BARTON, Kan. (Interstat) — The Barton Community College men’s basketball team dominated Colby Community College 84-56 on Wednesday night. The visiting Cougars seized control with a 43-point first quarter and never looked back, leading by 20 points after the opening period.

Aris Rodriguez led all scorers with 24 points for Barton, which improved to 13-8. Blake Rucker added 14 points and Sebastian Muchitsch scored 13. The Cougars’ defense forced 13 turnovers and held Colby to 29.3% shooting from the floor.

Aliou Diallo scored 12 points and Nana Keutcha added 11 for the Trojans, who fell to 3-15. Barton outrebounded Colby 38-29 and attempted 34 free throws to Colby’s 17. The Cougars have now won two straight games.