HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two years ago Ranger Junior College made a run through the NJCAA National Tournament by coming up with big win after big win.
Although the Rangers are under a different coach in Larry Brown, this years team is doing it again. Keisei Tominaga's 25 points including several late three point baskets propelled the Rangers to a stunning 87-83 overtime win over South Plains.
It was one of the best games of the tournament with neither team leading by more than eight points throughout the contest. The game was tied 11 times and the lead changed hands nine times. Jorell Saterfield had another solid game for Ranger with 19 points. Ranger moves onto the semifinals where they take on Cowley College.
South Plains, which was the number one team in the nation most of the season, ends the year with a quarterfinal round loss and a record of 18-4. The Texans were led by Rivaldo Soares with 25 points and Philmon Gebrewhit with 17.
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