MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds used as strong second half to down the Barton Community College Cougars 103-90 in game two Saturday afternoon at the Sports Arena.
The teams played a tight first half as the Thunderbirds lead the Cougars 40-36 at the break.
The Thunderbirds' were led by sophomore R.J. Nance had 23 points, Delan Muin added 18, Ladiji Coulibaly had 15. Michael Mackey also was in double figures with 10.
The Cougars had five players in double figures led by Noah Willams with 23.
Barton's season ends at 24-10.
New Mexico advances to play second seeded College of Southern Idaho at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.
NEW MEXICO JC 103, BARTON CC 90
NEW MEXICO JC (103) Nance 23, Mjon 18, Coulibaly 15, Mackey 10, Phelps 8, Nkoy-Eale 8, Perry 7, Aramovic 7, Harris 3, Fields 2, Millender 2. Totals: 34-72 FG, 11-34 3PT, 24-34 FT..
BARTON CC (90) Williams 23, Muchitsch 15, Rucker 15, Sullivan 14, Rodriguez 12, Ivanov 6, Williams 5. Totals: 29-66 FG, 9-24 3PT, 23-31 FT.
Halftime: New Mexico JC 40, Barton CC 36