Justin Taylor Scores 24 as Red Ravens Defeat Fort Hays Tech NW 79-75

Justin Taylor Scores 24 as Red Ravens Defeat Fort Hays Tech NW 79-75

Goodland, Kan. - Red Raven sophomore guard Justin Taylor scores 24 points as the Coffeyville Community College Men's Basketball team defeated the Tigers of Fort Hays Tech Northwest 79-75.  With the victory, the Red Ravens improved their 2024-25 overall record to 4-2 including a 1-0 record in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) matchups.

In their opening KJCCC contest of the season, the Red Ravens and Tigers played a close one throughout.  Coffeyville held a 34-29 lead at halftime, however, the Ravens could not shake the Tiger of Fort Hays Tech in the second half.  Raven guard Taylor connected on a layup and a 3-pointer with about four minutes to play to give the Ravens a six-point 72-66 lead with 4:07 left to play.  From that point on, Coffeyville held on for the 79-75 victory.

Game leaders for Coffeyville included Taylor with his 24 points, freshman guard Trenton Ruth with 10 points, and freshman Daniel Ntambwe with 5 points and 11 rebounds.

Coffeyville will continue their western Kansas swing as they will play the Trojans of Colby Community College on Saturday, November 23rd.  Tipoff in Colby is set for 4:00 p.m.