BARTON, Kan. (Interstat) — Aris Rodriguez scored 38 points to lead the Barton Cougars to a 96-95 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Cloud County Thunderbirds on Tuesday night.

Rodriguez, who also had four rebounds, was the catalyst for the Cougars, who improved to 23-8. Barton trailed 95-94 late before a final basket secured the win. Sebastian Muchitsch added 14 points and Noah Williams had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Cougars.

Syncere Burnette led Cloud County with 22 points and five assists. Manasseh Stackhouse recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunderbirds, who fell to 16-14. The teams split their two regular-season meetings.