BLUE DRAGON MEN TAKE ON 4TH TOP-10 FOE THIS SEASON
Hutchinson CC Sports Information
The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team squares off against its fourth opponent to be ranked in the NJCAA Top 10 at the time of the game on Wednesday night.
The Blue Dragons (14-8) travel to play No. 10 Coffeyville (17-4) at 7:30 p.m. at Nellis Hall in Coffeyville.
BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL
Hutchinson (14-8, 10-6) at No. 10 Coffeyville (17-4, 13-2)
When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
At: Nellis Hall, Coffeyville, KS
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.
Radio: KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 7:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Steve Carpenter (analyst)
Video: Red Raven YouTube Channel, 7:20 p.m. - free to view)
X: @bluedragonsport
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The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Steve Carpenter (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on the Red Raven Sports Network's YouTube Channel. The stream is free to view.
The Blue Dragons are 2-1 against Top 10 opponents this season. Hutchinson dropped a 94-89 overtime contest to then-No. 1 Barton on November 20 in Great Bend. Then to start the second semester, the Blue Dragons had back-to-back games against No. 6 Cowley and No. 5 Butler. The Blue Dragons defeated the Tigers 70-62 on January 4 and stunned the Grizzlies 73-70 on January 8.
Hutchinson heads into Wednesday's contest after dropping 3 of its last 4 games. The Blue Dragons allowed season highs for points allowed an opponent shooting percentage as Independence's No. 1-KJCCC offense rolled to a 104-85 victory. The Pirates shot 58.5 percent with 11 3-pointers. Chianti Tramble had 41 points against the Blue Dragons, which is an individual opponent high.
Coffeyville has reeled off three-straight wins and seven victories in its last eight games. The Red Ravens had their second league bye on Saturday. One week ago, the Red Ravens trailed Independence 54-48 early in the second half and went on a 55-20 tear over the final 16 minutes for a 103-74 victory over the Pirates.
The Blue Dragons dropped the first meeting of the season with Coffeyville, falling 81-77 on December 5 at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons led 30-26 at halftime, but were outscored 56-47 in the second half as Coffeyville shot 56.8 percent from the floor in the final 20 minutes. Khalil Arnold came off the bench to lead the Dragons with 17 points. Brian Griffith had 19 to lead the Ravens.
Wednesday's meeting will be the 61st all-time meeting between Hutchinson and Coffeyville in a series that dates back to 1929. The Blue Dragons lead 33-27.