Tyler Geiman moves the ball into the lane to make a shot Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Geiman shot 7-14 in the game.

Michael Keegan excitedly makes a slam dunk Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Keegan scored six points in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) jumps for a block Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Harrell pulled down eight rebounds in the game.

Tyler Nelson follows through after shooting a 3-pointer Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Nelson shot 2-2 from deep in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) takes a jump shot Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Deffebaugh scored eight points in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) backs down the opponent Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Harrell scored 18 points in the game.

Jalen Lewis shoots his free throw at home Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Lewis shot 5-6 from the line in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Nelson (14) defends the ball Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Nelson scored eight points in the game.

Jeremy Harrell shoots a free throw at home Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Harrell shot 6-11 from the floor in the game.

The bench celebrates after scoring in the second half Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Washburn defeated Central Missouri 85-74 in the game.

Washburn forward Jonny Clausing (42) goes for a rebound Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Clausing scored eight points in the game.

Washburn guard Connor Deffebaugh (10) takes a free throw Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Deffebaugh shot 6-7 from the line in the game.

Tyler Nelson prepares to take a free throw at home Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Nelson shot 2-2 at the line in the game.

Tyler Geiman runs the ball to the other side of the court Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Geiman dished out 10 assists in the game.

Kevaughn Ellis watches his free throw Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Ellis scored four points in the game.

Washburn guard Jalen Lewis (20) dribbles and turns to look for teammates Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Lewis scored 11 points in the game.

Jonny Clausing makes a slam dunk on Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Clausing shot 4-6 in the game.

The team comes together for a timeout called Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Washburn defeated Central Missouri 85-74 in the game.

Tyler Geiman shoots his free throw at home Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Geiman shot 6-6 from the line in the game.

Washburn forward Jeremy Harrell (24) takes a free throw Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Harrell shot 5-7 from the line in the game.

Connor Deffebaugh shoots a free throw at home Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. Deffebaugh also dished out three assists in the game.

Washburn guard Tyler Geiman (12) dribbles to the basket on Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kansas. Geiman scored 22 points in the game.

Washburn shakes hands with Central Missouri after the game Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods defeated the Mules 85-74 in the game.