JACI JONES WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

The Mustang native was named the Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year, becoming the first OSU athlete to receive the honor

Oklahoma State soccer player and Mustang native Jaci Jones was named the Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year, becoming the first OSU athlete to receive the honor.

The award began in 2001 to annually recognize student-athletes who displayed an extraordinary level of sportsmanship, community service and academic achievement.

A four-year standout at midfielder for the Cowgirls, Jones was an all-conference and all-region performer who helped OSU to a pair of Big 12 championships.

An active participant in the community, Jones has volunteered for countless events and activities during her time at OSU, including Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine, Coaches vs. Cancer, Still water Soccer Club, Sang re Ridge Elementary School cleanup, Payne County United Way, Stillwater Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Feed the Children, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Cleats 4 Kids, Angel Tree and the N7 Youth Movement Field Day.

TEXAS TECH: Mac McClung announced Wednesday his commitment to the Texas Tech basketball program.

McClung, a 6-foot-2 guard, averaged 15.7 points and 2.4 assists in 21 games as a sophomore last season at Georgetown. He was considered one of the most prized transfers in the country.

KANSAS: The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Athletic director Jeff Long announced the moves inane mailto donors Wednesday, The Kansas City Star reports.

Long, men's basketball coach Bill Self and football coach Les Miles already said last month that they would take 10% pay cuts for six months, starting this month.