HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team used a balanced offensive attack and a strong shooting performance to cruise past Harry S. Truman College 108-61 on Friday night in the Hutch Classic at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
The Blue Dragons placed seven players in double figures, led by Isaiah Washington's 21 points, while shooting 52.6% from the field and knocking down 15 3-pointers in the 47-point victory.
Hutchinson wasted little time taking control, opening the game with an 8-2 advantage before extending its lead to 19-5 in the first five minutes.
The Blue Dragons continued to build their advantage throughout the opening half, using a 12-0 run to turn a 9-19 lead into a 31-9 cushion with 11:59 remaining before halftime.
Hutchinson eventually stretched its first-half lead to 30 points before taking a 57-32 advantage into the locker room.
Washington led the offensive charge, finishing 7 of 10 from the field, including 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. He also converted all three of his free throw attempts and added three assists.
Zaire Lott provided a spark off the bench, scoring 15 points on five 3-pointers. Lott finished 5 of 9 from long range in just 15 minutes of action.
Jalihn Timmons added 14 points off the bench, while Mykel Jenkins contributed 12 points and a team-high six assists.
Kordell Williams nearly produced a double-double, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists. Chudier Dorar rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points and five rebounds, shooting 5 of 6 from the field.
The Blue Dragons continued their offensive production in the second half, opening with an 13-4 run to extend their lead to 70-36 with 16 minutes remaining.
Hutchinson maintained control the rest of the way, eventually reaching the century mark on a Micah Young basket with 2:57 remaining. Young finished with nine points, five rebounds and four assists.
The Blue Dragons dominated several statistical categories, outrebounding the Falcons 49-32 and holding a 26-9 advantage in assists.
Hutchinson also forced 18 Truman turnovers while committing just 10, finishing with 11 steals and six blocked shots. Ethan Dillinger led the defensive effort with three blocks.
The Blue Dragons shot 41 of 78 from the floor and 15 of 38 from 3-point range, while holding the Falcons to 33.3% shooting overall and 30% from beyond the arc.
Jaylin Murphy led Harry S. Truman College with a game-high 24 points and seven rebounds. De'andre Addison added 14 points, connecting on four 3-pointers, while Jaylen Richardson finished with 10 points.
All 12 Blue Dragons who saw action scored in the victory, with Hutchinson receiving 50 points from its bench.
Hutchinson outscored the Falcons 51-29 in the second half to complete the 108-61 victory.