Junior forward Jonny Clausing looks to back down an opponent Mar. 4, 2022. Clausing scored 11 points in the game.

Junior guard Jalen Lewis attempts a 3-pointer Mar. 4, 2022. Lewis made three 3-pointers in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh looks to pass Mar. 4, 2022. Deffebaugh shot 4-8 in the game.

Sophomore guard Tyler Nelson celebrates after making a 3-pointer Mar. 4, 2022. Nelson scored eight points in the game.

Freshman Michael Keegan (23) celebrates with sophomore Connor Deffebaugh (10) after a basket from Deffebaugh Mar. 4, 2022. Deffebaugh shot 5-5 from the free throw line in the game.

Senior forward Jeremy Harrell looks at the basket Mar. 4, 2022. Harrell grabbed three rebounds in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh attempts a 3-pointer Mar. 4, 2022. Deffebaugh scored 20 points in the game.

Sophomore Tyler Nelson (14) and senior Tyler Geiman (12) celebrate after a basket from Nelson Mar. 4, 2022. Nelson shot 3-4 in the game.

Freshman guard Michael Keegan blocks a shot Mar. 4, 2022. Keegan recorded one block and two steals in the game.

Washburn’s bench celebrates after a made shot Mar. 4, 2022. Washburn defeated Emporia State 88-81 in the game.

Sophomore guard Tyler Nelson looks to pass Mar. 4, 2022. Nelson recorded four assists in the game.

Head coach Brett Ballard watches the action Mar. 4, 2022. Washburn defeated Emporia State 88-81 in the game.

Head coach Brett Ballard talks to the team during a timeout Mar. 4, 2022. Washburn defeated Emporia State 88-81 in the game.

Junior forward Jonny Clausing drives to the basket Mar. 4, 2022. Clausing grabbed eight rebounds in the game.

Freshman Michael Keegan (23), junior Jalen Lewis (20) and senior Tyler Geiman (12) are honored for their all-conference selections with MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy before the game Mar. 4, 2022. Washburn defeated Emporia State 88-81 in the game.