Defeating the 5th seeded University of Saint Mary Spires two days prior enable the Eagles to advance in the to the KCAC Tournament Final to face off against the #2 seed Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. Looking to take another title in the 2024 season, the Eagles needed to jump out hot in order to push the Coyotes pace throughout the 40-minute game.
Losing the tip-off, the Eagles quickly fell behind to the Coyotes and were pressured to pick up their game and take better possessions. A fairly back and forth ball game until the 7th minute of play, the Eagles stepped up and stepped out, leaving the Coyotes behind and never looking back. Completely dominating from that moment forward, the Eagles put together an impressive run in the next 13 minutes of play, shutting down the Coyotes offense and bringing both sides of their play to light. Ending the first half of play leading 48-22, the Eagles were explosive offensively and looked to keep it going in the second half.
Heading into the second half with a 26-point lead, the Eagles had some breathing room and a strong sense of confidence. The Coyotes were the first to score in the second, but the Eagles replied with every scoring drive the Coyotes put up. Letting up on the gas slightly, the Coyotes were able to cu their deficit to 16 points with 11 minutes left, but that was all we saw from the Coyotes as the Eagles woke back up and went on to take the game 81-65.
This was the Eagles 4th KCAC Tournament Championship in 7 years and the experience in the Hartman Arena was evident. Jaden Lietzke (6'8''-F) came to play in the championship match-up, having himself this 3rd double-double in 3 games with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Kaleb Stokes (6'6''-F) and DJ Talton (G) Jr. were right behind Lietzke with 10 points each, while Stokes ended his night with 8 rebounds. Talton Jr. reminded the crowd why he was named the KCAC Defensive Player of the Year with his 5 steals in 35 minutes.

KCAC Final: Oklahoma Wesleyan - Kansas Wesleyan 81-65

KCAC Semifinals:
Oklahoma Wesleyan - Saint Mary 90-74
Kansas Wesleyan - Southwestern 76-71

KCAC Quarterfinals:
Oklahoma Wesleyan - Bethel 74-61
Kansas Wesleyan - Ottawa 75-69
Southwestern - McPherson 93-79
Evangel - Saint Mary 72-78

Courtesy of kcacsports.com

Player of the Year: Cevin Clark (5'11''-PG) of Southwestern, KS
Defensive Player of the Year: DJ Talton (6'2''-G) of OKWU
Freshman of the Year: Angok Anyang (6'9''-F) of Ottawa, KS
Newcomer of the Year: Collin Storr (6'6''-F) of McPherson
Coach of the Year: Donnie Bostwick of OKWU

All-KCAC First Team 2024

Clark

Talton

Murdock

Lietzke

Littlejohn

First Team
Cevin Clark (5'11''-PG) of Southwestern, KS
DJ Talton (6'2''-G) of OKWU
Jun Murdock (5'11''-PG) of Ks Wesleyan
Jaden Lietzke (6'8''-F) of OKWU
Alex Littlejohn (6'6''-F) of Ks Wesleyan

All-KCAC Second Team 2024

Pritchett

Buggage

O'Brien

Storr

Hibbitt

Second Team
Josh Pritchett (6'4''-G) of Evangel
Deondre Buggage (5'9''-PG) of Ottawa, KS
Andrew O'Brien (6'7''-G/F) of Southwestern, KS
Collin Storr (6'6''-F) of McPherson
Jayden Hibbitt (6'6''-G) of Ottawa, KS

All-KCAC Third Team 2024

St.Martin

Bonner

Henderson

Stokes

McClure

Third Team
Deshaud St.Martin (6'7''-F) of St.Mary's, KS
Nick Bonner (6'0''-PG) of Bethel, KS
Jaden Henderson (6'4''-G) of York, NE
Kaleb Stokes (6'6''-F) of OKWU
Thatcher McClure (6'7''-F) of Tabor

Honorable Mention
Garrett Davault (6'3''-G) of Evangel
KJ Spiller (6'5''-G/F) of Friends
Curtis Rose (5'11''-PG) of McPherson
Angok Anyang (6'9''-F) of Ottawa, KS
Izaiah Hale (6'2''-G) of Ks Wesleyan
Justin Demaria (6'4''-G) of Southwestern, KS
Keyaun Hoskin (6'5''-G) of Bethel, KS
Dylan Phillip (6'3''-G/F) of OKWU
Carmelo Yakubu (6'4''-G) of Bethel, KS
Thurbil Bile (6'5''-F-2001) of Ks Wesleyan
Jack Voth (6'6''-G) of Tabor
Jace Coffie (6'5''-F/C) of Evangel
Dwight Glover (6'3''-G) of York, NE
Jordan Brown (6'4''-G) of St.Mary's, KS
Joey Schultz (6'8''-G) of St.Mary's, KS

KCAC All-Defensive Team 2024

Talton

Murdock

Anyang

Lietzke

O'Brien

All-Defensive Team
DJ Talton (6'2''-G) of OKWU
Jun Murdock (5'11''-PG) of Ks Wesleyan
Angok Anyang (6'9''-F) of Ottawa, KS
Jaden Lietzke (6'8''-F) of OKWU
Andrew O'Brien (6'7''-G/F) of Southwestern, KS

KCAC All-Freshman Team 2024

Anyang

Voth

Brown

Wilson

Boldt

All-Freshman Team
Angok Anyang (6'9''-F) of Ottawa, KS
Jack Voth (6'6''-G) of Tabor
Jordan Brown (6'4''-G) of St.Mary's, KS
Jaden Wilson (6'4''-G/F) of OKWU
Matthew Boldt (F) of Avila