Strong Second Half Powers #7 Red Ravens Over #16 NEO

Strong Second Half Powers #7 Red Ravens Over #16 NEO

Coffeyville, Kan. - The #7 NJCAA ranked Coffeyville Community College Red Raven Men's Basketball Team defeated the #16 ranked NEO Norsemen 86-70 on the first day of the Community State Bank Classic.  With the win, the Red Ravens moved to an overall record of 3-0.

The first half of the NJCAA ranked match-up was a tight one through the first half with neither team gaining much of an advantage.  Halftime came with the score tied up at 40-40.

The second half was where Coffeyville eventually put the game away, overpowering the Norsemen 46-30 down the stretch to gain the 86-70 victory.

Coffeyville had four players in double figures including sophomore guard Love Bettis who had a line of 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.  Raven guard TJ Fritz contributed 14 points going 4-10 from behind the arc.  Forward Deng Mayar had 12 points and 5 boards and sophomore Noah Butler put in 11 points and 5 rebounds.

The Ravens will return to action for day #2 of the Community State Bank Classic as they will take on the Mountaineers of Eastern Oklahoma State.  Tipoff is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Nellis West.