The Washburn Ichabods used an 11-0 run over the first 3:31 of the second half to open a 17-point lead and they would never look back in a 79-67 win over Fort Hays State.
Junior forward Joseph Smith has more than a little experience playing basketball competitively.
The Ichabods defeat the Bulldogs of Truman State University 66-45.
The Washburn Ichabods basketball team had a perfect home record going into a Wednesday night's game against Northwest Missouri State University.
With a team-leading scoring average of 19.5 points per game, junior team captain Will McNeill has stepped up his game this season.
The Washburn University Ichabods defeated the Griffons of Missouri Western State University (MWSU) 64-55.
Since students left, Washburn's mens basketball team has been busy. With six games on the slate the team spent the break competing and growing.
All 11 Ichabods in uniform scored as Washburn used a balanced attack in a 67-48 win over Emporia State in round one of the Turnpike Tussle in Lee Arena.
To an athlete, distance does not matter. Regardless of how many hours are spent in a crowded vehicle, an athlete always has one central thought that is always on their mind—playing the game.
With the 2011-12 season underway, Washburn basketball has continued through the growth that comes from replacing players that had such a strong impact last year.
Washburn University Men's Basketball Coach Bob Chipman along with key players talk about their expectations and goals for this season.
Washburn destroys Newman 88-63 for second win in a row
Washburn head coach Bob Chipman earned career win 700 Friday.
Ichabods entire team scores en route to landslide win
Washburn took on Peru State University in the Ichabod's home opener for the 2011-2012 season...
Allen's basketball career first started at the young age at Sabetha Elementary school.
As football season wraps up, Ichabod fans are preparing for the beginning of another season as the Washburn Ichabods' basketball team begins play.
Washburn Ichabod's head coach, Bob Chipman, already has expectations for his players based upon last season.
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Washburn falters, receives at-large bid to NCAAs for first time in five seasons
Washburn lost to rival Emporia State University in the first round of the MIAA conference tournament 67-61 Thursday night.
The live chat for tonight's Washburn-Emporia State men's basketball game at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Arena. Chat opens at 7:15 p.m.
On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Ichabods took down No. 8 Missouri Southern Lions 71-66.
Wednesday's basketball doubleheader with Truman has been postponed because of the winter weather storm in the Midwest. The basketball games have been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, in Lee Arena. Should Truman not be able to make the trip from Kirksville to Topeka, a new game date will be announced as soon as the date of the reschedule is available.
Stutz leads Ichabods past Mavericks with 24-points
Despite the winter snow storms taking control of Washburn University, Lee Arena seems to be the hot spot for the men's basketball team.
Lady Blues will now prepare for defending national champs
The Lady Blues and Washburn Ichabods had a clean sweep of Wednesday night's games against the Gorillas.
The 2010-2011 basketball campaign has been a tumultuous one for the Ichabods. After understandably falling to noteworthy Division I opponents in the exhibition season, the Ichabods went on to win five of their next six games.
A 22-5 Ichabod run over a five minute stretch of the second half and Logan Stutz's first double double of the season pushed Washburn to a 57-45 New Year's Eve win over Central Missouri Friday afternoon in Lee Arena. Washburn (6-4, 3-3 MIAA) will be back in action on Jan. 5 when they will play host to Southwest Baptist.
With grenades bursting and airstrikes called in, once again another Washburn athlete comes out victorious against his opponents. The preceding wasn't a scene set in the deserts of Iraq or the mountains of Afghanistan but rather in the home of one of the leaders of the Washburn men's basketball team. Logan Stutz, senior forward, is an intense competitor in all pursuits. His time spent off the court finds him at times playing his favorite video game, "Call of Duty" vanquishing opponents in first-person-shooter action or spending time with his fiancée, Rachel Moore and his dog, Bubbles.
K-State defense, intensity in second half to much to overcome
Washburn once again took to the road to face off against another top ranked in state opponent as they continue their exhibition season...
Just a few highlights and points of the first half...
Morris' 28 points leads Jayhawks past Ichabods
The Washburn Ichabods basketball team fell in its first exhibition game of the season Tuesday night, mainly because of a "Phog" advisory. The Bods traveled to Lawrence's Allen Fieldhouse to battle the No. 7-ranked University of Kansas Jayhawks. Washburn fell behind early as KU started out with a 5-0 run, which included a three pointer by senior guard Tyrel Reed and a pair of free throws by junior guard Tyshawn Taylor. Kansas increased its lead to 11-0 before sophomore forward Bobby Chipman scored Washburn's first points on a turnaround jump shot.
Conference expansion has been a popular topic this summer for the NCAA. While the Pac 16 never came to fruition, the trend toward expansion is still alive in Divison II.
Four teams express interest in expanding conference from 12 schools to 16
Less than a month after Nebraska and Colorado left the Big 12 for the Big Ten and Pac 10, respectively, conference expansion is once again an area of interest—this time in Division II. The MIAA, which is officially expanding to 12 schools this school year in every sport but football, is considering the addition of a few more schools than originally planned. Lincoln, a member of the MIAA for 29 years until it left in 1999 to join the Heartland Conference, is returning to the MIAA in all sports except football, which will not become affiliated with the MIAA until the 2011 season.
Washburn head basketball coach Bob Chipman has announced Topeka native and Division I transfer Jeff Reid has signed a scholarship agreement with the Ichabods to play this fall. He joins Alex North (Topeka, Kan./Topeka West), Andre Quarles (Chicago, Ill/South Suburban), Brandon Scaife (Blue Springs, Mo./State Fair) and Zack Riggins (Leavenworth, Kan./NorthFlorida) who have already inked with the Ichabods.
Washburn Ichabod head basketball coach Bob Chipman has announced four new players who have signed with the Ichabods in the spring signing period and will play for the Ichabods this fall. Washburn is coming off a 16-14 season reaching the championship game of the MIAA postseason tournament and return all five starters from that team as well as nine letterwinners.