Maybe it’s a sign that this team is one of destiny. How else do you explain how Dodge City missed 2 layups in the final 10-seconds Wednesday night allowing the Barton Cougars to beat the Conquistadors 83-81 at the Kirkman Center.
DCC’s Clarence Willard was the first to miss a lay-up with :04 second left but the ball was knocked out of bounds by Barton’s Dwayne Brunson giving the Conquistadors another chance. On the inbounds play, Willard to the ball to a driving Tyshon Pickett who missed from point blank range and the Cougars had escaped with the victory.
Barton (21-3 7-3) led 48-32 early in the second half before Dodge started their comeback. The Conqs (15-9 3-7) got close several times down the stretch but never did take the lead in the second half. BCC led at halftime 41-28.
Algie Key led the Cougars with 21 points while Dwayne Brunson scored 16 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to record his 19th career double double. Pickett had 22 for Dodge while R.J. McGhee added 21. It was the Conquistadors 6th straight loss.
With the win, the Cougars moved into sole possession of second place, a game behind Seward County who won at Colby Wednesday night.
photo-Barton’s Julian rose takes a shot during the second half of Wednesday’s home game versus Dodge City. (photo’s courtesy of Everett Royer) www.ksportsimages.com
Lady Cougars 76 Dodge City 55
Barton rolled to a 43-19 halftime lead to record their first home conference win of the season in their 5th attempt. The Cougars shot 61% from the field in the first half and 56% for the game while holding Dodge to 32% shooting.
Four players scored in double figures led by Netanya Jackson and Erin Copeland with 12 each and Raven Anderson and Blair Bloomfield with 11. Laquaris Harris had 16 for Dodge (8-16 0-10) who lost their 31st straight Jayhawk west game.
Barton (15-9 5-5) now head to Garden City Saturday night with a chance to move into a tie for 4th with the Broncbusters who lost at Hutch Wednesday night.
photo- Sophomore Dionne Harris scores in the first half Wednesday against Dodge City