Women
INDEPENDENCE WOMEN 98, CONNORS 92 — At the Coffeyville Classic in Coffeyville, Kan., Connors battled with the No. 7 team in the country but came up just short to fall for the first time this season.
The Cowgirls led for most of the first half, but Independence took the lead with four minutes to go before halftime.
“We couldn’t hang on to it,” Connors coach Eddie Kite said. “It was a pretty good game, we just defensively had some flaws down the stretch.
Connors (6-1) was led by Megen Roth’s 24 points. Sierra Cornwell added 22, while Nichole Wittman had 14, Kenra Flemming had 13 and Necia Smith 12.
The Cowgirls play in the classic again at 4 p.m. today against host Coffeyville.
Men
BACONE 69, FRIENDS UNIVERSITY 45 — Bacone jumped out to a 31-16 halftime lead and never was challenged in cruising to the win.
Ronnie Battle recorded a double-double for the Warriors, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jonathan Weekes was the only other Bacone player in double figures with 10. Ten players scored for the Warriors, who held a 46-33 advantage on rebounds.
