https://wusports.com/rss.aspx?path=GeneralLatest news items for Washburn University Athleticsmfrantz@syr.edu (Washburn University Athletics)en-us60https://wusports.com/news/2026/6/9/general-top-10-bods-ichabods-finish-9th-in-final-learfield-director-cup-standings.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2026/6/9/general-top-10-bods-ichabods-finish-9th-in-final-learfield-director-cup-standings.aspxGeneral

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Washburn Ichabod athletic department recorded its highest finish in program history in the final standings of the Learfield Directors' Cup Standings finishing ninth overall after improving from a 15th-place finishes the last year. The Ichabods tallied 341 total points in the spring season tallying 671 total points for the academic season putting the Ichabods in second between the MIAA schools.]]>directors cup 2026 v2Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:01:00 CST1117460https://wusports.com/news/2026/5/15/football-washburn-athletics-finishes-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-for-2nd-year-in-a-row.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2026/5/15/football-washburn-athletics-finishes-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-for-2nd-year-in-a-row.aspxFootball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Tennis, General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Women's Golf

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Pushed by four MIAA regular season championships, the Washburn athletic program finished a tied a program-best second place in the MIAA Commissioner's Cup, presented by Impact Signs, final standings for the second season in a row.]]>2026 miaa commission'er's cupFri, 15 May 2026 11:01:00 CST117430https://wusports.com/news/2026/3/20/general-washburn-in-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-standings.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2026/3/20/general-washburn-in-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-standings.aspxGeneral

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Propelled by a MIAA regular season title with men's basketball and two third-place finishes with women's basketball and women's track and field, the Washburn athletic program sits in second place in the MIAA Commissioner's Cup, presented by Impact Signs, at the end of the winter sports season.]]>MIAA Commissioner's cup Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:48:00 CST1117210https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/23/general-ichabod-athletic-program-ranked-15th-after-fall-season-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2025/12/23/general-ichabod-athletic-program-ranked-15th-after-fall-season-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspxGeneral

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Washburn Ichabod athletic team wrapped up a successful fall season ranking 15th in the first Learfield Directors' Cup Standings one-third through the academic year. The Ichabods tallied 185 total points, ranking second amongst all MIAA schools.]]>fall 2025 d2 learfield standingsTue, 23 Dec 2025 11:59:00 CST1116915https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/3/general-washburn-announces-2025-26-basketball-theme-nights-promotions-schedule.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2025/12/3/general-washburn-announces-2025-26-basketball-theme-nights-promotions-schedule.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General

TOPEKA, Kan. – Washburn Athletics is excited to unveil the 2025–26 Theme Night & Promotional Schedule for Ichabod Men's and Women's Basketball. This year's conference slate is packed with fan giveaways, themed game experiences, community engagement events, and special group nights—offering something for every Ichabod supporter.]]>*NEW* Basketball Promo ScheduleWed, 3 Dec 2025 17:53:00 CST1116867https://wusports.com/news/2025/8/22/general-washburn-athletics-and-envista-credit-union-launch-junior-bods-kids-club.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2025/8/22/general-washburn-athletics-and-envista-credit-union-launch-junior-bods-kids-club.aspxGeneral

TOPEKA, Kan. – Washburn Athletics, in partnership with Envista Credit Union, is proud to announce the launch of the Junior Bods Kids Club Empowered by Envista—a new youth booster program created to bring young fans closer to the Ichabod experience. The Junior Bods Club is the perfect way for future Ichabods to show their team pride and officially become part of the Washburn Athletics family from an early age.]]>junior bods envistaFri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:00 CST1116589https://wusports.com/news/2025/3/21/general-ichabod-athletics-sits-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-standings.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2025/3/21/general-ichabod-athletics-sits-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-standings.aspxGeneral

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Washburn Ichabod athletic department is ranked No. 2 in the latest update to the MIAA Commissioner's Cup standings presented by Impact Signs as announced today by the conference office.]]>MIAA Commissioner's cup Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:31:00 CST1116316https://wusports.com/news/2024/8/12/general-miaa-to-show-games-on-38-the-spot-in-kansas-city.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2024/8/12/general-miaa-to-show-games-on-38-the-spot-in-kansas-city.aspxGeneral

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Scripps Media and their independent television station KMCI, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area, to broadcast an MIAA Football Game of the Week during the 2024 NCAA Division II season.]]>38 spotMon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 CST1115705https://wusports.com/news/2024/6/20/general-washburns-matt-hutchinson-tabbed-for-ncaa-pathway-program.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2024/6/20/general-washburns-matt-hutchinson-tabbed-for-ncaa-pathway-program.aspxGeneral

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Washburn Associate Athletic Director / Director of Development Matt Hutchinson has been selected as one of 21 administrators across all three NCAA divisions to the 2024-25 NCAA Pathway Program. Hutchinson joined the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation on Aug. 30, 2021 previously having served as the Assistant Athletics Director for External Relations, a position he held for three years at Washburn.]]>hutchinson ncaa pathwayThu, 20 Jun 2024 14:45:00 CST1115694https://wusports.com/news/2024/6/14/general-washburn-athletic-communications-office-finishes-5th-in-nation-with-18-publication-awards.aspxhttps://wusports.com/news/2024/6/14/general-washburn-athletic-communications-office-finishes-5th-in-nation-with-18-publication-awards.aspxFootball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Softball, General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Washburn Athletic Communication Office put a bow on the 2024-25 season celebrating creative and digital design work by finishing second in the NCAA Division II ranks and fifth in the nation overall with 18 awards announced on the final day of the College Sports Communicators national convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday.]]>csc awards 2024Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:52:00 CST1115690