp; Miami Dade sees their season end at 23-6 and with a runner-up finish for the second straight year to the Bucs.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://fswbucs.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/boxscores/20231118_vapp.xml">#1 FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN/#3 MIAMI DADE BOX SCORE</a><a href="https://fswbucs.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/photos/0005/index">NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PHOTO GALLERY BY ROY ALLEN</a>

🏐 Florida SouthWestern State Bucs win second straight NJCAA National Championship

Florida State QB Jordan Travis carted off after injury to left leg against North Alabama

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis was carted off the field after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury to his left leg late in the first quarter of the fourth-ranked Seminoles game against North Alabama. Travis, a Heisman Trophy contender, was tackled after a scramble to about midfield and his leg was caught underneath a defender. Travis immediately pointed to his left leg and medical staff rushed onto the field. Travis was helped up, putting no weight on his leg, and both teams came out on to the field as he was placed on the cart with an air cast on his left leg. Florida State coach Mike Norvell did not have an update on Travis' condition after the Seminoles' 58-13 win.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida State

This season college football fans have been told it's Ohio against the World, Michigan vs. Everybody, Oregon vs. Them, etc. etc. With just two weeks before College Football Playoff selection Sunday, it is actually Georgia against the field. A week after toying with Mississippi at home in what was a top-10 matchup on paper only, the Bulldogs tore up No. 21 Tennessee on the road Saturday for their 28th straight victory. With the playoff approaching, there are nine teams that can consider themselves contenders. Only a few of them would even have a shot to beat the Bulldogs.

No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 5 Washington remained undefeated and clinched a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State on Saturday. It was the final Pac-12 game at Reser Stadium as the conference currently stands. The Pac-12 collapsed over the summer, leaving Oregon State and Washington State as the lone remaining teams. Rome Odunze caught seven passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns for the Huskies, who have won 18 straight games.

Beck throws for 298 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 1 Georgia over No. 21 Tennessee 38-10

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carson Beck threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Georgia over No. 21 Tennessee 38-10. Dillon Bell caught five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw an 18-yard TD pass to Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint for the Bulldogs (10-0, 8-0 Southeastern Conference). Rosemy-Jacksaint caught seven passes for 91 yards and two TDs. Georgia became the first team to go unbeaten in the SEC three years in a row since the league went to an eight-game schedule in 1992.

No. 2 Michigan escapes with 31-24 win over Maryland for 1,000th victory in program history

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Blake Corum scored twice in the first half, Mike Sainristil intercepted two passes, and No. 2 Michigan became the first college football program to win 1,000 games, beating Maryland 31-24. The Wolverines played again without suspended coach Jim Harbaugh, who will also be away from the sideline for next weekend's showdown against No. 3 Ohio State. Maryland rallied from a 23-3 second-quarter deficit and several chances to take the lead. Taulia Tagovailoa was called for intentional grounding in the end zone late in the fourth quarter and the safety helped Michigan seal it.

Appalachian State ends unbeaten run by No. 18 James Madison 26-23 in overtime

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Kaedin Robinson barely broke the goal line with the football before it squirted out of his hands, scoring the winning touchdown in overtime as Appalachian State beat previously unbeaten and 18th-ranked James Madison 26-23. James Madison jumped ahead in overtime when Camden Wise booted a 25-yard field goal, giving the Dukes a 23-20 lead. But on third down from the 8 yard line, Appalachian State's Joey Aguilar tossed a strike to Robinson, who made the catch at the 5 and broke two tackles before stepping on the goal line for the winning TD just before losing the ball. The loss ended James Madison 13-game winning streak.

Tiger Woods to play in the Bahamas, his first competition since the Masters

Tiger Woods is making yet another return to competition. He says he will be playing in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas that starts Nov. 30. It will be his first time playing since the Masters in April. He withdrew after the third round and then had surgery on his right ankle. The injury stemmed from his February 2021 car crash. Woods has said his ankle no longer has pain, but it's the area around it that can cause problems. He'll be playing 72 holes in a holiday event that has no cut.

Adam Johnson's UK team retires his jersey number after the American player's skate-cut death

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — The English hockey team that American Adam Johnson played for has retired his No. 47 jersey as part of a memorial game in his honor. Nottingham Panthers players appeared to be wearing neck guards, too. The Panthers hadn't played since their Oct. 28 game in which Johnson's neck was cut by the skate of an opposing player. Saturday's game was a low-intensity affair that ended in a 4-4 tie. The game doesn't count in the standings. Instead, it was meant to bring players and fans together as they try to move forward. The death of Johnson, a 29-year-old former Pittsburgh Penguins player from Minnesota, forced the sport to reexamine safety regulations and sparked a criminal investigation that led to an arrest of a man on suspicion of manslaughter.

Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins after an undisclosed incident

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins say Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team after an incident Friday night. The Bruins in a statement released Saturday did not provide any details about the incident other than to say the organization takes matters such as these very seriously. The team said it would work with Lucic's family to provide any support and assistance needed. Boston Police said it could neither confirm nor deny arresting Lucic early Saturday morning. Lucic is a 35-year-old veteran of over 1,300 NHL games. He won the Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011 and is back with the team after signing a one-year free agent contract last summer.

Remaining schedule and Burrow's injury provide daunting challenge if Bengals want to make playoffs

Even before Joe Burrow's season-ending wrist injury was announced, the Cincinnati Bengals already were facing a challenging road in trying to get back to the playoffs for a third straight season. Without Burrow, that might be too big of a hill to climb. Thursday night's 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens evened the Bengals' record at 5-5. When Jake Browning walks into the complex on Monday to begin preparations for the Nov. 26 game against Pittsburgh, it will be for a team that is only one game out of wild-card spot. However, the Bengals are an AFC-worst 1-5 in conference games and are winless in their three division matchups. Cincinnati's six remaining opponents — it plays the Steelers twice — are .500 or better.

Final OT	Oklahoma City	130	Golden State	123	

Final	(5)Washington	22	(10)Oregon St.	20	

Final	(13)Mississippi	35	Louisiana-Monroe	3	

Final	Appalachian St.	26	(18)James Madison	23	

Final	(4)Florida St.	58	North Alabama	13	

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 </figure>AP Sports SummaryBrief at 1:18 a.m. ESTFlorida State QB Jordan Travis carted off after injury to left leg against North AlabamaTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis was carted off the field after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury to his left leg late in the first quarter of the fourth-ranked Seminoles game against North Alabama. Travis, a Heisman Trophy contender, was tackled after a scramble to about midfield and his leg was caught underneath a defender. Travis immediately pointed to his left leg and medical staff rushed onto the field. Travis was helped up, putting no weight on his leg, and both teams came out on to the field as he was placed on the cart with an air cast on his left leg. Florida State coach Mike Norvell did not have an update on Travis' condition after the Seminoles' 58-13 win.AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida StateThis season college football fans have been told it's Ohio against the World, Michigan vs. Everybody, Oregon vs. Them, etc. etc. With just two weeks before College Football Playoff selection Sunday, it is actually Georgia against the field. A week after toying with Mississippi at home in what was a top-10 matchup on paper only, the Bulldogs tore up No. 21 Tennessee on the road Saturday for their 28th straight victory. With the playoff approaching, there are nine teams that can consider themselves contenders. Only a few of them would even have a shot to beat the Bulldogs.No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon StateCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 5 Washington remained undefeated and clinched a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State on Saturday. It was the final Pac-12 game at Reser Stadium as the conference currently stands. The Pac-12 collapsed over the summer, leaving Oregon State and Washington State as the lone remaining teams. Rome Odunze caught seven passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns for the Huskies, who have won 18 straight games.Beck throws for 298 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 1 Georgia over No. 21 Tennessee 38-10KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carson Beck threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Georgia over No. 21 Tennessee 38-10. Dillon Bell caught five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw an 18-yard TD pass to Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint for the Bulldogs (10-0, 8-0 Southeastern Conference). Rosemy-Jacksaint caught seven passes for 91 yards and two TDs. Georgia became the first team to go unbeaten in the SEC three years in a row since the league went to an eight-game schedule in 1992.No. 2 Michigan escapes with 31-24 win over Maryland for 1,000th victory in program historyCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Blake Corum scored twice in the first half, Mike Sainristil intercepted two passes, and No. 2 Michigan became the first college football program to win 1,000 games, beating Maryland 31-24. The Wolverines played again without suspended coach Jim Harbaugh, who will also be away from the sideline for next weekend's showdown against No. 3 Ohio State. Maryland rallied from a 23-3 second-quarter deficit and several chances to take the lead. Taulia Tagovailoa was called for intentional grounding in the end zone late in the fourth quarter and the safety helped Michigan seal it.Appalachian State ends unbeaten run by No. 18 James Madison 26-23 in overtimeHARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Kaedin Robinson barely broke the goal line with the football before it squirted out of his hands, scoring the winning touchdown in overtime as Appalachian State beat previously unbeaten and 18th-ranked James Madison 26-23. James Madison jumped ahead in overtime when Camden Wise booted a 25-yard field goal, giving the Dukes a 23-20 lead. But on third down from the 8 yard line, Appalachian State's Joey Aguilar tossed a strike to Robinson, who made the catch at the 5 and broke two tackles before stepping on the goal line for the winning TD just before losing the ball. The loss ended James Madison 13-game winning streak.Tiger Woods to play in the Bahamas, his first competition since the MastersTiger Woods is making yet another return to competition. He says he will be playing in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas that starts Nov. 30. It will be his first time playing since the Masters in April. He withdrew after the third round and then had surgery on his right ankle. The injury stemmed from his February 2021 car crash. Woods has said his ankle no longer has pain, but it's the area around it that can cause problems. He'll be playing 72 holes in a holiday event that has no cut.Adam Johnson's UK team retires his jersey number after the American player's skate-cut deathNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — The English hockey team that American Adam Johnson played for has retired his No. 47 jersey as part of a memorial game in his honor. Nottingham Panthers players appeared to be wearing neck guards, too. The Panthers hadn't played since their Oct. 28 game in which Johnson's neck was cut by the skate of an opposing player. Saturday's game was a low-intensity affair that ended in a 4-4 tie. The game doesn't count in the standings. Instead, it was meant to bring players and fans together as they try to move forward. The death of Johnson, a 29-year-old former Pittsburgh Penguins player from Minnesota, forced the sport to reexamine safety regulations and sparked a criminal investigation that led to an arrest of a man on suspicion of manslaughter.Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins after an undisclosed incidentBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins say Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team after an incident Friday night. The Bruins in a statement released Saturday did not provide any details about the incident other than to say the organization takes matters such as these very seriously. The team said it would work with Lucic's family to provide any support and assistance needed. Boston Police said it could neither confirm nor deny arresting Lucic early Saturday morning. Lucic is a 35-year-old veteran of over 1,300 NHL games. He won the Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011 and is back with the team after signing a one-year free agent contract last summer.Remaining schedule and Burrow's injury provide daunting challenge if Bengals want to make playoffsEven before Joe Burrow's season-ending wrist injury was announced, the Cincinnati Bengals already were facing a challenging road in trying to get back to the playoffs for a third straight season. Without Burrow, that might be too big of a hill to climb. Thursday night's 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens evened the Bengals' record at 5-5. When Jake Browning walks into the complex on Monday to begin preparations for the Nov. 26 game against Pittsburgh, it will be for a team that is only one game out of wild-card spot. However, the Bengals are an AFC-worst 1-5 in conference games and are winless in their three division matchups. Cincinnati's six remaining opponents — it plays the Steelers twice — are .500 or better.AP-ScorecardTODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	New York	122	Charlotte	108	Final	Minnesota	121	New Orleans	120	Final	Milwaukee	132	Dallas	125	Final	Chicago	102	Miami	97	Final	Memphis	120	San Antonio	108	Final OT	Oklahoma City	130	Golden State	123	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal SO	Ottawa	2	Minnesota	1	Final OT	Philadelphia	4	Vegas	3	Final	Nashville	4	Chicago	2	Final	Tampa Bay	6	Edmonton	4	Final	Carolina	4	Pittsburgh	2	Final	N-Y Rangers	5	New Jersey	3	Final	Winnipeg	5	Arizona	2	Final	Boston	5	Montreal	2	Final SO	N-Y Islanders	5	Calgary	4	Final	Washington	4	Columbus	3	Final	Colorado	6	Dallas	3	Final	Seattle	4	Vancouver	3	Final	Los Angeles	5	St. Louis	1	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	(5)Washington	22	(10)Oregon St.	20	Final	(19)Arizona	42	(16)Utah	18	Final	(1)Georgia	38	(21)Tennessee	10	Final	(9)Louisville	38	Miami	31	Final	(17)Tulane	24	FAU	8	Final	(8)Alabama	66	Chattanooga	10	Final	(2)Michigan	31	Maryland	24	Final	(14)Oklahoma	31	BYU	24	Final	(12)Penn St.	27	Rutgers	6	Final	(13)Mississippi	35	Louisiana-Monroe	3	Final	(25)Liberty	49	Umass	25	Final	Appalachian St.	26	(18)James Madison	23	Final	Clemson	31	(22)North Carolina	20	Final	(20)Notre Dame	45	Wake Forest	7	Final	(24)Oklahoma St.	43	Houston	30	Final	(3)Ohio St.	37	Minnesota	3	Final	(6)Oregon	49	Arizona St.	13	Final	(4)Florida St.	58	North Alabama	13	Final	(23)Kansas St.	31	Kansas	27	Final	(11)Missouri	33	Florida	31	Final	(15)LSU	56	Georgia St.	14	Final	(7)Texas	26	Iowa St.	16	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(8)Creighton	82	Texas Southern	50	Final	Bryant	61	(10)FAU	52	___

📢📰 Sports Headlines for Sunday

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Will Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for the go-ahead score, and No. 23 Kansas State took advantage of two special teams blunders by rival Kansas as the Wildcats rallied to beat the Jayhawks 31-27 on Saturday night for their 15th straight win in the Sunflower Showdown.

D.J. Giddens added 102 yards rushing and a score for the reigning Big 12 champions, who kept alive their chances of defending the title in part by turning a blocked extra point into a 2-point return and a muffed punt into the go-ahead TD with 10:22 to go.

The Wildcats (8-3, 6-2, No. 21 CFP) allowed Kansas (7-4, 4-4, No. 25) to march right back down the field, led by former walk-on Cole Ballard under center. But the Jayhawks' drive stalled at the Kansas State 11, and Ballard was picked off in the end zone by Marques Sigle on fourth down to turn the ball over with just more than five minutes left.

Howard and Giddens picked up first downs on the ground to keep the clock running, and Howard hit Philip Brooks on third-and-7 with about two minutes to go — the catch near the sideline stood after a review — to wrap up the victory.

Ballard threw for 162 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Devin Neal, who took direct snaps for much of the game, finished with 138 yards rushing and three touchdowns for the Jayhawks.

The latest edition of the fourth-longest played series in the FBS started off like many of the previous 14: Kansas State hit on a couple of deep throws, then Howard found Ben Sinnott in the back of the end zone for a touchdown just over a minute into the game.

But that all-too-familiar script quickly went in another direction.

Ballard, starting in place of injured Jalon Daniels and Jason Bean, led three long touchdown drives that soaked up the first-half clock and kept the Wildcats' offense off the field. Neal finished the first when he slipped out of VJ Payne's tackle and ran 36 yards, then the second with a nine-yard run, before Ballard hit Lawrence Arnold just before halftime for a 20-16 lead.

The lead should have been larger, but the Jayhawks had an extra point blocked by Nate Matlack. The deflection was caught by receiver-turned-cornerback Keenan Garber, who returned it 91 yards for the 2-point conversion.

Kansas opened the second half with Ballard hitting Mason Fairchild for 59 yards and Neal adding his third TD run two plays later. But the Wildcats answered with a long drive of their own, twice converting on third down, opening a lane for Giddens to get into the end zone, and converting the 2-point try to get within 27-24 heading to the fourth quarter.

That's when the Jayhawks' Trevor Wilson fumbled a punt that he was trying to catch on a dead run. The Wildcats took over near midfield, converted a crucial third down and then opened a lane for Howard for the go-ahead score.

Kansas State found a way to win despite an uneven effort by Howard, too many penalties and a defense that struggled to contain Neal on the ground.

Kansas coach Lance Leipold has said repeatedly that his team needs to play the Wildcats tough to turn the Sunflower Showdown into a rivalry again. The Jayhawks did that despite playing a former walk-on at quarterback.

Kansas State wraps its regular season next Saturday against Iowa State.

Kansas visits Cincinnati next Saturday to finish the regular season.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700367190411.jpeg" alt="Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott (34) is chased by Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott (34) is chased by Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Will Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for the go-ahead score, and No. 23 Kansas State took advantage of two special teams blunders by rival Kansas as the Wildcats rallied to beat the Jayhawks 31-27 on Saturday night for their 15th straight win in the Sunflower Showdown.D.J. Giddens added 102 yards rushing and a score for the reigning Big 12 champions, who kept alive their chances of defending the title in part by turning a blocked extra point into a 2-point return and a muffed punt into the go-ahead TD with 10:22 to go.The Wildcats (8-3, 6-2, No. 21 CFP) allowed Kansas (7-4, 4-4, No. 25) to march right back down the field, led by former walk-on Cole Ballard under center. But the Jayhawks' drive stalled at the Kansas State 11, and Ballard was picked off in the end zone by Marques Sigle on fourth down to turn the ball over with just more than five minutes left.Howard and Giddens picked up first downs on the ground to keep the clock running, and Howard hit Philip Brooks on third-and-7 with about two minutes to go — the catch near the sideline stood after a review — to wrap up the victory.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700367264572.jpeg" alt="Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is chased into the end zone by Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore (41) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is chased into the end zone by Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore (41) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>Ballard threw for 162 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Devin Neal, who took direct snaps for much of the game, finished with 138 yards rushing and three touchdowns for the Jayhawks.The latest edition of the fourth-longest played series in the FBS started off like many of the previous 14: Kansas State hit on a couple of deep throws, then Howard found Ben Sinnott in the back of the end zone for a touchdown just over a minute into the game.But that all-too-familiar script quickly went in another direction.Ballard, starting in place of injured Jalon Daniels and Jason Bean, led three long touchdown drives that soaked up the first-half clock and kept the Wildcats' offense off the field. Neal finished the first when he slipped out of VJ Payne's tackle and ran 36 yards, then the second with a nine-yard run, before Ballard hit Lawrence Arnold just before halftime for a 20-16 lead.The lead should have been larger, but the Jayhawks had an extra point blocked by Nate Matlack. The deflection was caught by receiver-turned-cornerback Keenan Garber, who returned it 91 yards for the 2-point conversion.Kansas opened the second half with Ballard hitting Mason Fairchild for 59 yards and Neal adding his third TD run two plays later. But the Wildcats answered with a long drive of their own, twice converting on third down, opening a lane for Giddens to get into the end zone, and converting the 2-point try to get within 27-24 heading to the fourth quarter.That's when the Jayhawks' Trevor Wilson fumbled a punt that he was trying to catch on a dead run. The Wildcats took over near midfield, converted a crucial third down and then opened a lane for Howard for the go-ahead score.THE TAKEAWAYKansas State found a way to win despite an uneven effort by Howard, too many penalties and a defense that struggled to contain Neal on the ground.Kansas coach Lance Leipold has said repeatedly that his team needs to play the Wildcats tough to turn the Sunflower Showdown into a rivalry again. The Jayhawks did that despite playing a former walk-on at quarterback.UP NEXTKansas State wraps its regular season next Saturday against Iowa State.Kansas visits Cincinnati next Saturday to finish the regular season.

🏈 No. 23 K-State rallies from 11 down to beat Kansas in Sunflower Showdown thriller

DODGE CITY, Kan. — Hutchinson's Kam Thomas hit a career-high five triples as the Dragons led the Conquistadors wire-to-wire Saturday afternoon.

Thomas was a perfect 5-of-5 (including 3-of-3 from three) in the first half. He finished with 23 points and three blocks on 8-of-11 shooting.

His counterpart, Tino Simon, shot 7-for-11 and scored 18 points.

Hutchinson (5-1, 1-0) put up the first five points of the game and led by 13 with 6:24 left in the first half.

Dodge City (2-5, 0-1) cut that lead to eight before a buzzer-beater layup by Zoe Holman put Hutchinson up 10 at the half.

Dodge City pulled within five with 11:14 remaining before the Dragons closed the door for good.

Hutchinson matched its largest lead of the game at 13 with 3:13 to go before the fifth Thomas triple pushed the advantage to 14 with 1:53 left.

FINAL: Hutchinson 89 Dodge City 73

Four Dragons scored in double figures: Kam Thomas (23), Tino Simon (18), J.P. Ricks (16) and Zoe Holman (12).

Chevalier Emery led Dodge City with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting.

The Dragons shot 54.1% to the Conqs 41.3%.

The Dragons held Gavin Shannon (16.8 ppg) to eight points on 4-of-9 shooting. He pulled down nine rebounds.

Hutchinson is home Nov. 21 to face Labette.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700352644567.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>DODGE CITY, Kan. — Hutchinson's Kam Thomas hit a career-high five triples as the Dragons led the Conquistadors wire-to-wire Saturday afternoon.Thomas was a perfect 5-of-5 (including 3-of-3 from three) in the first half. He finished with 23 points and three blocks on 8-of-11 shooting.His counterpart, Tino Simon, shot 7-for-11 and scored 18 points.Hutchinson (5-1, 1-0) put up the first five points of the game and led by 13 with 6:24 left in the first half.Dodge City (2-5, 0-1) cut that lead to eight before a buzzer-beater layup by Zoe Holman put Hutchinson up 10 at the half.Dodge City pulled within five with 11:14 remaining before the Dragons closed the door for good.Hutchinson matched its largest lead of the game at 13 with 3:13 to go before the fifth Thomas triple pushed the advantage to 14 with 1:53 left.FINAL: Hutchinson 89 Dodge City 73Four Dragons scored in double figures: Kam Thomas (23), Tino Simon (18), J.P. Ricks (16) and Zoe Holman (12).Chevalier Emery led Dodge City with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting.The Dragons shot 54.1% to the Conqs 41.3%.The Dragons held Gavin Shannon (16.8 ppg) to eight points on 4-of-9 shooting. He pulled down nine rebounds.Hutchinson is home Nov. 21 to face Labette.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 MBB: Dragons dominate Dodge wire-to-wire

DODGE CITY, Kan. — No. 22 Hutchinson (6-0, 1-0) rallied from a 10-point deficit with 3:21 left to hand No. 11 Dodge City (6-1, 0-1) its first loss of the season.

The Dragons trailed by as many as 14 in the third quarter before pulling within two with 4:49 left on an Akaysha Muggeridge three.

Dodge City answered with eight-straight points, five from point guard Paris Santacaterina, who finished the day with 24 points on 10-of-26 shooting.

Journey Armstead and Kiki Smith hit back-to-back threes to pull Hutchinson within 68-64.

Armstead hit just one of her eight attempts from distance, but her three with less than three minutes to play sparked a Dragon 14-2 run to close the contest.

Smith got open on a backdoor layup before Dodge City's Layla-J Cameron unknowingly scored her team's final points.

Armstead answered the Cameron basket with an And-1 to pull Hutchinson closer at 70-69.

With the shot clock dark, Cameron tried to ice the game with a corner three. The Dragons snagged the miss.

Armstead was fouled on the offensive end with 11.6 remaining and put Hutchinson on top 71-70.

The Conqs used their final timeout to advance the ball into the front court. Ky Jones missed a right-corner three and Hailey Jackson secured the rebound.

Jackson was fouled and made one of her two attempts to put Hutchinson up 72-70 with 2.7 seconds left.

Dodge City hit Santacaterina on-the-run, but her three-quarter court attempt at the buzzer was well short.

FINAL: Hutchinson 72 Dodge City 70

Smith scored 25 points on an impressive 10-0f-15 shooting.

Armstead finished with 17 points and nine rebounds.

Dodge City made 13 triples and shot 38.2% from distance.

The Dragons return to the Sports Arena Nov. 21 to face NOC-Tonkawa.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700352188855.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>DODGE CITY, Kan. — No. 22 Hutchinson (6-0, 1-0) rallied from a 10-point deficit with 3:21 left to hand No. 11 Dodge City (6-1, 0-1) its first loss of the season.The Dragons trailed by as many as 14 in the third quarter before pulling within two with 4:49 left on an Akaysha Muggeridge three.Dodge City answered with eight-straight points, five from point guard Paris Santacaterina, who finished the day with 24 points on 10-of-26 shooting.Journey Armstead and Kiki Smith hit back-to-back threes to pull Hutchinson within 68-64.Armstead hit just one of her eight attempts from distance, but her three with less than three minutes to play sparked a Dragon 14-2 run to close the contest.Smith got open on a backdoor layup before Dodge City's Layla-J Cameron unknowingly scored her team's final points.Armstead answered the Cameron basket with an And-1 to pull Hutchinson closer at 70-69.With the shot clock dark, Cameron tried to ice the game with a corner three. The Dragons snagged the miss.Armstead was fouled on the offensive end with 11.6 remaining and put Hutchinson on top 71-70.The Conqs used their final timeout to advance the ball into the front court. Ky Jones missed a right-corner three and Hailey Jackson secured the rebound.Jackson was fouled and made one of her two attempts to put Hutchinson up 72-70 with 2.7 seconds left.Dodge City hit Santacaterina on-the-run, but her three-quarter court attempt at the buzzer was well short.FINAL: Hutchinson 72 Dodge City 70Smith scored 25 points on an impressive 10-0f-15 shooting.Armstead finished with 17 points and nine rebounds.Dodge City made 13 triples and shot 38.2% from distance.The Dragons return to the Sports Arena Nov. 21 to face NOC-Tonkawa.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 WBB: No. 22 Dragons rally in final minutes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Kyle Wright&nbsp;from the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Jackson Kowar.&nbsp;Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List remains at 39.

Wright, 28, went 1-3 with 34 strikeouts in 31.0 innings of work across 9 outings (7 starts) for Atlanta in 2023, missing time with a right shoulder strain.

In 2022, he finished 10th&nbsp;in National League&nbsp;Cy Young&nbsp;Award voting when he led the Majors with 21 wins and a 3.19 ERA, 174 strikeouts and a 1.16 WHIP. He became the first Atlanta Braves pitcher to lead the Majors in wins since&nbsp;Tom Glavine&nbsp;in 2000 (also 21).

Over parts of six Major League seasons, he has gone 24-16 with a 4.45 ERA (139 ER in 281.1 IP), 267 strikeouts and a 1.36 WHIP across 60 games (51 starts). Additionally, Wright has gone 2-1 with a 3.93 ERA (8 ER in 18.1 IP) with 19 strikeouts across 5 postseason appearances (3 starts), and was an integral part of the 2021 World Series champion Braves roster, allowing 1 run over 5.1 relief innings against the Astros.

Wright was originally selected by the Braves in the 1st round (5th&nbsp;overall) of the 2017 Draft out of Vanderbilt University (Tenn.) and was signed by Braves scout&nbsp;Dustin Evans.

Kowar, 27, was selected in the 1st&nbsp;round (33rd&nbsp;overall) of the 2018 Draft out of the University of Florida. He appeared in 23 games for the Royals this season, a career high, posting a 6.43 ERA (20 ER in 28.0 IP) with 29 strikeouts.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Kyle Wright&nbsp;from the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Jackson Kowar.&nbsp;Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List remains at 39.Wright, 28, went 1-3 with 34 strikeouts in 31.0 innings of work across 9 outings (7 starts) for Atlanta in 2023, missing time with a right shoulder strain.In 2022, he finished 10th&nbsp;in National League&nbsp;Cy Young&nbsp;Award voting when he led the Majors with 21 wins and a 3.19 ERA, 174 strikeouts and a 1.16 WHIP. He became the first Atlanta Braves pitcher to lead the Majors in wins since&nbsp;Tom Glavine&nbsp;in 2000 (also 21).Over parts of six Major League seasons, he has gone 24-16 with a 4.45 ERA (139 ER in 281.1 IP), 267 strikeouts and a 1.36 WHIP across 60 games (51 starts). Additionally, Wright has gone 2-1 with a 3.93 ERA (8 ER in 18.1 IP) with 19 strikeouts across 5 postseason appearances (3 starts), and was an integral part of the 2021 World Series champion Braves roster, allowing 1 run over 5.1 relief innings against the Astros.Wright was originally selected by the Braves in the 1st round (5th&nbsp;overall) of the 2017 Draft out of Vanderbilt University (Tenn.) and was signed by Braves scout&nbsp;Dustin Evans.Kowar, 27, was selected in the 1st&nbsp;round (33rd&nbsp;overall) of the 2018 Draft out of the University of Florida. He appeared in 23 games for the Royals this season, a career high, posting a 6.43 ERA (20 ER in 28.0 IP) with 29 strikeouts.

⚾ Royals trade for Atlanta pitcher

<a href="https://kugatewaydistrict.com/">Gateway District Video and Info</a>

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Saturday’s Dillons Sunflower Showdown will serve as the end of an era as it is the final game played in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium as we know it. The home of the Jayhawks takes on significant changes following the 2023 season with the transformation of the University of <a href="https://kugatewaydistrict.com/">Kansas Gateway Project</a>.

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has stood since 1921 and has seen 102 years of games played. It was the first stadium built on a college campus West of the Mississippi River and it remains the seventh-oldest collegiate stadium in the nation.

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 </figure><a href="https://kugatewaydistrict.com/">Gateway District Video and Info</a>LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Saturday’s Dillons Sunflower Showdown will serve as the end of an era as it is the final game played in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium as we know it. The home of the Jayhawks takes on significant changes following the 2023 season with the transformation of the University of <a href="https://kugatewaydistrict.com/">Kansas Gateway Project</a>.David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has stood since 1921 and has seen 102 years of games played. It was the first stadium built on a college campus West of the Mississippi River and it remains the seventh-oldest collegiate stadium in the nation.<figure>
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 <li>The first game in Memorial Stadium was played on October 29, 1921, when the Jayhawks defeated Kansas State, 21-7, in front of 5,160 fans.</li><li>Saturday’s game will be the 548th game played in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, where the Jayhawks hold a 279-268 all-time record.</li><li>Kansas has gone undefeated in a season at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium four times, including 1947 (4-0), 1951 (5-0), 2005 (6-0) and 2007 (7-0).</li><li>The largest crowd in stadium history of 52,530 came on Sept. 5, 2009 to see the Jayhawks defeat Northern Colorado, 49-3.</li><li>Kansas played its first home night game against Haskell on Friday, October 2, 1931.</li><li>Kansas has defeated seven top-15 opponents at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium all-time, including No. 2 Oklahoma in 1984 and most recently No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023. Kansas recorded its first win over a top-10 ranked team at home on October 14, 1967, defeating No. 8 Nebraska, 10-0.</li>
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 <li>1919&nbsp;– The University of Kansas initiates the Million Dollar Drive, designed as a fund-raising campaign to secure funds for the construction of a memorial honoring the KU students who died during World War I.</li><li>1920&nbsp;– Phog Allen, in his only season as football head coach, rallied the Jayhawks from a 20-0 halftime deficit to a 20-20 tie against Nebraska. The following Monday, students and faculty gather to celebrate the comeback and more the $200,000 is pledged over a three-day period to build a concrete stadium.</li><li>1921&nbsp;– The university observed “Stadium Day” (May 10) and more than 4,000 students showed up to help demolish the old stadium, McCook Field.</li><li>1921&nbsp;– In the first game in Kansas Memorial Stadium, KU defeated Kansas State, 21-7 in front of 5,160 fans on Oct. 3, 1921.</li><li>Nov. 11, 1922&nbsp;– Just prior to the KU-Nebraska game, Kansas Memorial Stadium was formally dedicated.</li><li>Nov. 23, 1991&nbsp;– Running back Tony Sands set an NCAA single-game record by rushing for 396 yards on 58 carries in a 53-29 win against Missouri in Lawrence.</li><li>Oct. 4, 1994&nbsp;– Head Coach Terry Allen led the Jayhawks to a 20-17 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, marking Kansas’ 500th victory in program history.</li><li>Nov. 3, 2007 –&nbsp;Kansas scored a program-record 76 points in a 76-39 victory over Nebraska in 2007. In the win, quarterback Todd Reesing threw a school record six touchdown passes.</li><li>Nov. 5, 2022&nbsp;– Head Coach Lance Leipold led Kansas to a 37-16 victory over No. 18 Oklahoma State, making Kansas bowl eligible for the first time in nearly 15 years. The win also ended a 44-game losing streak to ranked opponents.</li>
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🏈 Kansas Plays last game in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium before transformation

HUTCHINSON, Kan.-Day three of the NJCAA D1 National Volleyball Championships held up to the previous two days with exciting action throughout both the consolation bracket games as well as the tournaments semi-final matches.

The match-ups for the Saturday games are set to begin at 9am&nbsp;with the games being streamed exclusively on ESPN+.

#10 New Mexico (NM) defeated #15 Mineral Area (MO) 25-14, 25-10, 23-25, 25-21.

#13 Indian Hills (IA) defeated #16 Colby (KS) 25-18. 25-18. 25-23.

#2 Northeastern (CO) defeated #6 Weatherford College (TX) 25-21, 25-20, 25-13.

#4 Salt Lake (UT) defeated #9 College of Southern Idaho (ID) 17-25, 25-23, 25-22, 26-24.

#3 Miami Dade (FL) defeated #7 Navarro College (TX) 21-25. 25-21, 31-29, 25-20.

#1 Florida SouthWestern State (FL) defeated Trinity Valley (TX) 25-20, 25-17, 25-20.

9:00am - #14 Casper (WY) vs #13 Indian Hills (IA) for 9th place.

11:30am - #9 College of Southern Idaho (ID) vs #6 Weatherford College (TX) for 7th place.

2:00pm - #4 Salt Lake (UT) vs #2 Northeastern (CO) for 5th place.

4:30pm - #7 Navarro College (TX) vs #5 Trinity Valley (TX) for 3rd place.

7:00pm - #1 Florida Southwestern State (FL) vs #3 Miami Dade (FL) for the Championship.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan.-Day three of the NJCAA D1 National Volleyball Championships held up to the previous two days with exciting action throughout both the consolation bracket games as well as the tournaments semi-final matches.The match-ups for the Saturday games are set to begin at 9am&nbsp;with the games being streamed exclusively on ESPN+.FRIDAY RESULTS:#10 New Mexico (NM) defeated #15 Mineral Area (MO) 25-14, 25-10, 23-25, 25-21.#13 Indian Hills (IA) defeated #16 Colby (KS) 25-18. 25-18. 25-23.#2 Northeastern (CO) defeated #6 Weatherford College (TX) 25-21, 25-20, 25-13.#4 Salt Lake (UT) defeated #9 College of Southern Idaho (ID) 17-25, 25-23, 25-22, 26-24.#3 Miami Dade (FL) defeated #7 Navarro College (TX) 21-25. 25-21, 31-29, 25-20.#1 Florida SouthWestern State (FL) defeated Trinity Valley (TX) 25-20, 25-17, 25-20.SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE on ESPN+:9:00am - #14 Casper (WY) vs #13 Indian Hills (IA) for 9th place.11:30am - #9 College of Southern Idaho (ID) vs #6 Weatherford College (TX) for 7th place.2:00pm - #4 Salt Lake (UT) vs #2 Northeastern (CO) for 5th place.4:30pm - #7 Navarro College (TX) vs #5 Trinity Valley (TX) for 3rd place.7:00pm - #1 Florida Southwestern State (FL) vs #3 Miami Dade (FL) for the Championship.

🏐 NJCAA D1 results from Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan.-The 2023 NJCAA D1 Volleyball Championship Saturday has a Florida ring to it as the defending champion Florida SouthWestern State will take on Miami Dade tonight at the Sports Arena for the Championship.

Both the Florida teams earned big wins in the semi-finals on Friday night. Florida SouthWestern State rolled Trinity Valley (TX) in three sets 25-20, 25-17, 25-20. Miami Dade had to work a little harder to get the win over Navarro College (TX) in four sets 21-25, 25-21, 31-29, 25-20.

Courtesy of Florida SouthWestern State

It wasn't a storybook start for the Bucs in their second straight Final Four appearance as they fell behind early 9-4 against an upstart Trinity Valley group before having to take their first timeout of the night. The stoppage swung the momentum as&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/alarcon_alondra_78aw">Alondra Alarcon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/zibecchi_victoria_48zv">Victoria Zibecchi</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/collier_izzy_81vv">Izzy Collier</a>&nbsp;combined for four straight kills to draw the Bucs back to within one and after a Cardinal sideout, six more consecutive points for the Purple and Aqua gave FSW their first lead of the game at 14-10. The Bucs came at the Cardinals from all angles as a backrow kill from Zibecchi made it 18-14 before&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/boledovicova_nina_rjxw">Nina Boledovicova</a>hammered one down in the middle moments later to make it 22-17. Trinity Valley made one last push, but it was too little, too late as the Bucs closed the Cards out 25-20 on a kill from Alarcon to take the set 25-20 and go ahead 1-0 in the match. The Bucs finished with 18 kills in the set with Alarcon and Zibecchi notching 5 each and Collier adding 4 in the middle.&nbsp;

It was a better start for the Bucs in the second as they opened up an early 8-5 lead on a pair of kills from Boledovicova and an ace from Zibecchi at the service line. Two more kills from Zibecchi and a shot off the block from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/gasparini_sara_3tap">Sara Gasparini</a>&nbsp;upped the lead to five at 15-10 and they held that advantage 10 points later at 20-15. Alarcon's seventh kill of the night gave the Bucs set point and&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/purashaj_roberta_ci3l">Roberta Purashaj</a>found Collier in the middle for the exclamation point as FSW took the second 25-17 to go ahead 2-0 in the match. Zibecchi was on fire in the second, finishing with 8 kills in the period while Boledovicova had 4 on 6 swings.&nbsp;

With their backs to the wall, Trinity Valley came out swinging in the third, jumping out to a quick 6-2 lead before FSW made a run of their own with&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/bonifacio_giulia_fm9w">Giulia Bonifacio</a>&nbsp;combining with Collier for a big block to level the score at 7 a piece.&nbsp; The Bucs pushed ahead by a pair on back to back kills from Alarcon and Zibecchi and stretched their lead to three later on when&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/brandalise_camila_fx2i">Camila Brandalise</a>&nbsp;found Bonifacio on the right side to make it 18-15. A big dig from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/marzella_anna_nd4b">Anna Marzella</a>led to FSW winning a point on a kill from Alarcon to push the Bucs lead to four and a block from Gasparini and Boledovicova sealed it as the Bucs took the third 25-20 to sweep the match 3-0.&nbsp;

The Bucs offensive attack finished with a program three set record 54 kills while hitting .377 in the win. Zibecchi led the way with a career high 18 kills without making a single error and hitting .562 while Alarcon had her seventh straight double digit kill effort at the NJCAA National Tournament with 11. The Bucs were once again efficient in the middle as Boledovicova and Collier had 8 kills each and combined for a .406 hitting percentage. Quarterbacking it all was&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/purashaj_roberta_ci3l">Roberta Purashaj</a>who dished out 40 assists for the sixth time this season. Marzella was all over the place on the back line, pulling up a program three set record 23 digs while Collier led the way at the net with 4 blocks, making her one of just two players in FSW program history to record 200 career stuffs.&nbsp;

FSW hits the 30 win mark for the first time in program history as they improve to 30-1 on the year while Trinity Valley sees a 14 game win streak come to a screeching halt as they drop to 32-6.&nbsp;

The Bucs advance to play in the NJCAA National Championship Game for the second straight season where they will look to repeat as Champs in a rematch of the 2022 title game against #3 Miami Dade. 

The Bucs and Sharks will get underway at 7 PM (CT).&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://fswbucs.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/boxscores/20231117_67a8.xml">#1 FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN/#7 TRINITY VALLEY BOX SCORE</a>

Courtesy of Miami Dade College and NJCAA

In the other semi-final game, the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks showcased their exceptional skills and unwavering determination as they emerged victorious from the semifinal round of the NJCAA National Tournament, earning themselves a well-deserved spot in the Championship game.

In a thrilling four-set battle against the Navarro College Bulldogs, the Lady Sharks demonstrated their prowess on the court, displaying remarkable teamwork and strategic play. The final score, 21-25, 25-21, 31-29, 25-20, stands as a testament to the intensity and competitiveness of the match.

Throughout the game, the Lady Sharks left no doubt as they showcased their dominance in multiple statistical categories. The team proved their versatility and excellence with 59 kills, 63 digs, eight serving aces, and 13 blocks.

Leading the charge was Katielle Alonzo, who recorded a phenomenal performance with 17 kills and an impressive hitting percentage of .289. Alonzo also contributed three blocks and one serving ace, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with.

<a href="https://mdc.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/rabit_esthefany_9p4b">Esthefany Rabit</a>&nbsp;significantly contributed to the Lady Sharks' success with 13 kills and an outstanding hitting percentage of .455. Rabit showcased her defensive skills with 3.5 blocks, six digs, and one serving ace.

<a href="https://mdc.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/da_cruz_luiza_vn9o">Luiza Da Cruz</a>&nbsp;orchestrated the Lady Sharks' offensive plays with precision and finesse, providing 54 assists while making a notable impact defensively with eight digs. Da Cruz rounded off her exceptional performance with three serving aces.

The MDC Lady Sharks now set their sights on the Championship game scheduled for tomorrow. With their unwavering determination, exceptional teamwork, and outstanding individual performances, they are poised to leave a lasting impression on the NJCAA National Tournament.

<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wvball/2023-24/div1/boxscores/20231117_dzmf.xml">#3 MIAMI DADE COLLEGE/#5 NAVARRO COLLEGE BOX SCORE</a>

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan.-The 2023 NJCAA D1 Volleyball Championship Saturday has a Florida ring to it as the defending champion Florida SouthWestern State will take on Miami Dade tonight at the Sports Arena for the Championship.Both the Florida teams earned big wins in the semi-finals on Friday night. Florida SouthWestern State rolled Trinity Valley (TX) in three sets 25-20, 25-17, 25-20. Miami Dade had to work a little harder to get the win over Navarro College (TX) in four sets 21-25, 25-21, 31-29, 25-20.Courtesy of Florida SouthWestern StateIt wasn't a storybook start for the Bucs in their second straight Final Four appearance as they fell behind early 9-4 against an upstart Trinity Valley group before having to take their first timeout of the night. The stoppage swung the momentum as&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/alarcon_alondra_78aw">Alondra Alarcon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/zibecchi_victoria_48zv">Victoria Zibecchi</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/collier_izzy_81vv">Izzy Collier</a>&nbsp;combined for four straight kills to draw the Bucs back to within one and after a Cardinal sideout, six more consecutive points for the Purple and Aqua gave FSW their first lead of the game at 14-10. The Bucs came at the Cardinals from all angles as a backrow kill from Zibecchi made it 18-14 before&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/boledovicova_nina_rjxw">Nina Boledovicova</a>hammered one down in the middle moments later to make it 22-17. Trinity Valley made one last push, but it was too little, too late as the Bucs closed the Cards out 25-20 on a kill from Alarcon to take the set 25-20 and go ahead 1-0 in the match. The Bucs finished with 18 kills in the set with Alarcon and Zibecchi notching 5 each and Collier adding 4 in the middle.&nbsp;It was a better start for the Bucs in the second as they opened up an early 8-5 lead on a pair of kills from Boledovicova and an ace from Zibecchi at the service line. Two more kills from Zibecchi and a shot off the block from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/gasparini_sara_3tap">Sara Gasparini</a>&nbsp;upped the lead to five at 15-10 and they held that advantage 10 points later at 20-15. Alarcon's seventh kill of the night gave the Bucs set point and&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/purashaj_roberta_ci3l">Roberta Purashaj</a>found Collier in the middle for the exclamation point as FSW took the second 25-17 to go ahead 2-0 in the match. Zibecchi was on fire in the second, finishing with 8 kills in the period while Boledovicova had 4 on 6 swings.&nbsp;With their backs to the wall, Trinity Valley came out swinging in the third, jumping out to a quick 6-2 lead before FSW made a run of their own with&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/bonifacio_giulia_fm9w">Giulia Bonifacio</a>&nbsp;combining with Collier for a big block to level the score at 7 a piece.&nbsp; The Bucs pushed ahead by a pair on back to back kills from Alarcon and Zibecchi and stretched their lead to three later on when&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/brandalise_camila_fx2i">Camila Brandalise</a>&nbsp;found Bonifacio on the right side to make it 18-15. A big dig from&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/marzella_anna_nd4b">Anna Marzella</a>led to FSW winning a point on a kill from Alarcon to push the Bucs lead to four and a block from Gasparini and Boledovicova sealed it as the Bucs took the third 25-20 to sweep the match 3-0.&nbsp;The Bucs offensive attack finished with a program three set record 54 kills while hitting .377 in the win. Zibecchi led the way with a career high 18 kills without making a single error and hitting .562 while Alarcon had her seventh straight double digit kill effort at the NJCAA National Tournament with 11. The Bucs were once again efficient in the middle as Boledovicova and Collier had 8 kills each and combined for a .406 hitting percentage. Quarterbacking it all was&nbsp;<a href="https://fsw.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/purashaj_roberta_ci3l">Roberta Purashaj</a>who dished out 40 assists for the sixth time this season. Marzella was all over the place on the back line, pulling up a program three set record 23 digs while Collier led the way at the net with 4 blocks, making her one of just two players in FSW program history to record 200 career stuffs.&nbsp;FSW hits the 30 win mark for the first time in program history as they improve to 30-1 on the year while Trinity Valley sees a 14 game win streak come to a screeching halt as they drop to 32-6.&nbsp;The Bucs advance to play in the NJCAA National Championship Game for the second straight season where they will look to repeat as Champs in a rematch of the 2022 title game against #3 Miami Dade. The Bucs and Sharks will get underway at 7 PM (CT).&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://fswbucs.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/boxscores/20231117_67a8.xml">#1 FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN/#7 TRINITY VALLEY BOX SCORE</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700304264746.jpeg" alt="Miami Dade College earns rematch with Florida SouthWestern State" />
 <figcaption>Miami Dade College earns rematch with Florida SouthWestern State</figcaption>
 </figure>Courtesy of Miami Dade College and NJCAAIn the other semi-final game, the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks showcased their exceptional skills and unwavering determination as they emerged victorious from the semifinal round of the NJCAA National Tournament, earning themselves a well-deserved spot in the Championship game.In a thrilling four-set battle against the Navarro College Bulldogs, the Lady Sharks demonstrated their prowess on the court, displaying remarkable teamwork and strategic play. The final score, 21-25, 25-21, 31-29, 25-20, stands as a testament to the intensity and competitiveness of the match.Throughout the game, the Lady Sharks left no doubt as they showcased their dominance in multiple statistical categories. The team proved their versatility and excellence with 59 kills, 63 digs, eight serving aces, and 13 blocks.Leading the charge was Katielle Alonzo, who recorded a phenomenal performance with 17 kills and an impressive hitting percentage of .289. Alonzo also contributed three blocks and one serving ace, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with.<a href="https://mdc.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/rabit_esthefany_9p4b">Esthefany Rabit</a>&nbsp;significantly contributed to the Lady Sharks' success with 13 kills and an outstanding hitting percentage of .455. Rabit showcased her defensive skills with 3.5 blocks, six digs, and one serving ace.<a href="https://mdc.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2023-24/bios/da_cruz_luiza_vn9o">Luiza Da Cruz</a>&nbsp;orchestrated the Lady Sharks' offensive plays with precision and finesse, providing 54 assists while making a notable impact defensively with eight digs. Da Cruz rounded off her exceptional performance with three serving aces.The MDC Lady Sharks now set their sights on the Championship game scheduled for tomorrow. With their unwavering determination, exceptional teamwork, and outstanding individual performances, they are poised to leave a lasting impression on the NJCAA National Tournament.<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wvball/2023-24/div1/boxscores/20231117_dzmf.xml">#3 MIAMI DADE COLLEGE/#5 NAVARRO COLLEGE BOX SCORE</a>

🏐 NJCAA D1 finals is set for Saturday

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/files/Men-s_Notes_4_-_Dodge_City.pdf">GAME NOTES</a>

Courtesy of Hutchinson CC Sports Information

Receiving votes in the latest NJCAA national rankings, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team opens Jayhawk Conference play on Saturday against a team that has played in the last two NJCAA National Tournaments.

The Blue Dragons (4-1) travel to play the Dodge City Conquistadors (2-4) at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the DC3 Student Events Center in Dodge City.

The game will be broadcast on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 2:45 p.m. Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) will broadcast the game with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action at 2:45 p.m.

The Blue Dragons enter play coming off their first loss of the season last Saturday to now-No. 19 Northern-Oklahoma Tonkawa. The Blue Dragons trailed by as many as 21 points, but rallied to tie the game at 70-all.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/bios/whiteney_dallas_ktg5">Dallas Whitney</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/bios/thomas_kamryn_j9zm">Kamryn Thomas</a>&nbsp;has 21 points each to pace the Blue Dragons.

Hutchinson is averaging 90.6 points per game and is much improved defensively so far in 2023-24, allowing 76.0 points per game. Thomas is the leading scorer for the Blue Dragons at 14.6 points per game. Hutchinson has five players averaging in double figures.

The Blue Dragons continue to close in on a milestone victory. The NJCAA all-time leader in men's basketball victories is two wins shy of 1,900 victories.

Dodge City is off to a slower-than-expected start at 2-4, but has won 2 of its last 3. The Conquistadors defeated McCook on the road 79-75 on Tuesday in McCook, Nebraska. Dodge City plays its home opener against the Blue Dragon on Saturday.

The Blue Dragons and Dodge City play the 193rd all-time meeting in a series that started in 1935. The Blue Dragons lead the all-time series 124-68.

The team split games last season, winning on each other's home court. Aaron Franklin hit two free throws with 0.4 seconds left on the clock, which gave the Blue Dragons a 113-112 win last December at Dodge City. The Conquistadors returned the favor with a 104-88 victory over the Blue Dragons at the Sports Arena in February.

Four of the last 5 meetings between Hutchinson and Dodge City have been one-possession outcomes.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700302959871.jpeg" alt="Dre Weathers and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team travels to Dodge City at 3 p.m. on Saturday to open KJCCC play. (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Dre Weathers and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team travels to Dodge City at 3 p.m. on Saturday to open KJCCC play. (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/files/Men-s_Notes_4_-_Dodge_City.pdf">GAME NOTES</a>Courtesy of Hutchinson CC Sports InformationReceiving votes in the latest NJCAA national rankings, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team opens Jayhawk Conference play on Saturday against a team that has played in the last two NJCAA National Tournaments.The Blue Dragons (4-1) travel to play the Dodge City Conquistadors (2-4) at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the DC3 Student Events Center in Dodge City.The game will be broadcast on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 2:45 p.m. Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) will broadcast the game with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action at 2:45 p.m.The Blue Dragons enter play coming off their first loss of the season last Saturday to now-No. 19 Northern-Oklahoma Tonkawa. The Blue Dragons trailed by as many as 21 points, but rallied to tie the game at 70-all.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/bios/whiteney_dallas_ktg5">Dallas Whitney</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/bios/thomas_kamryn_j9zm">Kamryn Thomas</a>&nbsp;has 21 points each to pace the Blue Dragons.Hutchinson is averaging 90.6 points per game and is much improved defensively so far in 2023-24, allowing 76.0 points per game. Thomas is the leading scorer for the Blue Dragons at 14.6 points per game. Hutchinson has five players averaging in double figures.The Blue Dragons continue to close in on a milestone victory. The NJCAA all-time leader in men's basketball victories is two wins shy of 1,900 victories.Dodge City is off to a slower-than-expected start at 2-4, but has won 2 of its last 3. The Conquistadors defeated McCook on the road 79-75 on Tuesday in McCook, Nebraska. Dodge City plays its home opener against the Blue Dragon on Saturday.The Blue Dragons and Dodge City play the 193rd all-time meeting in a series that started in 1935. The Blue Dragons lead the all-time series 124-68.The team split games last season, winning on each other's home court. Aaron Franklin hit two free throws with 0.4 seconds left on the clock, which gave the Blue Dragons a 113-112 win last December at Dodge City. The Conquistadors returned the favor with a 104-88 victory over the Blue Dragons at the Sports Arena in February.Four of the last 5 meetings between Hutchinson and Dodge City have been one-possession outcomes.

🏀 MBB: Blue Dragon open KJCCC play at Dodge City

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/files/Notes_6_-_Dodge_City_women.pdf">GAME NOTES</a>

No. 22-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team begins the marathon known as the Jayhawk Conference season on Saturday on the road with a battle against No. 11 Dodge City.

Tipoff is at 1 p.m. at the DC3 Student Activities Center in Dodge City.

The game will be broadcast on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 12:45 p.m. Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) will broadcast the game with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action at 12:45 p.m.

Off to a 5-0 start to the season with five impressive non-conference victories. The Blue Dragons have had a full week off since an 83-65 neutral-court victory against Redlands last Saturday in Great Bend. Freshman guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/bios/smith_kiki_x1vf">Kiki Smith</a>&nbsp;earned Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week honors after a 28-point performance against the Cougars.

The Blue Dragons have held 4 of 5 opponents to less than 30 percent shooting and are fifth in the NJCAA in rebounding at 55.6 boards per game.

Through five games, the Blue Dragons are averaging 93.0 points per game while allowing 52.0 points per game.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700302514951.jpeg" alt="Hailey Jackson and the No. 22 Blue Dragons play at No. 11 Dodge City at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Dodge City (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Hailey Jackson and the No. 22 Blue Dragons play at No. 11 Dodge City at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Dodge City (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Courtesy of Hutchinson CC Sports Information<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/files/Notes_6_-_Dodge_City_women.pdf">GAME NOTES</a>No. 22-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team begins the marathon known as the Jayhawk Conference season on Saturday on the road with a battle against No. 11 Dodge City.Tipoff is at 1 p.m. at the DC3 Student Activities Center in Dodge City.The game will be broadcast on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 12:45 p.m. Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) will broadcast the game with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action at 12:45 p.m.Off to a 5-0 start to the season with five impressive non-conference victories. The Blue Dragons have had a full week off since an 83-65 neutral-court victory against Redlands last Saturday in Great Bend. Freshman guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/bios/smith_kiki_x1vf">Kiki Smith</a>&nbsp;earned Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week honors after a 28-point performance against the Cougars.The Blue Dragons have held 4 of 5 opponents to less than 30 percent shooting and are fifth in the NJCAA in rebounding at 55.6 boards per game.Through five games, the Blue Dragons are averaging 93.0 points per game while allowing 52.0 points per game.Smith is leading Hutchinson in scoring at 18.2 points per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/bios/duffy_monae_og8s">Monae Duffy</a>&nbsp;is averaging 14.8 points and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/bios/jackson_hailey_x66o">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;is averaging 13.6 points per game.Dodge City, the 2023 Jayhawk Conference champion and Region VI Tournament runner-up, has had an equally impressive start with six-straight wins, including three wins over ranked opponents all on the road.The Conquistadors have also been off for an entire week after a neutral-court victory over Arizona Western (75-54). Saturday's game will be Dodge City's home opener.Dodge City is second in the NJCAA in 3-point shooting with 12.5 makes from beyond the arc per game. The Conquistadors are 11th in 3-point efficiency at 39.5 percent. Parris Atkins is averaging 15.0 points per game, while returning sophomore Paris Santacaterina, the league's Week 1 Player of the Week, is averaging 14.0 points per game.Saturday's matchup is the is the 105th in series. The Blue Dragons lead the all-time series 74-30, but Dodge City swept the season series. Last season's 69-35 win over Hutchinson at the Sports Arena was Dodge City's largest margin of victory over the Blue Dragons in series history.