Hutchinson 78, at State Fair 71

SEDALIA, Mo. (Interstat) — The Hutchinson Blue Dragons opened their season with a 78-71 men’s junior college basketball victory over the State Fair Roadrunners on Friday, overcoming a significant first-half shootout. Hutchinson built a narrow 78-71 lead by halftime after both teams combined for over 150 points in the first two quarters. The win was an upset, as State Fair was projected with a 64 percent probability to win by Interstat’s ELO system. Nate Wilder led the Roadrunners with 17 points and eight rebounds in the losing effort. Hutchinson begins the season 1-0, while State Fair starts 0-1. Read more...