The Emporia State basektball teams open MIAA play Saturday at Washburn.
The Lady Hornets take a 4-1 record into the contest. Junior Tre’Zure Jobe says they are ready to begin conference play.
Lady Hornet Coach Toby Wynn is expecting a physical, defensive contest.
The 23rd-ranked Emporia State men are 6-0 going into the showdown. Hornet Coach Craig Doty says it begins with defense.
Sophomore Kaden Evans says they have to keep playing the way they have been in non-conference play.
Game times Saturday are 1 pm for the women and 3 pm for the men. Both games will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.