Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) shoots the ball Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Geiman scored 14 points in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman drives the to basket Jan. 17, 2022. Geiman tied a team-high with four assists in the game.

Senior forward Jeremy Harrell gets ready to shoot a free throw Jan. 17, 2022. Harrell scored five points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) dribbles down the court Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Geiman recorded four assists in the game.

Junior forward Jonny Clausing goes up for a contested layup Jan. 17, 2022. Clausing scored 12 points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) drives the ball Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Nelson also pulled down four rebounds in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman takes a fadeaway shot in the second half Jan. 17, 2022. Geiman shot 2-5 from three-point range in the game.

Washburn forward Kevaughn Ellis (31) catches the ball Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Ellis shot 3-6 in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh looks to go up for a shot Jan. 17, 2022. Deffebaugh shot 6-8 in the game.

Sophomore guard Tyler Nelson directs traffic on offense Jan. 17, 2022. Nelson played 27 minutes in Washburn’s 63-71 loss to Northwest Missouri State.

Sophomore forward Kevaughn Ellis goes up for a layup Jan. 17, 2022. Ellis shot 2-2 from three point range in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) defends against Northwest Missouri State forward Luke Waters (42) Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kanas. Harrell came away with one steal in the game.

Sophomore Connor Deffebaugh dribbles and looks for teammates Jan. 17, 2022. Deffebaugh scored 17 points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) shoots the ball Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Nelson finished with 2 points in the game.

Freshman guard Michael Keegan looks to shoot in the first half Jan. 17, 2022. Keegan played 12 minutes in the game.

Junior guard Jalen Lewis tries to dribble around the defense Jan. 17, 2022. Lewis scored five points in the game.

Washburn guard Michael Keegan (23) looks to shoot Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Keegan pulled down two rebounds in the game.

Washburn forward Kevaughn Ellis (31) looks to pass Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Ellis finished with 8 points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) dribbles down the court Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Nelson dished out four assists on the day.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) shoots the ball Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Geiman shot 6-14 in the game.