Tale of Two Halves In Red Ravens Defeat at NW KS Tech 68-60

Tale of Two Halves In Red Ravens Defeat at NW KS Tech 68-60

Goodland, Kan. - The Coffeyville Community College Red Raven Women's Basketball team played a good first half and a not-so-good second half as they lost to the Mavericks of Northwest Kansas Technical College 68-60.  With the loss, the Red Ravens completed their 2022-2023 regular season with a record of 18-12 including a 14-10 record in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) games.

Coffeyville had a strong start to the game jumping out to a 23-11 score after the first quarter and maintaining it through the second quarter as they went into halftime leading the Mavericks by thirteen, 37-34.  However, in the second half, Coffeyville was outscored 44-23 on their way to the 68-60 defeat.   The fourth quarter game stats jump out in the loss as Coffeyville shot an overall 22% (4-18) in the quarter while NW KS Tech shot an overall 58% (7-12) as well as sinking 7-8 free throws.

Game leaders for Coffeyville included sophomore Cheyenne Banks with 12 points, freshman Kyleigh Ortiz with 9 points, and Bailey Layman also with 9 points.

Even with the loss, the Coffeyville Red Ravens were able to secure the fifth seed in the upcoming 12-team Region VI Women's Division I Tournament.  #5-seeded Coffeyville will host the #12-seeded Beavers of Pratt Community College in the first round of the Region VI Tournament on Saturday, March 4th at 2:00 pm. in Nellis Hall.  The winner of the Coffeyville-Pratt matchup will then play at Hutchinson against the Blue Dragons on Tuesday, March 7th.

The Full 2023 NJCAA Region VI Women's Division I Bracket can be viewed HERE.

Tickets for Saturday's (March 4th, 2:00 pm) Women's Region VI First Round Playoff Game;
Saturday doors open at 12:30
Purchase tickets online by clicking HERE or Purchase at the door on Gameday.
$5 for reserved Seating
$2 for General Admission Adult
$1 for General Admission Student
CCC ids will be accepted for students and staff
No conference passes.