Rice County Sports

Late Rally Lifts K-State Baseball to Sunflower Showdown Opening Win

Saturday, May 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Seven solid innings from Owen Boerema and a go-ahead RBI single by Nick English led K-State to a 3-2 triumph over rival Kansas in game one of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown Friday night... Read More.

Kansas Football Lands Michigan Transfer Amir Herring

Thursday, May 2

BY MICHAEL SWAIN - 247 SPORTSLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Kansas football has landed its first transfer of the offseason. On Thursday, Michigan transfer Amir Herring announced his commitment to KU. He picks the Jayhawks over other Power 4 offers and interest.... Read More.

Nebraska Baseball Silences K-State’s Offense Wednesday Night

Thursday, May 2

LINCOLN, Neb. (KStateSports.com) – Nebraska's Jackson Brockett turned in the program's first nine-inning, no-hitter since 1954 to lead the Cornhuskers to an 8-0 victory over K-State Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park."Brockett was unreal tonight for Nebraska," said K-State head coach Read More.

K-State’s Mittie Named KBCA Women’s Coach of the Year

Thursday, May 2

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – Following its stellar 2023-24 season, Kansas State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has been named the recipient of the 2024 Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) Women's Basketball Four-Year College Coach of the Year Award. This is the second... Read More.

Lugo Gets 5th Win in 7 Starts, Massey Adds 3-Run HR as Royals Beat Blue Jays 6-1

Thursday, May 2

BY IAN HARRISON - ASSOCIATED PRESSTORONTO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings to win for the fifth time in seven starts, Michael Massey hit a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday.Bobby Witt... Read More.

Shocker Volleyball Announces Brazilian Exhibition Tour

Thursday, May 2

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – The Wichita State volleyball team will embark on a 10-day exhibition tour to Brazil from May 26-June 5, head coach Chris Lamb announced Thursday.The Shockers will play at least four matches on the tour against local Brazilian teams, in... Read More.

Basketball Shockers Ink Georgia Transfer Justin Hill

Thursday, May 2

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State men's basketball bolstered its backcourt with the signing of Georgia transfer Justin Hill to a financial aid agreement for the 2024-25 season.A native of Houston, Texas, Hill will be a fifth-year senior on next season's team after spending... Read More.

Kansas Baseball Extends Win Streak to Seven; Beats Wichita State 8-1

Thursday, May 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas extended its winning streak to seven games and improved to 11-1 in its last 12 contests as the Jayhawks defeated Wichita State 8-1 on Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark.BOX SCOREKansas starter Evan Shaw tossed five strong scoreless innings... Read More.

Flopping Addressed in 2024-25 High School Basketball Rules Changes

Thursday, May 2

WRITTEN BY THE NFHS (NFHS.org)A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season.This revision to high school basketball rules was one of 12 changes approved by the NFHS... Read More.

KU Men’s Golf Ties Program Record with 8th Straight NCAA Regional Selection

Wednesday, May 1

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas men’s golf team was selected to its eighth-straight NCAA Regional appearance on Wednesday. Head Coach Jamie Bermel and the Jayhawks will head to California for the Rancho Santa Fe Regional as the No. 11 seed, beginning May... Read More.

Massey Hits 2-Run HR, Ragans Fans 9 as Royals Snap 3-Game Losing Streak, Beat Blue Jays 4-1

Wednesday, May 1

BY IAN HARRISON - ASSOCIATED PRESSTORONTO (AP) — Michael Massey hit a two-run home run, Cole Ragans struck out nine in a season-high 6 2/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game... Read More.

Cowboys Roll Past Shockers

Wednesday, May 1

STILLWATER, Okla. (GoShockers.com) - #14 Oklahoma State hit nine home runs, including four from Nolan Schubart, rolling past Wichita State 21-6 on Tuesday night at O'Brate Stadium. The game was called after seven innings due to run rule.BOX SCORESchubart became the first player... Read More.