Independence 91, at Barton 92

BARTON, Kan. (Interstat) — In a men’s junior college basketball game defined by relentless offense and crucial free throws, the Barton Cougars edged the Independence Pirates 92-91 on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, avenging a loss from earlier in the season. The most important part of the game unfolded in the final minute, a tense sequence decided at the foul line. With the score tied at 91 and 21 seconds remaining, Barton’s Jayden Ramirez was fouled and made the first of two free throws to give the Cougars a one-point lead. He missed the second, setting up a final possession for… Read more...