HAYSVILLE, Kan.-The Hutchinson Monarchs scored three unanswered runs, including the game-winning tally in the 12th inning to win 5-4 over the Haysville Aviators last night (June 30) at Plagens-Carpenter Park.&nbsp;

The winning run occurred when Joey Baran led off the 12th with a walk and came around to score on an error.&nbsp;

Haysville had taken a 4-2 lead on a two-run homer by Ryan Henderson in the bottom of the sixth, but&nbsp;Jimmy Blumberg answered for Hutchinson with a two-run single in the seventh to tie the game again.

The Monarchs made the most of their five hits, while the Aviators had five players record at least two hits on the night.&nbsp;

Reed Scott finished the game with three scoreless innings to earn the win for the Monarchs.&nbsp; Arturo Ramirez started for the Aviators and struck out 10 while scattering four runs over 6.2 innings.&nbsp;

Hutchinson (16-5) will now host Haysville (12-10) tonight (July 1) starting at 7 pm at Hobart-Detter Field.&nbsp;

Catch the pregame at 6:50pm on Hutchpost.com

There will be a fireworks show following the game tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park.

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 </figure>HAYSVILLE, Kan.-The Hutchinson Monarchs scored three unanswered runs, including the game-winning tally in the 12th inning to win 5-4 over the Haysville Aviators last night (June 30) at Plagens-Carpenter Park.&nbsp;The winning run occurred when Joey Baran led off the 12th with a walk and came around to score on an error.&nbsp;Haysville had taken a 4-2 lead on a two-run homer by Ryan Henderson in the bottom of the sixth, but&nbsp;Jimmy Blumberg answered for Hutchinson with a two-run single in the seventh to tie the game again.The Monarchs made the most of their five hits, while the Aviators had five players record at least two hits on the night.&nbsp;Reed Scott finished the game with three scoreless innings to earn the win for the Monarchs.&nbsp; Arturo Ramirez started for the Aviators and struck out 10 while scattering four runs over 6.2 innings.&nbsp;Hutchinson (16-5) will now host Haysville (12-10) tonight (July 1) starting at 7 pm at Hobart-Detter Field.&nbsp;Catch the pregame at 6:50pm on Hutchpost.comThere will be a fireworks show following the game tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park.<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/398814">Link to the game tonight - CLICK HERE</a>

Monarchs win in extra innings over Haysville Aviators

Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024

The Big Ten voted unanimously to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12's current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The announced came almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025.

5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion. Business is good. The first night of free agency underscored how good. Nikola Jokic, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns and Ja Morant agreed to extensions worth more than $1 billion by the time they expire, highlighting the moves made Thursday when the NBA's annual free-agent negotiating window opened.

Wimbledon updates | Jelena Ostapenko reaches 4th round

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon after winning 12 of the last 13 games against Irina-Camelia Begu. The 2017 French Open champion from Latvia beat Begu 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 on No. 3 Court. The 12th-seeded Ostapenko trailed 6-3, 1-0 when she turned things around. She won nine straight games to take a 3-0 lead in the deciding set before Begu was able to hold serve again. Ostapenko then had to save a break point in the next game before taking a 4-1 lead. Ostapenko reached the semifinals at the All England Club in 2018 and last week reached the final at the grass-court warmup tournament in Eastbourne, England.

Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area court

MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner has arrived at a Moscow-area court where she is scheduled to go on trial. Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team. Police said she was carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil. Her trial is set to get underway on Friday. The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs. Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned.

AP source: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The decision revealed just before the start of NBA free agency undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together enormous offers for the perennial All-Star. The Nets have been working with Durant to find a trade partner, and he has multiple teams on his preferred list. That's according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor Brooklyn revealed any details publicly. ESPN first reported Durant's trade request and cited Phoenix and Miami as two of his preferred destinations. Durant is a 12-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time NBA champion.

AP Sources: NFL adamant on indefinite suspension for Watson

Deshaun Watson's disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday with the NFL adamant about an indefinite suspension of at least one year and the quarterback's legal team arguing there's no basis for that punishment, two people with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press. Both sides presented their arguments over three days before former U.S. District Judge Sue Robinson in Delaware, according to both people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the hearing isn't public. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and settled 20 of the civil lawsuits.

Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about Freeman

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says his ex-team, the Atlanta Braves, is presenting a "false narrative" about the first baseman's departure in March. Freeman was in tears in Atlanta last week when he returned to the city where he had played his entire career. His former agent, Casey Close, says the Braves are falsely suggesting that he failed to communicate a contract offer to Freeman, who signed with the Dodgers in mid-March. That deal came three days after the Braves signed All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland.

LIV tees off in Oregon amid criticism over Saudi funding

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour's second event teed off Thursday, angering a group of families who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 and want the Saudi government held to account for the terrorist attacks. About 10 family members and survivors spoke at a small park honoring veterans in tiny North Plains, home to Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The LIV Golf series, funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, was making its first stop on American soil this week after a debut this month outside of London. Carlos Ortiz took the lead Thursday with a 5-under 67. Dustin Johnson, the 2020 Masters winner, was a shot back, and Hideto Tadihara, Pat Perez and Brenden Grace were two shots off the lead.

JT Poston shoots 62, leads John Deere Classic by 2 strokes

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — J.T. Poston shot a 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic. Coming off a second-place tie last week in Connecticut after also opening with a 62, Poston eagled the par-5 second and had seven birdies in a bogey-free round at TPC Deere Run. He won the 2019 Wyndham Championship for his lone PGA Tour title. Canadian Michael Gligic was second at 64, playing in the final group of the day off the first tee. Vaughn Taylor and Christopher Gotterup followed at 65.

Most American men reach Wimbledon's 3rd round since 1995

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There will be eight American men in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time since 1995. That's also the largest group for the country at that stage of any Grand Slam tournament since the U.S. Open a year later. Brandon Nakashima, Taylor Fritz and Jenson Brooksby all advanced at the All England Club. Nakashima pulled off the biggest surprise by beating 2021 Wimbledon semifinalist Denis Shapovalov of Canada. Four U.S. men will play for a berth in the fourth round Friday: John Isner, Steve Johnson, Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul.

AP Sports Summary Brief at 7:56 a.m. EDTBig Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024The Big Ten voted unanimously to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12's current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The announced came almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025.5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bangThe NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion. Business is good. The first night of free agency underscored how good. Nikola Jokic, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns and Ja Morant agreed to extensions worth more than $1 billion by the time they expire, highlighting the moves made Thursday when the NBA's annual free-agent negotiating window opened.Wimbledon updates | Jelena Ostapenko reaches 4th roundWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon after winning 12 of the last 13 games against Irina-Camelia Begu. The 2017 French Open champion from Latvia beat Begu 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 on No. 3 Court. The 12th-seeded Ostapenko trailed 6-3, 1-0 when she turned things around. She won nine straight games to take a 3-0 lead in the deciding set before Begu was able to hold serve again. Ostapenko then had to save a break point in the next game before taking a 4-1 lead. Ostapenko reached the semifinals at the All England Club in 2018 and last week reached the final at the grass-court warmup tournament in Eastbourne, England.Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area courtMOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner has arrived at a Moscow-area court where she is scheduled to go on trial. Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team. Police said she was carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil. Her trial is set to get underway on Friday. The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs. Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned.AP source: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn NetsA person with direct knowledge of the decision says Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The decision revealed just before the start of NBA free agency undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together enormous offers for the perennial All-Star. The Nets have been working with Durant to find a trade partner, and he has multiple teams on his preferred list. That's according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor Brooklyn revealed any details publicly. ESPN first reported Durant's trade request and cited Phoenix and Miami as two of his preferred destinations. Durant is a 12-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time NBA champion.AP Sources: NFL adamant on indefinite suspension for WatsonDeshaun Watson's disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday with the NFL adamant about an indefinite suspension of at least one year and the quarterback's legal team arguing there's no basis for that punishment, two people with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press. Both sides presented their arguments over three days before former U.S. District Judge Sue Robinson in Delaware, according to both people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the hearing isn't public. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and settled 20 of the civil lawsuits.Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about FreemanLOS ANGELES (AP) — The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says his ex-team, the Atlanta Braves, is presenting a "false narrative" about the first baseman's departure in March. Freeman was in tears in Atlanta last week when he returned to the city where he had played his entire career. His former agent, Casey Close, says the Braves are falsely suggesting that he failed to communicate a contract offer to Freeman, who signed with the Dodgers in mid-March. That deal came three days after the Braves signed All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland.LIV tees off in Oregon amid criticism over Saudi fundingNORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour's second event teed off Thursday, angering a group of families who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 and want the Saudi government held to account for the terrorist attacks. About 10 family members and survivors spoke at a small park honoring veterans in tiny North Plains, home to Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The LIV Golf series, funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, was making its first stop on American soil this week after a debut this month outside of London. Carlos Ortiz took the lead Thursday with a 5-under 67. Dustin Johnson, the 2020 Masters winner, was a shot back, and Hideto Tadihara, Pat Perez and Brenden Grace were two shots off the lead.JT Poston shoots 62, leads John Deere Classic by 2 strokesSILVIS, Ill. (AP) — J.T. Poston shot a 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic. Coming off a second-place tie last week in Connecticut after also opening with a 62, Poston eagled the par-5 second and had seven birdies in a bogey-free round at TPC Deere Run. He won the 2019 Wyndham Championship for his lone PGA Tour title. Canadian Michael Gligic was second at 64, playing in the final group of the day off the first tee. Vaughn Taylor and Christopher Gotterup followed at 65.Most American men reach Wimbledon's 3rd round since 1995WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There will be eight American men in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time since 1995. That's also the largest group for the country at that stage of any Grand Slam tournament since the U.S. Open a year later. Brandon Nakashima, Taylor Fritz and Jenson Brooksby all advanced at the All England Club. Nakashima pulled off the biggest surprise by beating 2021 Wimbledon semifinalist Denis Shapovalov of Canada. Four U.S. men will play for a berth in the fourth round Friday: John Isner, Steve Johnson, Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul.

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Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge defeated the Springfield Cardinals 7-6 on Thursday night behind two home runs from Matt Wallner.

Wallner hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to give Wichita a 5-4 lead. Wallner also hit a two-run homer in the third inning to give the Surge a 3-1 lead. Wallner finished the night two for four with two home runs and three RBIs.

Louie Varland got the start on the mound for the Surge and pitched five and one third innings and allowed three runs on five hits and struck out nine hitters before being relieved by Denny Bentley in the sixth inning.

The Wind Surge will resume action against the Springfield Cardinals tonight for a 7:05 first pitch.

Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge defeated the Springfield Cardinals 7-6 on Thursday night behind two home runs from Matt Wallner.Wallner hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to give Wichita a 5-4 lead. Wallner also hit a two-run homer in the third inning to give the Surge a 3-1 lead. Wallner finished the night two for four with two home runs and three RBIs.Louie Varland got the start on the mound for the Surge and pitched five and one third innings and allowed three runs on five hits and struck out nine hitters before being relieved by Denny Bentley in the sixth inning.The Wind Surge will resume action against the Springfield Cardinals tonight for a 7:05 first pitch.

Surge win, Wallner homers twice

ROSEMOND, Il (AP)-The Big Ten has voted to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12's current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The announced came almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025.

In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.

The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12's current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

The announcement came almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025.

"Ultimately, the Big Ten is the best home for USC and Trojan athletics as we move into the new world of collegiate sports," USC athletic director Mike Bohn said. "We are excited that our values align with the league's member institutions. We also will benefit from the stability and strength of the conference; the athletic caliber of Big Ten institutions; the increased visibility, exposure, and resources the conference will bring our student-athletes and programs; and the ability to expand engagement with our passionate alumni nationwide."

The Big Ten is building on previous expansion into the nation's largest media markets, and the move allows the conference to keep pace with the SEC as one of the most powerful entities in college sports.

The Big Ten has expanded twice in recent years, with Nebraska joining in 2011 and Maryland and Rutgers in 2014.

USC and UCLA fit the Big Ten's academic profile. Both schools are among the 65 members of the Association of American Universities, which is made up of top research universities. All Big Ten schools except Nebraska are members.

"The Pac-12 has always shared our values and continues to innovate, working hard on behalf of its student-athletes and many fans," UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond said. "At the same time, each school faces its own unique challenges and circumstances, and we believe this is the best move for UCLA at this time. For us, this move offers greater certainty in rapidly changing times and ensures that we remain a leader in college athletics for generations to come."

The move to the Big Ten would greatly enhance USC and UCLA's revenues.

The Pac-12 distributed only $19.8 million per school in fiscal year 2021, by far the least among Power 5 conferences. The Big Ten's per-school distribution was $46.1 million, second only to the SEC's $54.6 million.

The Pac-12 has had difficulty getting its conference television network untracked while the Big Ten Network is the most established of the conference networks.

USC and UCLA would be taking a step up in football, both in visibility and competition.

"Pac-12 After Dark" televised games that kick off in the middle to late evenings in most of the country have made it difficult for the conference to get exposure. The Pac-12 has had teams in the College Football Playoff just twice — Oregon (2014 season) and Washington (2016).

Losing flagship schools like USC and UCLA would be a major blow to the Pac-12, which has had a long and amicable relationship with the Big Ten best exemplified by its Rose Bowl partnership.

The Big Ten, Pac-12 and Atlantic Coast Conference last August formed an alliance in the wake of Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC. The conferences said the 41 members would take a collaborative approach to charting the future of athletics. The three conferences set up scheduling arrangements in some sports and have pooled resources to promote athlete welfare.

Less than a year later, the future of the alliance would appear uncertain if the Big Ten takes two of the Pac-12's biggest brands.

USC and UCLA would be severing conference relationships that go back a century.

USC joined California, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Washington and Washington State in the Pacific Coast Conference in 1922, followed by UCLA in 1928. They went together in 1959 into the Athletic Association of Western Universities, which melded into the Pac-8 in 1968, the Pac-10 in 1978 and Pac-12 in 2011.

ROSEMOND, Il (AP)-The Big Ten has voted to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12's current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The announced came almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025.In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12's current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific.The announcement came almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025."Ultimately, the Big Ten is the best home for USC and Trojan athletics as we move into the new world of collegiate sports," USC athletic director Mike Bohn said. "We are excited that our values align with the league's member institutions. We also will benefit from the stability and strength of the conference; the athletic caliber of Big Ten institutions; the increased visibility, exposure, and resources the conference will bring our student-athletes and programs; and the ability to expand engagement with our passionate alumni nationwide."The Big Ten is building on previous expansion into the nation's largest media markets, and the move allows the conference to keep pace with the SEC as one of the most powerful entities in college sports.The Big Ten has expanded twice in recent years, with Nebraska joining in 2011 and Maryland and Rutgers in 2014.USC and UCLA fit the Big Ten's academic profile. Both schools are among the 65 members of the Association of American Universities, which is made up of top research universities. All Big Ten schools except Nebraska are members."The Pac-12 has always shared our values and continues to innovate, working hard on behalf of its student-athletes and many fans," UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond said. "At the same time, each school faces its own unique challenges and circumstances, and we believe this is the best move for UCLA at this time. For us, this move offers greater certainty in rapidly changing times and ensures that we remain a leader in college athletics for generations to come."The move to the Big Ten would greatly enhance USC and UCLA's revenues.The Pac-12 distributed only $19.8 million per school in fiscal year 2021, by far the least among Power 5 conferences. The Big Ten's per-school distribution was $46.1 million, second only to the SEC's $54.6 million.The Pac-12 has had difficulty getting its conference television network untracked while the Big Ten Network is the most established of the conference networks.USC and UCLA would be taking a step up in football, both in visibility and competition."Pac-12 After Dark" televised games that kick off in the middle to late evenings in most of the country have made it difficult for the conference to get exposure. The Pac-12 has had teams in the College Football Playoff just twice — Oregon (2014 season) and Washington (2016).Losing flagship schools like USC and UCLA would be a major blow to the Pac-12, which has had a long and amicable relationship with the Big Ten best exemplified by its Rose Bowl partnership.The Big Ten, Pac-12 and Atlantic Coast Conference last August formed an alliance in the wake of Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC. The conferences said the 41 members would take a collaborative approach to charting the future of athletics. The three conferences set up scheduling arrangements in some sports and have pooled resources to promote athlete welfare.Less than a year later, the future of the alliance would appear uncertain if the Big Ten takes two of the Pac-12's biggest brands.USC and UCLA would be severing conference relationships that go back a century.USC joined California, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Washington and Washington State in the Pacific Coast Conference in 1922, followed by UCLA in 1928. They went together in 1959 into the Athletic Association of Western Universities, which melded into the Pac-8 in 1968, the Pac-10 in 1978 and Pac-12 in 2011.


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson Monarchs won the final 3 games of their series with Great Bend, including a Wednesday night 7-3 triumph sparked by a Sawyre Thornhill grand slam. Nixon Brannan also had a two-run shot in the win.

Nate Adler got the win on the mound with five innings of work, giving up three runs on seven hits. The bullpen kept the door shut with Michael Mulhollon and Braden Davis combining for the final four innings of scoreless work.

The Monarchs, now 15-5, play Haysville on the road Thursday night at 7 p.m.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson Monarchs won the final 3 games of their series with Great Bend, including a Wednesday night 7-3 triumph sparked by a Sawyre Thornhill grand slam. Nixon Brannan also had a two-run shot in the win.Nate Adler got the win on the mound with five innings of work, giving up three runs on seven hits. The bullpen kept the door shut with Michael Mulhollon and Braden Davis combining for the final four innings of scoreless work.The Monarchs, now 15-5, play Haysville on the road Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Monarchs win Wednesday over Bat Cats

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1. 

Kansas City’s Kyle Isbel provided the winning cushion with his second home run in as many games. Greinke (2-4) made his 500th career start, becoming the 48th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to do so and the only active pitcher to reach that milestone. 

He went six innings, striking out three and walking one. Scott Barlow picked up his 10th save in 12 chances with a perfect ninth inning. Texas’ Dane Dunning suffered his first loss when allowing fewer than three runs this season. He gave up six hits in six innings, walking three and striking out three.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1. Kansas City’s Kyle Isbel provided the winning cushion with his second home run in as many games. Greinke (2-4) made his 500th career start, becoming the 48th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to do so and the only active pitcher to reach that milestone. He went six innings, striking out three and walking one. Scott Barlow picked up his 10th save in 12 chances with a perfect ninth inning. Texas’ Dane Dunning suffered his first loss when allowing fewer than three runs this season. He gave up six hits in six innings, walking three and striking out three.

Grienke great in Royals Wednesday win

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The MIAA announced Thursday that Newman University and Rogers State University have officially been accepted as full members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.&nbsp; The Jets and Hillcats will join 12 other MIAA member institutions after spending three seasons as associate members of the conference. "Membership into the MIAA has been something that Newman University Athletics has had an interest in for a decade.&nbsp; We are extremely honored and excited to be accepted into full membership of the MIAA.&nbsp; Our coaches and student-athletes have worked very&nbsp;hard for this over the last three years.&nbsp; We are up for the challenge and ready to represent Newman University and the MIAA both on and off the field,"&nbsp;said Newman Director of Athletics&nbsp;<a href="https://newmanjets.com/staff.aspx?staff=60">Joanna Pryor</a>. "I would like to thank the MIAA CEO's, AD's, SWA's,&nbsp;FAR's, and the conference office for their work in the membership process and allowing Newman University to showcase why we are a great university.&nbsp; Last but not least, I would like to thank President Jagger for her support of Newman Athletics and her&nbsp;vision for the future.&nbsp;" The Jets joined the MIAA along with the Hillcats in 2019-20 as associate members.&nbsp; After a vote by member presidents this month, Newman has been accepted to full membership. Newman University President Kathleen Jagger issued this statement: "Newman is proud and excited to become a full member of the Division II MIAA conference, one in which striving for excellence both on and off the field, court, or other performance location is expected. Although we are the only private school in the conference, we welcome the competition from other larger conference schools, and are confident we can live up to the MIAA conference standards. This opportunity is consistent with one of the primary focuses of our new strategic plan, providing an exceptional student experience to foster student success. Since nearly 40% of our undergraduate students are intercollegiate athletes, the athletic experience constitutes a major emphasis for many of our students in the degree of difference they experience. We are proud of our Newman players, coaches, and athletic administration led by our exceptional AD,&nbsp;<a href="https://newmanjets.com/staff.aspx?staff=60">Joanna Pryor</a>, for reaching this membership goal. Through our associate membership period we have seen healthy rivalries emerge from conference play. We expect these to grow and flourish. Newman is grateful for the support of the MIAA administration, Mike Racy and his staff, and for the thoughtful consideration given us by leadership of other conference schools." 14 Newman sports will continue to participate for MIAA championships.&nbsp; Women's Bowling will participate an associate member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. "The MIAA CEO Council's action this week culminated two years of study and discussion about membership and the strategic direction of the MIAA as the preeminent regional conference in NCAA Division II," said&nbsp;MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy.&nbsp;"Newman's and Rogers State's geographic fit for current MIAA members, and their broad sports offerings, and our shared philosophy and values of NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics make both institutions great additions to the MIAA family. &nbsp;We are excited to welcome NU and RSU as new members, and to identify Wichita and Tulsa as new communities with MIAA institutions." Newman was founded in 1933 and is located in Wichita, Kansas. The Jets have competed as an associate member in MIAA wrestling since 2013. 13 more began competing in the MIAA in 2019-20.&nbsp; As of July 1, 2022 Newman University will have full membership in the MIAA for the same 14 teams. To visit Newman's Athletic website,&nbsp;<a href="https://newmanjets.com/">click here</a>. Rogers State was founded in 1909 and is located in Claremore, Oklahoma. The Hillcats join Newman as full MIAA members. RSU added athletics in 2005 and was approved for NCAA Division II membership in 2011 after competing in the NAIA. To visit the Rogers State Athletic website,&nbsp;<a href="https://rsuhillcats.com/index.aspx">click here</a>. The MIAA is one of the nation's oldest conferences and one of the most successful in NCAA Division II. The conference dates all the way back to 1912. The MIAA also has its own streaming network called The MIAA Network. Find more information about the association&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/sports/2012/5/18/about.aspx">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://newmanjets.com/news/2022/6/29/athletics-newman-lands-full-membership-in-miaa.aspx">Via NewmanJets.com</a>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The MIAA announced Thursday that Newman University and Rogers State University have officially been accepted as full members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.&nbsp; The Jets and Hillcats will join 12 other MIAA member institutions after spending three seasons as associate members of the conference. "Membership into the MIAA has been something that Newman University Athletics has had an interest in for a decade.&nbsp; We are extremely honored and excited to be accepted into full membership of the MIAA.&nbsp; Our coaches and student-athletes have worked very&nbsp;hard for this over the last three years.&nbsp; We are up for the challenge and ready to represent Newman University and the MIAA both on and off the field,"&nbsp;said Newman Director of Athletics&nbsp;<a href="https://newmanjets.com/staff.aspx?staff=60">Joanna Pryor</a>. "I would like to thank the MIAA CEO's, AD's, SWA's,&nbsp;FAR's, and the conference office for their work in the membership process and allowing Newman University to showcase why we are a great university.&nbsp; Last but not least, I would like to thank President Jagger for her support of Newman Athletics and her&nbsp;vision for the future.&nbsp;" The Jets joined the MIAA along with the Hillcats in 2019-20 as associate members.&nbsp; After a vote by member presidents this month, Newman has been accepted to full membership. Newman University President Kathleen Jagger issued this statement: "Newman is proud and excited to become a full member of the Division II MIAA conference, one in which striving for excellence both on and off the field, court, or other performance location is expected. Although we are the only private school in the conference, we welcome the competition from other larger conference schools, and are confident we can live up to the MIAA conference standards. This opportunity is consistent with one of the primary focuses of our new strategic plan, providing an exceptional student experience to foster student success. Since nearly 40% of our undergraduate students are intercollegiate athletes, the athletic experience constitutes a major emphasis for many of our students in the degree of difference they experience. We are proud of our Newman players, coaches, and athletic administration led by our exceptional AD,&nbsp;<a href="https://newmanjets.com/staff.aspx?staff=60">Joanna Pryor</a>, for reaching this membership goal. Through our associate membership period we have seen healthy rivalries emerge from conference play. We expect these to grow and flourish. Newman is grateful for the support of the MIAA administration, Mike Racy and his staff, and for the thoughtful consideration given us by leadership of other conference schools." 14 Newman sports will continue to participate for MIAA championships.&nbsp; Women's Bowling will participate an associate member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. "The MIAA CEO Council's action this week culminated two years of study and discussion about membership and the strategic direction of the MIAA as the preeminent regional conference in NCAA Division II," said&nbsp;MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy.&nbsp;"Newman's and Rogers State's geographic fit for current MIAA members, and their broad sports offerings, and our shared philosophy and values of NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics make both institutions great additions to the MIAA family. &nbsp;We are excited to welcome NU and RSU as new members, and to identify Wichita and Tulsa as new communities with MIAA institutions." Newman was founded in 1933 and is located in Wichita, Kansas. The Jets have competed as an associate member in MIAA wrestling since 2013. 13 more began competing in the MIAA in 2019-20.&nbsp; As of July 1, 2022 Newman University will have full membership in the MIAA for the same 14 teams. To visit Newman's Athletic website,&nbsp;<a href="https://newmanjets.com/">click here</a>. Rogers State was founded in 1909 and is located in Claremore, Oklahoma. The Hillcats join Newman as full MIAA members. RSU added athletics in 2005 and was approved for NCAA Division II membership in 2011 after competing in the NAIA. To visit the Rogers State Athletic website,&nbsp;<a href="https://rsuhillcats.com/index.aspx">click here</a>. The MIAA is one of the nation's oldest conferences and one of the most successful in NCAA Division II. The conference dates all the way back to 1912. The MIAA also has its own streaming network called The MIAA Network. Find more information about the association&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/sports/2012/5/18/about.aspx">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Newman to be full member of MIAA

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs outslugged the Great Bend Bat Cats Tuesday night at Hobart-Detter 13-6. 

Though the offense will get most of the credit with five Monarchs with at least two hits, special mention should be given to the Hutchinson bullpen, as they stopped the bleeding after Kaden Wickersham was only able to last two and two-thirds innings, he was picked up by eventual winner Brent Herrmann, Noah Kelley and Reed Scott. Kelley and Scott between them went four innings without giving up a hit.

The series concludes Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Hobart Detter Field.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs outslugged the Great Bend Bat Cats Tuesday night at Hobart-Detter 13-6. Though the offense will get most of the credit with five Monarchs with at least two hits, special mention should be given to the Hutchinson bullpen, as they stopped the bleeding after Kaden Wickersham was only able to last two and two-thirds innings, he was picked up by eventual winner Brent Herrmann, Noah Kelley and Reed Scott. Kelley and Scott between them went four innings without giving up a hit.The Monarchs are now 14-5.The series concludes Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Hobart Detter Field.

Monarchs win Tuesday

IRVING, Texas – Brett Yormark has been named the Big 12 Conference’s fifth Commissioner, as announced Wednesday by the league’s Board of Directors, according to a statement from the conference.

Yormark succeeds Bob Bowlsby, who announced in April he was stepping away from the Commissioner’s chair after a decade with the Big 12. KEY COMMENTS

NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver: “Brett is one of the most skilled and knowledgeable executives in sports and entertainment,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.&nbsp; “His decades of operational experience, relentless work ethic and strong industry relationships will be of enormous value to the Big 12, its schools and fans.” Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer, Eric Shanks: “On behalf of FOX Sports, we’d like to officially congratulate Brett Yormark on being named the new Commissioner of the Big 12,” said Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer of FOX Sports. “Brett is a talented and innovative executive who brings a remarkably unique perspective to the position. Under his leadership and vision, the conference is set up for success, and we look forward to continuing to build on our relationship as a premier partner of the Big 12.” Texas Tech University President and Big 12 Conference Board Chair, Lawrence Schovanec: “In Brett Yormark, we have chosen a highly adaptable leader who thrives in dynamic times. The landscape of college athletics is evolving to look more like the world Brett has been leading,” said Lawrence Schovanec, President of Texas Tech University and Chair of the Big 12 Conference Board of Directors. “He’s authentic and genuine in the way he builds relationships and partnerships, and he works relentlessly to deliver impact. As Brett immerses himself in college sports and connects with all our stakeholders, he will bring a fresh approach and dynamic energy to the Big 12 as we engage a new generation of student-athletes and fans.” “I want to thank my fellow board members and our partners at TurnkeyZRG. Turnkey is more than just a search firm; they orchestrated a flawless strategy and process, delivering strong interest and strong candidates from college and professional sports, as well as the media and entertainment industries,” added Schovanec. New Big 12 Conference Commissioner, Brett Yormark: “Thank you to the Big 12 Board, the ADs, the student-athletes, the whole Conference for giving me a chance to support what they all do,” said new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. “I’m here to listen, learn, find ways to add value, add resources and try to help shine a light on the importance of college athletics. I look forward to leveraging my experience and network alongside our presidents, chancellors and athletic directors to shape the future of the Big 12 brand and emphasize our collective strengths.”&nbsp; Yormark joins the Big 12 from Roc Nation, where he served as chief operating officer and co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified, the commercial side of the business. Yormark, a graduate of Indiana University, began his sports career in 1988, working in the ticket office for the New Jersey Nets and ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the industry when he was named CEO. From 2005-19, as CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, he oversaw their move from New Jersey to Brooklyn, building the first new arena in New York City in 60 years and re-launching the Nets organization and brand in Brooklyn. Barclays Center soon became a college basketball destination, attracting the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. Prior to joining the Nets, Yormark served as vice president of corporate sponsorships for NASCAR, where he oversaw a $750 million partnership agreement, the largest in history at that time, that gave Nextel Communications the naming rights to its premier racing series. Yormark is recognized for his creative business approaches and has been named to&nbsp;Crain’s “40 Under 40” list twice and the “Forty Under 40” three times by the&nbsp;Sports Business Journal. Under Yormark’s leadership, the Barclays Center became one of the top 10 entertainment venues worldwide for ticket sales. Yormark has two children and is married to Elaina Scotto. The Big 12 Commissioner search was led by the conference’s Executive Committee, which includes Schovanec, Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone and Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, with the assistance of national search firm TurnkeyZRG. The Big 12’s Board of Directors, comprised of the presidents and chancellors of the ten current Big 12 members, participated in the Commissioner interview process, along with the four new members of the conference who will enter the Big 12 in 2023. The Big 12’s current membership made the final selection of the Commissioner. Yormark’s official start date with the Big 12 is anticipated to be August 1. His initial contract term is five years. As announced in April, Bowlsby will transition to a new interim role with the Conference, subject to the mutual agreement of the new Commissioner and Bowlsby. The current Big 12 membership includes Baylor University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University, University of Kansas, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas and West Virginia University. Entering Big 12 membership in the Summer of 2023 will be Brigham Young University, University of Central Florida, University of Cincinnati and University of Houston.&nbsp; Over the past decade, the Big 12 has won 32 team national championships. In 2021-22, the Big 12 captured 8 team national titles, including NCAA men’s basketball for the second consecutive season (Baylor and Kansas). Big 12 teams have played in the last four men’s Final Fours. In football, the Big 12 has placed teams in the College Football Playoff New Year’s Bowls throughout its eight-year history. The Big 12 is the home of two of the last five Heisman Trophy winners and was the only Conference to place a team in the Final Four and CFP semi-finals in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

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 </figure>IRVING, Texas – Brett Yormark has been named the Big 12 Conference’s fifth Commissioner, as announced Wednesday by the league’s Board of Directors, according to a statement from the conference.Yormark succeeds Bob Bowlsby, who announced in April he was stepping away from the Commissioner’s chair after a decade with the Big 12. KEY COMMENTS<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to the Big 12 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KState?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KState</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTATEADGT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KSTATEADGT</a> <a href="https://t.co/P9rSqXEeyY">pic.twitter.com/P9rSqXEeyY</a>&mdash; K-State Athletics (@kstatesports) <a href="https://twitter.com/kstatesports/status/1542171076842717187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver: “Brett is one of the most skilled and knowledgeable executives in sports and entertainment,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.&nbsp; “His decades of operational experience, relentless work ethic and strong industry relationships will be of enormous value to the Big 12, its schools and fans.” Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer, Eric Shanks: “On behalf of FOX Sports, we’d like to officially congratulate Brett Yormark on being named the new Commissioner of the Big 12,” said Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer of FOX Sports. “Brett is a talented and innovative executive who brings a remarkably unique perspective to the position. Under his leadership and vision, the conference is set up for success, and we look forward to continuing to build on our relationship as a premier partner of the Big 12.” Texas Tech University President and Big 12 Conference Board Chair, Lawrence Schovanec: “In Brett Yormark, we have chosen a highly adaptable leader who thrives in dynamic times. The landscape of college athletics is evolving to look more like the world Brett has been leading,” said Lawrence Schovanec, President of Texas Tech University and Chair of the Big 12 Conference Board of Directors. “He’s authentic and genuine in the way he builds relationships and partnerships, and he works relentlessly to deliver impact. As Brett immerses himself in college sports and connects with all our stakeholders, he will bring a fresh approach and dynamic energy to the Big 12 as we engage a new generation of student-athletes and fans.” “I want to thank my fellow board members and our partners at TurnkeyZRG. Turnkey is more than just a search firm; they orchestrated a flawless strategy and process, delivering strong interest and strong candidates from college and professional sports, as well as the media and entertainment industries,” added Schovanec. New Big 12 Conference Commissioner, Brett Yormark: “Thank you to the Big 12 Board, the ADs, the student-athletes, the whole Conference for giving me a chance to support what they all do,” said new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. “I’m here to listen, learn, find ways to add value, add resources and try to help shine a light on the importance of college athletics. I look forward to leveraging my experience and network alongside our presidents, chancellors and athletic directors to shape the future of the Big 12 brand and emphasize our collective strengths.”&nbsp; Yormark joins the Big 12 from Roc Nation, where he served as chief operating officer and co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified, the commercial side of the business. Yormark, a graduate of Indiana University, began his sports career in 1988, working in the ticket office for the New Jersey Nets and ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the industry when he was named CEO. From 2005-19, as CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, he oversaw their move from New Jersey to Brooklyn, building the first new arena in New York City in 60 years and re-launching the Nets organization and brand in Brooklyn. Barclays Center soon became a college basketball destination, attracting the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. Prior to joining the Nets, Yormark served as vice president of corporate sponsorships for NASCAR, where he oversaw a $750 million partnership agreement, the largest in history at that time, that gave Nextel Communications the naming rights to its premier racing series. Yormark is recognized for his creative business approaches and has been named to&nbsp;Crain’s “40 Under 40” list twice and the “Forty Under 40” three times by the&nbsp;Sports Business Journal. Under Yormark’s leadership, the Barclays Center became one of the top 10 entertainment venues worldwide for ticket sales. Yormark has two children and is married to Elaina Scotto. The Big 12 Commissioner search was led by the conference’s Executive Committee, which includes Schovanec, Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone and Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, with the assistance of national search firm TurnkeyZRG. The Big 12’s Board of Directors, comprised of the presidents and chancellors of the ten current Big 12 members, participated in the Commissioner interview process, along with the four new members of the conference who will enter the Big 12 in 2023. The Big 12’s current membership made the final selection of the Commissioner. Yormark’s official start date with the Big 12 is anticipated to be August 1. His initial contract term is five years. As announced in April, Bowlsby will transition to a new interim role with the Conference, subject to the mutual agreement of the new Commissioner and Bowlsby. The current Big 12 membership includes Baylor University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University, University of Kansas, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas and West Virginia University. Entering Big 12 membership in the Summer of 2023 will be Brigham Young University, University of Central Florida, University of Cincinnati and University of Houston.&nbsp; Over the past decade, the Big 12 has won 32 team national championships. In 2021-22, the Big 12 captured 8 team national titles, including NCAA men’s basketball for the second consecutive season (Baylor and Kansas). Big 12 teams have played in the last four men’s Final Fours. In football, the Big 12 has placed teams in the College Football Playoff New Year’s Bowls throughout its eight-year history. The Big 12 is the home of two of the last five Heisman Trophy winners and was the only Conference to place a team in the Final Four and CFP semi-finals in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

Big 12 Conference names new commissioner

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Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge fell short to the Springfield Cardinals 12-8 in the series opener on Tuesday night as the Redbirds scored eight runs in the eighth inning to start the second half of the season with a win.

Trailing 8-4 in the eighth inning, the Cardinals scored four runs to tie the game at eight and Malcom Nunez hit a grand slam to give Springfield a commanding 12-8 lead. Nunez finished the game three for five with two home runs, five RBIs and a walk.

Daniel Gossett got his third start on the mound for Wichita and pitched four and two thirds innings and allowed three runs on six hits and tallied six punchouts.

The Surge struck first and scored three runs in the first inning as Austin Martin hit a two run RBI single to score Matt Wallner and Edouard Julien to take an early 3-0 lead. Martin finished the night one for two with two RBIs and three walks.

Wichita added insurance runs in the sixth and eighth innings behind an Anthony Prato RBI double and an RBI single from Kevin Merrell that gave the Surge a commanding 8-4 lead. The series continues Wednesday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch.

<a href="https://www.milb.com/wichita/news/surge-drop-series-opener-x4004">Via WindSurge.com</a>Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge fell short to the Springfield Cardinals 12-8 in the series opener on Tuesday night as the Redbirds scored eight runs in the eighth inning to start the second half of the season with a win.Trailing 8-4 in the eighth inning, the Cardinals scored four runs to tie the game at eight and Malcom Nunez hit a grand slam to give Springfield a commanding 12-8 lead. Nunez finished the game three for five with two home runs, five RBIs and a walk.Daniel Gossett got his third start on the mound for Wichita and pitched four and two thirds innings and allowed three runs on six hits and tallied six punchouts.The Surge struck first and scored three runs in the first inning as Austin Martin hit a two run RBI single to score Matt Wallner and Edouard Julien to take an early 3-0 lead. Martin finished the night one for two with two RBIs and three walks.Wichita added insurance runs in the sixth and eighth innings behind an Anthony Prato RBI double and an RBI single from Kevin Merrell that gave the Surge a commanding 8-4 lead. The series continues Wednesday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch.

Wind Surge lose Tuesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs, Jon Gray pitched seven effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3. 

Corey Seager hit a two-run double as the Rangers handed last-place Kansas City its fourth consecutive defeat. They’ve outscored the Royals 18-7 in the first two games of the series. Semien had three hits and scored three times. His three-run homer off starter Jonathan Heasley made it 4-0 in the third. 

Gray matched his longest outing of the season. He allowed one run and five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. Touted prospect Vinnie Pasquantino went 0 for 4 in his major league debut for the Royals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs, Jon Gray pitched seven effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3. Corey Seager hit a two-run double as the Rangers handed last-place Kansas City its fourth consecutive defeat. They’ve outscored the Royals 18-7 in the first two games of the series. Semien had three hits and scored three times. His three-run homer off starter Jonathan Heasley made it 4-0 in the third. Gray matched his longest outing of the season. He allowed one run and five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. Touted prospect Vinnie Pasquantino went 0 for 4 in his major league debut for the Royals.

Rangers win Tuesday over Royals

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LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Nationally ranked non-conference schedules are common for Kansas men’s basketball, and the 2022-23 slate will be no different.

The Jayhawks have led the country in strength of schedule in two of the last four seasons and five times overall during coach Bill Self’s 19 campaigns at Kansas. Additionally, KU has placed in the top 10 in strength of schedule 12 times under Self, including third following KU’s 2022 NCAA National Championship season.

The non-conference schedule is highlighted by games in Allen Fieldhouse against Indiana, Seton Hall and Harvard as well as Southern Utah and Texas Southern. Kansas leads the NCAA Division I all-time wins list at 2,357, while Indiana is 10th&nbsp;at 1,890. The Seton Hall contest is part of the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and KU defeated Texas Southern in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament en route to the national title.

Fans can secure season tickets today for all 17 home games, which includes the nine Big 12 Conference matchups, seven non-conference and one exhibition contest. The Big 12 was ranked first among all leagues in NET average in 2021-22. Tickets are available for as low as $500 by&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkuathletics.evenue.net%2Fcgi-bin%2Fncommerce3%2FSEGetEventInfo%3FticketCode%3DGS%253AKU%253AB21%253ABS%253A%26linkID%3Dkansas%26shopperContext%3D%26pc%3D%26caller%3D%26appCode%3D%26groupCode%3DMBBST%26cgc%3D%26dataAccId%3D977%26locale%3Den_US%26siteId%3Dev_kansas&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ctheisen%40ku.edu%7C63ae2dc443304eb0a21808d929eab230%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637586910266285303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=3t6Fi9GuLLotRBzYeLey2V%2FLMlD1jpQjZUFcQDVGkcg%3D&amp;reserved=0">clicking here</a>&nbsp;or visiting kuathletics.com. To order season tickets, fans must be active members of the Williams Education Fund, which can be done for as little as $100. More information is available by calling 785.864.3141.

“Once again we have a non-conference schedule that should prepare us for what will be another strong Big 12 schedule,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “This is a very attractive home schedule with games against Indiana and Seton Hall. Also mixed in is Duke in the Champions Classic in Indianapolis and road games at Missouri and at Kentucky. The Battle 4 Atlantis is a stacked field that includes USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Those, along with the Big 12, makes this a very competitive schedule and if we do well, it will enhance our chances for another high NCAA Tournament seed.”

Kansas will host three games prior to the Champions Classic, including an exhibition contest against Pittsburg State on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Pitt State’s first-year head coach is former KU great Jeff Boschee. KU will then host Omaha on Monday, Nov. 7 and North Dakota State on Thursday, Nov. 10 before playing Duke in the Champions Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Indianapolis. KU is 6-5 in the Champions Classic.

Kansas will return home to host Southern Utah on Friday, Nov. 18, before heading to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, Nov. 23-25. The event’s field includes future Big 12-member BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

KU will then host Texas Southern on Nov. 28 and Seton Hall on Dec. 1 in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle. Next, Kansas will travel to HyVee Border Showdown foe Missouri on Dec. 10. Last year, Kansas defeated Missouri, 102-65, in Allen Fieldhouse in the first meeting between the two schools since 2012.

Kansas will then host Harvard on Dec. 22 and the 2022-23 Big 12 league schedule will begin Dec. 31. On Saturday, Jan. 28, Kansas will play at Kentucky in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Last year, KU passed UK in becoming the winningest program in NCAA Division I history, currently at 2,357 all-time wins. Kentucky is at 2,353.

Kansas is coming off a 34-6 season in which it won its sixth national title, fourth in the NCAA history. KU tied Baylor for first in the Big 12 regular season with a 14-4 record. It was KU’s NCAA-record 63rd&nbsp;conference regular-season title and 20th&nbsp;in the 26-year history of the Big 12. KU then won the Big 12 Tournament, advanced to its NCAA-record 32nd-consecutive NCAA Tournament, a streak that started in 1990, and its 16th&nbsp;Final Four. The Jayhawks won their last 11 games of the season en route to the NCAA title.

2022-23 Kansas Men’s Basketball Non-conference Schedule

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – PITTSBURG STATE (exhibition)

Tuesday, Nov. 15 – vs. Duke (Champions Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.)

Wednesday, Nov. 23 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas)

Thursday, Nov. 24 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas)

Friday, Nov. 25 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas)

Thursday, Dec. 1 – SETON HALL (Big 12/BIG EAST Battle)

Saturday, Jan. 28 – at Kentucky (SEC/Big 12 Challenge)

March 8-11 – Big 12 Championship (T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.)

Battle 4 Atlantis field – Kansas, BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin

<a href="https://kuathletics.com/kansas-announces-the-2022-23-mens-basketball-non-conference-schedule/">Via KU Athletics</a>LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Nationally ranked non-conference schedules are common for Kansas men’s basketball, and the 2022-23 slate will be no different.The Jayhawks have led the country in strength of schedule in two of the last four seasons and five times overall during coach Bill Self’s 19 campaigns at Kansas. Additionally, KU has placed in the top 10 in strength of schedule 12 times under Self, including third following KU’s 2022 NCAA National Championship season.The non-conference schedule is highlighted by games in Allen Fieldhouse against Indiana, Seton Hall and Harvard as well as Southern Utah and Texas Southern. Kansas leads the NCAA Division I all-time wins list at 2,357, while Indiana is 10th&nbsp;at 1,890. The Seton Hall contest is part of the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and KU defeated Texas Southern in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament en route to the national title.Fans can secure season tickets today for all 17 home games, which includes the nine Big 12 Conference matchups, seven non-conference and one exhibition contest. The Big 12 was ranked first among all leagues in NET average in 2021-22. Tickets are available for as low as $500 by&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkuathletics.evenue.net%2Fcgi-bin%2Fncommerce3%2FSEGetEventInfo%3FticketCode%3DGS%253AKU%253AB21%253ABS%253A%26linkID%3Dkansas%26shopperContext%3D%26pc%3D%26caller%3D%26appCode%3D%26groupCode%3DMBBST%26cgc%3D%26dataAccId%3D977%26locale%3Den_US%26siteId%3Dev_kansas&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ctheisen%40ku.edu%7C63ae2dc443304eb0a21808d929eab230%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637586910266285303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=3t6Fi9GuLLotRBzYeLey2V%2FLMlD1jpQjZUFcQDVGkcg%3D&amp;reserved=0">clicking here</a>&nbsp;or visiting kuathletics.com. To order season tickets, fans must be active members of the Williams Education Fund, which can be done for as little as $100. More information is available by calling 785.864.3141.“Once again we have a non-conference schedule that should prepare us for what will be another strong Big 12 schedule,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “This is a very attractive home schedule with games against Indiana and Seton Hall. Also mixed in is Duke in the Champions Classic in Indianapolis and road games at Missouri and at Kentucky. The Battle 4 Atlantis is a stacked field that includes USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Those, along with the Big 12, makes this a very competitive schedule and if we do well, it will enhance our chances for another high NCAA Tournament seed.”Kansas will host three games prior to the Champions Classic, including an exhibition contest against Pittsburg State on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Pitt State’s first-year head coach is former KU great Jeff Boschee. KU will then host Omaha on Monday, Nov. 7 and North Dakota State on Thursday, Nov. 10 before playing Duke in the Champions Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Indianapolis. KU is 6-5 in the Champions Classic.Kansas will return home to host Southern Utah on Friday, Nov. 18, before heading to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, Nov. 23-25. The event’s field includes future Big 12-member BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin.KU will then host Texas Southern on Nov. 28 and Seton Hall on Dec. 1 in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle. Next, Kansas will travel to HyVee Border Showdown foe Missouri on Dec. 10. Last year, Kansas defeated Missouri, 102-65, in Allen Fieldhouse in the first meeting between the two schools since 2012.Kansas will then host Harvard on Dec. 22 and the 2022-23 Big 12 league schedule will begin Dec. 31. On Saturday, Jan. 28, Kansas will play at Kentucky in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Last year, KU passed UK in becoming the winningest program in NCAA Division I history, currently at 2,357 all-time wins. Kentucky is at 2,353.Kansas is coming off a 34-6 season in which it won its sixth national title, fourth in the NCAA history. KU tied Baylor for first in the Big 12 regular season with a 14-4 record. It was KU’s NCAA-record 63rd&nbsp;conference regular-season title and 20th&nbsp;in the 26-year history of the Big 12. KU then won the Big 12 Tournament, advanced to its NCAA-record 32nd-consecutive NCAA Tournament, a streak that started in 1990, and its 16th&nbsp;Final Four. The Jayhawks won their last 11 games of the season en route to the NCAA title.2022-23 Kansas Men’s Basketball Non-conference ScheduleDay, Date – OpponentWednesday, Nov. 2 – PITTSBURG STATE (exhibition)Monday, Nov. 7 – OMAHAThursday, Nov. 10 – NORTH DAKOTA STATETuesday, Nov. 15 – vs. Duke (Champions Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.)Friday, Nov. 18 – SOUTHERN UTAHWednesday, Nov. 23 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas)Thursday, Nov. 24 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas)Friday, Nov. 25 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas)Monday, Nov. 28 – TEXAS SOUTHERNThursday, Dec. 1 – SETON HALL (Big 12/BIG EAST Battle)Saturday, Dec. 10 – at MissouriSaturday, Dec. 17 – INDIANAThursday, Dec. 22 – HARVARDSaturday, Dec. 31 – Big 12 play beginsSaturday, Jan. 28 – at Kentucky (SEC/Big 12 Challenge)March 8-11 – Big 12 Championship (T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.)Home games in ALL CAPSBattle 4 Atlantis field – Kansas, BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin

KU releases non-conference men's basketball schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. 

Garver’s two RBIs came on his eighth homer of the season in the fifth inning. Martin Perez was shaky early but settled in, allowing four runs on seven hits in the win. He walked two and struck out six. 

Kris Bubic (1-5) took the loss. He allowed seven runs, five earned, in 4 2/3 innings.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Garver’s two RBIs came on his eighth homer of the season in the fifth inning. Martin Perez was shaky early but settled in, allowing four runs on seven hits in the win. He walked two and struck out six. Kris Bubic (1-5) took the loss. He allowed seven runs, five earned, in 4 2/3 innings.

Royals lose to Texas Monday

GREAT BEND —

The Hutchinson Monarchs won Monday 6-2 over the Great Bend Bat Cats at Al Burns Field in Great Bend. 

Jon Jenkins homered in the third inning as part of a three run rally.

Will Maynard was the winner on the mound. The lefthander lasted four innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out five. 

Brett Wiemers and Braden Davis entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

The Monarchs, now 13-5, are back at Hobart-Detter tonight against the Bat Cats. First pitch is at 7 p.m.

GREAT BEND —

The Hutchinson Monarchs won Monday 6-2 over the Great Bend Bat Cats at Al Burns Field in Great Bend. Jon Jenkins homered in the third inning as part of a three run rally.Will Maynard was the winner on the mound. The lefthander lasted four innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out five. Brett Wiemers and Braden Davis entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.The Monarchs, now 13-5, are back at Hobart-Detter tonight against the Bat Cats. First pitch is at 7 p.m.

Monarchs win Monday

WICHITA — Former Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams and former NASCAR star Clint Bowyer of Emporia are both a part of&nbsp; this fall's class for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Williams led the Jayhawks to four Final Fours between 1988-2003 before departing for his alma mater, North Carolina, where he won three NCAA national championships. 

Bowyer won 10 NASCAR Cup Series events during his 16 year career. Bowyer is now a NASCAR television commentator for Fox Sports, Kan. —. Williams and Bowyer will be among 10 inducted Oct. 2 at the Kansas Star Casino. 

They’ll be joined by former Kansas City Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon, legendary baseball researcher Bill James, Wichita State championship-winning bowling coach Gordon Vadakin and the state’s winningest high school girls basketball coach, Jesse Nelson of Olpe.

Also included in the Class of 2022 are Emporia State basketball players Emily Bloss Carpenter and Tara Holloway, Negro Leagues baseball player Elwood “Bingo” DeMoss and Super Bowl and Kansas City Royals groundskeeper George Toma.

WICHITA — Former Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams and former NASCAR star Clint Bowyer of Emporia are both a part of&nbsp; this fall's class for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.Williams led the Jayhawks to four Final Fours between 1988-2003 before departing for his alma mater, North Carolina, where he won three NCAA national championships. Bowyer won 10 NASCAR Cup Series events during his 16 year career. Bowyer is now a NASCAR television commentator for Fox Sports, Kan. —. Williams and Bowyer will be among 10 inducted Oct. 2 at the Kansas Star Casino. They’ll be joined by former Kansas City Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon, legendary baseball researcher Bill James, Wichita State championship-winning bowling coach Gordon Vadakin and the state’s winningest high school girls basketball coach, Jesse Nelson of Olpe.Also included in the Class of 2022 are Emporia State basketball players Emily Bloss Carpenter and Tara Holloway, Negro Leagues baseball player Elwood “Bingo” DeMoss and Super Bowl and Kansas City Royals groundskeeper George Toma.

Ten to be inducted into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

KANSAS CITY — The Royals made a trade for two pitchers from Seattle and gave up first baseman Carlos Santana and cash.

Right hander Wyatt Mills will be optioned to AAA Omaha. Fleming will be assigned to High-A Quad Cities.

Vinnie Pasquantino is being called up to the big leagues, while Ronald Bolanos has been designated for assignment.

KANSAS CITY — The Royals made a trade for two pitchers from Seattle and gave up first baseman Carlos Santana and cash.Right hander Wyatt Mills will be optioned to AAA Omaha. Fleming will be assigned to High-A Quad Cities.Vinnie Pasquantino is being called up to the big leagues, while Ronald Bolanos has been designated for assignment.

Royals make roster moves

Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge dropped their third straight series to end the first half of the season as they fell short to the San Antonio Missions 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Sawyer Gipson-Long got his third start on the mound for Wichita and pitched five innings and allowed two runs on three hits and tallied five strikeouts and recorded his second loss on the season.

San Antonio struck first as Jorge Ona scored on a throwing error by Surge catcher Andrew Bechtold and Chandler Seagle hit an RBI double to give the Missions an early 2-0 lead in the second inning. Thomas Milone had a strong day at the plate as he went two for four.

Leobaldo Cabrera cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the second inning as he hit an RBI double that scored DaShawn Keirsey, Jr. to make it a 2-1 ballgame. Cabrera finished the day one for three with an RBI and Keirsey Jr. went two for three in the ballgame.

The Wind Surge will head to Missouri for a six-game series against the Springfield Cardinals starting on Tuesday.

Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge dropped their third straight series to end the first half of the season as they fell short to the San Antonio Missions 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.Sawyer Gipson-Long got his third start on the mound for Wichita and pitched five innings and allowed two runs on three hits and tallied five strikeouts and recorded his second loss on the season.San Antonio struck first as Jorge Ona scored on a throwing error by Surge catcher Andrew Bechtold and Chandler Seagle hit an RBI double to give the Missions an early 2-0 lead in the second inning. Thomas Milone had a strong day at the plate as he went two for four.Leobaldo Cabrera cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the second inning as he hit an RBI double that scored DaShawn Keirsey, Jr. to make it a 2-1 ballgame. Cabrera finished the day one for three with an RBI and Keirsey Jr. went two for three in the ballgame.The Wind Surge will head to Missouri for a six-game series against the Springfield Cardinals starting on Tuesday.

Surge lose Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seth Brown hit his 10th home run of the season, Nick Allen had two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3. 

Brown leads the team in HRs, and belted a solo shot to right in the sixth inning to make it 2-0. Kansas City responded in the bottom of the sixth with three runs, including Carlos Santana’s two-run single and a pinch-hit RBI bloop single by Edward Olivares. 

Allen then hit his two-RBI single in the seventh. Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo got the win and Lou Trivino the save. Kansas City's Brady Singer gave up five runs on seven hits in a career-high 8 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and a walk.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seth Brown hit his 10th home run of the season, Nick Allen had two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Brown leads the team in HRs, and belted a solo shot to right in the sixth inning to make it 2-0. Kansas City responded in the bottom of the sixth with three runs, including Carlos Santana’s two-run single and a pinch-hit RBI bloop single by Edward Olivares. Allen then hit his two-RBI single in the seventh. Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo got the win and Lou Trivino the save. Kansas City's Brady Singer gave up five runs on seven hits in a career-high 8 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and a walk.

A's win over Royals Sunday

GREAT BEND, Kans. - The Hutch Monarchs travel to Great Bend tonight for game 2 of the series to take on the league leading Bat Cats at 7pm. &nbsp;That game will be streamed on the Great Bend Bat Cats YouTube Channel.

Link to June 27th Game: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCL4UxuOuikhJMOE3UqipA">CLICK HERE</a>

GREAT BEND, Kans. - The Hutch Monarchs travel to Great Bend tonight for game 2 of the series to take on the league leading Bat Cats at 7pm. &nbsp;That game will be streamed on the Great Bend Bat Cats YouTube Channel.Link to June 27th Game: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCL4UxuOuikhJMOE3UqipA">CLICK HERE</a>

⚾️ 🎥  Monarchs on the road vs the Great Bend Bat Cats tonight

SEATTLE (AP) — Will Bruin staked Seattle to an early lead, Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan added second-half goals and the Sounders breezed to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. 

Bruin took a pass from Roldan and scored on a header in the 8th minute to give the Sounders (8-6-2) a 1-0 lead. Jordan Morris headed in a pass from Nouhou Tolo in the 71st minute to stretch the Sounders’ lead to 2-0. Roldan capped the scoring in the 76th minute with an assist from Morris.

SEATTLE (AP) — Will Bruin staked Seattle to an early lead, Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan added second-half goals and the Sounders breezed to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Bruin took a pass from Roldan and scored on a header in the 8th minute to give the Sounders (8-6-2) a 1-0 lead. Jordan Morris headed in a pass from Nouhou Tolo in the 71st minute to stretch the Sounders’ lead to 2-0. Roldan capped the scoring in the 76th minute with an assist from Morris.

Sporting KC loses in Seattle Saturday

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Bat Cats scored pairs of runs in the 4th and 5th innnings to stake them to a 4-0 lead and the Hutchinson Monarchs rallying to get the game within one run by the 7th ultimately came up short in a 4-3 Great Bend win at Al Burns Field Saturday.

The Monarchs were held to just four hits, with Joey Baran the only Hutchinson player with more than one hit as he went two for three with an RBI.

Clay Wesbrooks took the loss for Hutchinson.

The Monarchs, now 12-5, are off Sunday before returning to Al Burns for another game Monday in Great Bend.

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Bat Cats scored pairs of runs in the 4th and 5th innnings to stake them to a 4-0 lead and the Hutchinson Monarchs rallying to get the game within one run by the 7th ultimately came up short in a 4-3 Great Bend win at Al Burns Field Saturday.The Monarchs were held to just four hits, with Joey Baran the only Hutchinson player with more than one hit as he went two for three with an RBI.Clay Wesbrooks took the loss for Hutchinson.The Monarchs, now 12-5, are off Sunday before returning to Al Burns for another game Monday in Great Bend.

Monarchs lose Saturday to Great Bend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tony Kemp hit a two-run homer, Seth Brown and Sean Murphy combined for four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7. 

Kemp hit his second home run of the season in the eighth inning to wrap up a 3-for-5 afternoon. Brown hit a single in the first and a fielder’s choice in the third. Murphy had an RBI single in the seventh. Nick Allen and Jonah Bride collected RBIs during a two-run fourth inning. The A’s tied a season high with 14 hits. 

Oakland had the leadoff man reach base in six innings. Four of the six were leadoff doubles, and all came around to score.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tony Kemp hit a two-run homer, Seth Brown and Sean Murphy combined for four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7. Kemp hit his second home run of the season in the eighth inning to wrap up a 3-for-5 afternoon. Brown hit a single in the first and a fielder’s choice in the third. Murphy had an RBI single in the seventh. Nick Allen and Jonah Bride collected RBIs during a two-run fourth inning. The A’s tied a season high with 14 hits. Oakland had the leadoff man reach base in six innings. Four of the six were leadoff doubles, and all came around to score.

Oakland wins over Kansas City Saturday

Wichita, KS – The San Antonio Missions ripped 19 hits and defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 11-2 Friday to even the series at two games a piece. The win clinched the first half South division title for the Missions.

The Missions powered through the top of the second with five-runs sending nine batters to the plate. Korry Howell hammered a three run home run, his sixth of the season.

Casey Legumina pitched five innings and allowed five runs, on eight hits with and five strikeouts.

The Missions added four more runs in the seventh as Chandler Seagle nailed a two-run RBI double to right field to extend their lead to 10-1.

In the bottom of the eighth, Matt Wallner crushed his 16th home run of the season which traveled 387 feet. Wallner is second in the league in home runs and third in RBI.

The Wind Surge will resume play against the Missions Saturday night at 6:05 p.m.

Wichita, KS – The San Antonio Missions ripped 19 hits and defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 11-2 Friday to even the series at two games a piece. The win clinched the first half South division title for the Missions.The Missions powered through the top of the second with five-runs sending nine batters to the plate. Korry Howell hammered a three run home run, his sixth of the season.Casey Legumina pitched five innings and allowed five runs, on eight hits with and five strikeouts.The Missions added four more runs in the seventh as Chandler Seagle nailed a two-run RBI double to right field to extend their lead to 10-1.In the bottom of the eighth, Matt Wallner crushed his 16th home run of the season which traveled 387 feet. Wallner is second in the league in home runs and third in RBI.The Wind Surge will resume play against the Missions Saturday night at 6:05 p.m.

Missions win over Wind Surge Friday

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mississippi and Oklahoma are set to meet for the national championship in the College World Series. The best-of-three finals open Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Ole Miss is playing for the title after it was the last team to receive an at-large bid for the NCAA baseball tournament. Oklahoma got off to a slow start this season and didn't get hot until the second half. 

An unseeded team will leave Omaha with the championship for the first time since Coastal Carolina in 2016.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mississippi and Oklahoma are set to meet for the national championship in the College World Series. The best-of-three finals open Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska. Ole Miss is playing for the title after it was the last team to receive an at-large bid for the NCAA baseball tournament. Oklahoma got off to a slow start this season and didn't get hot until the second half. An unseeded team will leave Omaha with the championship for the first time since Coastal Carolina in 2016.