By DAREN DUNN
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — No. 25 Hutchinson (11-3, 5-3) opened Saturday's contest against Dodge City (9-4, 4-3) by knocking down 4 of 7 three-pointers.
Four different Dragons (Tor'e Alford, Mya Williams, Kalyn Ervin and Mel Kailahi) each hit a three.
Hutchinson jumped out to a 10-point advantage after one quarter and took a 32-18 lead into the locker room.
The Dragons shot 47.8% in the first half, including 50% from distance. Dodge City went 1-11 from three in the first half.
The Dragons used 38 points in the paint and 26 points off turnovers to finish victorious on John Ontjes' birthday.
FINAL: Hutchinson 78 Dodge City 45
Alford finished with 18 points, Ervin added 14 and Williams scored 10.
Dodge City was led by Krystina Hagood's 14.
Hutchinson shot 53.7% for the game while holding Dodge City to 30.6%.
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