Western Nebraska Snaps Skid, Outlasts Trinidad State in Junior College Men’s Basketball

TRINIDAD, Colo. (Jan. 23, 2026) (Interstat) — The Western Nebraska Cougars snapped a four-game losing streak with a 96-88 road victory over the Trinidad State Trojans in a men’s junior college basketball game Friday.

Western Nebraska built its lead with a strong first half, taking a 49-41 advantage after the opening quarter and leading 96-88 at the final horn. Dylan Omweno led all scorers with 34 points for Trinidad State. Kellon Harris paced the Cougars with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Xavier Kirkpatrick added 20 points off the bench.

The win improved Western Nebraska to 5-15 this season. Trinidad State fell to 7-12. The teams will meet again in Nebraska on Feb. 4.