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Washburn soccer advances to MIAA Tournament semifinals with 1-0 win over Northeastern State

On the strength of Paige Swanson’s goal early in the second half, the Washburn soccer team advanced to the MIAA Tournament semifinals... Read more

Washburn soccer drops double overtime heartbreaker vs. Fort Hays State

The Washburn soccer team fought off several Fort Hays State scoring chances throughout Sunday’s regular season finale, but the Tigers finally broke... Read more

OctoberFast kids run set for Saturday

The OctoberFast Kids Run, presented by the Sunflower State Games, will be held Saturday at the Sunflower Soccer Association.

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Washburn volleyball stays aggressive to sweep Emporia State

Washburn coach Chris Herron has been urging his young team to stay in attack mode during crucial moments of matches instead of... Read more

WU’s Jacob Klemz wins MIAA cross country championship

Washburn’s Jacob Klemz captured the individual title in the MIAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Warrensburg, Mo.

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Washburn golf leads after Day 1 of own tourney

The Washburn golf team will take a one-shot lead into the last round of the WU Invitational.

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Washburn sports briefs: Ichabod soccer wins third straight

The Washburn soccer team scored two late goals to earn its third straight win with a 2-1 victory on Friday at Lindenwood.... Read more

WU volleyball’s upset bid comes up short against UCO

Washburn volleyball coach Chris Herron saw his freshman-laden squad take another step forward on Saturday, going toe-to-toe with No. 8 Central Oklahoma... Read more

WU sports briefs: Valarezo, Hunter still playing at ITA Central Regional Tournament

Alejandro Valarezo advanced to the semifinals of the ITA Central Regional Tournament in Springfield, Mo., and Valarezo and Blake Hunter will play... Read more

WU volleyball edges No. 18 UCM in five sets; Ichabod soccer falls in OT

Five players reached double figures in kills as the Washburn volleyball team knocked off No. 18-ranked Central Missouri in five sets (22-25,... Read more

Bods ready to battle with ‘fired up’ Gorillas

Two years ago, Washburn came into a raucous environment at Carnie Smith Stadium and knocked off No. 4-ranked Pittsburg State in front... Read more

WU’s Klemz, Mortensen named MIAA cross country athletes of the week

Washburn runners Jacob Klemz and Sierra Mortensen swept the MIAA cross country athletes of the week on Monday for the second time... Read more

WU soccer wins third straight

The Washburn soccer team earned its third straight win with a 2-0 victory on Sunday at Nebraska-Kearney.

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WU sports notebook: Golf finishes eighth at NSU Classic

The Washburn golf team finished eighth out of 17 teams in the Northeastern State Golf Classic in Muskogee, Okla.

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MIAA football roundup: No. 14 ESU edges Missouri Southern

No. 14-ranked Emporia State pulled out a 36-29 victory at Missouri Southern on Saturday night in Joplin, Mo.

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WU golf takes fourth in UCM Invitational

The Washburn golf team opened the fall season with a fourth-place finish in the Central Missouri Invitational at Mules National Golf Club... Read more

Washburn soccer takes first loss in 4-1 setback to Newman

The Washburn soccer team surrendered three goals in the first half and took its first loss under first-year head coach Davy Phillips,... Read more

WU sports roundup: Tennis teams open strong in Wheatstate Classic, volleyball posts two wins in Rolla

The Washburn women’s tennis team swept singles play in the Wheatstate Fall Classic on Saturday at Kossover Tennis Center.... Read more

Washburn notebook: D.J. Olmstead named co-MIAA defensive player of the week

D.J. Olmstead has been honored by the MIAA after just one game as an Ichabod, with the senior safety named co-defensive player... Read more

Local sports briefs: WU hires assistant baseball coach

Washburn baseball coach Harley Douglas has hired Jon Pomatto as an assistant coach, Washburn announced Wednesday.

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Washburn picked No. 16 in AVCA poll

The Washburn volleyball team was tabbed No. 16 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division II preseason poll released Monday.

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Brian Folkerts, former WU lineman, back in NFL with Carolina Panthers

Former Washburn All-American offensive lineman Brian Folkerts is headed back to the NFL with the Carolina Panthers.

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Central Missouri to host 2018 MIAA baseball tournament

The 2018 MIAA baseball tournament will be hosted by Central Missouri, the MIAA announced on Wednesday.

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Washburn coach Brett Ballard announces fourth signee

Washburn men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard announced Tuesday the signing of Aaron Simmons II, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound small forward from Louisburg, N.C.... Read more

ESU baseball hangs on for regional win

The Emporia State baseball team put up 10 runs in the first five innings and held on for a 10-8 victory over... Read more

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