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Missouri baseball wins second straight against Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Posted on April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball pushed its win streak to four games with a 15-6 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday afternoon (April 12) at Taylor Stadium. Mizzou posted a pair of seven-run innings (the first and fourth) and pounded out four extra-base hits and two homers to score its second-most runs of the year. Mizzou moves to 25-9 on the year with the win.

Mizzou jumped all over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the first, tallying four hits and taking advantage of a pair of errors to plate seven runs, staking starting pitcher Ryan Lee (Grandview, Mo.) to an early lead. Kirby McGuire (Round Rock, Texas), Chris Cornelius (St. Louis, Mo.) and Connor Brumfield (Columbia, Mo.) tallied two-out RBI singles in the frame.

UAPB took advantage of five walks, a wild pitch and an error in the top of the third inning to cut the lead to 7-3. LF Jordan Knox then hit a two-out, three-run homer to cut the lead to 7-6, getting the Golden Lions back into the game. But just as quick as UAPB got back into the game, Mizzou broke it open again with one run in the third and seven more in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by homers from Brian Sharp (Liberty, Mo.) and Kameron Misner (Poplar Bluff, Mo.).

That was all the offense that Mizzou needed as sophomore RHP Cameron Dulle (St. Louis, Mo.) settled things down for the Mizzou pitchers from there as he tossed a career-long 3.1 innings and allowed just three hits with two strikeouts while holding UAPB off the board. He earned his first career win.

The Tigers return home this weekend for a big series with SEC East-leading Kentucky, beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m.

— Mizzou Athletics —

KU’s Mykhailiuk to enter NBA Draft without an agent

Posted on April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas junior Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk is entering his name into the NBA Draft without hiring an agent, KU head coach Bill Self said Wednesday.

Mykhailiuk will have until May 24 to decide whether to remain in the draft or return to KU for his senior season.

“We support Svi 100 percent with his decision to test,” Self said. “I know he’ll prepare very hard for it and after the combine, he’ll get accurate feedback and make an informed decision which is what the rules are designed to do. In no way, shape or form is this a surprise. We expected this.”

A 6-foot-8 guard from Cherkasy, Ukraine, Mykhailiuk started 25 games for KU last season and averaged 9.8 points per contest. The two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection ranked eighth in the conference in 3-point field goal percentage at 38.9 percent and eighth in 3-point field goals made at 1.9. Mykhailiuk made three or more from beyond the arc in 11 games with four or more treys in four outings. He pulled down 3.0 rebounds per game and also averaged 1.9 steals per contest in 2016-17.

“Kansas has prepared me for this opportunity and after talking with Coach Self, my family and teammates, it is my plan to work hard and take my game to the next level,” Mykhailiuk said. “I have matured a lot in my three seasons at KU as a player and a person, playing for great coaches and with great teammates, many who are in the NBA. I have got a lot stronger under coach (Andrea) Hudy and have improved my overall game every year. It’s everyone’s dream to play in the NBA and not going with an agent allows me to see where I stand after the combine and workouts.”

For his career, Mykhailiuk has played in 97 games for Kansas with 31 starts and a 6.3 scoring average. His 122 3-pointers made rank 20th on the KU career chart, including a career-high six treys against Chaminade (11/23/15) during his freshman season at the Maui Invitational. Mykhailiuk scored career-high 23 points against Austin Peay in the 2016 NCAA Tournament opening round.

— KU Athletics —

Griffons snap Bearcats’ eight-game win streak with 10-5 victory

Posted on April 11, 2017

The Missouri Western baseball team snapped Northwest Missouri State’s eight-game winning streak Tuesday night with a 10-5 victory at the Griffon Spring Sports Complex.

The Griffons improve to 18-17 this season and they’re 15-10 in the MIAA, while the Bearcats drop to 24-11 and 13-9 in league play.

Northwest scored two runs in the first inning to take an early lead, but MWSU bounced back with two runs in the second, third and sixth innings to build a 6-2 lead. The Griffons eventually led 10-3 before allowing two runs to the Bearcats in the top of the ninth inning.

Missouri Western’s Kellen Richards earned the win in relief as he threw 1.1 scoreless innings. Zach Cross started and lasted 4.2 innings. He gave up two runs on five hits.

The Griffons pounded out 17 hits in the victory as David Glaude and Bailey Zimmer each had three hits. Dusty Stroup, Nick Gawley and Logan Marston added two hits each, while Ryan Smith had four RBI. Gawley and Glaude drove in two runs for MWSU.

Missouri Western continues its seven-game home stand Thursday as they begin a three-game series with Fort Hays State. The first pitch is at 6:00 p.m. and it’ll be broadcast on ESPN 1550 AM.

Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State split softball doubleheader

Posted on April 11, 2017April 11, 2017

ST. JOSEPH – Bad luck never lasts forever, and it finally ran its course with the Missouri Western softball team Tuesday night as the Griffons (27-13, 7-7) snapped a five-game losing streak in a doubleheader split with Northwest Missouri State (22-14, 11-5).

The seemingly snake-bitten Griffons couldn’t catch a break in a 3-2 game one loss before breaking out of their offensive slump for nine hits in a 6-5 game two win.

NOTABLES
– The game two win snapped five-game skid for the team

– Missouri Western had its first extra base hits since March 25 in game two, getting a double and a home run

– Kailey Green’s two-run home run in the fourth inning of game two broke a 3-3 tie and gave MWSU five unanswered runs after falling behind 3-0

– The Griffons had 17 hits on the night, the most in a doubleheader for the team since its 26 against Lindenwood on March 9

TOP PERFORMERS
– Shelby Uhl continued her hot streak with a 3-for-6 night at the plate that included a run scored

– Katie Klosterman and Shelbie Atwell each went 3-for-6 themselves to break out of mini slumps. They also each drove in two runs and Atwell had a double and a run scored

– Paige Shifflett, Green and Rebekah Mueller each went 2-for-6 at the plate. Green drove in a team-high three runs on the night

UP NEXT
Missouri Western hosts Central Missouri (19-22, 9-7) in another make-up series, Wednesday at 4 p.m.

— MWSU Athletics —

Missouri baseball tops Arkansas-Pine Bluff behind Toelken’s gem

Posted on April 11, 2017

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball topped Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 13-1, Tuesday night at Taylor Stadium to extend its winning streak to three games. Junior RHP Andy Toelken (Green Cove Springs, Fla.) tossed a gem, throwing his first career complete game and the first nine-inning complete game this season. Toelken dominated on the bump as he flirted with a no-hitter through 5.2 innings and gave up just a pair of hits and a single run while striking out a career-high seven.

Mizzou was led offensively by freshman OF Kameron Misner (Poplar Bluff, Mo.), who knocked in a career-high four runs and reached base in each of his four at bats as he tallied a triple, a pair of doubles, and a walk

With the victory, Mizzou improves to 24-9 on the season. In the win, Connor Brumfield (Columbia, Mo.) and Kirby McGuire (Round Rock, Texas) also had multiple hits. Mizzou pounded out 14 hits, its most since slugging 15 against Western Carolina on March 8, while its 13 runs were the most since hanging a season-high 27 on Eastern Michigan on Feb. 18.

Mizzou gained an advantage early, deploying an offensive barrage in the bottom of the second as they tallied three consecutive doubles. Robbie Glendenning (Scarborough, Australia) doubled into right and was knocked in for the game’s first run on a Misner two-bagger. Brett Bond (St. Louis, Mo.) then laced another double down the left field line to give Mizzou a 2-0 advantage. Two batters later, Brumfield smashed a RBI single up the middle to extend the lead.

Mizzou shortstop Chris Cornelius (St. Louis, Mo.) made a dazzling backhand play in the top of the fourth on a hard-hit groundball in the hole on the left side. The highlight was completed with a pick at first base by Brian Sharp (Liberty, Mo.).

In the bottom of the fourth, Mizzou stretched its lead to four as Brumfield knocked in Misner on a two-out single into right. The base knock made Brumfield 3-for-3 on the evening, which moved him into the team lead for three-hit games. It was his third three-hit performance this season and his team-leading 12th multi-hit game.

Mizzou broke the game open in the fifth as they put a five spot on the Lions. The frame was highlighted by a Misner three-run triple over the head of the UAPB centerfielder. Misner tallied four RBI in the game, his season-high. After five Mizzou led 9-0.

In the top of the sixth, Toelken lost his no-hit bid on the 20th batter he faced. UAPB’s Aderly Perez doubled down the left field line and later scored on a base hit. Nonetheless, Toelken continued to dominate as he pitched the full nine innings, the longest start of his career.

Mizzou added to its’ lead as they notched a run in the seventh and three in the eighth on a three-run bomb by junior right fielder Trey Harris (Powder Springs, Ga.). Harris now has a team-leading seven home runs and also sits at seventh place in the SEC. That gave Mizzou its 13 runs as it claimed the 13-1 decision.

Mizzou and UAPB will wrap up their two-game series Wednesday at 4 p.m.

— Mizzou Athletics —

MWSU women’s golf finishes 9th at NCAA Central Region Preview

Posted on April 11, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s golf team finished in ninth place with a 638 at the NCAA Central Region Preview at Rivercut Golf Course Tuesday.

Shi Qing Ong led Missouri Western with a 154 and finished tied for eighth place. Chong Yong ended a stroke behind Ong, in 12th, place with a 155. Tiffanie Yabut carded a 165. Madison Romjue and Jenna Kosmatka each recorded a 173 for MWSU.

Northeastern State won the team title with a 145 as NSU’s Ebba Moberg won the individual championship with a 145. Missouri Western is in action on April 24 at the MIAA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri.

— MWSU Athletics —

K-State hires Jon Fabris to coach defensive ends; Blake Seiler promoted

Posted on April 11, 2017April 11, 2017

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Jon Fabris, who tutored two of Kansas State’s best defensive units in school history in 1997 and 1998, has returned to Manhattan as an assistant coach to work with the defensive ends, while Blake Seiler will coach the linebackers while also being promoted to assistant defensive coordinator, head coach Bill Snyder announced today.

“Jon is a quality person, dedicated husband and father as well as a dedicated leader and teacher of young men,” Snyder said. “He has a proven record here at Kansas State. He will again be an asset to our defense and to Sean with our special teams. I’m pleased to have him back with us.”

Fabris (pronounced FAB-riss), who has more than 30 years of experience as a coach, has coached in 12 total bowl games in stops at Indiana (2012-13), Georgia (2001-09), Georgia Tech (1980), Washington State (1982-86), Iowa State (1987-1994), Notre Dame (1995-96), K-State (1997-98) and South Carolina (1999). He also spent time with the Cleveland Browns (2000) as well as Northwest Mississippi Community College (2011). In his 12 seasons coaching defensive ends at Georgia, South Carolina and Kansas State, 15 of his players earned spots on NFL regular season rosters.

While at K-State during the ultra-successful 1997 and 1998 seasons, Fabris helped the Wildcat defensive ends and the entire unit rank among the best in the nation. In 1998, K-State was third in the country in total defense and tied for sixth nationally in scoring defense. The Wildcats, led by All-Big 12 and All-American Darren Howard, finished fourth in the nation in total defense, sixth in scoring defense and second in sacks the previous campaign. He also played a key role in the Wildcats’ success on special teams in his two seasons.

At Georgia, Fabris mentored one of the most decorated players in Bulldog history, David Pollack. In 2004, Pollack was named a first team All-American for the third-straight time, SEC Player of the Year for the second time and captured several of the nation’s most prestigious defensive awards: the Rotary Lombardi Trophy, the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Ted Hendricks Award (second-straight year) and the Ronnie Lott Trophy.

Fabris, who was recognized by Sporting News as the best position coach in the SEC in 2009 and one of the top 20 national recruiters by Rivals in 2008, helped Charles Grant (2001), Pollack (2002-04), Quentin Moses (2005), Charles Johnson (2006) and Justin Houston (2009) earn All-SEC honors, while Marcus Howard was voted the 2008 Sugar Bowl MVP.

Seiler is entering his fifth year as a full-time coach at K-State and his ninth season overall on the staff. A Wildcat defensive end from 2003-06, Seiler tutored a pair of All-Americans in Jordan Willis (2016) and Ryan Mueller (2013). Willis ranked 12th nationally and tops in the Big 12 in sacks last season en route to Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year accolades. Under the direction of Seiler, Willis left K-State ranked third in school history and tied for seventh in Big 12 history with 26.0 sacks.

“Blake has worked diligently with our defense these past four seasons and certainly helped develop several very productive players,” Snyder added. “He has a broad and distinct understanding of our defense and will be a great asset to Tom Hayes in the development of our entire defense.”

Mueller, a former walk-on just like Seiler, earned two-straight First Team All-Big 12 honors as a junior and senior, while he was the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2013 and a Second Team All-American that season as he tied the school record with 11.5 sacks.

Prior to becoming a full-time coach, Seiler was a quality control coach in 2009-10 and a graduate assistant in 2011 and 2012. He graduated from K-State with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2007 and obtained his MBA from Wichita State in 2010.

— K-State Athletics —

MWSU women’s golf in sixth after round one at NCAA Central Region Preview

Posted on April 10, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s golf team is currently in sixth place at the NCAA Central Region Preview at Rivercut Golf Course after shooting a 316. MWSU is just seven strokes off the lead.

Shi Qing Ong leads the Griffons as she shot a 74 and is tied for fourth place. Chong Yong finished the round in 12th place with a score of 77. Tiffanie Yabut recorded an 82 as Madison Romjue carded an 83. Jenna Kosmatka fired a 93 for MWSU.

Northeastern State leads the team race at 309 as Luisa Gartmann of Henderson State and Ebba Moberg from Northeastern State co-lead the field with a score of 72. Missouri Western tees off in a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

— MWSU Athletics —

Lawson brothers Dedric, KJ leaving Memphis for Kansas

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — High-scoring swingman Dedric Lawson and his brother K.J. Lawson announced Monday they are heading to Kansas, giving coach Bill Self a pair of high-profile transfers beginning with the 2018-19 season.

The former Memphis standouts will sit out next season under NCAA transfer rules.

Dedric Lawson was one of the nation’s top transfers available after averaging 19.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists as a sophomore this past season. The former McDonald’s All-American will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Jayhawks.

K.J. Lawson only played in 10 games as a freshman because of an Achilles injury, and averaged 12.3 points and 8.1 rebounds last season. He’ll have three seasons with the Jayhawks if the NCAA grants him a sixth year because of the injury.

— Associated Press —

Northwest basketball celebration set for Sunday, April 23

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team will host an autograph session on Sunday afternoon, April 23, in Bearcat Arena. Doors will open starting at 3:30 p.m. This free event will give fans the opportunity to interact with members of the 2017 NCAA Division II National Championship team and coaching staff. The team will be available to sign autographs for approximately 90 minutes.

Fans will receive Northwest’s exclusive Bearcat men’s basketball 2017 national championship poster. Fans will be limited to two (2) items to be signed, including the FREE championship poster. This is a courtesy to the student-athletes and other celebration attendees. There will also be a chance to sign up for free to win a special Bearcat Basketball game day experience for a game next season and a limited number of exclusive Bearcat basketball items available to bid on.

The 2017 NCAA Division II National Championship trophy also will be on display.

— Northwest Athletics —