Channel lone Ichabod to receive postseason award
(Feb. 26) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Ichabod sophomore forward Dylan Channel was the lone Ichabod to receive any postseason recognition by the MIAA's coaches as he was named honorable mention All-MIAA at the MIAA Tournament media reception Sunday night in Kansas City. Channel was the third leading scorer on the Ichabods. He averaged 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season. He had a career-high 27 against Missouri Western on Feb. 1, to go along with a season-tying high 10 rebounds. Ichabods fight hard, come up short for postseason bid as season ends
(Feb. 25) WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Another strong first half was wiped out by a slow start to the second half as the Ichabods dropped their season finale 75-69 at Central Missouri State Saturday afternoon. Having needed a win and some help elsewhere to get into the MIAA Postseason Tournament, Washburn ended its season at 10-16 and last in the conference at 4-12. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods need a win and some help Saturday at CMSU
(Feb. 23) The Ichabods will enter Saturday’s regular season finale needing a win and some help from other teams to get into the MIAA Postseason Tournament. Washburn will play at Central Missouri State at 3:30 p.m. and then, with a win, will wait the results of other games to see if they can get in. Currently 10-15 overall and ninth in the conference at 4-11, WU could climb as high as a three-way tie for seventh. The top eight teams make it into the tournament. CMSU, with a chance for a share of the conference title with a win, is 20-6 and second in the conference at 10-5.Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods fall at Northwest, must win Saturday for chance of postseason
(Feb. 22) MARYVILLE, Mo. - Despite outshooting the Bearcats and a career-high 19 points from Andrew Meile, the Ichabods fell 73-58 at Northwest Missouri Wednesday night. Washburn, 10-15 and 4-11 in the MIAA, must group a win Saturday at Central Missouri State with a Missouri Southern State loss at Emporia State to get into the MIAA Postseason Tournament. The game at CMSU starts at 3:30 p.m. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Crunch time for Ichabods as they head to Northwest
(Feb. 20) The Ichabods will enter the final week of the regular season at Northwest Missouri State Wednesday evening at 7:30 needing to gain at least a spot in the MIAA standings to extend their season. Washburn, coming off its final bye of the season, enters the week 10-14 overall and last in the MIAA at 4-10. The Bearcats, who will end their regular season Wednesday, are 18-8 overall and fourth in the conference at 9-6. Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods fall at hands of Hornets
(Feb. 15) TOPEKA – Andrew Meile tied a career high with 15 points but it wasn’t enough as the Ichabods fell 65-55 to Emporia State Wednesday night. Washburn dropped its third straight and fell to 10-14 and 4-10 in the MIAA. The Ichabods will take the weekend off before entering the final week of the regular season. WU will play at Northwest Missouri Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Senior Day and ESU matchup set for Wednesday
(Feb. 13) The Ichabods will honor senior Kris Milburn during Senior Day Wednesday as Washburn hosts Emporia State at 7:30 p.m. in its final home game of the year. The game will be televised by KTWU Channel 11 in Topeka, and can be picked up in other markets in eastern Kansas. Milburn will be honored after the women’s game Wednesday.
The Ichabods enter the game 10-13 overall and are tied for eighth in the MIAA with a 4-9 record after a 76-63 loss at 11th-ranked Southwest Baptist Saturday. The Hornets are 15-10 overall and fifth in the league at 5-7 after an 88-75 win against Central Missouri State Saturday. Both teams are working to secure berths in the MIAA Postseason Tournament.Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods knocked off at Southwest Baptist
(Feb. 11) BOLIVAR, Mo. - The Washburn Ichabods trailed by one at the half, but could not hang on as they fell to the No. 11 ranked Southwest Baptist Bearcats 76-63. The Ichabods fall to 4-9 in the MIAA, tied with Missouri Southern for the eighth place in the conference race. The Ichabods will play host to arch rival Emporia State Wedesday night in Topeka at 7:30 p.m. It will be senior night as Kris Milburn will be honored in pregame ceremonies.(more) Box Score | Season Stats No. 11 Bearcats up next for Ichabods
(Feb. 9) The Ichabods will head to 11th-ranked Southwest Baptist Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. game. Washburn fell to 10-12 Wednesday after a 67-60 loss at Pittsburg State, dropping the Ichabods to a tie for last in the MIAA at 4-8. Southwest Baptist, 20-2 overall and first in the conference at 9-2, was off Wednesday. The Bearcats are the top-ranked team in the NCAA’s South Central Region ranking.Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods rally falls short at Pittsburg
(Feb. 8) PITTSBURG - A late rally by the Washburn Ichabods fell short as they fell 67-60 to Pittsburg State in John Lance Arena. With the loss, the Ichabods' record dips to 10-12 overall and 4-8 in the MIAA. The Ichabods will be back in action on Saturday night in Bolivar, Mo. when they battle No. 11 ranked Southwest Baptist.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Trip to Pittsburg State up next for Ichabods
(Feb. 5) Playing four of their last five regular season games on the road, the Ichabods will look to move a step closer to their 16th straight trip to the MIAA Postseason Tournament when they play at Pittsburg State Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 82-75 Saturday in double overtime to improve to 10-11 and move to sixth in the conference at 4-7. The Gorillas defeated Northwest Missouri State 64-42 to climb to 7-14 and eighth in the league at 3-7.Game Notes | Season Stats Chipman moves into second in wins as an MIAA coach as Ichabods win
(Feb. 4) TOPEKA – The Ichabods stretched out an 82-75 win into double overtime Saturday over Missouri Southern State to put coach Bob Chipman in a tie for the second most wins as an MIAA coach. Washburn improved to 10-11 and 4-7 in the MIAA as Chipman won his 379th game since the Ichabods joined the league in 1989-90. WU, now in a two-way tie for sixth in the MIAA, will take to the road for four of its final five games, starting with a 7:30 p.m. game with Pittsburg State Wednesday. MSSU fell to 10-12 and ninth at 3-8 in the conference.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods going for season sweep of Missouri Southern Saturday
(Feb. 3) The Ichabods will look to continue their climb in the MIAA when they host Missouri Southern State Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Arena. A win would put Washburn coach Bob Chipman in a tie for second for wins coaching in the MIAA. He has 378 wins since WU joined the MIAA in 1989-90. Washburn (9-11) climbed out of last in the league with a 76-71 win over Missouri Western Wednesday while MSSU (10-11) fell 75-59 to Southwest Baptist. The two teams are seventh in the conference with 3-7 records. Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods squeak by Griffons to break two-game skid
(Feb. 1) TOPEKA - Playing without their leading scorer, the Ichabods stepped up with four players scoring in double figures and shot 57 percent as a team to escape with a 67-61 win over Missouri Western State Wednesday night in Lee Arena. Washburn improved to 9-11 and 3-7 in the MIAA and will host Missouri Southern Saturday at 7:3o p.m. Missouri Western fell to 13-8 and 4-5 in the conference.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Washburn set to host Missouri Western on Wednesday
(Jan. 31) The Ichabods will look for a season split with Missouri Western as they host the Griffons Wednesday evening at 7:30. The MIAA game will be televised by KTWU Channel 11 in Topeka and various other stations throughout eastern Kansas. Washburn dropped a game against Truman on Saturday to fall to 8-11 (2-5 MIAA) while MWSU won at Missouri Southern to climb to 13-7 (4-5 MIAA). The Ichabods and Griffons met last Wednesday in St. Joseph, Mo., with MWSU fighting off a late charge by the Ichabods for a 75-71 victory. Game Notes | Season Stats Cold second half dooms Ichabods against Truman
(Jan. 28)
TOPEKA – Brady Sisk reached the 20-point mark for the fourth consecutive game but the Ichabods let a double-digit lead slip away in the second half Saturday night in an 81-72 loss against Truman. Washburn fell to 8-11 and 2-7 in the MIAA while the Bulldogs improved to 16-4 and 6-3 in the league. The Ichabods will host Missouri Western Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in a KTWU Channel 11 televised game. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Showdown with Truman up next for Ichabods
(Jan. 26) The Ichabods will kick off the second half of the conference season looking to avenge an earlier loss to Truman by hosting the Bulldogs Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Arena. The game, following the Lady Blues 5:30 game, was originally scheduled for 3:30 p.m. but was changed to an evening game. Washburn nearly erased a 22-point deficit Wednesday night but came up short in a 75-71 loss at Missouri Western, dropping the Ichabods to 8-10 and 2-6 in the MIAA. Truman (15-4, 5-3) held off Northwest Missouri State, 60-56, on Wednesday to move into a tie for the third spot in the MIAA. WU is in a tie with Pittsburg State for the eighth spot in the league. Game Notes | Season Stats Comeback effort falls short at Missouri Western for Ichabods
(Jan. 25) ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Dylan Channel had his second career double double with a career-high 27 points but the Ichabods late comeback effort fell short in a 75-71 loss at Missouri Western Wednesday night. Washburn fell to 8-10 and 2-6 in the MIAA. The Ichabods will return home to host Truman at 7:30 p.m. at Lee Arena on Saturday. The game, following the Lady Blues 5:30 game, was originally scheduled for 3:30 p.m. but was changed to an evening game.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods survive six-minute scoring drought for second MIAA win
(Jan. 21) JOPLIN, Mo. - After building a double-digit lead to end the first half, the Ichabods escaped a six-minute scoreless drought in the second period to hold on for a 60-56 win over Missouri Southern Saturday night. The Ichabods won for the second straight time and improved to 8-9 and 2-5 in the MIAA, moving into a four-way tie for sixth in the conference. The win was also the first for Washburn in a true road game this year, pushing their record to 1-3 on the opponents’ court. The Ichabods will finish the first half of the conference schedule on the road when they travel to Missouri Western Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods travel to Missouri Southern Saturday
(Jan. 19) A chance to gain some ground in the MIAA will be on the line as the Ichabods travel to Missouri Southern State Saturday night for a 7:30 game at the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center. Washburn (7-9, 1-5 MIAA) snapped a six-game losing streak and earned its first MIAA win with a 71-58 victory over Pittsburg State Wednesday. The Lions (9-8, 2-4 MIAA) lost by 27 points at Central Missouri State on Wednesday. With one MIAA win, the Ichabods can catch up to MSSU, PSU and Missouri Western. All three of those teams have two conference wins and PSU and MWSU are playing on the road against ranked opponents. Game Notes | Season Stats Sisk scores 32 as Ichabods get first MIAA win and end 6-game skid
(Jan. 18) TOPEKA - Brady Sisk made 18 of the 21 shots he took and scored a career-high 32 points as Washburn erased a six-game losing streak with a 71-58 win over Pittsburg State at Lee Arena Wednesday night. The Ichabods improved to 7-9 and got in the win column at 1-5 in the MIAA. They can look to start a winning streak when they travel to Missouri Western Saturday night at 7:30. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods hosting Pitt State Wednesday in hopes of breaking losing streak
(Jan. 16) The Ichabods will look to snap a six-game losing streak as they host Pittsburg State Wednesday night at 7:30 at Lee Arena. The game will be broadcast live by KTWU Channel 11 in Topeka and most of eastern Kansas will have access to the game through various cable stations. Washburn (6-9, 0-5 MIAA) will be looking for its first conference win after falling to seventh-ranked Southwest Baptist on Saturday while Pittsburg State (6-10, 2-3 MIAA) will try to even its league record after getting a win against No. 16 Truman on Saturday.Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods fall to No. 7 Southwest Baptist
(Jan. 14) TOPEKA – Dylan Channel set a career-high in scoring for the second straight game but No. 7 Southwest Baptist was too much for the Washburn Ichabods as the Bearcats ran away with a 90-64 win Saturday night at Lee Arena and won for the first time in the last 16 meetings between the two schools. The Ichabods (6-9, 0-5 MIAA) will have a chance to break a six-game losing streak Wednesday night when they host Pittsburg State at 7:30.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods set to host No. 7 Southwest Baptist
(Jan. 13) The Ichabods will welcome the No. 7 team in the nation to Lee Arena as they host Southwest Baptist Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Washburn (6-8, 0-4 MIAA) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak and earn its first conference win while the Bearcats (15-1, 4-1 MIAA), with the second most wins in the nation, will be looking to stay atop the conference standings. The Ichabods dropped a close game at Emporia State Wednesday while SBU took care of Central Missouri State Tuesday. History will be on the Ichabods’ side as they have won the last 15 meetings against the Bearcats dating back to 1996.Game Notes | Season Stats Washburn comeback falls short at Emporia State
(Jan. 11) EMPORIA – Washburn cut a 10-point halftime deficit to two points with 24 seconds remaining but lost 80-76 at Emporia State Wednesday night in MIAA action. Brady Sisk and Dylan Channel each scored career highs but the Hornets had two players top 20 points to give the Ichabods their fifth straight loss and snap a three-game WU win streak in the series. WU fell to 6-8 and 0-4 in the MIAA.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods look to snap losing skid at Emporia State
(Jan. 10) The Ichabods will take on arch-rival Emporia State Wednesday evening at 7:30 in White Auditorium in the 183rd meeting between the two schools, dating back 100 years. A win would break a four-game losing streak and give Washburn its first MIAA win of the year. The Ichabods (6-7, 0-3 MIAA) were off last weekend while ESU hosted and defeated Pittsburg State 80-68 Saturday to improve to 11-5 and 2-2 in the league.Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods drop MIAA game to Northwest Missouri State
(Jan. 4) TOPEKA - Washburn took a four-point lead into halftime, but cold shooting in the second half gave Northwest Missouri a 77-60 win Wednesday night at Lee Arena in an MIAA contest. The Ichabods (6-7, 0-3 MIAA) will take on Emporia State January11 on the road as they look to end a four-game losing streak.(more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods can't overcome Truman in road loss
(Dec. 30) KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - Kris Milburn and Brady Sisk both had career highs but it wasn't enough as Washburn fell 87-78 at Truman Friday night in MIAA action. The Ichabods dropped to 6-6 and 0-2 in the MIAA. They will resume action Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. when they host Northwest Missouri. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods hold off Lions for 6-point win in Las Vegas
(Dec. 17) Brady Sisk had a season-high 16 points as Washburn held on for a 79-73 win over Texas A&M-Commerce Saturday in the first day of the High Desert Classic. The Ichabods shot a season-high 57 percent from the field and out rebounded the Lions 36-26. Dylan Channel put in 13 points and J.B. Murray added 11. Washburn (6-3) will take on Central Arkansas Sunday at 8:45 p.m. CST. Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods heading to Las Vegas for 3-game road trip
(Dec. 15) The Ichabods (5-3) will play three games in three days as the team heads to Las Vegas for the High Desert Classic. Washburn will take Texas A&M-Commerce, who enters the event with an 8-1 record on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. CST. On Sunday, the Ichabods will battle 6-1 Central Arkansas at 8:45 p.m. CST. The Ichabods will play its final game on Monday against Cameron at 5 p.m. CST at the Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Academy. The first two games will take place at the McDermott Center on the UNLV campus. Following a short break, the Ichabods will get back into MIAA play with Truman in Kirksville, Mo. at 7:30 p.m. in a Friday night contest. Game Notes | Season Stats Ichabods fall in MIAA opener with Mules
(Dec. 10) TOPEKA - The Washburn Ichabods fell in its conference opener 76-68 to the No. 19 ranked Central Missouri Mules in Lee Arena. With the loss, the Ichabods drop to 5-3 on the season and CMSU lifts its record to 8-1. (more) Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods to open MIAA slate with Central Missouri
(Dec. 8) The Ichabods (5-2) will open the MIAA season with the No. 9 ranked Central Missouri Mules. The Ichabods responded last time out from their second loss of the season to Central Oklahoma with a 88-68 win over Newman. The Mules (7-1) are coming off their first loss of the season in a 79-77 setback at the hands of St. Edwards in Austin, Texas. After tonight’s game, the Ichabods will travel to Las Vegas, Nev., for the second time this season as they will take on regional foe Texas A&M-Commerce on Dec. 17 and Central Arkansas on Dec. 18 in the High Desert Classic. The Ichabods will play another regional foe in Cameron on Dec. 19 wrapping up its third game in three days.Game Notes | Season Stats | Live Stats Ichabods ground Jets in 300th win in Lee Arena
(Nov. 29) TOPEKA - The Washburn Ichabods won its 300th game all-time in Lee Arena in an 88-68 win over Newman. The Ichabods were led by Rashad Adams who led five Ichabods in double figures with 16 points. Kris Milburn and Brady Sisk each scored 15. Kyle Fisher scored 14 and J.B. Murray scored 13. The Ichabods are 300-44 all-time in Lee Arena in its 22nd season. The Ichabods shot 47 percent from the field. The Ichabods will open MIAA play with Central Missouri on Dec. 10 in Lee Arena. Box Score | Season Stats Cold shooting dooms Ichabods in loss to Bronchos
(Nov. 29) TOPEKA - The Washburn Ichabods fell to 4-2 with a 83-67 loss to Central Oklahoma Tuesday night in Lee Arena. The Ichabods jumped out to an early 22-14 lead midway through the first half, but a 14-4 run by the Bronchos erased the lead in a wild first half that saw six lead changes and seven ties. UCO tied the score at the break at 34 on a buzz-beating 3-pointer. In the second half, the Bronchos shot a blistering 62 percent from the field as they opened the second half on a 17-5 run eventually building an 18-point lead at 59-41. The Ichabods cut the lead to eight on two different occasions, but would not get any closer the rest of the way. J.B. Murray led the Ichabods with 18 points off the bench. Rashad Adams scored 13. Washburn will play host to Newman on Thursday night in Lee Arena at 7 p.m. Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods pull away from Sterling for 18-point win
(Nov. 25) TOPEKA - The Washburn Ichabods improved to 3-1 with a 75-57 win over Sterling in the second game of the Premier Mortgage/WIBW Radio Holiday Classic Friday night in Lee Arena. After going into the half tied at 33 with the Warriors, the Ichabods opened the second half building a 52-42 lead eight minutes into the half and the Warriors would never get closer than seven the rest of the way. After Sterling cut the lead at 55-48, the Ichabods would then go on a 17-0 run to build the lead to 24 with 4:49 left en route to the 18-point win. Rashad Adams led the Ichabods with a team high 14 points, while Brady Sisk scored 13 off the bench. Tony Stewart led Sterling with 20 points. The Ichabods will take on Division II foe Southeastern Oklahoma, who was topped by Northwest Missouri 64-51, at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Arena on Saturday night. Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods to face Sterling, Southeastern Oklahoma in Holiday Classic
(Nov. 23) TOPEKA, Kan. – The Ichabods (2-1) will play host to Sterling (3-3) and to Southeastern Oklahoma (1-0) in the annual Premier Mortgage/WIBW Radio Holiday Classic on Friday, Nov. 25 and Sat., Nov. 26. The other team playing in the classic is MIAA foe Northwest Missouri (3-1). The Ichabods will have a busy schedule over the next weekend as they will have will four games between tonight’s game and Dec. 1.Ichabod game notes | Ottawa Box Score | Season Stats | Live Stats Ichabods win home opener with 94-69 win over Ottawa
(Nov. 22) TOPEKA, Kan. – The Washburn Ichabods pulled away from a three-point halftime lead to a 25-point win over Ottawa in the Lee Arena home opener. Rashad Adams led five Ichabods in double figures with 16 points, scoring all his points in the second half. Also in double figures for the Ichabods were Kris Milburn with 15, while Kyle Fisher and Brady Sisk each had 13. J.B. Murray scored 10. The Ichabods held Ottawa to 32 percent shooting in the second half. The Ichabods outrebounded the Braves 47 to 37. The Ichabods will be back in action on Friday in Lee Arena as they take on Sterling at 7:30 p.m. Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods fall for first time in 2005 in battle with Fort Hays
(Nov. 19) HAYS, Kan. – The Washburn Ichabods fell for the first time in the young season falling 84-74 to Fort Hays State. The loss dropped the Ichabods to 1-1 on the season and they will return home to face Ottawa at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night in Lee Arena. After the game, Kris Milburn and J.B. Murray were each named to the all-tournament team. Murray led the Ichabods with 26 points. Milburn recorded a career-high 22 points after scoring 18 on Friday night. Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods work overtime in season opener with Greyhounds
(Nov. 18) HAYS, Kan. – The Washburn Ichabods needed five minutes of overtime to get past the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in a 90-85 season opening win. The Ichabods will take on host Fort Hays State in the championship game Saturday night at 8 p.m. The Ichabods led by nine at the break, but the Greyhounds shot 52 percent from the field in the second half and took a 77-76 lead with :02 left in the game, Rashad Adams hit 1 of 2 free throws to tie the game and the Ichabods held ENMU scoreless the first 3:56 of overtime and hit 5 of 6 attempts from the field to hold on for the win. Adams led the Ichabdos with 23 points and Kris Milburn scored a career-high 18 points in the win. Box Score | Season Stats Ichabods will open 2005-06 season at FHSU Invite
(Nov. 17) The Washburn Ichabods will open the 2005-06 campaign at the Fort Hays State University Tournament as they take on Eastern New Mexico. The Ichabods will play the winner/loser of the Fort Hays State/Illinois Tech game on Saturday at either 3:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. depending on the outcome of the Eastern New Mexico contest. If the Ichabods fall in the opener, they will play on Saturday at 3:30, a win will put the Ichabods in the championship game at 8 p.m. against the other semifinals winner. Game Notes Ichabods fall 73-53 in exhibition at UNLV
(Nov. 8) LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Washburn Ichabods fell 73-53 to Nevada-Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday night. J.B. Murray made thre 3-pointers to score a team-high 12 points, while Paul Byers added 10 points for the Ichabods. Kris Milburn had a team-high nine rebounds. Dustin Villepigue led UNLV with 12 points. Washburn opens the regular season against Eastern New Mexico Friday Nov. 18 in the Fort Hays State Tournament. Box Score Ichabods to face UNLV in final exhibition basketball game
(Nov. 6) TOPEKA - The Washburn Ichabods will play its final exhibition game on the road against Nevada-Las Vegas. The Ichabods won its opening exhibition game on Friday night against a Washburn Alumni. After tonight's game, the Ichabods will start the 2005-06 season at the Fort Hays State Tournament on Nov. 18th and 19th. The Ichabods will take on regional foe Eastern New Mexico at 6 p.m. on Friday. Game Notes Ichabods hold off Alumni in exhibition opener 79-77
(Nov. 4 ) TOPEKA - The Washburn Ichabods held off a late rally by the Alumni team pulling out a 79-77 win in Lee Arena. Rashad Adams led Washburn with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Dylan Channel also had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. J.B. Murray added 18 points off the bench. The Ichabods led by 13 with 4:37 to play, but the Alumni team would cut the lead to two at 73-71 with 1:37 remaining. The Ichabods built the lead back to five at 79-74 with three seconds left as the Alumni's Todd Alexander hit a three from just inside the halfcourt line. Jeremy Cunningham led the Alumni with 18 points. Troy Douglas had 16 and Alexander and Ryan Murphy each had 12. The Ichabods will play its final exhibition game against UNLV on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. CST in Las Vegas. Box Score Ichabod hoops team picked in 5th place tie in coaches poll
(Nov. 2 ) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Washburn Ichabod basketball team, the three-time defending MIAA Champions, were picked in a tie for fifth place in the MIAA Coaches Poll that was released today in Kansas City at the MIAA's Basketball Media Day. The Ichabods received 34 points and were tied with Emporia State. Central MIssouri was picked as the team to beat with 63 points and seven first place votes. The Mules were followed by Southwest Baptist with 51 points, Pittsburg State with 44 points and Missouri Western with 41 points. Following the Ichabods and the Hornets were Northwest Missouri with 30 points. Th Bearcats were followed by Missouri Southern with 16 points and Truman with 11 points. The Ichabods will open the 2005-06 season with an Alumni exhibition game at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Arena. The Ichabods will then travel to Las Vegas, Nev. to take on the Runnin' Rebels of UNLV. Ichabod basketball team adds additional players
(June 2) TOPEKA -- Washburn Ichabod head basketball head coach Bob Chipman has announced the Ichabods have Kentucky Wesleyan transfer Frank Phifer (pronounced Fy-fer) and prep standout Ryan Highfill to join the Washburn basketball program this fall. They join Jabulah (J.B.) Murray, a 6-3, 200-pound guard from Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif., who signed last month. (more) For past releases and recaps, go to the archive section |
