Rice County Sports

Giddens’ 4 TDs Carries K-State Past UCF, 44-31

Sunday, September 24

By: D. Scott FritchenMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State welcomed UCF to the Big 12 Conference, and DJ Giddens said hello to one of the Wildcats' more memorable individual performances in recent years in a 44-31 win before a much-needed bye week.BOX... Read More.

Kansas Outlasts BYU in Big 12 Opener, 38-27, to Advance to 4-0

Sunday, September 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) — On the strength of two defensive touchdowns and three passing touchdowns by Jalon Daniels, Kansas opened Big 12 Conference play with a 38-27 victory over BYU on Saturday, improving to 4-0 this season.BOX SCOREThe win gives Kansas wins in... Read More.

Cats Rally to 900th Program Win in Five-Set Thriller

Sunday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Fueled by 18 kills by Aliyah Carter and 17 more from Aniya Clinton, K-State rallied to defeat TCU in five sets to grab the first Big 12 victory in the Mansfield era and program's 900th win Friday night, 23-25, 25-22,... Read More.

Kansas Sweeps Texas Tech in 3-0 Road Victory

Sunday, September 24

LUBBOCK, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – The No. 17 Kansas volleyball team swept Texas Tech (26-24, 25-19, 25-14) in a Saturday afternoon contest at United Supermarkets Arena.With the win, the Jayhawks improved to 10-2 on the season and 1-1 in Big 12 play, while TTU... Read More.

Greinke Gets Standing Ovation after 220th Start as a Royal

Friday, September 22

By Anne Rogers, MLB.com/Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As Zack Greinke walked off the mound in the fourth inning Wednesday afternoon, the crowd at Kauffman Stadium rose to its feet and gave the veteran pitcher a standing ovation.For a quick moment, Greinke acknowledged the fans,... Read More.

Warriors Sweep First Conference Win

Friday, September 22

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – The Sterling College volleyball team swept their first win of the conference season this past Wednesday, beating out York University on the Warrior's home court. In a tight 3-set match, the Warriors outworked the Panthers for the win.The Warriors let... Read More.

Wildcats Drop Big 12 Opener to Horned Frogs

Friday, September 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Senior Aliyah Carter turned in 15 kills Thursday night, but TCU picked up the three-set win (25-20, 25-16, 25-23) in the Big 12 opener at Morgan Family Arena.A native of Dubuque, Iowa, Carter recorded her 67th match with 10 or... Read More.

No. 17 Kansas Volleyball Opens Up Big 12 Play at Texas Tech

Friday, September 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The 17th-ranked Kansas volleyball team (9-1) will kick off its Big 12 slate against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 22-23 in Lubbock, Texas.The Sept. 22 contest will begin at 6 p.m. CT, while the two teams will... Read More.

Next Man Up (K-State Sports Extra)

Wednesday, September 20

By D. Scott Fritchen, Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (www.kstatesports.com) — Senior middle linebacker Daniel Green will miss the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, and senior quarterback Will Howard is "questionable" for Kansas State's game against... Read More.

SOLD OUT: Kansas Athletics Announces Sell Out for Kansas-BYU Game

Wednesday, September 20

By the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – For the fourth time under head coach Lance Leipold, the Kansas Jayhawks will play in front of a sold-out crowd as Kansas Athletics has officially announced a sellout for Saturday’s matchup against BYU at... Read More.

From Bullpen Catcher to the Majors, Cropley Makes Memorable Debut

Wednesday, September 20

By Anne Rogers, covering the Royals for MLB.com KANSAS CITY — Tyler Cropley looked around as he walked off the field in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday and noticed most of Kauffman Stadium’s crowd was on its feet giving the Royals'... Read More.

10 Quick Facts About the Chiefs’ Week 2 Victory Over Jacksonville

Monday, September 18

Here are some quick notes about the Chiefs’ victory over the Jaguars By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter 1. The Chiefs' defense was outstanding on Sunday. Kansas City put together a tremendous defensive performance on Sunday, holding Jacksonville to only nine points – and zero touchdowns –... Read More.