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Scarecrows drop second in a row at home to Sentinels
Topeka falls 5-3 to Indiana in latest matchup
Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:15pm
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The Topeka Scarecrows lost their second straight game, falling 5-3 to the Indiana Sentinels at home. Topeka's Elijah Wilson opened the scoring early, but the Sentinels responded with three unanswered goals to take a 3-1 lead. The Scarecrows cut the deficit to one in the second period, but Indiana pulled away late with a power play goal and an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Why it matters
The Scarecrows are struggling to find their footing at home, having now lost two in a row at Landon Arena. This comes as a disappointment for the Topeka faithful, who were hoping to see their team bounce back after a tough start to the season.
The details
Topeka's Elijah Wilson opened the scoring just 4:24 into the game, with assists from Alex Norwinski and Scott Coash. But the Sentinels responded with three unanswered goals to take a 3-1 lead by the end of the first period. Tyler Inlow scored the lone goal of the second period to bring the Scarecrows within one. Late in the third, Indiana's Ethan Esposito scored on the power play to make it 4-2. Topeka's Aldiyar Nurlan scored with an extra attacker in the final minute, but an empty-net goal by the Sentinels' Bohdan Zinchenko sealed the 5-3 win for Indiana.
- The game was played on February 1, 2026.
- Elijah Wilson opened the scoring 4:24 into the game.
- The Scarecrows will host the Blue Ridge Bobcats on February 6-7, 2026 with puck drop set for 7:05 p.m. both nights.
The players
Elijah Wilson
A forward for the Topeka Scarecrows who scored the opening goal and recorded an assist in the game.
Alex Norwinski
A player for the Topeka Scarecrows who recorded an assist on Elijah Wilson's opening goal.
Scott Coash
A player for the Topeka Scarecrows who recorded an assist on Elijah Wilson's opening goal.
Ethan Esposito
A player for the Indiana Sentinels who scored a power play goal in the third period to give his team a 4-2 lead.
Bohdan Zinchenko
A player for the Indiana Sentinels who scored an empty-net goal to seal the 5-3 win for his team.
What they’re saying
“We must regroup and come out stronger in our next home games against the Bobcats. Our fans deserve better, and we will work hard to give them a win.”
— Elijah Wilson, Forward, Topeka Scarecrows
What’s next
The Scarecrows will host the Blue Ridge Bobcats on February 6-7, 2026 with puck drop set for 7:05 p.m. both nights. Topeka will be looking to bounce back and get back in the win column in front of their home crowd.
The takeaway
The Topeka Scarecrows have now lost two straight games at home, a disappointing stretch for the team and its fans. However, they have a chance to turn things around quickly with a pair of home games against the Blue Ridge Bobcats coming up. The Scarecrows will need to regroup and come out with a stronger effort to give their supporters a much-needed victory.
