The Emporia State basketball teams picked up wins over Newman Saturday.
Tre’Zure Jobe carried the Emporia State women to an 83-79 win over Newman. Jobe led Emporia State with 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Ehlaina Hartman added 13 points and Victoria Price finished with 11 points.
Coach Toby Wynn said they had to dig deep for the win.
The Lady Hornets improve to 13-11 for the season and 8-10 in the MIAA.
The Emporia State men rolled to a 92-63 win over Newman. Alijah Comithier scored a game-high 23 points, going 9 for 9 from the field including 5 for 5 from the 3-point line. Owen Long added 16 points and Kaden Evans finished with 12 points.
Coach Craig Doty called it a good team win.
The Emporia State men improve to 18-6 for the season and 12-6 in the MIAA. The men also clinch a spot in the MIAA tournament with the win.
