Washburn Ichabods’ Defeat in Regular Season Finale Secures No. 4 Seed in MIAA Tourney
Washburn Ichabods suffered a rare defeat in the regular season finale, falling 80-76 to Emporia State. They will now enter the MIAA tournament as the No. 4 seed.
By the Numbers- Washburn led 46-32 at halftime against Emporia State.
- Sam Ungashick led Washburn with 18 points, supported by Andrew Orr with 17, Brayden Shorter with 12, and Michael Keegan with 10.
- Washburn will face Rogers State in the MIAA tournament as the No. 4 seed.
- Emporia State's Owen Long scored an impressive 36 points, with 26 coming in the second half.
- Washburn held a rebounding advantage of 37 to 26, capitalizing on offensive rebounds for second chance points.
Washburn will begin their postseason journey facing Rogers State in the MIAA tournament on Friday at 6 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.
Bottom LineDespite a tough loss, Washburn now prepares to battle as the No. 4 seed in the upcoming MIAA tournament, looking to bounce back and make a statement.
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