Barton 76, at Independence 81

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — In a frantic finish defined by free throws, the Independence Community College Pirates outlasted the Barton Community College Cougars 81-76 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night. The contest, a defensive struggle marked by turnovers and fouls, was decided at the charity stripe in the final minute. The Pirates sealed the victory by making six consecutive free throws in the last 28 seconds, overcoming a late surge from the Cougars. Independence improved to 7-4 overall, while Barton fell to 10-6. The game’s most critical sequence began with the score tied at 76 and 28… Read more...