Shockers regain swagger in upset over Creighton
Wichita State ends a five game skid by beating rival Creighton 78 75 at Koch Arena. Kyle Wilson led with 25 points and Sean Ogirri added 15 as the Shockers flip momentum and hint at a revival in conference play.
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Kansas edges Missouri in 80 77 thriller
Kansas coach Bill Self says wins matter more than margins after the Jayhawks hold off Missouri 80 77 in a tight Big 12 clash. Brandon Rush scores 16 as Kansas improves to 16-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
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Lehning Finds Home in Kansas State Starting Role
Sublette standout Shalee Lehning has rebuilt her game after a left ankle stress fracture and returns as Kansas State's starter. Her 14 points and seven rebounds in an 81-66 win over Missouri helped the Wildcats climb to No. 25 in the AP poll, continuing a storied rise from high school state titles to a college WNIT title on her home court.
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Ex-GCHS wrestling coach dismissed by board
Garden City USD 457 board unanimously approved a consent agenda dismissing Humberto Gonzalez-Melendez as assistant wrestling coach after his Jan 2 arrest on four felony counts including two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He faces potential 25 years to life if convicted. Jackie Otero was added as assistant coach.
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Durant Dominates Big 12 as Durant Considers NBA Future
Kansas City's AP report highlights Kevin Durant's record setting freshman season under Texas coach Rick Barnes. Durant leads the conference in scoring and rebounding with 29 points and 15.5 boards per two games last week, including a 37 point freshman record at Colorado. Barnes notes Durant has not stated intent to leave for the NBA after one year.
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