Barton 74, at Arizona Western 67

(Interstat) — In a sloppy, turnover-plagued season opener that defied pregame projections, the Barton Community College Cougars grinded out a 74-67 victory over the Arizona Western College Matadors in a men’s junior college basketball game on Friday, October 31, 2025. The game, played at Arizona Western’s home court, was a tale of two halves defined by offensive inefficiency. Barton built a commanding 16-point halftime lead, only to see it nearly evaporate after a disjointed second-half performance from both squads. Barton established control early with a dominant first quarter, outscoring Arizona Western 37 to 21. The Cougars’ offense, while not always… Read more...