AP Sports Summary for September 2nd, 2023.

Novak Djokovic comes back after dropping the first 2 sets to beat Laslo Djere at the US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic has come all the way back from a two-set deficit to beat Laslo Djere 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open to avoid what would have been his earliest exit there since 2006. The match began under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night and did not wrap up until more than 3 1/2 hours later, concluding just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Djokovic has won three of his men's-record 23 Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows and been the runner-up a half-dozen times, including in 2021. Djere was seeded 32nd and trying to make it to the fourth round at a major tournament for the first time. Both men are from Serbia.

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU

The Atlantic Coast Conference has voted to add Stanford, California and SMU next year. The move provides a landing spot for two more schools from the disintegrating Pac-12 and creates a fourth super conference in major college sports. The additions make the ACC the latest power conference to expand its membership and footprint westward. Starting in August 2024, the ACC will increase its number of football schools to 17 and 18 in most other sports. The Pac-12 will be left with just two members, Oregon State and Washington State.

Analysis: Conference realignment has mangled the college sports map, but to what benefit?

The Power Five has been whittled down to a Super Four in college sports. The Pac-12 was the victim. Beyond dollars moving from one bank account to another it's hard to see the overall benefits, but the most destructive round of conference realignment at the highest levels of college sports appears to be over — at least for the near future. The ACC now joins the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC as the super conferences of college sports, all with at least 16 members by August 2024.

Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silence

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish government legal panel is opening a case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales. Miquel Iceta, acting minister of culture and sport, announced the move. Rubiales has come in for a storm of criticism and calls for his resignation for kissing a player on the lips without consent after Spain won the recent Women's World Cup final in Sydney. FIFA has already suspended Rubiales for 90 days while it investigates so the Spanish decision will have little immediate effect. Spain is looking to remove him independently of the FIFA process. Rubiales is the president of the Spanish Football Federation and a vice president of UEFA. He ended a week of silence after the panel's decision by insisting the kiss was consensual.

No spider bite or fainting spell at the US Open for Tommy Paul and his family. Just another win

NEW YORK (AP) — There will be at least one American man in the U.S. Open quarterfinals because two will face each other in the fourth round. Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton each made it to the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows for the first time with victories on Friday and will meet on Sunday. Paul eliminated No. 21 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain, and Shelton got past Aslan Karatsev of Russia. Another man from the United States, 2022 semifinalist Frances Tiafoe, reached the fourth round in New York for the fourth consecutive year. Winners on the women's side included Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Caroline Wozniacki and Karolina Muchova.

Coco Gauff comes back to win at the US Open and set up a match against Caroline Wozniacki

NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff has put aside a rough start and grabbed the last 10 games for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory over No. 32 seed Elise Mertens in the U.S. Open's third round. Gauff heard plenty of loud support from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd as she turned things around and won for the 14th time in her past 15 matches. That stretch includes the two biggest titles of Gauff's career and made the 19-year-old from Florida one of the players considered a real contender at Flushing Meadows, where she got to the quarterfinals last year.

Acuña homers again and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers as Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newlywed star Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3. The Braves won their fifth in a row and lead the Dodgers by six games for the best record in baseball. Fried struck out a season-high 10. The left-hander from nearby Santa Monica allowed three hits and walked two. Pinch-hitter Kolten Wong had a three-run homer in the eighth in his Dodgers debut, but the rally stalled out. Travis d'Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna had solo shots for the Braves, who pounded out 14 hits.

Prized prospect Jasson Domínguez becomes youngest Yankees player to homer in 1st big league at-bat

HOUSTON (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone vividly remembers the poise and confidence a 16-year-old Jasson Domínguez displayed when he watched him take batting practice at the team's academy in the Dominican Republic in 2019. Four years later, the highly touted prospect wowed everyone Friday night, hitting a two-run homer off Houston ace Justin Verlander in his first major league at-bat. At just 20 years, 206 days old, Domínguez became the youngest Yankees player to homer in his first career game. He is the first Yankees player to go deep in his initial big league at-bat since Aaron Judge on Aug. 13, 2016. The switch-hitting outfielder and another promising youngster, catcher Austin Wells, were called up from the minors by the last-place Yankees when rosters expanded Friday.

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs know winning consecutive Super Bowls is a tough task. They'll have plenty of familiar foes and some new ones standing in their way of a repeat. The NFL's road to Las Vegas starts next Thursday night when the Chiefs host the Detroit Lions after their latest championship banner is revealed high above Arrowhead Stadium. No team has won back-to-back Super Bowls since Tom Brady and the New England Patriots did it in 2003-04. Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prevented Mahomes and the Chiefs from winning two in a row three years ago.

Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia tosses first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalia Bryant threw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves on a night honoring the Lakers franchise for which her father Kobe starred. The 20-year-old student at the University of Southern California tossed the ball from in front of the mound. It took one bounce and went into the glove of Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts, who was handling catching duties. Betts wore Kobe Bryant's No. 24 jersey over his uniform. Bryant was joined by her mother, Vanessa, and younger sisters. Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.

Franklin &amp; Marshall 16, Lebanon Valley 12

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for September 2nd, 2023.Novak Djokovic comes back after dropping the first 2 sets to beat Laslo Djere at the US OpenNEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic has come all the way back from a two-set deficit to beat Laslo Djere 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open to avoid what would have been his earliest exit there since 2006. The match began under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night and did not wrap up until more than 3 1/2 hours later, concluding just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Djokovic has won three of his men's-record 23 Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows and been the runner-up a half-dozen times, including in 2021. Djere was seeded 32nd and trying to make it to the fourth round at a major tournament for the first time. Both men are from Serbia.ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMUThe Atlantic Coast Conference has voted to add Stanford, California and SMU next year. The move provides a landing spot for two more schools from the disintegrating Pac-12 and creates a fourth super conference in major college sports. The additions make the ACC the latest power conference to expand its membership and footprint westward. Starting in August 2024, the ACC will increase its number of football schools to 17 and 18 in most other sports. The Pac-12 will be left with just two members, Oregon State and Washington State.Analysis: Conference realignment has mangled the college sports map, but to what benefit?The Power Five has been whittled down to a Super Four in college sports. The Pac-12 was the victim. Beyond dollars moving from one bank account to another it's hard to see the overall benefits, but the most destructive round of conference realignment at the highest levels of college sports appears to be over — at least for the near future. The ACC now joins the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC as the super conferences of college sports, all with at least 16 members by August 2024.Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silenceMADRID (AP) — A Spanish government legal panel is opening a case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales. Miquel Iceta, acting minister of culture and sport, announced the move. Rubiales has come in for a storm of criticism and calls for his resignation for kissing a player on the lips without consent after Spain won the recent Women's World Cup final in Sydney. FIFA has already suspended Rubiales for 90 days while it investigates so the Spanish decision will have little immediate effect. Spain is looking to remove him independently of the FIFA process. Rubiales is the president of the Spanish Football Federation and a vice president of UEFA. He ended a week of silence after the panel's decision by insisting the kiss was consensual.No spider bite or fainting spell at the US Open for Tommy Paul and his family. Just another winNEW YORK (AP) — There will be at least one American man in the U.S. Open quarterfinals because two will face each other in the fourth round. Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton each made it to the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows for the first time with victories on Friday and will meet on Sunday. Paul eliminated No. 21 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain, and Shelton got past Aslan Karatsev of Russia. Another man from the United States, 2022 semifinalist Frances Tiafoe, reached the fourth round in New York for the fourth consecutive year. Winners on the women's side included Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Caroline Wozniacki and Karolina Muchova.Coco Gauff comes back to win at the US Open and set up a match against Caroline WozniackiNEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff has put aside a rough start and grabbed the last 10 games for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory over No. 32 seed Elise Mertens in the U.S. Open's third round. Gauff heard plenty of loud support from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd as she turned things around and won for the 14th time in her past 15 matches. That stretch includes the two biggest titles of Gauff's career and made the 19-year-old from Florida one of the players considered a real contender at Flushing Meadows, where she got to the quarterfinals last year.Acuña homers again and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers as Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newlywed star Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3. The Braves won their fifth in a row and lead the Dodgers by six games for the best record in baseball. Fried struck out a season-high 10. The left-hander from nearby Santa Monica allowed three hits and walked two. Pinch-hitter Kolten Wong had a three-run homer in the eighth in his Dodgers debut, but the rally stalled out. Travis d'Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna had solo shots for the Braves, who pounded out 14 hits.Prized prospect Jasson Domínguez becomes youngest Yankees player to homer in 1st big league at-batHOUSTON (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone vividly remembers the poise and confidence a 16-year-old Jasson Domínguez displayed when he watched him take batting practice at the team's academy in the Dominican Republic in 2019. Four years later, the highly touted prospect wowed everyone Friday night, hitting a two-run homer off Houston ace Justin Verlander in his first major league at-bat. At just 20 years, 206 days old, Domínguez became the youngest Yankees player to homer in his first career game. He is the first Yankees player to go deep in his initial big league at-bat since Aaron Judge on Aug. 13, 2016. The switch-hitting outfielder and another promising youngster, catcher Austin Wells, were called up from the minors by the last-place Yankees when rosters expanded Friday.Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs know winning consecutive Super Bowls is a tough task. They'll have plenty of familiar foes and some new ones standing in their way of a repeat. The NFL's road to Las Vegas starts next Thursday night when the Chiefs host the Detroit Lions after their latest championship banner is revealed high above Arrowhead Stadium. No team has won back-to-back Super Bowls since Tom Brady and the New England Patriots did it in 2003-04. Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prevented Mahomes and the Chiefs from winning two in a row three years ago.Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia tosses first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger StadiumLOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalia Bryant threw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves on a night honoring the Lakers franchise for which her father Kobe starred. The 20-year-old student at the University of Southern California tossed the ball from in front of the mound. It took one bounce and went into the glove of Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts, who was handling catching duties. Betts wore Kobe Bryant's No. 24 jersey over his uniform. Bryant was joined by her mother, Vanessa, and younger sisters. Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.NCAA Football ScoresEASTCatholic 34, McDaniel 7Franklin &amp; Marshall 16, Lebanon Valley 12Hobart 31, Alfred 9Mass.-Dartmouth 57, Nichols 6Muhlenberg 53, Moravian 12Salve Regina 48, Curry 0Ursinus 38, Alvernia 6WPI 44, Worcester St. 13SOUTHLouisville 39, Georgia Tech 34Miami 38, Miami (Ohio) 3UNC-Pembroke 19, Fayetteville St. 17West Florida 35, Kentucky Wesleyan 3Wingate 30, Albany St. (Ga.) 7MIDWESTAugsburg 52, Northwestern (Minn.) 10E. Michigan 33, Howard 23Kansas 48, Missouri St. 17Michigan St. 31, Cent. Michigan 7S.D. Mines 24, Valley City St. 14SOUTHWESTHardin Simmons 47, Albright 3FAR WESTStanford 37, Hawaii 24AP-ScorecardTODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Detroit	4	N.Y. Yankees	3	___NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Miami	6	Washington	1	Final	San Francisco	7	San Diego	2	Final	Atlanta	8	L.A. Dodgers	7	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	(14)Utah	24	Florida	11	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Connecticut	84	Phoenix	74	Final	Seattle	72	Los Angeles	61	Final	Las Vegas	84	Washington	75	___

📢📰 Sports Headlines for Saturday

VALLEY CENTER, Kan. —&nbsp;The Newton Railers started off their high school football season at Valley Center Friday night.&nbsp;Newton lost to the Hornets 20-6. 

Dai'mont Mucker scored a 90-yard touchdown at kickoff for the Hornets.

The Railers scored their first touchdown of the game on a long drive to&nbsp;trail Valley Center 14-7 before halftime.&nbsp;

The Hornets added one more touchdown in the second half. The last nine minutes remained scoreless for both teams.&nbsp;

Newton had 120 yards of total offense. Up next, the Railers will play at Hutchinson next week.&nbsp;

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostVALLEY CENTER, Kan. —&nbsp;The Newton Railers started off their high school football season at Valley Center Friday night.&nbsp;Newton lost to the Hornets 20-6. Dai'mont Mucker scored a 90-yard touchdown at kickoff for the Hornets.The Railers scored their first touchdown of the game on a long drive to&nbsp;trail Valley Center 14-7 before halftime.&nbsp;The Hornets added one more touchdown in the second half. The last nine minutes remained scoreless for both teams.&nbsp;Newton had 120 yards of total offense. Up next, the Railers will play at Hutchinson next week.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/pages/eagle-media-broadcast-calendar">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the EAGLE Media Sports Broadcast Calendar.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>

🏈 Valley Center beats Newton 20-6

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. --&nbsp;Behind a stalwart defensive effort and a crucial fifth set rally, Wichita State went on the road and knocked off Illinois 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 23-25, 15-11. The win is the first for the Shockers against a Big Ten opponent since the 2008 season, and the first road win against a Big Ten team in program history.

Wichita State (2-2) trailed 10-7 late in the fifth set following a 3-0 Illinois run. The Shockers responded by taking eight of the final nine points, including multiple kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/natalie-foster/7483">Natalie Foster</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/emerson-wilford/7495">Emerson Wilford</a>&nbsp;down the stretch. The WSU back row turned in a series of excellent digs against Illinois star outside Raina Terry during the crucial run, setting the stage for another Foster termination that clinched the victory. The Shockers held Illinois to a -.065 hitting percentage in the decisive frame, forcing the Fighting Illini&nbsp;(2-1) into six attack errors as compared to just four kills.

It was a classic balanced effort offensively for Wichita State, as the Shockers had five different players finish with nine or more kills.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/morgan-weber/7493">Morgan Weber</a>&nbsp;was just one kill shy of a career high, turning in a double-double with 13 kills and 14 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/sophia-rohling/7490">Sophia Rohling</a>&nbsp;matched Weber with 13 kills to tie for team high honors, while&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/emerson-wilford/7495">Emerson Wilford</a>&nbsp;added 12 and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/morgan-stout/7491">Morgan Stout</a>&nbsp;had 11 to go along with a team-best six block assists.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gabi-maas/7501">Gabi Maas</a>&nbsp;was spectacular at libero, turning in a number of highlight-reel plays on her way to 24 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/izzi-strand/7498">Izzi Strand</a>&nbsp;orchestrated the Shocker attack to the tune of 47 assists and 13 digs.

Illinois claimed the opening set with a late spurt, turning a 15-15 tie into a 21-18 lead due in large part to 10 kills from Terry in the set. Weber strung together three kills to keep WSU afloat at 22-20, but the Fighting Illini delivered three straight points in response to take the opening set, 25-20.The Shockers ran away with the second set early, sprinting to a 14-5 advantage as Wilford found the range, pouring in four kills to push the WSU lead to nine. The Fighting Illini got no closer than five points the rest of the way, and Weber squelched the Illinois comeback attempt with a slicing kill that evened the score at a set apiece.

Wichita State turned in their best offensive performance of the night in the third set, banging out 13 kills at a .258 clip led by the efforts of Weber, who compiled a team-best six terminations in the stanza. Unlike the second, WSU turned a closely contested opening exchange into a decisive lead with a dominant stretch in the middle stages of the set. Leading 8-7, the Shockers used a pair of service aces from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/annalie-heliste/7485">Annalie Heliste</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/sophia-rohling/7490">Sophia Rohling</a>, plus kills from Rohling, Weber and Stout to wake up with a 17-10 lead. WSU kept the Fighting Illini at arm's length the rest of the way, turning away a mini 3-0 run thanks to a set-clinching kill from Foster.

The Shockers nearly put the match to bed in the fourth, taking control with a 7-1 run midway through the set that put WSU in front 14-11. The lead yo-yoed back and forth the rest of the way; an attack error from Terry gave the Shockers a 20-19 edge, but a few points later the Fighting Illini moved in front on a block from Cari Bohm and Sara Bingham. Terry helped Illinois force the fifth set with two more kills for a 25-23 victory.

Terry led all scorers with 26 kills for Illinois, but the Fighting Illini hit just .136 as a team compared to WSU's .190. The Shockers also won the battle of serve and pass, allowing just a single service ace.

Wichita State looks to sweep the state of Illinois on Saturday afternoon against Illinois State. First serve from Huff Hall is scheduled for 1:00 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;CHAMPAIGN, Ill. --&nbsp;Behind a stalwart defensive effort and a crucial fifth set rally, Wichita State went on the road and knocked off Illinois 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 23-25, 15-11. The win is the first for the Shockers against a Big Ten opponent since the 2008 season, and the first road win against a Big Ten team in program history.Wichita State (2-2) trailed 10-7 late in the fifth set following a 3-0 Illinois run. The Shockers responded by taking eight of the final nine points, including multiple kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/natalie-foster/7483">Natalie Foster</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/emerson-wilford/7495">Emerson Wilford</a>&nbsp;down the stretch. The WSU back row turned in a series of excellent digs against Illinois star outside Raina Terry during the crucial run, setting the stage for another Foster termination that clinched the victory. The Shockers held Illinois to a -.065 hitting percentage in the decisive frame, forcing the Fighting Illini&nbsp;(2-1) into six attack errors as compared to just four kills.It was a classic balanced effort offensively for Wichita State, as the Shockers had five different players finish with nine or more kills.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/morgan-weber/7493">Morgan Weber</a>&nbsp;was just one kill shy of a career high, turning in a double-double with 13 kills and 14 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/sophia-rohling/7490">Sophia Rohling</a>&nbsp;matched Weber with 13 kills to tie for team high honors, while&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/emerson-wilford/7495">Emerson Wilford</a>&nbsp;added 12 and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/morgan-stout/7491">Morgan Stout</a>&nbsp;had 11 to go along with a team-best six block assists.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gabi-maas/7501">Gabi Maas</a>&nbsp;was spectacular at libero, turning in a number of highlight-reel plays on her way to 24 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/izzi-strand/7498">Izzi Strand</a>&nbsp;orchestrated the Shocker attack to the tune of 47 assists and 13 digs.Illinois claimed the opening set with a late spurt, turning a 15-15 tie into a 21-18 lead due in large part to 10 kills from Terry in the set. Weber strung together three kills to keep WSU afloat at 22-20, but the Fighting Illini delivered three straight points in response to take the opening set, 25-20.The Shockers ran away with the second set early, sprinting to a 14-5 advantage as Wilford found the range, pouring in four kills to push the WSU lead to nine. The Fighting Illini got no closer than five points the rest of the way, and Weber squelched the Illinois comeback attempt with a slicing kill that evened the score at a set apiece.Wichita State turned in their best offensive performance of the night in the third set, banging out 13 kills at a .258 clip led by the efforts of Weber, who compiled a team-best six terminations in the stanza. Unlike the second, WSU turned a closely contested opening exchange into a decisive lead with a dominant stretch in the middle stages of the set. Leading 8-7, the Shockers used a pair of service aces from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/annalie-heliste/7485">Annalie Heliste</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/sophia-rohling/7490">Sophia Rohling</a>, plus kills from Rohling, Weber and Stout to wake up with a 17-10 lead. WSU kept the Fighting Illini at arm's length the rest of the way, turning away a mini 3-0 run thanks to a set-clinching kill from Foster.The Shockers nearly put the match to bed in the fourth, taking control with a 7-1 run midway through the set that put WSU in front 14-11. The lead yo-yoed back and forth the rest of the way; an attack error from Terry gave the Shockers a 20-19 edge, but a few points later the Fighting Illini moved in front on a block from Cari Bohm and Sara Bingham. Terry helped Illinois force the fifth set with two more kills for a 25-23 victory.Terry led all scorers with 26 kills for Illinois, but the Fighting Illini hit just .136 as a team compared to WSU's .190. The Shockers also won the battle of serve and pass, allowing just a single service ace.Wichita State looks to sweep the state of Illinois on Saturday afternoon against Illinois State. First serve from Huff Hall is scheduled for 1:00 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏐 Shockers outlast Illinois, snag first Big Ten road win

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) —&nbsp;Jason Bean threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns, helping Kansas overcome some early malaise and beat Missouri State 48-17 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Devin Neal had touchdowns on the ground and through the air, and Dylan McDuffie, Daniel Hishaw and Sevion Morrison hit the end zone, as the Jayhawks opened a season of high expectations against a team from the Football Championship Subdivision.

Missouri State, led by new coach Ryan Beard, took advantage of an early turnover and fourth-down stop to take a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The Jayhawks proved to be too much, putting the game away in the fourth quarter.

The Bears’ Jacob Clark threw for 143 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. But the first-time starter, who also ran for 36 yards, didn’t get much help. Running back Jakardia Wright was held to 23 yards on 15 carries.

The Jayhawks jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Neal’s 48-yard run, but then fumbled the ball away on their next possession. Missouri State turned the turnover into a short touchdown pass and the defensive stand into a field goal, taking a 10-7 lead before a suddenly quiet crowd inside Memorial Stadium.

Kansas needed three plays to go 75 yards for an answer, though, and a field goal made it 17-10 at the break.

The Jayhawks pushed the lead to 27-10 in the third quarter. And after Missouri State’s Jmariyae Robinson added a TD run to his earlier scoring reception in the fourth quarter, the Jayhawks took advantage of two interceptions over the final 15 minutes to reach the end zone twice more and put the game away.

THE TAKEAWAY Missouri State: Nobody quite knew what to expect when Beard was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Bobby Petrino, who left to become the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M. But the Bears were fundamentally sound against a bigger, faster team from a Power Five conference, and that bodes well as they return to FCS play.

Kansas: There were too many miscues for the Jayhawks to feel comfortable until the fourth quarter. Bean was 22 of 28 through the air but rarely had a clean pocket. Hishaw’s fumble was costly, as were some penalties at inopportune times.

UP NEXT Missouri State heads to Tennessee-Martin on Sept. 9.

Kansas plays the Illinois Fighting Illini next Friday night.

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas Athletics<a href="https://kuathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/32704.pdf">BOX SCORE</a>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) —&nbsp;Jason Bean threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns, helping Kansas overcome some early malaise and beat Missouri State 48-17 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.Devin Neal had touchdowns on the ground and through the air, and Dylan McDuffie, Daniel Hishaw and Sevion Morrison hit the end zone, as the Jayhawks opened a season of high expectations against a team from the Football Championship Subdivision.Missouri State, led by new coach Ryan Beard, took advantage of an early turnover and fourth-down stop to take a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The Jayhawks proved to be too much, putting the game away in the fourth quarter.The Bears’ Jacob Clark threw for 143 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. But the first-time starter, who also ran for 36 yards, didn’t get much help. Running back Jakardia Wright was held to 23 yards on 15 carries.The Jayhawks jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Neal’s 48-yard run, but then fumbled the ball away on their next possession. Missouri State turned the turnover into a short touchdown pass and the defensive stand into a field goal, taking a 10-7 lead before a suddenly quiet crowd inside Memorial Stadium.Kansas needed three plays to go 75 yards for an answer, though, and a field goal made it 17-10 at the break.The Jayhawks pushed the lead to 27-10 in the third quarter. And after Missouri State’s Jmariyae Robinson added a TD run to his earlier scoring reception in the fourth quarter, the Jayhawks took advantage of two interceptions over the final 15 minutes to reach the end zone twice more and put the game away.THE TAKEAWAY Missouri State: Nobody quite knew what to expect when Beard was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Bobby Petrino, who left to become the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M. But the Bears were fundamentally sound against a bigger, faster team from a Power Five conference, and that bodes well as they return to FCS play.Kansas: There were too many miscues for the Jayhawks to feel comfortable until the fourth quarter. Bean was 22 of 28 through the air but rarely had a clean pocket. Hishaw’s fumble was costly, as were some penalties at inopportune times.UP NEXT Missouri State heads to Tennessee-Martin on Sept. 9.Kansas plays the Illinois Fighting Illini next Friday night.

🏈 KU cruises to win over Missouri State in season opener

GODDARD, Kan.&nbsp;— The Hutchinson High School Salthawks football team opened the season on Friday night with a 7-3 loss to the Goddard Eisenhower Tigers at Goddard District Stadium.

After a scoreless first half in which both teams struggled to move the ball, Hutchinson got the ball to start the second half. The Salthawks marched the ball down the field, putting points on the board. HHS got on the board with a 36-yard Taysen Runyon field goal with 3:25 left in the period to break the scoreless contest. The Salthawks went 14 plays on the drive that ate up 8:29 off the third quarter clock.&nbsp;

Eisenhower (1-0) took advantage of the next Salthawk drive, blocking the Runyon punt, scooping it up and scoring from 15 yards out was Makai Tagatac. The touchdown and PAT were the only points the Tigers scored, but that would be the difference maker.

Hutchinson (0-1) ran 67 plays in the contest accounting for 240 yards, while Eisenhower ran just 36 plays for 118 yards. The Salthawks struggled on fourth down, going 0-for-5. Hutchinson also dominated time of possession, 30:28 to 17:36.

Zion Burgess led the Salthawks with 33 carries for 166 yards, while Lucas Dickman paced Eisenhower with 19 carries for 107 yards. Both quarterbacks struggled to throw the ball, as Robert Hunter went 4-for-11 for 39 yards for the Salthawks, and Derek Morgan finished 5-for-9 for 15 yards for the Tigers.

Hutchinson will host Newton (0-1) on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium, while Goddard Eisenhower is on the road at Salina Central (1-0).

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 </figure>GODDARD, Kan.&nbsp;— The Hutchinson High School Salthawks football team opened the season on Friday night with a 7-3 loss to the Goddard Eisenhower Tigers at Goddard District Stadium.After a scoreless first half in which both teams struggled to move the ball, Hutchinson got the ball to start the second half. The Salthawks marched the ball down the field, putting points on the board. HHS got on the board with a 36-yard Taysen Runyon field goal with 3:25 left in the period to break the scoreless contest. The Salthawks went 14 plays on the drive that ate up 8:29 off the third quarter clock.&nbsp;Eisenhower (1-0) took advantage of the next Salthawk drive, blocking the Runyon punt, scooping it up and scoring from 15 yards out was Makai Tagatac. The touchdown and PAT were the only points the Tigers scored, but that would be the difference maker.Hutchinson (0-1) ran 67 plays in the contest accounting for 240 yards, while Eisenhower ran just 36 plays for 118 yards. The Salthawks struggled on fourth down, going 0-for-5. Hutchinson also dominated time of possession, 30:28 to 17:36.Zion Burgess led the Salthawks with 33 carries for 166 yards, while Lucas Dickman paced Eisenhower with 19 carries for 107 yards. Both quarterbacks struggled to throw the ball, as Robert Hunter went 4-for-11 for 39 yards for the Salthawks, and Derek Morgan finished 5-for-9 for 15 yards for the Tigers.Hutchinson will host Newton (0-1) on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium, while Goddard Eisenhower is on the road at Salina Central (1-0).

🏈 Salthawks offense struggles to capitalize in season opener

AREA SCHOOLS Goddard Eisenhower 7, Hutchinson 3 Andover Central 20, Buhler 14 Sedgwick 42, Hutch Trinity 7 (Thursday) Nickerson 6, Lyons 0 Hillsboro 40, Haven 38 Stafford 51, Fairfield 8 Marion 46, Inman 22 Great Bend 29, McPherson 16 Hutch Central Christian 44, Pretty Prairie 6 Halstead 47, Smoky Valley 8 Cheney 34, Kingman 7 Little River 42, Canton-Galva 40 Moundridge 32, Ell-Saline 6 Valley Center 20, Newton 6 Pratt 48, Larned 12 South Barber 44, Pratt-Skyline 28 Sterling 46, Whitewater-Remington 6

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 </figure>AREA SCHOOLS Goddard Eisenhower 7, Hutchinson 3 Andover Central 20, Buhler 14 Sedgwick 42, Hutch Trinity 7 (Thursday) Nickerson 6, Lyons 0 Hillsboro 40, Haven 38 Stafford 51, Fairfield 8 Marion 46, Inman 22 Great Bend 29, McPherson 16 Hutch Central Christian 44, Pretty Prairie 6 Halstead 47, Smoky Valley 8 Cheney 34, Kingman 7 Little River 42, Canton-Galva 40 Moundridge 32, Ell-Saline 6 Valley Center 20, Newton 6 Pratt 48, Larned 12 South Barber 44, Pratt-Skyline 28 Sterling 46, Whitewater-Remington 6<a href="https://kpreps.com/kansas/scores/football/?week=1">CLICK HERE FOR&nbsp;STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/pages/eagle-media-broadcast-calendar">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the EAGLE Media Sports Broadcast Calendar. <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; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 Week 1: High school scores

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jason Bean threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns in place of injured star Jalon Daniels, helping Kansas overcame some early malaise and beat Missouri State 48-17 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Daniels, the preseason Big 12 offensive player of the year, missed a portion of the Jayhawks’ fall camp with a back injury. He warmed up before the game but spent the entirety of it wearing a headset on the sideline, and it was unclear whether he will be available when Kansas faces a big step up against Illinois next week.

The Bears' Jacob Clark threw for 143 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. But the first-time starter, who also ran for 36 yards, didn't get much help. Running back Jakardia Wright was held to 23 yards on 15 carries.

The Jayhawks looked more like their many downtrodden teams of yesteryear during the first half, rather than Lance Leipold's breakout bunch that started 5-0 last season and went to a bowl game for the first time in more than a decade.

They jumped to a 7-0 lead on Neal's 48-yard run, but then fumbled the ball away on their next possession and got stuffed on fourth down on the next. Missouri State turned the turnover into a short touchdown pass and the defensive stand into a field goal, taking a 10-7 lead before a suddenly quiet crowd inside Memorial Stadium.

The Jayhawks pushed the lead to 27-10 in the third quarter. And after Missouri State's Jmariyae Robinson added a TD run to his earlier scoring reception in the fourth quarter, the Jayhawks took advantage of two picks over the final 15 minutes to reach the end zone twice more and put the game away.

Missouri State: Nobody quite knew what to expect when Beard was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Bobby Petrino, who left to become the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M. But the Bears were fundamentally sound against a bigger, faster team from a Power Five conference, and that bodes well as they return to FCS play.

Kansas: There were too many miscues for the Jayhawks to feel comfortable until the fourth quarter. Bean was 22 of 28 through the air but rarely had a clean pocket. Hishaw's fumble was costly, as were some penalties at inopportune times.

Missouri State heads to Tennessee-Martin on Sept. 9.

Kansas plays the Fighting Illini next Friday night.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693625185954.jpeg" alt="Kansas running back Devin Neal runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas running back Devin Neal runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jason Bean threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns in place of injured star Jalon Daniels, helping Kansas overcame some early malaise and beat Missouri State 48-17 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.Devin Neal had touchdowns on the ground and through the air, and Dylan McDuffie, Daniel Hishaw and Sevion Morrison hit the end zone, as the Jayhawks opened a season of high expectations against a team from the Football Championship Subdivision.Daniels, the preseason Big 12 offensive player of the year, missed a portion of the Jayhawks’ fall camp with a back injury. He warmed up before the game but spent the entirety of it wearing a headset on the sideline, and it was unclear whether he will be available when Kansas faces a big step up against Illinois next week.Missouri State, led by new coach Ryan Beard, took advantage of an early turnover and fourth-down stop to take a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The Jayhawks proved to be too much, putting the game away in the fourth quarter.The Bears' Jacob Clark threw for 143 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. But the first-time starter, who also ran for 36 yards, didn't get much help. Running back Jakardia Wright was held to 23 yards on 15 carries.The Jayhawks looked more like their many downtrodden teams of yesteryear during the first half, rather than Lance Leipold's breakout bunch that started 5-0 last season and went to a bowl game for the first time in more than a decade.They jumped to a 7-0 lead on Neal's 48-yard run, but then fumbled the ball away on their next possession and got stuffed on fourth down on the next. Missouri State turned the turnover into a short touchdown pass and the defensive stand into a field goal, taking a 10-7 lead before a suddenly quiet crowd inside Memorial Stadium.Kansas needed three plays to go 75 yards for an answer, though, and a field goal made it 17-10 at the break.The Jayhawks pushed the lead to 27-10 in the third quarter. And after Missouri State's Jmariyae Robinson added a TD run to his earlier scoring reception in the fourth quarter, the Jayhawks took advantage of two picks over the final 15 minutes to reach the end zone twice more and put the game away.THE TAKEAWAYMissouri State: Nobody quite knew what to expect when Beard was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Bobby Petrino, who left to become the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M. But the Bears were fundamentally sound against a bigger, faster team from a Power Five conference, and that bodes well as they return to FCS play.Kansas: There were too many miscues for the Jayhawks to feel comfortable until the fourth quarter. Bean was 22 of 28 through the air but rarely had a clean pocket. Hishaw's fumble was costly, as were some penalties at inopportune times.UP NEXTMissouri State heads to Tennessee-Martin on Sept. 9.Kansas plays the Fighting Illini next Friday night.

🏈 Kansas overcomes early struggles, overwhelms Missouri State late in win

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Lyles pitched eight strong innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox 13-2 Friday night

Lyles (4-15), who leads the major leagues in losses, had one of his best outings of the season for the Royals. He allowed two runs on four hits, struck out seven and did not give up a walk. The Royals gave him a big lead early, and he cruised. He didn't allow a run until Alex Verdugo's two-out home run in the eighth.

Salvador Perez hit two home runs for his second multi-homer game of the season, the first since May 2 against Baltimore. Nick Loftin, who was making his major league debut, was 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run.

James Paxton (7-5) allowed six runs on five hits in 1 1/3 innings.

Bobby Witt Jr. put the Royals on the board in the first inning with his 28th home run of the season. He's two home runs away from becoming the first Royal ever with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season. He already has 38 stolen bases.

Perez followed with his 20th, his seventh season with at least 20 home runs. He trails only George Brett, who had eight 20 home run seasons, in that category in franchise history.

Kyle Isbel, Maikel Garcia, Witt and Perez drove in runs in the Royals scored four-runs second inning.

Loftin had a double in the third for his first hit and RBI. He led off the sixth with a single and scored his first run on Isbel's double. Perez and Nelson Velazquez each hit two-run homers in the Royals' six-run sixth.

Royals: OF Edward Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha; RHP James McArthur was recalled from Triple-A Omaha; IF Nick Loftin was selected from Triple-A Omaha; RHP Brady Singer was placed on the Paternity List and RHP Joe Barlow was designated for assignment.

The Red Sox will send RHP Tanner Houck (3-8, 4.93 ERA) to the mound on Saturday night. The Royals have not yet announced a starter.

Former Royals World Series-winning manager Ned Yost will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame prior to the game.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693624623926.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez reacts as he crosses home plate on a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez reacts as he crosses home plate on a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Lyles pitched eight strong innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox 13-2 Friday nightLyles (4-15), who leads the major leagues in losses, had one of his best outings of the season for the Royals. He allowed two runs on four hits, struck out seven and did not give up a walk. The Royals gave him a big lead early, and he cruised. He didn't allow a run until Alex Verdugo's two-out home run in the eighth.Salvador Perez hit two home runs for his second multi-homer game of the season, the first since May 2 against Baltimore. Nick Loftin, who was making his major league debut, was 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run.James Paxton (7-5) allowed six runs on five hits in 1 1/3 innings.Bobby Witt Jr. put the Royals on the board in the first inning with his 28th home run of the season. He's two home runs away from becoming the first Royal ever with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season. He already has 38 stolen bases.Perez followed with his 20th, his seventh season with at least 20 home runs. He trails only George Brett, who had eight 20 home run seasons, in that category in franchise history.Kyle Isbel, Maikel Garcia, Witt and Perez drove in runs in the Royals scored four-runs second inning.Loftin had a double in the third for his first hit and RBI. He led off the sixth with a single and scored his first run on Isbel's double. Perez and Nelson Velazquez each hit two-run homers in the Royals' six-run sixth.TRANSACTIONS:Royals: OF Edward Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha; RHP James McArthur was recalled from Triple-A Omaha; IF Nick Loftin was selected from Triple-A Omaha; RHP Brady Singer was placed on the Paternity List and RHP Joe Barlow was designated for assignment.UP NEXT:The Red Sox will send RHP Tanner Houck (3-8, 4.93 ERA) to the mound on Saturday night. The Royals have not yet announced a starter.Former Royals World Series-winning manager Ned Yost will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame prior to the game.

⚾ Lyles, Perez lead Royals to rout of Red Sox

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks will open the 2023 season on the road in Goddard Friday night,&nbsp; versus the Tigers of Goddard Eisenhower at 7pm.

Catch the KPREPS Football Show at 6pm followed by the Salthawk Football Pregame sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe at 6:30pm with the opening kick-off at 7pm on KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm.&nbsp; 

The award winning Eagle Media sportscast crew consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play and color analysts Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato&nbsp; will be joined by the newest addition to the Eagle Media team, Sean Boston will be bringing you the side-line reports.

The broadcast is also available on the Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a> is free but you must register to watch.&nbsp; It will begin at 6:50 pm.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks will open the 2023 season on the road in Goddard Friday night,&nbsp; versus the Tigers of Goddard Eisenhower at 7pm.Catch the KPREPS Football Show at 6pm followed by the Salthawk Football Pregame sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe at 6:30pm with the opening kick-off at 7pm on KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm.&nbsp; The award winning Eagle Media sportscast crew consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play and color analysts Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato&nbsp; will be joined by the newest addition to the Eagle Media team, Sean Boston will be bringing you the side-line reports.The broadcast is also available on the Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a> is free but you must register to watch.&nbsp; It will begin at 6:50 pm.<div><iframe src="https://player.nfhsnetwork.com/#/events/hutchinson-high-school-hutchinson-ks/gam7a036ee96d" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" width="640" height="360"></iframe>

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🏈🎥🎧 : Hutch High travels to Goddard Eisenhower to open the 2023 season 

AP Sports Summary for September 1st, 2023.

Acuña hits grand slam on wedding night to become 30-HR, 60-SB player as Braves beat Dodgers 8-7

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam on his wedding night to become the first player with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a pair of Mookie Betts home runs to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7. In a meeting of the top NL MVP contenders, the Braves took a 7-1 lead and hung on when Raisel Iglesias struck out Kiké Hernández with two on for the final out. Acuña got married earlier in the day, then got three hits and helped the major league-best Braves improve to 88-45. He sent a 429-foot shot into the left-field pavilion off Lance Lynn in a six-run second inning for his third career grand slam. Acuña has 36 career homers in August, his most in any month. He stole his 62nd base in the ninth.

John Isner heads to retirement after US Open last-set tiebreaker losses in singles and doubles

NEW YORK (AP) — John Isner has headed off into retirement after losing in singles and doubles at the U.S. Open. The 38-year-old American was beaten in final-set tiebreakers in both matches. That included a five-set exit against Michael Mmoh in singles before a packed house at the Grandstand at Flushing Meadows. Isner leaves with the record for career aces and finished with 48 against Mmoh. Isner and Jack Sock then lost in doubles. Isner is best known for winning the longest match in tennis history — one that lasted 11 hours, 5 minutes and ended 70-68 in the fifth set against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010.

With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce opposition

With Atlantic Coast Conference university leaders seemingly on the verge of deciding whether to expand with Stanford, California and SMU, two members of North Carolina's board of trustees announced their opposition to the move. ACC presidents and chancellors are scheduled to meet Friday morning to again consider a Western expansion, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. It was unclear if the presidents will take a decisive vote on adding new members, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the conference and schools were not making internal discussions public.

Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season opener

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah's first play of the game, rushed for another score and No. 14 Utes beat Florida 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. Nate Johnson split time at quarterback with Barnes for the Utes with usual starter Cam Rising still recovering from a knee injury in the Rose Bowl. Utah clamped down on defense in Rising's absence, forcing a turnover and getting five sacks. Graham Mertz threw for 333 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in his first start for the Gators. Ricky Pearsall had 92 yards on eight catches. Florida drove inside the red zone four times but totaled only 10 points on those drives.

Aaron Rodgers' quest to turn Jets into contenders is NFL's top storyline entering the season

The biggest storyline in the first NFL season this century without Tom Brady centers on Aaron Rodgers' quest to turn the New York Jets into a championship contender. The 39-year-old, four-time NFL MVP left Green Bay for a team that hasn't reached the playoffs since the 2010 season and hasn't won a Super Bowl since Broadway Joe Namath guaranteed one more than 50 years ago. Rodgers has plenty of talent surrounding him but the Jets play in one of the toughest divisions in the league and a conference loaded with contenders, including the defending Super Bowl champions. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to become the first team to win consecutive titles since Brady led the New England Patriots to back-to-back rings in 2003-04.

Happy Harvick: NASCAR driver ready for final playoff run

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick is happy to get one more chance at the NASCAR playoffs. The 2014 Cup Series champion won't spend much time on nostalgia, knowing he's left a legacy of success and leadership at the track. Harvick will end his stellar career after this season and become a TV analyst for Fox. Harvick is winless this season and will start 15th among the 16 playoff drivers. He's had 10 top-10 finishes this year, including a second place at Darlington Raceway in May. The playoffs begin at the track "Too Tough To Tame" on Sunday night.

Titans' Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFL

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry has run for more yards than anyone else since the start of the 2016 NFL season and seems like a man on a mission going into the final year of his deal with the Tennessee Titans. He can make his case for a third contract and help the Titans win. He also can help remind everyone the run game still matters in a league where only kickers and punters earn less on average than NFL running backs. Henry notes that running backs touch the ball sometimes almost as much as quarterbacks and are very marketable. He says they want their due share.

Cleveland claims former LA pitchers Giolito, López and Moore for late playoff push

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians are hoping some Los Angeles Angels throwaways can help their playoff push. Cleveland claimed starter Lucas Giolito and relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López off waivers from Los Angeles on Thursday. The acquisitions didn't cost the Guardians any prospects. After going 4-2 on a recent road trip, the Guardians are currently five games behind the first-place Twins with 28 games left. By getting Giolito, Moore and López, the Guardians hope to catch the Twins, defend their division title and make the postseason. It could be a memorable final surge as manager Terry Francona has hinted he'll retire in October.

After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he's unsure he wants it

BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks to a Supreme Court decision. His first game back is Friday. Kennedy's effort to be rehired became a cultural touchstone, pitting public school employees' religious liberties against longstanding principles separating church and state and protecting students from religious coercion. Kennedy says he has some anxiety that people are going to be watching for him to pray after Friday's game and he doesn't know how long he'll stick with the coaching job.

ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems on busy night for sports

ESPN is among a number of Disney Entertainment channels that have gone dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems. The channels went off the air Thursday night due to a carriage dispute between the nation's second-largest cable TV provider and Disney. Charter Spectrum is the major carrier in New York and Los Angeles, among numerous other cities. ESPN was carrying a college football game between Florida and No. 14 Utah while ESPN2 was showing the U.S. Open tennis tournament when the channels went dark for Charter Spectrum's 14.7 million subscribers.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="September 1st, 2023 Morning Sports" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4ah8v-1495796-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=c73a3a" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>AP Sports Summary for September 1st, 2023.Acuña hits grand slam on wedding night to become 30-HR, 60-SB player as Braves beat Dodgers 8-7LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam on his wedding night to become the first player with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a pair of Mookie Betts home runs to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7. In a meeting of the top NL MVP contenders, the Braves took a 7-1 lead and hung on when Raisel Iglesias struck out Kiké Hernández with two on for the final out. Acuña got married earlier in the day, then got three hits and helped the major league-best Braves improve to 88-45. He sent a 429-foot shot into the left-field pavilion off Lance Lynn in a six-run second inning for his third career grand slam. Acuña has 36 career homers in August, his most in any month. He stole his 62nd base in the ninth.John Isner heads to retirement after US Open last-set tiebreaker losses in singles and doublesNEW YORK (AP) — John Isner has headed off into retirement after losing in singles and doubles at the U.S. Open. The 38-year-old American was beaten in final-set tiebreakers in both matches. That included a five-set exit against Michael Mmoh in singles before a packed house at the Grandstand at Flushing Meadows. Isner leaves with the record for career aces and finished with 48 against Mmoh. Isner and Jack Sock then lost in doubles. Isner is best known for winning the longest match in tennis history — one that lasted 11 hours, 5 minutes and ended 70-68 in the fifth set against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010.With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce oppositionWith Atlantic Coast Conference university leaders seemingly on the verge of deciding whether to expand with Stanford, California and SMU, two members of North Carolina's board of trustees announced their opposition to the move. ACC presidents and chancellors are scheduled to meet Friday morning to again consider a Western expansion, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. It was unclear if the presidents will take a decisive vote on adding new members, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the conference and schools were not making internal discussions public.Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season openerSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah's first play of the game, rushed for another score and No. 14 Utes beat Florida 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. Nate Johnson split time at quarterback with Barnes for the Utes with usual starter Cam Rising still recovering from a knee injury in the Rose Bowl. Utah clamped down on defense in Rising's absence, forcing a turnover and getting five sacks. Graham Mertz threw for 333 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in his first start for the Gators. Ricky Pearsall had 92 yards on eight catches. Florida drove inside the red zone four times but totaled only 10 points on those drives.Aaron Rodgers' quest to turn Jets into contenders is NFL's top storyline entering the seasonThe biggest storyline in the first NFL season this century without Tom Brady centers on Aaron Rodgers' quest to turn the New York Jets into a championship contender. The 39-year-old, four-time NFL MVP left Green Bay for a team that hasn't reached the playoffs since the 2010 season and hasn't won a Super Bowl since Broadway Joe Namath guaranteed one more than 50 years ago. Rodgers has plenty of talent surrounding him but the Jets play in one of the toughest divisions in the league and a conference loaded with contenders, including the defending Super Bowl champions. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to become the first team to win consecutive titles since Brady led the New England Patriots to back-to-back rings in 2003-04.Happy Harvick: NASCAR driver ready for final playoff runCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick is happy to get one more chance at the NASCAR playoffs. The 2014 Cup Series champion won't spend much time on nostalgia, knowing he's left a legacy of success and leadership at the track. Harvick will end his stellar career after this season and become a TV analyst for Fox. Harvick is winless this season and will start 15th among the 16 playoff drivers. He's had 10 top-10 finishes this year, including a second place at Darlington Raceway in May. The playoffs begin at the track "Too Tough To Tame" on Sunday night.Titans' Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry has run for more yards than anyone else since the start of the 2016 NFL season and seems like a man on a mission going into the final year of his deal with the Tennessee Titans. He can make his case for a third contract and help the Titans win. He also can help remind everyone the run game still matters in a league where only kickers and punters earn less on average than NFL running backs. Henry notes that running backs touch the ball sometimes almost as much as quarterbacks and are very marketable. He says they want their due share.Cleveland claims former LA pitchers Giolito, López and Moore for late playoff pushCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians are hoping some Los Angeles Angels throwaways can help their playoff push. Cleveland claimed starter Lucas Giolito and relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López off waivers from Los Angeles on Thursday. The acquisitions didn't cost the Guardians any prospects. After going 4-2 on a recent road trip, the Guardians are currently five games behind the first-place Twins with 28 games left. By getting Giolito, Moore and López, the Guardians hope to catch the Twins, defend their division title and make the postseason. It could be a memorable final surge as manager Terry Francona has hinted he'll retire in October.After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he's unsure he wants itBREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks to a Supreme Court decision. His first game back is Friday. Kennedy's effort to be rehired became a cultural touchstone, pitting public school employees' religious liberties against longstanding principles separating church and state and protecting students from religious coercion. Kennedy says he has some anxiety that people are going to be watching for him to pray after Friday's game and he doesn't know how long he'll stick with the coaching job.ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems on busy night for sportsESPN is among a number of Disney Entertainment channels that have gone dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems. The channels went off the air Thursday night due to a carriage dispute between the nation's second-largest cable TV provider and Disney. Charter Spectrum is the major carrier in New York and Los Angeles, among numerous other cities. ESPN was carrying a college football game between Florida and No. 14 Utah while ESPN2 was showing the U.S. Open tennis tournament when the channels went dark for Charter Spectrum's 14.7 million subscribers.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Detroit	4	N.Y. Yankees	3	___NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Miami	6	Washington	1	Final	San Francisco	7	San Diego	2	Final	Atlanta	8	L.A. Dodgers	7	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	(14)Utah	24	Florida	11	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Connecticut	84	Phoenix	74	Final	Seattle	72	Los Angeles	61	Final	Las Vegas	84	Washington	75	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		Seattle	at	N-Y Mets	7:10 p.m.			Toronto	at	Colorado	8:40 p.m.			Baltimore	at	Arizona	9:40 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Cleveland	7:10 p.m.			Minnesota	at	Texas	8:05 p.m.			Boston	at	Kansas City	8:10 p.m.			Detroit	at	Chi White Sox	8:10 p.m.			N-Y Yankees	at	Houston	8:10 p.m.			L-A Angels	at	Oakland	9:40 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Chi Cubs	at	Cincinnati	1:10 p.m.			Chi Cubs	at	Cincinnati	6:40 p.m.			Miami	at	Washington	7:05 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	Milwaukee	8:10 p.m.			Pittsburgh	at	St. Louis	8:15 p.m.			San Francisco	at	San Diego	9:40 p.m.			Atlanta	at	L-A Dodgers	10:10 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Dallas	at	Indiana	7 p.m.			Atlanta	at	Minnesota	8 p.m.			Connecticut	at	New York	8 p.m.	<a href="https://hutchpost.com/pages/eagle-media-broadcast-calendar">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the EAGLE Media Sports Broadcast Calendar.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.&nbsp;<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;

📢📰 Sports Headlines for Friday

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wind Surge and The Missions both had multi-home run games, but the Missions hit a few more. Wichita was defeated by San Antonio by a score of 8-6 and the Missions now lead the series two games to one.

The Missions hit a leadoff home run to start the ballgame. Jakob Marsee swung at the third pitch of the game and hit a line drive over the right center field wall for a solo home run.

Wichita answered with their own home run in the bottom of the second to tie the ballgame. Tanner Schobel hit a solo home run on a line drive over the left center field wall.

San Antonio hit another home run, this time in the top of the fourth. The home run was a two-run shot hit by Marcos Castanon that flew over the center field wall.

Back-to-back home runs were hit by the Missions in the top of the sixth. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley both hit solo home runs past the right field wall.

The Wind Surge started chipping away at the Missions lead in the sixth and seventh innings. Patrick Winkel hit an RBI single on a line drive to right field in the bottom of the sixth. Alerick Soularie then ripped a ball on a line drive to center field for a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh.

The Missions pulled away in the top of the eighth. A three-run home run by Cole Cummings extended their lead out to five runs.

Winkel hit his second RBI of the game in the bottom of the eighth. He hit a sacrifice fly to left field that drove in Willie Joe Garry Jr. from third. Aaron Sabato then blasted a ball over the left field wall for a two-run home run and the deficit was reduced to just two runs.

Carlos Luna made his 15th start of the season on the mound for the Wichita Wind Surge. He pitched five and one third innings where he gave up five runs off six hits. He struck out six batters and walked none. He was credited with the loss, and his record falls to (2-8).

The San Antonio Missions starting pitcher Adam Mazur pitched six innings. He gave up two runs off seven hits. He struck out five batters and walked one. He earned the win, and his record improves to (1-2).

The first place Wichita Wind Surge fall to (30-24, 58-64) and the San Antonio Missions improve to (27-27, 64-59).

NOTES: The Wind Surge won 19 of 27 games they played in the month of August, which was the best mark in the league. Yoyner Fajardo has reached base in 16 consecutive games. RHP Hunter McMahon was promoted to Class-AAA St. Paul. The 19 wins in August is the most in a month for the Surge in the three year history,

BROADCAST: Milb First Pitch App,&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fWindsurge.com&amp;c=E,1,dexWbEMmO2SNZFacaCKfVJIV48UFXNwoAwE4zyM2KXaD_HSgx84zoOHAglON-gUjtBR3aBrV7b7fNPJsxVGXCgYR5cYPta1xJgIbXkHri2NTnYdJ6WV7jsuz044,&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1">Windsurge.com</a>, MiLB.tv and Bally Live app.

UPCOMING: The Wind Surge continue to host the San Antonio Missions and will play game four Friday, September 1st. First pitch will be at 7:05 PM. RH Marco Raya will take the mound for the Wind Surge and RH Ryan Bergert will be the starting pitcher for the Missions.

<div><iframe src="https://streamable.com/milb/tanner-schobel-s-solo-dinger" width="560" height="315"></iframe></div>WICHITA, Kan. - The Wind Surge and The Missions both had multi-home run games, but the Missions hit a few more. Wichita was defeated by San Antonio by a score of 8-6 and the Missions now lead the series two games to one.The Missions hit a leadoff home run to start the ballgame. Jakob Marsee swung at the third pitch of the game and hit a line drive over the right center field wall for a solo home run.Wichita answered with their own home run in the bottom of the second to tie the ballgame. Tanner Schobel hit a solo home run on a line drive over the left center field wall.San Antonio hit another home run, this time in the top of the fourth. The home run was a two-run shot hit by Marcos Castanon that flew over the center field wall.Back-to-back home runs were hit by the Missions in the top of the sixth. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley both hit solo home runs past the right field wall.The Wind Surge started chipping away at the Missions lead in the sixth and seventh innings. Patrick Winkel hit an RBI single on a line drive to right field in the bottom of the sixth. Alerick Soularie then ripped a ball on a line drive to center field for a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh.The Missions pulled away in the top of the eighth. A three-run home run by Cole Cummings extended their lead out to five runs.Winkel hit his second RBI of the game in the bottom of the eighth. He hit a sacrifice fly to left field that drove in Willie Joe Garry Jr. from third. Aaron Sabato then blasted a ball over the left field wall for a two-run home run and the deficit was reduced to just two runs.Carlos Luna made his 15th start of the season on the mound for the Wichita Wind Surge. He pitched five and one third innings where he gave up five runs off six hits. He struck out six batters and walked none. He was credited with the loss, and his record falls to (2-8).The San Antonio Missions starting pitcher Adam Mazur pitched six innings. He gave up two runs off seven hits. He struck out five batters and walked one. He earned the win, and his record improves to (1-2).The first place Wichita Wind Surge fall to (30-24, 58-64) and the San Antonio Missions improve to (27-27, 64-59).NOTES: The Wind Surge won 19 of 27 games they played in the month of August, which was the best mark in the league. Yoyner Fajardo has reached base in 16 consecutive games. RHP Hunter McMahon was promoted to Class-AAA St. Paul. The 19 wins in August is the most in a month for the Surge in the three year history,BROADCAST: Milb First Pitch App,&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fWindsurge.com&amp;c=E,1,dexWbEMmO2SNZFacaCKfVJIV48UFXNwoAwE4zyM2KXaD_HSgx84zoOHAglON-gUjtBR3aBrV7b7fNPJsxVGXCgYR5cYPta1xJgIbXkHri2NTnYdJ6WV7jsuz044,&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1">Windsurge.com</a>, MiLB.tv and Bally Live app.UPCOMING: The Wind Surge continue to host the San Antonio Missions and will play game four Friday, September 1st. First pitch will be at 7:05 PM. RH Marco Raya will take the mound for the Wind Surge and RH Ryan Bergert will be the starting pitcher for the Missions.

⚾ Wichita Wind Surge held off by Missions

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – K-State was up to the challenge against Vanderbilt on Thursday night at Vanderbilt Soccer Complex, but a miscue inside the penalty area in the second half led to a penalty kick goal for the Commodores and a 1-0 loss for the Wildcats. 

HOW IT HAPPENED -K-State (2-1-2) and Vanderbilt (3-0-2) were equal in shots on goal at five apiece, while the Wildcats held a 6-5 edge in corner kicks. The Commodores held a 10-7 advantage in total shots. - Of the five shots on goal for the Wildcats, four came in the second half as junior forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/riley-baker/11055">Riley Baker</a>&nbsp;fired off two, including a dangerous ball to the upper right corner, while freshman forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/jo-sees/11212">Jo Sees</a>&nbsp;tallied one and junior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/kenzi-gillispie/11063">Kenzi Gillispie</a>&nbsp;notched one to the lower right corner. - In the 67th minute, the Commodores were awarded a penalty kick as an attacker was pulled down inside the box. Hannah McLaughlin finished the attempt for the 1-0 lead.&nbsp; - K-State's school record for consecutive shutout minutes ended at 416:44. - K-State sophomore goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/murphy-sheaff/11202">Murphy Sheaff</a>&nbsp;finished the night with four saves.&nbsp;

QUICK FACTS - K-State is 1-1-1 on the road this season and owns a 14-41-11 record in road matches in program history. - The Wildcats are 0-1-1 in matches against current members of the SEC. - This was the first meeting between K-State and Vanderbilt.- Head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/mike-dibbini/1967">Mike Dibbini</a>&nbsp;owns a career coaching record of 299-153-48. He is 34-75-17 in eight seasons as the only head coach in K-State history. - K-State finished August with a record of 2-1-2. In its history, the Wildcats are 12-10-6 in August.&nbsp; - The Wildcats are 1-1-2 this season when tied at the half and 13-26-14 in its eight seasons. - When the Wildcats have the advantage in corner kicks, K-State is 2-1-1 this season and 22-21-5 in its history.

PLAYER NOTES - Sheaff's K-State record in frame is 2-1-2. Her collegiate career record stands at 6-3-6. - Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/maddie-weichel/11074">Maddie Weichel</a>&nbsp;played in her 56th career match on Thursday. She remains in sole possession of ninth in program history for career matches played. - With their starts on Thursday, Weichel and Gillispie are tied for 10th in school history for career starts with 42.

FROM THE HEAD COACH K-State Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/mike-dibbini/1967">Mike Dibbini</a>&nbsp;on the team's overall play tonight..."I felt our ability to get the win was there and we played well enough to win the game. I felt like we had clear chances. We hit the post and their goalkeeper made some big saves. Unfortunately, they get a PK to win the game. That's a good team but we competed hard and were a good side as well. We were just on the short end of the stick tonight." On what he saw from his team defensively over the last four matches..."They were a hard defensive unit to break down. Even tonight, we were hard to break down. Unfortunately, we got a PK called on us and that ended the streak. Now we just regroup and rebound to be better Sunday." On the offensive chances..."I thought we got some good opportunities. Some corners. I felt like we had our one opportunity at the post that had a real nice build up through the midfield and a through ball. So there were some good moments. We just have to continue to build on what we've been doing in the attack especially on the counter and see where we can make a bid as we go into Sunday."&nbsp;

UP NEXT K-State returns to Buser Family Park on Sunday night at 8 p.m., as the Wildcats begin a four-match home stand by hosting Nebraska. Sunday's match is a Wildcat Weekend, as fans can purchase a general admission ticket for $5 at the Buser Family Park ticket windows when showing their football game ticket from Saturday's game against Southeast Missouri State.

Sunday's match will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas State AthleticsNASHVILLE, Tennessee – K-State was up to the challenge against Vanderbilt on Thursday night at Vanderbilt Soccer Complex, but a miscue inside the penalty area in the second half led to a penalty kick goal for the Commodores and a 1-0 loss for the Wildcats. HOW IT HAPPENED -K-State (2-1-2) and Vanderbilt (3-0-2) were equal in shots on goal at five apiece, while the Wildcats held a 6-5 edge in corner kicks. The Commodores held a 10-7 advantage in total shots. - Of the five shots on goal for the Wildcats, four came in the second half as junior forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/riley-baker/11055">Riley Baker</a>&nbsp;fired off two, including a dangerous ball to the upper right corner, while freshman forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/jo-sees/11212">Jo Sees</a>&nbsp;tallied one and junior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/kenzi-gillispie/11063">Kenzi Gillispie</a>&nbsp;notched one to the lower right corner. - In the 67th minute, the Commodores were awarded a penalty kick as an attacker was pulled down inside the box. Hannah McLaughlin finished the attempt for the 1-0 lead.&nbsp; - K-State's school record for consecutive shutout minutes ended at 416:44. - K-State sophomore goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/murphy-sheaff/11202">Murphy Sheaff</a>&nbsp;finished the night with four saves.&nbsp; QUICK FACTS - K-State is 1-1-1 on the road this season and owns a 14-41-11 record in road matches in program history. - The Wildcats are 0-1-1 in matches against current members of the SEC. - This was the first meeting between K-State and Vanderbilt.- Head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/mike-dibbini/1967">Mike Dibbini</a>&nbsp;owns a career coaching record of 299-153-48. He is 34-75-17 in eight seasons as the only head coach in K-State history. - K-State finished August with a record of 2-1-2. In its history, the Wildcats are 12-10-6 in August.&nbsp; - The Wildcats are 1-1-2 this season when tied at the half and 13-26-14 in its eight seasons. - When the Wildcats have the advantage in corner kicks, K-State is 2-1-1 this season and 22-21-5 in its history. PLAYER NOTES - Sheaff's K-State record in frame is 2-1-2. Her collegiate career record stands at 6-3-6. - Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/maddie-weichel/11074">Maddie Weichel</a>&nbsp;played in her 56th career match on Thursday. She remains in sole possession of ninth in program history for career matches played. - With their starts on Thursday, Weichel and Gillispie are tied for 10th in school history for career starts with 42. FROM THE HEAD COACH K-State Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/mike-dibbini/1967">Mike Dibbini</a>&nbsp;on the team's overall play tonight..."I felt our ability to get the win was there and we played well enough to win the game. I felt like we had clear chances. We hit the post and their goalkeeper made some big saves. Unfortunately, they get a PK to win the game. That's a good team but we competed hard and were a good side as well. We were just on the short end of the stick tonight." On what he saw from his team defensively over the last four matches..."They were a hard defensive unit to break down. Even tonight, we were hard to break down. Unfortunately, we got a PK called on us and that ended the streak. Now we just regroup and rebound to be better Sunday." On the offensive chances..."I thought we got some good opportunities. Some corners. I felt like we had our one opportunity at the post that had a real nice build up through the midfield and a through ball. So there were some good moments. We just have to continue to build on what we've been doing in the attack especially on the counter and see where we can make a bid as we go into Sunday."&nbsp; UP NEXT K-State returns to Buser Family Park on Sunday night at 8 p.m., as the Wildcats begin a four-match home stand by hosting Nebraska. Sunday's match is a Wildcat Weekend, as fans can purchase a general admission ticket for $5 at the Buser Family Park ticket windows when showing their football game ticket from Saturday's game against Southeast Missouri State.Sunday's match will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ WSOC: K-State suffers tough loss at Vanderbilt

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;On a night when the soccer program honored new Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Liana Salazar, Kansas defeated Arkansas State 3-0 at Rock Chalk Park Thursday. Lexi Watts, Brie Severns and Montelene Dymond all scored goals and Hallie Klanke had two assists for the second straight game.

With the victory, Kansas (3-0-2) remained unbeaten on the season. The last time Kansas was unbeaten through the first five games was the 2018 season when the Jayhawks made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas controlled the game from the start with a goal less than two minutes into the match. Watts redirected a cross into the box from Klanke to put the Jayhawks ahead 1-0 in the second minute. The goal was the second of the season for Watts. The score remained 1-0 into halftime.

Early in the second half, Severns capitalized on an opportunity in the box. Watts passed the ball to Klanke who found a wide open Severns to put the ball in past a diving goalkeeper. The goal extended the Jayhawks’ lead to 2-0. The assist by Klanke was her second of the night and fourth in the last two games.

The Jayhawks added one more goal in the 76th minute. A cross into the box from Siera Herbert was deflected by an Arkansas State defender right to Montelene Dymond making a run into the box. Dymond snuck the ball inside the left post to give the Jayhawks a 3-0 lead and secure the KU victory.

Super-senior goalkeeper Melania Pasar recorded her second shutout of the season and sixth of her career in the game. Defensively, the Jayhawks held the Red Wolves to only one shot on goal.

Kansas held a 24-3 advantage on shots, including a 12-1 edge for shots on target. Watts led the team with six shots in the match followed by Dymond with four attempts.

NOTES Kansas has not suffered a loss through the first five games of the season for the first time since 2018.• Kansas has at least 20 shots in back-to-back games for the first time since Sept. 8-11, 2022.• Kansas has outscored their opponents 10-1 at Rock Chalk Park this season.• Kansas has double-digit shots on goal in consecutive games.• Klanke has multiple assists in two straight games for the first time in her career. She has four assists in the last two games.• Watts, Severns and Dymond all now have two goals this season.

UP NEXT Kansas will look to remain unbeaten on Sunday against Missouri at Rock Chalk Park for Pack the Pitch. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. All beverages will be discounted and the first 250 fans in attendance will receive a KU-branded soccer scarf.

Season tickets and individual tickets for the 2023 season are on sale now. Season tickets cost only $55 and includes all nine regular season home matches at Rock Chalk Park. Single-game and season tickets can be purchased&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=SC&amp;linkID=kansas&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=">here</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Kansas ticket office at 785-864-3141. Single-game tickets will also be available to purchase at the ticket window at Rock Chalk Park on gamedays, beginning one hour prior to kickoff.

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;On a night when the soccer program honored new Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Liana Salazar, Kansas defeated Arkansas State 3-0 at Rock Chalk Park Thursday. Lexi Watts, Brie Severns and Montelene Dymond all scored goals and Hallie Klanke had two assists for the second straight game.With the victory, Kansas (3-0-2) remained unbeaten on the season. The last time Kansas was unbeaten through the first five games was the 2018 season when the Jayhawks made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.Kansas controlled the game from the start with a goal less than two minutes into the match. Watts redirected a cross into the box from Klanke to put the Jayhawks ahead 1-0 in the second minute. The goal was the second of the season for Watts. The score remained 1-0 into halftime.Early in the second half, Severns capitalized on an opportunity in the box. Watts passed the ball to Klanke who found a wide open Severns to put the ball in past a diving goalkeeper. The goal extended the Jayhawks’ lead to 2-0. The assist by Klanke was her second of the night and fourth in the last two games.The Jayhawks added one more goal in the 76th minute. A cross into the box from Siera Herbert was deflected by an Arkansas State defender right to Montelene Dymond making a run into the box. Dymond snuck the ball inside the left post to give the Jayhawks a 3-0 lead and secure the KU victory.Super-senior goalkeeper Melania Pasar recorded her second shutout of the season and sixth of her career in the game. Defensively, the Jayhawks held the Red Wolves to only one shot on goal.Kansas held a 24-3 advantage on shots, including a 12-1 edge for shots on target. Watts led the team with six shots in the match followed by Dymond with four attempts.NOTES Kansas has not suffered a loss through the first five games of the season for the first time since 2018.• Kansas has at least 20 shots in back-to-back games for the first time since Sept. 8-11, 2022.• Kansas has outscored their opponents 10-1 at Rock Chalk Park this season.• Kansas has double-digit shots on goal in consecutive games.• Klanke has multiple assists in two straight games for the first time in her career. She has four assists in the last two games.• Watts, Severns and Dymond all now have two goals this season.UP NEXT Kansas will look to remain unbeaten on Sunday against Missouri at Rock Chalk Park for Pack the Pitch. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. All beverages will be discounted and the first 250 fans in attendance will receive a KU-branded soccer scarf.Season tickets and individual tickets for the 2023 season are on sale now. Season tickets cost only $55 and includes all nine regular season home matches at Rock Chalk Park. Single-game and season tickets can be purchased&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=SC&amp;linkID=kansas&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=">here</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Kansas ticket office at 785-864-3141. Single-game tickets will also be available to purchase at the ticket window at Rock Chalk Park on gamedays, beginning one hour prior to kickoff.

⚽ WSOC: KU blanks Arkansas State, stays unbeaten

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– In a battle of two ranked teams, No. 25 Purdue edged No. 23 Kansas 3-2 (25-17, 19-25, 25-16, 19-25, 15-17) in the opening round game of the Kansas Invitational at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Thursday evening.

A crowd of 1,838 saw a thrilling match that went this distance and included 11 ties and five lead changes in the final set. Neither team led by more than two in the deciding set as Kansas fell to 2-1 on the season, while Purdue improved to 2-2.

Kansas was paced by graduate Raegan Cooper who had 18 kills, while junior Caroline Bien had 17 kills and junior London Davis had 11 kills for the match. Junior Camryn Turner led KU with 14 digs, while freshman Raegan Burns and junior Ayah Elnady had 12 digs each. Kansas edged Purdue in hitting percentage .398-331.

Kansas dominated the opening set jumping out to a 9-3 lead highlighted by three kills from Davis. KU forced a second Purdue timeout when it took a 17-9 lead. The Jayhawks would keep the Boilermakers at bay winning the first set 25-17. Davis and Cooper paced KU with four kills each for the set, while Burns led KU with five digs. As a team, KU outhit Purdue .405 to .194 for the set.

Purdue overcame an 8-4 deficit to defeat Kansas 25-19 in the second set and tie the match at one set each. Elnady recorded four kills in the set, including three during KU’s 8-4 lead forcing a Purdue timeout. With the set tied at 15-15, Purdue went on a 6-0 run to lead 21-15 and kept its cushion to win the set.

Recording no kills in the match’s first two sets, KU turned to Bien in the third set where she amassed nine kills. Up 10-9, Kansas went on an 11-1 run to make the score 21-10 in favor of the home team. In the run, Bien posted three kills and a block solo, while Burns had an ace. Seven of KU’s points in the run came on Burns’ serve. The Jayhawks would cruise to a 25-16 set win to go up 2-1.

Purdue used a late surge to win the fourth set 25-19. Early on, neither team led by more than three in the fourth set and Kansas cut the Purdue lead to 19-18 on a Davis kill. The Boilermakers would then score four-straight points and later send the match to a fifth and deciding set.

Kansas will play its second and final match of the Kansas Invitational when it plays host to No. 19 Marquette on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. The match will be broadcast on Big 12 NOW on ESPN+. Purdue and Marquette will play on Friday at 3 p.m. in the second round of the Kansas Invitational at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.

<figure>
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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– In a battle of two ranked teams, No. 25 Purdue edged No. 23 Kansas 3-2 (25-17, 19-25, 25-16, 19-25, 15-17) in the opening round game of the Kansas Invitational at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Thursday evening.A crowd of 1,838 saw a thrilling match that went this distance and included 11 ties and five lead changes in the final set. Neither team led by more than two in the deciding set as Kansas fell to 2-1 on the season, while Purdue improved to 2-2.Kansas was paced by graduate Raegan Cooper who had 18 kills, while junior Caroline Bien had 17 kills and junior London Davis had 11 kills for the match. Junior Camryn Turner led KU with 14 digs, while freshman Raegan Burns and junior Ayah Elnady had 12 digs each. Kansas edged Purdue in hitting percentage .398-331.Kansas dominated the opening set jumping out to a 9-3 lead highlighted by three kills from Davis. KU forced a second Purdue timeout when it took a 17-9 lead. The Jayhawks would keep the Boilermakers at bay winning the first set 25-17. Davis and Cooper paced KU with four kills each for the set, while Burns led KU with five digs. As a team, KU outhit Purdue .405 to .194 for the set.Purdue overcame an 8-4 deficit to defeat Kansas 25-19 in the second set and tie the match at one set each. Elnady recorded four kills in the set, including three during KU’s 8-4 lead forcing a Purdue timeout. With the set tied at 15-15, Purdue went on a 6-0 run to lead 21-15 and kept its cushion to win the set.Recording no kills in the match’s first two sets, KU turned to Bien in the third set where she amassed nine kills. Up 10-9, Kansas went on an 11-1 run to make the score 21-10 in favor of the home team. In the run, Bien posted three kills and a block solo, while Burns had an ace. Seven of KU’s points in the run came on Burns’ serve. The Jayhawks would cruise to a 25-16 set win to go up 2-1.Purdue used a late surge to win the fourth set 25-19. Early on, neither team led by more than three in the fourth set and Kansas cut the Purdue lead to 19-18 on a Davis kill. The Boilermakers would then score four-straight points and later send the match to a fifth and deciding set.UP NEXTKansas will play its second and final match of the Kansas Invitational when it plays host to No. 19 Marquette on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. The match will be broadcast on Big 12 NOW on ESPN+. Purdue and Marquette will play on Friday at 3 p.m. in the second round of the Kansas Invitational at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.

🏐 KU edged in 5-set thriller against No. 25 Purdue

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<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=22634&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">Watch Collin Klein’s Press Conference</a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=22635&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">Watch Joe Klanderman’s Press Conference</a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/podcasts/coordinator-press-conferences-august-31-2023/4817" target="_blank">Listen on Wildcats Uncut</a>

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State offensive coordinator&nbsp;Collin Klein&nbsp;and defensive coordinator&nbsp;Joe Klanderman&nbsp;met with members of the media on Thursday at the Vanier Family Football Complex prior to the Wildcats’ season opener on Saturday against SEMO. Links to video and audio of both press conferences are above, and a transcript of select quotes are below.

COLLIN KLEIN, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR On the mentality of trying to 50 points per game… “There’s more of a mentality type of thing more than anything. As long as you get one more than the other team, that's the ultimate goal. Just from a mindset and offensively understanding that that is our job and role, that was kind of where that came from.”

On his feelings of the quarterback room… “I think the exciting thing is they're all continuing to get better. I think Will (Howard) has done a great job. Watching his maturation process the last year, and even everything he went through last year, from preparing, learning from Adrian (Martinez), competing, being in a backup role, and then obviously, the team calling his number, him being more than ready and going out and playing the way he did. Kind of watch that perspective trickle down now and him being able to be on the other side of that and get back to the younger part of the room has been really fun to see. How they've all competed and how they've all gotten better, it starts with him. I'll tell you what, it's been a really, really, really good competition for that number two spot. Avery (Johnson) and Jake (Rubley) both – like I told you guys last time, and I wasn’t meaning anything by it – both have played really well, had good camps. At the end of the day, naming a set depth chart is not really even how I feel – and Coach Klieman feels – is the way to do that. We’re going to have all three of those guys ready to play. We're going to do whatever and ultimately focus on scoring as many points as we can, and obviously doing what's in the best interest of the players. Trying to predict too many things, that’s an exercise of futility. I think both Jake and Avery will be ready to go. Who goes in the game first, Coach Klieman and I will probably talk tomorrow after we finish this week of practice and see where we're at and how to manage it. But, you know, I’m excited to see all three of those guys, hopefully, see some action.”

On how he’s improved as an offensive coordinator… “I think, obviously, experience just like from a player's standpoint. Those reps are valuable. The situations. I think being able to know and understand, have better foresight of where to spend some time and what's important, and then maybe what's not going to be quite as important, even for myself as I prepare. I feel like I'm learning again this year, too and that's a healthy thing as well.”

On how plays will look without Deuce Vaughn… “Any time you have a player like that, there’s no doubt that it dictates a lot of things, it helps us make decisions and it helps things move forward. But, again, I think there's a huge opportunity to step up for a lot of guys. I think what excites me – as I've said – I think we had a lot of balanced production last year, even with as dynamic as Deuce was. I think there'll be, again, an opportunity for a lot of contributors to help pick up that slack.”

On Avery Johnson’s progression through camp… “It's a credit to him. It's an absolute credit to him. He's worked himself and earned it. He's got an outstanding football IQ and knack for the game, what's going on around him conceptually, what and why you're doing what you're doing at his age is off the charts. Then, how he's been able to apply that to a new environment and a new system, obviously at a higher level of football than he's played before, it's pretty special.”

JOE KLANDERMAN, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

On his eagerness to see new pieces of the defense… “It's going to be an interesting deal, and it’s going to be a work in progress for several weeks, I would guess. We've got an interesting mixture of guys that have played a lot of football and I feel really comfortable with, and other guys are going to have pretty big key roles, probably bigger as time goes on that we haven't seen yet or don't know very much about. Seeing all those guys respond to the lights is going to be big thing.”

On Asa Newsom’s position on the depth chart… “Well for starters, he's physically very mature and very ready. He came in as a kid that had weight, he had length, he was really well-developed body wise, and had good body control, unusual body control for a young guy. When you couple that with the fact he's got a really high IQ. He's being taught some things that he's never heard before, believe me, but he's got a great capacity for learning. When he makes mistakes, he rarely makes repeated mistakes. I think that as that continues to build and his experience and amount of snaps continues to grow, he's just going to get better and better. He'll be a big, big factor toward the end of the year.”

On trying to get ahead early against SEMO to try to play younger players… “I'm not banking on that at all. We haven’t talked about that at all. You bet, SEMO’s a good football team, in particular offensively. They are explosive on offense. They put up yards and points on people. Coaching at that level, I just know how they're going to approach this game, when they get a chance to play a Power 5 opponent. So, not something that we've really even discussed as a staff at all.”

On how Austin Moore is progressing… “As much as a machine can progress. He's uploading the new software, and he continues on. He's incredible. Talk about one of the steadiest guys I have ever been around. He doesn't have a bad day, doesn't have a bad period, he just continues to go. I think he really gives a lot of strength. You talk about Asa Newsom, some of those guys – Austin Romaine, some of the younger linebackers –just the steadying presence of Austin is phenomenal for them.”

On how defense can go from good to great… “I'm hoping that we become a much better tackling team. I thought we tackled well at the first part of last year, and I thought at the end of the season that wasn't the case. You look at the Alabama game and you look at some of the later games, we weren't a good tackling team. I think that really put us in some advantageous third downs early in the season, and at the end of the year, it was a whole bunch more 3rd&nbsp;and 2s, 3rd&nbsp;and 1s that could have easily been 3rd&nbsp;and 7s and 3rd&nbsp;and 8s. With young guys, that concerns me. That's something that we don't do a lot of live stuff with. That's not a Coach’s philosophy. We'll do it occasionally. We'll do it a couple of times, but it's not like we're doing it every day. Just the speed of the game, I think those guys just have to trust that they're good football players and they were brought here for a reason, some of those guys that haven't done it. I'm certain that will improve as the year goes on.”

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=22634&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">Watch Collin Klein’s Press Conference</a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=22635&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">Watch Joe Klanderman’s Press Conference</a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/podcasts/coordinator-press-conferences-august-31-2023/4817" target="_blank">Listen on Wildcats Uncut</a>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State offensive coordinator&nbsp;Collin Klein&nbsp;and defensive coordinator&nbsp;Joe Klanderman&nbsp;met with members of the media on Thursday at the Vanier Family Football Complex prior to the Wildcats’ season opener on Saturday against SEMO. Links to video and audio of both press conferences are above, and a transcript of select quotes are below.COLLIN KLEIN, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR On the mentality of trying to 50 points per game… “There’s more of a mentality type of thing more than anything. As long as you get one more than the other team, that's the ultimate goal. Just from a mindset and offensively understanding that that is our job and role, that was kind of where that came from.”On his feelings of the quarterback room… “I think the exciting thing is they're all continuing to get better. I think Will (Howard) has done a great job. Watching his maturation process the last year, and even everything he went through last year, from preparing, learning from Adrian (Martinez), competing, being in a backup role, and then obviously, the team calling his number, him being more than ready and going out and playing the way he did. Kind of watch that perspective trickle down now and him being able to be on the other side of that and get back to the younger part of the room has been really fun to see. How they've all competed and how they've all gotten better, it starts with him. I'll tell you what, it's been a really, really, really good competition for that number two spot. Avery (Johnson) and Jake (Rubley) both – like I told you guys last time, and I wasn’t meaning anything by it – both have played really well, had good camps. At the end of the day, naming a set depth chart is not really even how I feel – and Coach Klieman feels – is the way to do that. We’re going to have all three of those guys ready to play. We're going to do whatever and ultimately focus on scoring as many points as we can, and obviously doing what's in the best interest of the players. Trying to predict too many things, that’s an exercise of futility. I think both Jake and Avery will be ready to go. Who goes in the game first, Coach Klieman and I will probably talk tomorrow after we finish this week of practice and see where we're at and how to manage it. But, you know, I’m excited to see all three of those guys, hopefully, see some action.”On how he’s improved as an offensive coordinator… “I think, obviously, experience just like from a player's standpoint. Those reps are valuable. The situations. I think being able to know and understand, have better foresight of where to spend some time and what's important, and then maybe what's not going to be quite as important, even for myself as I prepare. I feel like I'm learning again this year, too and that's a healthy thing as well.”On how plays will look without Deuce Vaughn… “Any time you have a player like that, there’s no doubt that it dictates a lot of things, it helps us make decisions and it helps things move forward. But, again, I think there's a huge opportunity to step up for a lot of guys. I think what excites me – as I've said – I think we had a lot of balanced production last year, even with as dynamic as Deuce was. I think there'll be, again, an opportunity for a lot of contributors to help pick up that slack.”On Avery Johnson’s progression through camp… “It's a credit to him. It's an absolute credit to him. He's worked himself and earned it. He's got an outstanding football IQ and knack for the game, what's going on around him conceptually, what and why you're doing what you're doing at his age is off the charts. Then, how he's been able to apply that to a new environment and a new system, obviously at a higher level of football than he's played before, it's pretty special.”JOE KLANDERMAN, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOROn his eagerness to see new pieces of the defense… “It's going to be an interesting deal, and it’s going to be a work in progress for several weeks, I would guess. We've got an interesting mixture of guys that have played a lot of football and I feel really comfortable with, and other guys are going to have pretty big key roles, probably bigger as time goes on that we haven't seen yet or don't know very much about. Seeing all those guys respond to the lights is going to be big thing.”On Asa Newsom’s position on the depth chart… “Well for starters, he's physically very mature and very ready. He came in as a kid that had weight, he had length, he was really well-developed body wise, and had good body control, unusual body control for a young guy. When you couple that with the fact he's got a really high IQ. He's being taught some things that he's never heard before, believe me, but he's got a great capacity for learning. When he makes mistakes, he rarely makes repeated mistakes. I think that as that continues to build and his experience and amount of snaps continues to grow, he's just going to get better and better. He'll be a big, big factor toward the end of the year.”On trying to get ahead early against SEMO to try to play younger players… “I'm not banking on that at all. We haven’t talked about that at all. You bet, SEMO’s a good football team, in particular offensively. They are explosive on offense. They put up yards and points on people. Coaching at that level, I just know how they're going to approach this game, when they get a chance to play a Power 5 opponent. So, not something that we've really even discussed as a staff at all.”On how Austin Moore is progressing… “As much as a machine can progress. He's uploading the new software, and he continues on. He's incredible. Talk about one of the steadiest guys I have ever been around. He doesn't have a bad day, doesn't have a bad period, he just continues to go. I think he really gives a lot of strength. You talk about Asa Newsom, some of those guys – Austin Romaine, some of the younger linebackers –just the steadying presence of Austin is phenomenal for them.”On how defense can go from good to great… “I'm hoping that we become a much better tackling team. I thought we tackled well at the first part of last year, and I thought at the end of the season that wasn't the case. You look at the Alabama game and you look at some of the later games, we weren't a good tackling team. I think that really put us in some advantageous third downs early in the season, and at the end of the year, it was a whole bunch more 3rd&nbsp;and 2s, 3rd&nbsp;and 1s that could have easily been 3rd&nbsp;and 7s and 3rd&nbsp;and 8s. With young guys, that concerns me. That's something that we don't do a lot of live stuff with. That's not a Coach’s philosophy. We'll do it occasionally. We'll do it a couple of times, but it's not like we're doing it every day. Just the speed of the game, I think those guys just have to trust that they're good football players and they were brought here for a reason, some of those guys that haven't done it. I'm certain that will improve as the year goes on.”

🏈 K-State coordinators discuss season opener

Fort Hays State (0-0, 0-0 MIAA) at
Northeastern State (0-0,
0-0 MIAA)
 Thursday, August 31 - 6 p.m. Tahlequah, Okla. – Gable Field at Doc Wadley
Stadium
&nbsp;
 Radio - KJLS (103.3)

<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

Fort Hays State Football opens its 2023 campaign
on Thursday night (Aug. 31) at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,
Okla. After an injury riddled 2022 season, the Tigers are looking to get back
on track this year in the perennially tough Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association. Kickoff from Doc Wadley Stadium will be at 6 p.m. Watch
the game live on The MIAA Network, or follow on KJLS radio (103.3) or live stats.

Fort Hays State has won the last eight meetings versus Northeastern State dating back to the 2014 season. FHSU has scored 27 or more points in all eight games during the streak, highlighted by a 91-point
outburst in Tehlequah in 2019. The Tigers have outscored the RiverHawks 380-67 during the
eight-game streak, averaging 47.5 points per game. 

FHSU leads the all-time
series 8-2 and has an 8-0 mark against NSU in MIAA play. NSU won the first two
meetings in 1989 and 1990, when both teams were a member of the NAIA.
&nbsp;


Fort Hays State won last year's meeting in Hays, 27-14. The Tigers led 20-0 through three quarters before the RiverHawks mounted a comeback early in the fourth quarter when they pulled within six points. A 38-yard touchdown pass from Jack Dawson to Dawson Brown II with just over nine minutes to play pushed the lead to the final 13-point margin.

Though the Tigers struggled to just three wins in
2022, they owned one of the top red-zone efficiencies in NCAA Division II, finishing 11th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II with an 88.9 percent
success rate, converting 32-of-36 chances with 23 touchdowns and nine field
goals.
&nbsp;


All of FHSU's returning all-conference performers
are on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive end Myles Menges, linebacker Makel Williams and safety Mason Perez&nbsp;earned All-MIAA Third Team honors in 2022.
The trio combined for 178 tackles in 2022.
&nbsp;


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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (0-0, 0-0 MIAA) at
Northeastern State (0-0,
0-0 MIAA)
 Thursday, August 31 - 6 p.m. Tahlequah, Okla. – Gable Field at Doc Wadley
Stadium
&nbsp;
 Radio - KJLS (103.3)<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>Fort Hays State Football opens its 2023 campaign
on Thursday night (Aug. 31) at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,
Okla. After an injury riddled 2022 season, the Tigers are looking to get back
on track this year in the perennially tough Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association. Kickoff from Doc Wadley Stadium will be at 6 p.m. Watch
the game live on The MIAA Network, or follow on KJLS radio (103.3) or live stats.Fort Hays State has won the last eight meetings versus Northeastern State dating back to the 2014 season. FHSU has scored 27 or more points in all eight games during the streak, highlighted by a 91-point
outburst in Tehlequah in 2019. The Tigers have outscored the RiverHawks 380-67 during the
eight-game streak, averaging 47.5 points per game. FHSU leads the all-time
series 8-2 and has an 8-0 mark against NSU in MIAA play. NSU won the first two
meetings in 1989 and 1990, when both teams were a member of the NAIA.
&nbsp;
Fort Hays State won last year's meeting in Hays, 27-14. The Tigers led 20-0 through three quarters before the RiverHawks mounted a comeback early in the fourth quarter when they pulled within six points. A 38-yard touchdown pass from Jack Dawson to Dawson Brown II with just over nine minutes to play pushed the lead to the final 13-point margin.Though the Tigers struggled to just three wins in
2022, they owned one of the top red-zone efficiencies in NCAA Division II, finishing 11th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II with an 88.9 percent
success rate, converting 32-of-36 chances with 23 touchdowns and nine field
goals.
&nbsp;
All of FHSU's returning all-conference performers
are on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive end Myles Menges, linebacker Makel Williams and safety Mason Perez&nbsp;earned All-MIAA Third Team honors in 2022.
The trio combined for 178 tackles in 2022.
&nbsp;
On the offensive side of the ball, Jack Dawson&nbsp;is projected to start at quarterback after
throwing for 1,722 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He is also the top
returning rusher for the Tigers, churning out 245 yards. Ja'Quan Tillis&nbsp;had the most rushing yards last season (166) among returning
running backs. Leyton Cure leads the team in&nbsp;receiving yards among returners
with 281.