The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team suffered a 73-60 defeat to Fort Hays Tech Northwest, marking their second consecutive loss. Despite outshooting their opponents and achieving a positive turnover margin, the Blue Dragons were severely out-rebounded, losing the battle on the boards 48-31. This loss brings Hutchinson's overall record to 10-8 and 5-7 in the Jayhawk Conference. Their next challenge will be against Garden City on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Hutchinson was out-rebounded 48-31, with a 14-3 deficit in offensive rebounds.
  • The Tigers scored 15-2 in second-chance points and outscored Hutchinson 30-6 from the 3-point line.
State of Play
  • Hutchinson has now lost back-to-back games and struggles with a 5-7 league record.
  • Fort Hays Tech Northwest improved to 10-7 and 6-6 in conference play following this victory.
What's Next

The Blue Dragons will look to bounce back as they face Garden City, seeking to improve their league standings and overall performance.

Bottom Line

The Blue Dragons need to address their rebounding issues and 3-point defense in order to halt their current losing streak and regain momentum in their upcoming games.