HAYS, Kan. – For the folks wearing purple in Fort Hays State's Gross Memorial Coliseum on Friday afternoon, it felt as if the ride was going to continue into Saturday. The fifth seeded Butler Grizzlies (22-11) led the top seeded and regular season KJCCC champion Cowley Tigers 54-51, having possession with a minute to play in regulation. A wild and wacky minute later and the Grizzlies sat stunned, having lost 58-54 and seeing the 2024-25 season come to a close.