HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Interstat) — The Cowley Tigers defeated the Hutchinson Blue Dragons 65-53 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Cowley built a 65-53 victory on a strong first half, leading 26-24 after one quarter and 65-53 at halftime. Both teams struggled offensively, with Cowley shooting 42 percent from the floor and Hutchinson 37 percent. The Tigers secured the win with advantages in rebounding, 36-27, and forced 14 Hutchinson turnovers.

Marcus Smith led Cowley with 21 points, while Leslie Owens Jr. added 20. Kyrell Shaw scored a game-high 26 points for Hutchinson in the loss. Cowley improved to 7-2, while Hutchinson fell to 5-5.