COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (Interstat) — The Coffeyville Ravens opened their season with a hard-fought 77-69 victory over the John A. Logan Volunteers in a men’s junior college basketball game on Friday night, overcoming a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair.

The Ravens, playing at home, outlasted the Volunteers in a contest defined by offensive runs and stout defense down the stretch. Coffeyville improved to 1-0 on the young season, while John A. Logan moved to 2-1.

Konstantin Popovic led a balanced Coffeyville attack with a game-high 19 points, including five 3-pointers that consistently helped the Ravens answer Volunteer scores. Tyson Tucker orchestrated the offense, contributing 16 points and a game-high six assists. Rashid Kuta provided a powerful presence inside, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Jeremiah Ibeziako added 10 points and five rebounds off the bench.

John A. Logan was carried by the standout performance of Camron McDaniels, who poured in 25 points in 36 minutes of action. Marcus Eaves provided crucial support with 15 points and five rebounds, often getting to the free-throw line where he went 9 for 9.

The game was a tale of two high-octane halves. The first period was an offensive shootout, with Coffeyville taking a narrow 40-37 lead into the break after both teams traded baskets throughout. The Ravens created separation in the second half, outscoring the Volunteers 37-29 behind more efficient execution.

While the final score was close, advanced metrics highlighted the difference in offensive efficiency. Coffeyville scored 107.1 points per 100 possessions, a mark that proved superior to John A. Logan’s 94.1 offensive rating. The Ravens shot 44 percent from the floor compared to the Volunteers’ 35 percent. Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, with each making six 3-pointers.

Rebounding was nearly even, with Coffeyville holding a slight 41-39 edge. The Ravens also won the turnover battle, committing eight giveaways against 10 for John A. Logan.

The victory was in line with pregame projections, as Interstat’s ELO system had given Coffeyville a 64.10 percent probability to win.

John A. Logan looks to rebound quickly, traveling to face Indian Hills on Saturday. Coffeyville, meanwhile, continues its homestand with a game against Malcolm X, also on Saturday.