Emporia State splits doubleheader with Kearney

Three upcoming Emporia State women’s basketball games have been postponed due to COVID-19.
Three upcoming Emporia State women’s basketball games have been postponed due to COVID-19.
Published: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:14 PM CST
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EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - ESU men nabbed win number 15, but the women on the other hand are trying to find a way to get back in the win column.

The Hornets hosted Kearney as the women marked their seventh straight loss, 86-54 to the No. 19 ranked Lopers. Tre’Zure Jobe paced ESU with 21 points but were outscored 25-11 in the second quarter.

As for the men, they cruised past Kearney, 72-59. Alijah Comeithier has a game high 28 while Owen Long pitched in 15.

Both programs will play Fort Hays State on Sunday at White Auditorium.