Topeka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-60 heartbreaker at the hands of the Manhattan Indians. The Trojans were probably out for revenge after losing 61-53 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Topeka's loss dropped their record down to 0-13-1. As for Manhattan, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Topeka will square off against Washburn Rural at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Washburn Rural is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.3 points per game this season. As for Manhattan, they will challenge Emporia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Emporia will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Manhattan surely won't give up without a fight.
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