3 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. — As the academic year begins, new Head Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald has built a roster with 18 high-impact transfers, combined with a strong core of returning players. “Our staff is extremely excited with the group we were able to bring in, along with the guys that are returning,” Fitzgerald said. “We’re very high on ...

3 years ago
SALINA, Kan. –  Kansas Wesleyan announced Wednesday morning that, as a result of significant growth at the university, it will restructure the lead roles of its athletic department. Current athletic director Steve Wilson will become the director of athletic compliance and external relations, while Richard (Dick) Speas will assume the role of interim athletic director. Speas ...

3 years ago
MANHATTAN, Kan.  – Wyatt Thompson, who is entering his 21st season as the Voice of the Wildcats, will be inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame as he is one of three inductees to be enshrined in the Class of 2022. The ceremony will take place October 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, and ...

3 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas junior Mackenzie Boeve was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday. Boeve scored the game-winning goal in the 56th minute of Sunday’s match against Northwestern to lead Kansas to a 1-0 victory. The goal marked the first of Boeve’s career and also were the first points ...

3 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Head coach Ray Bechard announced on Tuesday the addition of former KU volleyball player Tori Miller to the Kansas Volleyball staff. Miller will serve as the Tech Coordinator for the upcoming 2022 season. Before returning to Kansas, Miller was serving as the Director of Volleyball Operations at Air Force. She went to Air Force after ...

3 years ago
The first edition of the KWU Coaches Show of 2022-23 features KWU Athletic Director Steve Wilson, Head Volleyball Coach Jessica Biegert, Head Cross Country Coach Garrett Young, and Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Kyle Hiser. The KWU Coaches Show airs weekly on Mondays from 6-7 PM at The Library Sports Bar & Grill (1307 S. ...

3 years ago
Lawrence, Kan. – Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today that KU has hired Tate Gillespie and Casey Seberger to serve in two newly created positions overseeing name, image, and likeness efforts for Kansas Athletics. “We are thrilled to welcome two talented and experienced members to the team who are passionate about educating and empowering our student-athletes ...

3 years ago
CRETE, Neb. – Four different Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes scored a goal, none bigger than Kevin Benitez (SR/Garden City, Kan.)'s 80th minute score that gave the Coyotes a 4-3 win over Doane in the season opener on Sunday at Al Papik Stadium.   Doane took an early lead in the 19th minute, and the score remained 1-0 until the 44th minute ...

3 years ago
CRETE, Neb. – Kansas Wesleyan Women's Soccer lost its season opener to the Doane Tigers 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Al Papik Field.   Doane scored a goal in each half, the first coming in the 12th minute, and the second in the 78th.   Doane outshot the Coyotes 10-9 in the match, as the Coyotes had only two shots ...

3 years ago
MANHATTAN, Kansas - K-State used a heavy dose of offensive chances to build a second half lead on Sunday afternoon at Buser Family Park, but Northern Colorado edged in a goal to square the match for a final result of 1-1. QUICK FACTS - K-State is 0-1-1 all-time against teams from the Big Sky Conference. - Sunday was the ...

3 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Mackenzie Boeve scored a goal in the 56th minute of the match to push Kansas to a 1-0 victory against Northwestern on Sunday afternoon at Rock Chalk Park. The goal was the first of Boeve’s career. “This group has a lot of heart and a lot of fight,” Head Coach Mark Francis said. “I ...