ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (Interstat) — The Cowley College men’s basketball team opened its season with an 80-58 victory over Western Nebraska on Friday night, using a dominant second-half performance to pull away. After leading by just five points at halftime, the Tigers outscored the Cougars 46-29 after the break. Leslie Owens Jr. led a balanced Cowley attack with 17 points and six rebounds. The Tigers’ defense was stifling, forcing 15 turnovers and outrebounding Western Nebraska 43-25. The loss drops the Cougars to 0-3 on the young season.