Fort Hays Tech vs McCook
McCOOK, Neb. (Interstat) — The McCook Indians, riding a four-game winning streak, will host the Fort Hays Tech Trailblazers in a men’s junior college basketball matchup on Friday.
McCook (4-1) returns home after a high-scoring 94-91 road victory over Western Wyoming on Nov. 8. In that contest, Alier Alier scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Nate Coley and Djibril Diawara each added 18 points, with Diawara dishing out eight assists.
Fort Hays Tech (2-1) arrives after a tight 76-73 road win against Northeastern (Colo.) on Tuesday. Kaleel Kelly led the Trailblazers with 23 points in the victory. The Trailblazers’ only loss this season came on the road against New Mexico, 68-55, on Nov. 3.
The game will be a test for the Trailblazers’ defense against a potent McCook offense that has averaged 87.6 points per game during its current streak. Fort Hays Tech has shown resilience in its two wins, both secured on the road by narrow margins.
Tipoff is set for Friday at McCook’s home court. McCook’s next game is at home against Indian Hills on Nov. 21. Fort Hays Tech’s next contest is at Pratt on Nov. 19.