Washburn guard Tyler Nelson takes a shot over defenders Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Nelson scored four points in the game.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) takes a layup over an opponent Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Lewis shot 7-14 in the game.

Senior forward Jeremy Harrell looks to go up for a shot Jan. 29, 2022. Harrell pulled down seven rebounds in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman dribbles the ball up the court Jan. 29, 2022. Geiman dished out eight assists in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh (left) and assistant coach Jordan Banks high five during a break in action Jan. 29, 2022. Washburn defeated Central Oklahoma 96-86 in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) puts in a layup Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Harrell also grabbed seven rebounds in the game.

Washburn guard Levi Braun (13) dribbles down the court Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Braun scored three points in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) dribbles and looks to drive Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Deffebaugh scored nine points in the game.

Freshman guard Michael Keegan looks to attack the defense Jan. 29, 2022. Keegan scored 14 points in the game.

Sophomore forward Kevaughn Ellis goes up for a layup Jan. 29, 2022. Ellis shot 3-5 in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh drives to the basket Jan. 29, 2022. Deffebaugh pulled down three rebounds in the game.

Freshman guard Levi Braun (13) and sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) celebrate after Deffebaugh scored Jan. 29, 2022. Washburn defeated Central Oklahoma 96-86 in the game.

Junior guard Jalen Lewis (20) and sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) help up freshman guard Michael Keegan (23) Jan. 29, 2022. Washburn defeated Central Oklahoma 96-86 in the game.

Freshman guard Levi Braun takes a three-pointer Jan. 29, 2022. Braun was 1-2 from three-point range in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) takes a layup Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Harrell scored 11 points in the game.

Washburn’s bench celebrates after scoring in the second half Jan. 29, 2022. The Ichabods defeated Central Oklahoma 96-86 in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) takes a free throw Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Geiman scored 10 points in the game.

Washburn forward Jonny Clausing (42) takes a shot near the basket Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Clausing scored 13 points in the game.

Junior guard Jalen Lewis follows through after a shot Jan. 29, 2022. Lewis scored 23 points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Gemiman (12) sets up the offense Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Geiman recorded eight assists in the game.

Washburn guard Michael Keegan (23) takes a free throw Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Keegan scored 14 points in the game.

Washburn supporters cheer on the Ichabods Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Washburn defeated Central Oklahoma 96-86 in the game.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) takes a free throw Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Lewis scored 23 points in the game.

Washburn forward Kevaughn Ellis (31) takes a free throw Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. Ellis scored nine points in the game.

Washburn sophomores Connor Deffebaugh (left) and Tyler Nelson (right) give praise to Central Oklahoma after the game Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. The Ichabods defeated the Bronchos 96-86.

Washburn head coach Brett Ballard on the sideline after the game Jan. 29, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kansas. The win moved the Ichabods to 13-7 on the year.