FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Remy Martin had 15 points and Christian Braun 14 to lead five players scoring in double figures for top-seeded Kansas, and the Jayhawks opened their 50th NCAA Tournament with an 83-56 victory over Texas Southern. 

The SWAC champion Tigers had their only lead over the Big 12 champs after Bryson Etienne made their first shot of the game. Kansas is 29-6 and plays its second-round Midwest Regional game Saturday against ninth-seeded Creighton. John Walker III had 13 points for the Tigers.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Remy Martin had 15 points and Christian Braun 14 to lead five players scoring in double figures for top-seeded Kansas, and the Jayhawks opened their 50th NCAA Tournament with an 83-56 victory over Texas Southern. The SWAC champion Tigers had their only lead over the Big 12 champs after Bryson Etienne made their first shot of the game. Kansas is 29-6 and plays its second-round Midwest Regional game Saturday against ninth-seeded Creighton. John Walker III had 13 points for the Tigers.

KU wins NCAA game over Texas Southern Thursday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Triton College defeated Kilgore College (TX) 76-65 Thursday night at the Sports Arena. 

The second half told the tale, as the Trojans led by just two at the break, 31-29, before switching to a to a 1-3-1 zone after halftime and going on a 25-8 run that gave them the cushion they needed.

The Trojans were led by Cobie Montgomery's 18 points. JJ Kalakon and Brandon Muntu both added 16 and Cam Denson had 12.

Kilgore was led by DaVeon Thomas with 26 points, Dantwan Grimes had 10 in the loss.

Triton, now 30-5, will play Northwest Florida State in a 7 p.m. semifinal Friday in Hutchinson.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Triton College defeated Kilgore College (TX) 76-65 Thursday night at the Sports Arena. The second half told the tale, as the Trojans led by just two at the break, 31-29, before switching to a to a 1-3-1 zone after halftime and going on a 25-8 run that gave them the cushion they needed.The Trojans were led by Cobie Montgomery's 18 points. JJ Kalakon and Brandon Muntu both added 16 and Cam Denson had 12.Kilgore was led by DaVeon Thomas with 26 points, Dantwan Grimes had 10 in the loss.Triton, now 30-5, will play Northwest Florida State in a 7 p.m. semifinal Friday in Hutchinson.

Triton wins, advances to semifinals


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The same Harcum offense that had hit triple digits in its first two games of the NJCAA Tournament couldn't hit 50 Thursday as Chipola won 70-49 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The closest the game was after halftime was a 46-38 Chipola lead before they stretched it out for the quarterfinal win.

Faizon Fields had 17 points for Chipola, Achor Achor had 13, Nae'qwan Tomlin added 11 points for the Indians.

For Harcum, they were paced by Jordan Martin's 12 points. 

Chipola, now 30-5, will face Salt Lake in the 5 p.m. semifinal Friday in Hutchinson. Harcum ends its season at 32-3.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The same Harcum offense that had hit triple digits in its first two games of the NJCAA Tournament couldn't hit 50 Thursday as Chipola won 70-49 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The closest the game was after halftime was a 46-38 Chipola lead before they stretched it out for the quarterfinal win.Faizon Fields had 17 points for Chipola, Achor Achor had 13, Nae'qwan Tomlin added 11 points for the Indians.For Harcum, they were paced by Jordan Martin's 12 points. Chipola, now 30-5, will face Salt Lake in the 5 p.m. semifinal Friday in Hutchinson. Harcum ends its season at 32-3.

Chipola shuts down Harcum for quarterfinal win

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Northwest Florida State advanced to the semifinals of the NJCAA Tournament Thursday with a 92-74 win over Dodge City.

The Raiders were led off the bench by 25 points from Kam Woods, 17 from Tre Clark, 12 from Deshawndre Washington and 10 from Issa Muhammad.

The Conquistadors were led by Kalen Williams 20 points, with 17 each from Themus Fulks and Oumar Kouressi in the loss.

The Raiders will play the winner of Kilgore and Triton at 7:00 p.m. Friday.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Northwest Florida State advanced to the semifinals of the NJCAA Tournament Thursday with a 92-74 win over Dodge City.The Raiders were led off the bench by 25 points from Kam Woods, 17 from Tre Clark, 12 from Deshawndre Washington and 10 from Issa Muhammad.The Conquistadors were led by Kalen Williams 20 points, with 17 each from Themus Fulks and Oumar Kouressi in the loss.The Raiders will play the winner of Kilgore and Triton at 7:00 p.m. Friday.

Northwest Florida State advances to NJCAA semis

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Top-seeded Salt Lake hung on Thursday for a two-point win over Odessa College 68-66 in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The Bruins were led by Festus Ndumanya's 16 points. Doctor Bradley had 12 points, Jaquan Scott added 10.

The Wranglers were led by a pair of 14 point performances from Shakeem Alcindor and Anthony Marshall. Daniel Rivera added 11 and Daniss Jenkins had 10.

The Bruins advance to play the winner of Harcum and Chipola Friday at 5 p.m.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Top-seeded Salt Lake hung on Thursday for a two-point win over Odessa College 68-66 in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The Bruins were led by Festus Ndumanya's 16 points. Doctor Bradley had 12 points, Jaquan Scott added 10.The Wranglers were led by a pair of 14 point performances from Shakeem Alcindor and Anthony Marshall. Daniel Rivera added 11 and Daniss Jenkins had 10.The Bruins advance to play the winner of Harcum and Chipola Friday at 5 p.m.

Salt Lake to play in semifinals

INDIANAPOLIS - Ayoka Lee of Kansas State is a second-team All-America selection by the U.S. Basketball Writer's Association, the Association announced Thursday. 

Lee, a 6-6 junior center from Byron, Minn., is fourth in the nation and the Big 12 leader in scoring average (22.6 ppg), leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation in total points (679) and leads the nation in field goals (279). 

Lee is the only player in the nation to average 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds and 3 or more blocks. Her highlight game was an NCAA Division I record 61 points against Oklahoma on Jan. 23. Lee had a Big XII high eight games with 30 or more points.

INDIANAPOLIS - Ayoka Lee of Kansas State is a second-team All-America selection by the U.S. Basketball Writer's Association, the Association announced Thursday. Lee, a 6-6 junior center from Byron, Minn., is fourth in the nation and the Big 12 leader in scoring average (22.6 ppg), leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation in total points (679) and leads the nation in field goals (279). Lee is the only player in the nation to average 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds and 3 or more blocks. Her highlight game was an NCAA Division I record 61 points against Oklahoma on Jan. 23. Lee had a Big XII high eight games with 30 or more points.

K-State's Lee is 2nd team All-American

HUTCHINSON, KS — Triton College won Wednesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena over Indian River State 97-84. The Trojans scored 58 points in the second half. 

Triton had six players in double-figures led by Patrick Suemnick's 21 points. Cam Denson finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. JJ Kalakon and Teonta McKeithen scored 14 points apiece. Cobie Montgomery added 13 points and Deangelo Elisee finished with 12 points.

Indian River was paced by Jonathan Cisse's 18 points off the bench. Tyeree Bryan and Bendji Pierre both had 17 points, AJ Cajuste had 15 and Jacob Tracey added 10.

Triton will play Kilgore College in the 8 p.m. game Thursday in Hutchinson.

HUTCHINSON, KS — Triton College won Wednesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena over Indian River State 97-84. The Trojans scored 58 points in the second half. Triton had six players in double-figures led by Patrick Suemnick's 21 points. Cam Denson finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. JJ Kalakon and Teonta McKeithen scored 14 points apiece. Cobie Montgomery added 13 points and Deangelo Elisee finished with 12 points.Indian River was paced by Jonathan Cisse's 18 points off the bench. Tyeree Bryan and Bendji Pierre both had 17 points, AJ Cajuste had 15 and Jacob Tracey added 10.Triton will play Kilgore College in the 8 p.m. game Thursday in Hutchinson.

Triton advances to final eight at NJCAA

HUTCHINSON, KS — Kilgore College won over South Plains College 56-48 Wednesday at the NJCAA Men's Basketball National Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

Mason Taylor led the Rangers with 12 points, while Da'Sean Nelson and DaVeon Thomas each finished with 10 points. Kilgore shot 36.8 percent from the floor and 35.3 percent from three point range Wednesday.

South Plains shot just 27.3 percent from the field. 

Kieves Turner led South Plains with 11 points, Savion Gallion provided 10 points in the loss.

Kilgore advances to play Triton in the 8 p.m. game Thursday in Hutchinson.

HUTCHINSON, KS — Kilgore College won over South Plains College 56-48 Wednesday at the NJCAA Men's Basketball National Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Mason Taylor led the Rangers with 12 points, while Da'Sean Nelson and DaVeon Thomas each finished with 10 points. Kilgore shot 36.8 percent from the floor and 35.3 percent from three point range Wednesday.South Plains shot just 27.3 percent from the field. Kieves Turner led South Plains with 11 points, Savion Gallion provided 10 points in the loss.Kilgore advances to play Triton in the 8 p.m. game Thursday in Hutchinson.

Kilgore on to final eight at NJCAA

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Zack Greinke&nbsp;to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Royals placed&nbsp;Tyler Zuber&nbsp;on the 60-day Injured List with a right shoulder impingement syndrome.

Greinke, 38, went 11-6 with a 4.16 ERA (79 ER in 171.0 IP) in 30 appearances (29 starts) with the Houston Astros in 2021. He finished second in the American League with a 1.89 BB/9 (36 BB in 171.0 IP) and tied for sixth in quality starts (15). He ended the season with 2,809 career strikeouts, which rank 23rd&nbsp;all-time, three more than&nbsp;Cy Young&nbsp;(2,806).

Greinke, a six-time&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award winner, has not committed an error since July 5, 2019, going 56 consecutive appearances (55 starts) and 324.1 innings without a miscue.

An 18-year Major League veteran, Greinke’s 219 career wins are second most among active pitchers behind&nbsp;Justin Verlander&nbsp;(226). Greinke, a six-time All-Star, has won two ERA titles in his career, including his Cy Young Award-winning season with Kansas City in 2009, when he led the Majors with a 2.16 ERA (55 ER in 229.1 IP) to mark the fourth (and most recent) Cy Young Award in franchise history.

Greinke was originally selected by Kansas City sixth overall in the 2002 First-Year Player Draft and spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Royals from 2004-10. In 210 outings (169 starts) with the Royals, he went 60-67 with a 3.82 ERA (470 ER in 1108.0 IP). He will be the 33rd&nbsp;player in franchise history to play for the Royals, leave the organization and later return.

Since leaving Kansas City following the 2010 season, Greinke has played with the Milwaukee Brewers (2011-12), Los Angeles Angels (2012), Los Angeles Dodgers (2013-15), Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-19) and Houston Astros (2019-21).

Greinke is one of three pitchers in Major League history with at least six&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Awards and six All-Star appearances, including&nbsp;Greg Maddux&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bob Gibson. He is one of three pitchers to win a Cy Young Award, a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award and a&nbsp;Louisville Slugger&nbsp;Silver Slugger Award, along with&nbsp;Fernando Valenzuela&nbsp;and&nbsp;Orel Hershiser.

Greinke has pitched in the postseason in eight of his previous 17 big league seasons and is 4-6 in 22 postseason appearances (21 starts) with a 4.14 ERA (52 ER in 113.0 IP).

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Zack Greinke&nbsp;to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Royals placed&nbsp;Tyler Zuber&nbsp;on the 60-day Injured List with a right shoulder impingement syndrome.Greinke, 38, went 11-6 with a 4.16 ERA (79 ER in 171.0 IP) in 30 appearances (29 starts) with the Houston Astros in 2021. He finished second in the American League with a 1.89 BB/9 (36 BB in 171.0 IP) and tied for sixth in quality starts (15). He ended the season with 2,809 career strikeouts, which rank 23rd&nbsp;all-time, three more than&nbsp;Cy Young&nbsp;(2,806).Greinke, a six-time&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award winner, has not committed an error since July 5, 2019, going 56 consecutive appearances (55 starts) and 324.1 innings without a miscue.An 18-year Major League veteran, Greinke’s 219 career wins are second most among active pitchers behind&nbsp;Justin Verlander&nbsp;(226). Greinke, a six-time All-Star, has won two ERA titles in his career, including his Cy Young Award-winning season with Kansas City in 2009, when he led the Majors with a 2.16 ERA (55 ER in 229.1 IP) to mark the fourth (and most recent) Cy Young Award in franchise history.Greinke was originally selected by Kansas City sixth overall in the 2002 First-Year Player Draft and spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Royals from 2004-10. In 210 outings (169 starts) with the Royals, he went 60-67 with a 3.82 ERA (470 ER in 1108.0 IP). He will be the 33rd&nbsp;player in franchise history to play for the Royals, leave the organization and later return.Since leaving Kansas City following the 2010 season, Greinke has played with the Milwaukee Brewers (2011-12), Los Angeles Angels (2012), Los Angeles Dodgers (2013-15), Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-19) and Houston Astros (2019-21).Greinke is one of three pitchers in Major League history with at least six&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Awards and six All-Star appearances, including&nbsp;Greg Maddux&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bob Gibson. He is one of three pitchers to win a Cy Young Award, a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award and a&nbsp;Louisville Slugger&nbsp;Silver Slugger Award, along with&nbsp;Fernando Valenzuela&nbsp;and&nbsp;Orel Hershiser.Greinke has pitched in the postseason in eight of his previous 17 big league seasons and is 4-6 in 22 postseason appearances (21 starts) with a 4.14 ERA (52 ER in 113.0 IP).

Royals sign Grienke to one-year deal

LARNED — The baseball&nbsp; world is mourning the death of Ralph Terry who died Wednesday in Larned where he lived for many years following a successful major league baseball career with the New York Yankees, Kansas City A's, Cleveland Indians and New York Mets.

He led the American League with 23 victories in 1962 and was the MVP of the&nbsp;1962 World Series, according to the Yankee web site.

Terry is also best known for pitching the walk-off home run to&nbsp;Bill Mazeroski&nbsp;that won the&nbsp;1960 World Series&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Pittsburgh Pirates. Terry was 86.

LARNED — The baseball&nbsp; world is mourning the death of Ralph Terry who died Wednesday in Larned where he lived for many years following a successful major league baseball career with the New York Yankees, Kansas City A's, Cleveland Indians and New York Mets.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Royals mourn the loss of Kansas resident, World Series hero, and former Yankees and Kansas City A&#39;s pitcher Ralph Terry. <a href="https://t.co/BIG9WbRAol">pic.twitter.com/BIG9WbRAol</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1504168316209795072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>He led the American League with 23 victories in 1962 and was the MVP of the&nbsp;1962 World Series, according to the Yankee web site.Terry is also best known for pitching the walk-off home run to&nbsp;Bill Mazeroski&nbsp;that won the&nbsp;1960 World Series&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Pittsburgh Pirates. Terry was 86.

World Series hero Ralph Terry dies in Larned

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Chipola advances at the NJCAA tournament over Hutchinson Wednesday. The final was 85-62.

The Indians were paced by Achor Achor's 22 points. Nae'qwan Tomlin added 18, Faizon Fields had 12 points, Kris Gardner added 10.

Hutchinson was led by Angelo Stuart with 16 points, Kobe Campbell had 15 and Cecil Lee 11.&nbsp;

The closest Hutchinson got in the second half was six at 56-50 with 11:36 to go, but then the Indians scored five straight in a little more than a minute and the Blue Dragons never threatened again.

Hutchinson ends its season at 26-9. Chipola advances to play Harcum Thursday. The Indians are 29-5.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Chipola advances at the NJCAA tournament over Hutchinson Wednesday. The final was 85-62.The Indians were paced by Achor Achor's 22 points. Nae'qwan Tomlin added 18, Faizon Fields had 12 points, Kris Gardner added 10.Hutchinson was led by Angelo Stuart with 16 points, Kobe Campbell had 15 and Cecil Lee 11.&nbsp;The closest Hutchinson got in the second half was six at 56-50 with 11:36 to go, but then the Indians scored five straight in a little more than a minute and the Blue Dragons never threatened again.Hutchinson ends its season at 26-9. Chipola advances to play Harcum Thursday. The Indians are 29-5.

Hutchinson loses to Chipola at NJCAA Tournament Wednesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Harcum and John A. Logan both scorched the nets Wednesday in the NJCAA Tournament at the Sports Arena, but the Harcum Bears outscored John A. Logan 109-91.

John A. Logan was paced by 43 points from Sean East, Tujautae Williams had 10 and Cobie Barnes had 10 in the loss.

For the Bears, Yazid Powell had 21 points, Muhammed Wague had 20, Derrius Ward had 20, Jordan Martin had 19 and Amarhie Simpkins added 10.

Harcum advances to play the winner of Hutchinson and Chipola on Thursday.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Harcum and John A. Logan both scorched the nets Wednesday in the NJCAA Tournament at the Sports Arena, but the Harcum Bears outscored John A. Logan 109-91.John A. Logan was paced by 43 points from Sean East, Tujautae Williams had 10 and Cobie Barnes had 10 in the loss.For the Bears, Yazid Powell had 21 points, Muhammed Wague had 20, Derrius Ward had 20, Jordan Martin had 19 and Amarhie Simpkins added 10.Harcum advances to play the winner of Hutchinson and Chipola on Thursday.

Harcum advances at NJCAA

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Amir Garrett&nbsp;from the Cincinnati Reds for left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Mike Minor&nbsp;and a conditional cash consideration.

Garrett, 29, went 0-4 last season in Cincinnati with a career-best seven saves, a 6.04 ERA (32 ER in 47.2 IP) and 61 strikeouts (11.5 K/9), leading the Reds with 63 relief appearances. In 90 appearances from 2019-20, he went 6-3 with a 3.03 ERA (25 ER in 74.1 IP) and 104 strikeouts (12.6 K/9). His strikeout rate during those two years ranked sixth among National League pitchers (min. 70.0 IP).

In 2020, Garrett was named the Joe Nuxhall Good Guy Award in voting of the local chapter of the BBWAA. In five big league seasons, Garrett is 10-17 with a 5.10 ERA (145 ER in 255.2 IP) and 299 strikeouts (10.5 K/9). After starting 14 of his 16 outings as a rookie in 2017, all 219 of his appearances since 2018 have come in relief.

Minor, 34, went 8-12 with a 5.50 ERA (89 ER in 158.2 IP) across 28 starts with Kansas City last year.

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Amir Garrett&nbsp;from the Cincinnati Reds for left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Mike Minor&nbsp;and a conditional cash consideration.Garrett, 29, went 0-4 last season in Cincinnati with a career-best seven saves, a 6.04 ERA (32 ER in 47.2 IP) and 61 strikeouts (11.5 K/9), leading the Reds with 63 relief appearances. In 90 appearances from 2019-20, he went 6-3 with a 3.03 ERA (25 ER in 74.1 IP) and 104 strikeouts (12.6 K/9). His strikeout rate during those two years ranked sixth among National League pitchers (min. 70.0 IP).In 2020, Garrett was named the Joe Nuxhall Good Guy Award in voting of the local chapter of the BBWAA. In five big league seasons, Garrett is 10-17 with a 5.10 ERA (145 ER in 255.2 IP) and 299 strikeouts (10.5 K/9). After starting 14 of his 16 outings as a rookie in 2017, all 219 of his appearances since 2018 have come in relief.Minor, 34, went 8-12 with a 5.50 ERA (89 ER in 158.2 IP) across 28 starts with Kansas City last year.

Royals trade Minor for Garrett


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Wednesday Schedule at NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Sports Arena.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Wednesday Schedule at NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Sports Arena.Noon Marcum vs. John A. Logan2 p.m. Hutchinson vs. Chipola6 p.m. South Plains vs. Kilgore8 p.m. Triton vs. Indian River State

Wednesday schedule at NJCAA Tournament


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Northwest Florida advanced with a&nbsp; 65-64 win over Indian Hills Tuesday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. 

The winning basket came from Tre Clark with six seconds left.

The Raiders were led by&nbsp;Deshawndre Washington's 19 points, Brennan Rigsby had 11, Kam Woods added 10.

Indian Hills was paced by 19 from&nbsp;Enoch Kalambay. Taj Anderson added 15.

The Raiders, now 28-5 advance to play Dodge City at 2 p.m. Thursday. Indian Hills ends their season at 27-6.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Northwest Florida advanced with a&nbsp; 65-64 win over Indian Hills Tuesday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The winning basket came from Tre Clark with six seconds left.The Raiders were led by&nbsp;Deshawndre Washington's 19 points, Brennan Rigsby had 11, Kam Woods added 10.Indian Hills was paced by 19 from&nbsp;Enoch Kalambay. Taj Anderson added 15.The Raiders, now 28-5 advance to play Dodge City at 2 p.m. Thursday. Indian Hills ends their season at 27-6.

Northwest Florida wins Tuesday at Sports Arena

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It had been 42-years since Dodge City sent a team to the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament. The Conquistadors made the most of it in the first round of the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament as the Region-6 champions scored an impressive 82-65 over Snow College Tuesday night.&nbsp;

The Conqs got off to a slow start but gained the upper hand in the second half and once they took the lead were able to control the tempo. Dodge moves on to play at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The Conqs were led by Themus Fulks with 24 points and Kerwin Prince with 11.&nbsp;

After a slow start Dodge shot 53% from the field and outrebounded Snow 38-29. The Badgers were led by Wyate Lowell with 19 points, Drake Allen who scored 20 points in Snow's win on Monday managed just 11. Snow ends the season at 26-9.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It had been 42-years since Dodge City sent a team to the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament. The Conquistadors made the most of it in the first round of the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament as the Region-6 champions scored an impressive 82-65 over Snow College Tuesday night.&nbsp;The Conqs got off to a slow start but gained the upper hand in the second half and once they took the lead were able to control the tempo. Dodge moves on to play at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The Conqs were led by Themus Fulks with 24 points and Kerwin Prince with 11.&nbsp;After a slow start Dodge shot 53% from the field and outrebounded Snow 38-29. The Badgers were led by Wyate Lowell with 19 points, Drake Allen who scored 20 points in Snow's win on Monday managed just 11. Snow ends the season at 26-9.

Dodge City moves onto second round

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Odessa Head Coach Kris Bauman said he’d like to see his Odessa Wranglers basketball team stay in Hutchinson a little longer this year after an unexpected quick exit last year.

The Wranglers moved onto the next round Tuesday with a hard fought 89-82 win over Shelton State. Odessa moves on to play number 1 Salt Lake who survived a scare earlier in the day. That game will be Thursday at 12 noon. With the game tied at 42 at the half Odessa was able to gain the lead and keep Shelton State just far enough out of reach to win. Odessa was led by Daniss Jenkins with 18 points and Garfield Turner with 15.

Shelton State which ended the season at 27-7 was led by Jaykwon Walton who came off the bench to score 16 points. Thaddeus Williams added 15.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Odessa Head Coach Kris Bauman said he’d like to see his Odessa Wranglers basketball team stay in Hutchinson a little longer this year after an unexpected quick exit last year.The Wranglers moved onto the next round Tuesday with a hard fought 89-82 win over Shelton State. Odessa moves on to play number 1 Salt Lake who survived a scare earlier in the day. That game will be Thursday at 12 noon. With the game tied at 42 at the half Odessa was able to gain the lead and keep Shelton State just far enough out of reach to win. Odessa was led by Daniss Jenkins with 18 points and Garfield Turner with 15.Shelton State which ended the season at 27-7 was led by Jaykwon Walton who came off the bench to score 16 points. Thaddeus Williams added 15.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Odessa downs Shelton State

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The top seed in the NJCAA Tournament got all it wanted from Moberly Area on Tuesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, but Salt Lake hung on to win 86-83 after leading by 20 in the second half. 

Moberly Area actually got a look that would have given them the lead in the game's final 10 seconds, but were not able to hit.

The Bruins were paced by Jordan Brinson's 25 points, Quincy McGriff had 20 points, Chase Adams had 13 and Jaquan Scott added 10.

The Greyhounds of Moberly Area were led by Sincere Parker's 24 points, Dorion Staples had 13 and James Dent and Michael Thomas had 12 in the loss.

Salt Lake advances to the quarterfinals of the tournament, where they will meet the winner of Odessa and Shelton State Thursday at noon.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The top seed in the NJCAA Tournament got all it wanted from Moberly Area on Tuesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, but Salt Lake hung on to win 86-83 after leading by 20 in the second half. Moberly Area actually got a look that would have given them the lead in the game's final 10 seconds, but were not able to hit.The Bruins were paced by Jordan Brinson's 25 points, Quincy McGriff had 20 points, Chase Adams had 13 and Jaquan Scott added 10.The Greyhounds of Moberly Area were led by Sincere Parker's 24 points, Dorion Staples had 13 and James Dent and Michael Thomas had 12 in the loss.Salt Lake advances to the quarterfinals of the tournament, where they will meet the winner of Odessa and Shelton State Thursday at noon.

Salt Lake survives Moberly Area, advances to NJCAA quarterfinal


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Triton College Trojans took a lead at the 16:17 mark of the first half on a three by Cobie Montgomery and never let it go, as they dominated the Caldwell Tech Cobras 88-62 in the first round of the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena Tuesday.

Triton was paced by 18 points from Patrick Suemnick, Brandon Muntu had 14 and Cam Denison had 13 for the Trojans, who improve to 28-5.

Caldwell Tech was led by Caleb Mauldin with 23 points, while Toyaz Solomon added 17. The Cobras finish their season at 25-8.

Triton will play Indian River State Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Hutchinson.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Triton College Trojans took a lead at the 16:17 mark of the first half on a three by Cobie Montgomery and never let it go, as they dominated the Caldwell Tech Cobras 88-62 in the first round of the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena Tuesday.Triton was paced by 18 points from Patrick Suemnick, Brandon Muntu had 14 and Cam Denison had 13 for the Trojans, who improve to 28-5.Caldwell Tech was led by Caleb Mauldin with 23 points, while Toyaz Solomon added 17. The Cobras finish their season at 25-8.Triton will play Indian River State Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Hutchinson.

Triton advances at NJCAA


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
South Plains advanced Tuesday in the NJCAA Tournament over South Georgia Tech 88-80 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. 

The Texans led by as many as 12 in the second half. The Jets got as close as six with just over two minutes left before the Texans closed it out.

The Texans were paced by Kieves Turner's 28 points, Eric Coleman Jr. added 14 points and Jaden Harris had 10.

The Jets got 21 points from Will Johnston in the loss, with Marvin McGhee adding 20 and Malik Battle with 11.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
South Plains advanced Tuesday in the NJCAA Tournament over South Georgia Tech 88-80 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Texans led by as many as 12 in the second half. The Jets got as close as six with just over two minutes left before the Texans closed it out.The Texans were paced by Kieves Turner's 28 points, Eric Coleman Jr. added 14 points and Jaden Harris had 10.The Jets got 21 points from Will Johnston in the loss, with Marvin McGhee adding 20 and Malik Battle with 11.

South Plains advances at NJCAA

STEVE CARPENTER HutchCC Sports Information

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The 2022 Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team showed its trademark resiliency once again on Monday night and advanced to the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s National Basketball Tournament.

The Blue Dragons rallied from 14 points down in the second half to take a late regulation lead, only to have Connors State’s Mason Alexander drill a potential momentum-changing 3-pointer with 7.0 seconds left to force overtime. The Dragons once again trailed by two points in overtime with 2:19 remaining, but scored 7 of overtime’s final 9 points to earn their 51st all-time NJCAA Tournament victory.

The 12th-seeded Blue Dragons rallied for a 101-98 overtime win over 21st-seeded Connors State in the final game on Monday. The first day of the national tournament featured three overtime games.

The Blue Dragons (26-8) advances to the second round to face fifth-seeded Chipola at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Connors State closes the season at 28-6.

Hutchinson is now 14-5 in NJCAA Tournament opening-round games, including first-round wins in six-straight tournaments, which extended a Blue Dragon record.

The 14-point deficit is the third largest deficit the Blue Dragons have rallied from and won this season. Hutchinson has five wins this season when trailing by 10 or more points.

Sophomore Angelo Stuart posted his third 30-point game this season with game-high 30 points on Monday night. Stuart hit 9 of 18 total shots, including 4 of 10 from 3-point range and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line. Extending his single-season record to 102 3-poiners this season, Stuart is the first Blue Dragon to reach 100 made treys in a season.

Sophomore Kaimen Lennox scored 20 points, scoring 12 points in the second half and overtime. Lennox added six offensive rebounds and three steals.

Freshman Jayden Garrison provided a needed spark off the bench with 12 points and four rebounds. Garrison hit 2 of 3 3-point goals. Garrison is averaging 10 points per game in the postseason.

Sophomores Kobe Campbell and Jacquez Yow had nine points each.

The Blue Dragons shot 45.5 percent for the game (35 of 77), hitting 6 of 20 from 3-point range and 25 of 31 from the free-throw line. The Blue Dragons hit 18 of 21 free throws in the second half and were 4 of 4 from the line in overtime.

The Blue Dragons were-outrebounded 38-36, but had 16 offensive rebounds. The Dragons had only 12 turnovers to Connors State’s 22 and outscored the Cowboys 29-14 in points off turnovers.

The Cowboys shot 60 percent in regulation, but went only 3 of 9 in overtime to finish at 56.3 percent from the floor (36 of 64). Connors State was 2 of 10 from 3-point range and 24 of 31 from the free-throw line.

Jahcoree Ealy had a team-high 20 points to lead the Cowboys. Xavier Glenn had 18 point and Alexander scored 17 points.

The Blue Dragons trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half at 43-33 with 2:17 to play. Hutchinson pulled within 44-39 after a Campbell dunk with 36 seconds to play, but Connors State led 46-49 after Alexander scored with 3 seconds remaining in the period. The Cowboys shot 59.3 percent (16 of 27) in the first half to Hutchinson’s 45.9 percent (17 of 37).

The Dragons cut the deficit to five points twice early in the second half, but Connors State countered with a 14-5 run to take a 64-50 lead after a D.J. Basey layup with 13:45 to play in the second half.

Hutchinson countered that with a 13-3 run that included a Garrison 3-pointer that pulled the Blue Dragons within 67-63 with 10:17 remaining.

Trailing 75-69, the Blue Dragons scored eight unanswered, taking the lead on two Campbell free throws with 5:57 left and building a 78-75 lead on a Nate Goodlow steal and layup with 5:51 to go. There were six lead changes in the final 6 minutes.

Two Stuart free throws with 22 seconds left in regulation gave the Dragons a 90-87 lead, but Connors State tied the game with an Alexander 3-pointer with 7 seconds remaining.

A Goodlow tip-in gave the Dragons an early lead, but Connors State went on a 6-2 run to lead 96-94 after a Xavier Glenn bucket with 2:19 to play. The Dragons grabbed the lead on Stuart’s fourth 3-pointer of the game with 2:06 left. A Goodlow layup pushed the Hutch lead to 99-96. Connors’ Ealy scored with 11 seconds left. Stuart hit two free throws with 10 second left for a 101-98 lead. The Dragons got a tied possession with the arrow pointing toward Hutchinson to close out the game.

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 </figure>STEVE CARPENTER HutchCC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The 2022 Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team showed its trademark resiliency once again on Monday night and advanced to the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s National Basketball Tournament.The Blue Dragons rallied from 14 points down in the second half to take a late regulation lead, only to have Connors State’s Mason Alexander drill a potential momentum-changing 3-pointer with 7.0 seconds left to force overtime. The Dragons once again trailed by two points in overtime with 2:19 remaining, but scored 7 of overtime’s final 9 points to earn their 51st all-time NJCAA Tournament victory.The 12th-seeded Blue Dragons rallied for a 101-98 overtime win over 21st-seeded Connors State in the final game on Monday. The first day of the national tournament featured three overtime games.The Blue Dragons (26-8) advances to the second round to face fifth-seeded Chipola at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Connors State closes the season at 28-6.Hutchinson is now 14-5 in NJCAA Tournament opening-round games, including first-round wins in six-straight tournaments, which extended a Blue Dragon record.The 14-point deficit is the third largest deficit the Blue Dragons have rallied from and won this season. Hutchinson has five wins this season when trailing by 10 or more points.Sophomore Angelo Stuart posted his third 30-point game this season with game-high 30 points on Monday night. Stuart hit 9 of 18 total shots, including 4 of 10 from 3-point range and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line. Extending his single-season record to 102 3-poiners this season, Stuart is the first Blue Dragon to reach 100 made treys in a season.Sophomore Kaimen Lennox scored 20 points, scoring 12 points in the second half and overtime. Lennox added six offensive rebounds and three steals.Freshman Jayden Garrison provided a needed spark off the bench with 12 points and four rebounds. Garrison hit 2 of 3 3-point goals. Garrison is averaging 10 points per game in the postseason.Sophomores Kobe Campbell and Jacquez Yow had nine points each.The Blue Dragons shot 45.5 percent for the game (35 of 77), hitting 6 of 20 from 3-point range and 25 of 31 from the free-throw line. The Blue Dragons hit 18 of 21 free throws in the second half and were 4 of 4 from the line in overtime.The Blue Dragons were-outrebounded 38-36, but had 16 offensive rebounds. The Dragons had only 12 turnovers to Connors State’s 22 and outscored the Cowboys 29-14 in points off turnovers.The Cowboys shot 60 percent in regulation, but went only 3 of 9 in overtime to finish at 56.3 percent from the floor (36 of 64). Connors State was 2 of 10 from 3-point range and 24 of 31 from the free-throw line.Jahcoree Ealy had a team-high 20 points to lead the Cowboys. Xavier Glenn had 18 point and Alexander scored 17 points.The Blue Dragons trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half at 43-33 with 2:17 to play. Hutchinson pulled within 44-39 after a Campbell dunk with 36 seconds to play, but Connors State led 46-49 after Alexander scored with 3 seconds remaining in the period. The Cowboys shot 59.3 percent (16 of 27) in the first half to Hutchinson’s 45.9 percent (17 of 37).The Dragons cut the deficit to five points twice early in the second half, but Connors State countered with a 14-5 run to take a 64-50 lead after a D.J. Basey layup with 13:45 to play in the second half.Hutchinson countered that with a 13-3 run that included a Garrison 3-pointer that pulled the Blue Dragons within 67-63 with 10:17 remaining.Trailing 75-69, the Blue Dragons scored eight unanswered, taking the lead on two Campbell free throws with 5:57 left and building a 78-75 lead on a Nate Goodlow steal and layup with 5:51 to go. There were six lead changes in the final 6 minutes.Two Stuart free throws with 22 seconds left in regulation gave the Dragons a 90-87 lead, but Connors State tied the game with an Alexander 3-pointer with 7 seconds remaining.A Goodlow tip-in gave the Dragons an early lead, but Connors State went on a 6-2 run to lead 96-94 after a Xavier Glenn bucket with 2:19 to play. The Dragons grabbed the lead on Stuart’s fourth 3-pointer of the game with 2:06 left. A Goodlow layup pushed the Hutch lead to 99-96. Connors’ Ealy scored with 11 seconds left. Stuart hit two free throws with 10 second left for a 101-98 lead. The Dragons got a tied possession with the arrow pointing toward Hutchinson to close out the game.

Dragons survive OT thriller in NJCAA Tournament


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Tuesday March 15, 2022 game schedule for NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena

10 a.m. South Georgia Tech vs. South Plains

8:30 p.m. NW Florida State vs. Indian Hills

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Kan. — 
Tuesday March 15, 2022 game schedule for NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena10 a.m. South Georgia Tech vs. South PlainsNoon Caldwell Tech vs. Triton2 p.m. Moberly Area vs. Salt Lake4:30 p.m. Shelton State vs. Odessa6:30 p.m. Snow vs. Dodge City8:30 p.m. NW Florida State vs. Indian Hills

NJCAA Tournament Tuesday schedule

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If anyone didn't know about Harcum coming into the NJCAA National Tournament they certainly do now.

Harcum used their size and quickness and outmanned the College of Southern Idaho 92-65 in the first round of the tournament. Harcum slowly pulled away in the first half and simply wore out the Golden Eagles to end their season at 24-10. Harcum moves on with a record of 32-2. Harcum was led by Louis Blackmore with 18 points as all five starters posted double figures.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If anyone didn't know about Harcum coming into the NJCAA National Tournament they certainly do now.Harcum used their size and quickness and outmanned the College of Southern Idaho 92-65 in the first round of the tournament. Harcum slowly pulled away in the first half and simply wore out the Golden Eagles to end their season at 24-10. Harcum moves on with a record of 32-2. Harcum was led by Louis Blackmore with 18 points as all five starters posted double figures.Taelon Martin led CVSI with 15 points.

Harcum moves on with win over CSI

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Northwest Florida State jumped out to a good lead and then kept Trinidad State at bay in an 87-77 win in the first round of the NJCAA Tournament.

The Raiders advance to the next round where they will play Indian Hills tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. Trinidad State ends the season at 18-13.

The Raiders inside game and strong three-point shooting was more than enough to get them into the next round. The Raiders were led by Deshawndre Washington with 21 points. Tre Clark added 20 and Brennan Rigsby his five threes on the way to 19.

Trinidad State was led by Dylan West's 24 points and Jailen Bradford's 15.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Northwest Florida State jumped out to a good lead and then kept Trinidad State at bay in an 87-77 win in the first round of the NJCAA Tournament.The Raiders advance to the next round where they will play Indian Hills tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. Trinidad State ends the season at 18-13.The Raiders inside game and strong three-point shooting was more than enough to get them into the next round. The Raiders were led by Deshawndre Washington with 21 points. Tre Clark added 20 and Brennan Rigsby his five threes on the way to 19.Trinidad State was led by Dylan West's 24 points and Jailen Bradford's 15.&nbsp;

NW Florida State moves on to play Indian Hills

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The third game of the day at the Hutchinson Sports Arena took extra time to decide between Snow College and Lee College. The Badgers won over the Rebels 83-82.

Snow was led by Drake Allen with 27 points, Clayton Southwick added 22 points, Chase Potter had 16 and Wyatt Lowell had 10.

Lee was led by Kyron Gibson with 24 points, Darius Smith had 16 and Darrell Washington added 10. Snow is now 26-7 and advances to play Dodge City Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lee College ends its season at 27-6.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The third game of the day at the Hutchinson Sports Arena took extra time to decide between Snow College and Lee College. The Badgers won over the Rebels 83-82.Snow was led by Drake Allen with 27 points, Clayton Southwick added 22 points, Chase Potter had 16 and Wyatt Lowell had 10.Lee was led by Kyron Gibson with 24 points, Darius Smith had 16 and Darrell Washington added 10. Snow is now 26-7 and advances to play Dodge City Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lee College ends its season at 27-6.