HILLSBORO, Kan. – The New Year started off on a high note for Bluejay Men's Basketball on Saturday evening as they hosted Kansas Wesleyan in their first contest of 2026. Tabor entered the evening looking to earn their first win in conference play, and that is exactly what transpired.
SCORE
- Tabor: 97 – Kansas Wesleyan: 90
GAME NOTES
- With the win, Tabor improves to 3-10 overall and 1-7 in KCAC play
- Saturday marks the 129th all-time meeting between the two programs, dating back to 1960
- Tabor currently owns a 71-58 record in the series
- Saturday's win marks the Bluejays' first win in the series since the 2020-21 season
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Three Bluejays finished with 20+ points: Khalil Allen (24), Marque Wilkerson (22), and Jake Weaver (20)
- Allen and Weaver's efforts amounted to a career-high for both athletes
- Kam Kaniper rounded out the team in double figures
- Kaniper, Allen, and Wilkerson rattled the rim with impressive dunks
- Weaver splashed in three threes, shooting 50% (3-6) from beyond the arc
- Allen brought in seven total boards
- Wilkerson and Zach Hiebert snagged four steals apiece
- The Bluejays shot 54.8% (34-62) from the field, including an impressive 64.52% (20-31) in the second half
- Tabor had an offensive explosion in the second half, scoring 62 points on their way to their best offensive output of the season, topping November 8th's 92 points against Central Christian
NEXT UP
- The Bluejays will return to action on Wednesday evening as they play host to the Bethany Swedes in an 8:00pm contest.
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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
