HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Interstat) — The Barton Cougars, off to a strong start this season, will look to protect their home court against the struggling Hutchinson Blue Dragons in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday.

Barton (8-2) enters the contest having won eight of its last 10 games, though coming off an 84-77 road loss to Coffeyville on Saturday. The Cougars have been effective at home, posting a 5-1 record in Great Bend this season.

Hutchinson (4-4) seeks to regain momentum after a 53-48 home loss to Seward County last Saturday, which snapped a brief two-game winning streak. The Blue Dragons have struggled recently, dropping three of their last four contests.

In the loss to Seward County, Hutchinson was led by Bobby Cannon, who scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds in 35 minutes. Chudier Dorar added seven points, six rebounds and three blocks, while Lolo Rudolph dished out seven assists.

Barton’s most recent game featured balanced production, with players like Noah Williams, Jon Byrd and Mikey Williams contributing across the stat sheet in the narrow defeat.

Following this matchup, Hutchinson will host Cowley on Saturday. Barton continues its homestand Saturday against Pratt.

Tip-off is set for Wednesday night at the Barton Gym.