Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) celebrates after the game Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Deffebaugh played 30 minutes in the Ichabods win.

Junior forward Jonny Clausing dribbles under the basket Jan. 22, 2022. Clausing scored 12 points in the game.

Sophomore guard Tyler Nelson brings the ball up the court Jan. 22, 2022. Nelson scored three points in the game.

Freshman guard Michael Keegan drives to the basket Jan. 22, 2022. Keegan scored 10 points in the game.

Senior forward Jeremy Harrell shoots a three-pointer Jan. 22, 2022. Harrell scored seven points and grabbed eight rebounds in the game.

Washburn forward Kevanughn Ellis (31) takes a jump shot Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Ellis played 11 minutes in the Ichabods win.

Washburn forward Jonny Clausing (42) takes a free throw Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Clausing grabbed seven rebounds in the game.

Washburn guard Michael Keegan (23) achieves lay-up shoot Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Keegan shot 4-6 in the game.

Washburn Tyler Geiman (12) quick dribbles and makes chances on Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Geiman played 38 minutes in the Ichabods win.

Junior guard Jalen Lewis dribbles towards a teammate Jan. 22, 2022. Lewis scored 11 points in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman goes up for a layup Jan. 22, 2022. Geiman scored 18 points in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) goes up for a free throw Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Deffebaugh also grabbed three rebounds in the game.

Senior guard Tyler Geiman (12) talks to sophomore guards Kevaughn Ellis (31) and Connor Deffebaugh (10) along with junior forward Jonny Clausing (42) before a free throw Jan. 22, 2022. Geiman grabbed nine rebounds and dished out eight assists in Washburn’s 68-65 win.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) shoots the ball Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Lewis shot 4-8 in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) shoots a free throw Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Deffebaugh was 2-2 at the free throw line.

Washburn Tyler Geiman (12) drives for a layup Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Geiman also grabbed nine rebounds in the game.

Washburn forward Kevanughn Ellis (31) dribbles and controls the ball Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Ellis grabbed one rebound and recorded one assist in the game.

Washburn’s bench celebrates after scoring Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods defeated Emporia State 68-65.

Washburn forward Kevaughn Ellis (31) shoots the ball Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Ellis played 11 minutes in the Ichabods win.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) is celebrated after the game Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas. Lewis hit the game winning three pointer as time expired.

Washburn’s bench celebrates after junior guard Jalen Lewis’ game-winning three-pointer Jan. 22, 2022. Lewis scored 11 points in the Ichabods 68-65 win over Emporia State.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) gets ready to make a move Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Nelson played 23 minutes in the Ichabods win.

Washburn head coach Brett Ballard calls a play Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods are 11-7 after the win Saturday.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) dribbles down the court Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Nelson recorded one assist and one block in the game.

Washburn guard Michael Keegan (23) shoots a three pointer Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Keegan shot 1-2 from three in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) dribbles down the court Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Nelson scored three points in the game.

Washburn audience celebrates men’s basketball team Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods defeated Emporia State 68-65 in the game.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) passes the ball Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Lewis shot 4-8 in the game.

Fans cheer after the game Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Washburn defeated Emporia State on a last second shot to win 68-65.

Washburn’s bench celebrates after scoring in the second half Jan. 22, 2022. The Ichabods beat Emporia State 68-65 in the game.

Washburn guard Michael Keegan (23) shoots the ball Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Keegan also grabbed four rebounds in the game.

The Washburn bench cheers Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods beat Emporia State 68-65 in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) rebounds Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Harrell grabbed eight rebounds in the game.

Sophomore guard Connor Deffebaugh drives to the basket Jan. 22, 2022. Deffebaugh scored seven points in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) shoots a free throw Jan. 22, 2022, Lee arena, Topeka, Kan. Geiman shot 1-2 at the line in the game.

Fans cheer after the game Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Washburn defeated Emporia State on a last second shot, winning 68-65.