Washburn forward Jonny Clausing (42) shoots the ball Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Clausing scored 11 points in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh tries to get around a defender Feb. 24, 2022. Deffebaugh dished out three assists in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman calls out while going up for a layup Feb. 24, 2022. Geiman shot 9-11 from the free-throw line in the game.

Juior Jalen Lewis (20) and freshman Michael Keegan (23) help up junior Jonny Clausing (42) Feb. 24, 2022. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 81-69 in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) drives for the basket Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Geiman scored 23 points in the game.

Senior Tyler Geiman (12) freshman Michael Keegan (23) and sophomore Connor Deffebaugh (10) talk during a free throw Feb. 24, 2022.

Junior forward Jonny Clausing (42) and sophomore guard Michael Keegan high five after drawing free throws Feb. 24, 2022. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 81-69 in the game.

Fans cheer for Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 81-69 in the game.

Junior Jonny Clausing hangs on the rim after a dunk Feb. 24, 2022. Clausing pulled down five rebounds in the game.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) shoots the ball Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Lewis scored 18 points in the game.

Washburn guard Levi Braun (13) reacts after a dunk Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 81-69 in the game.

Washburn head coach Brett Ballard reacts to a play Feb. 24, 2022. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 81-69 in the game.

Junior guard Jalen Lewis spins the ball before shooting a free throw Feb. 24, 2022. Lewis shot 6-6 from the free-throw line in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman takes a 3-pointer Feb. 24, 2022. Geiman shot 2-4 from deep in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) celebrates after scoring three points Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Deffebaugh scored 15 points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) shoots the ball Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Geiman shot 6-14 in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) drives for the basket Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Deffebaugh shot 4-9 in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) drives for the basket Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Nelson pulled down four rebounds in the game.

The Washburn boys basketball seniors pose before the game Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Washburn defeated Missouri Southern 81-69 in the game.