EL DORADO, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons (6-0) defeated the Murray State College Aggies (3-3) 88-55 Friday.

The Dragons shot 53.8 percent, while the Aggies managed only 26 percent.

Three minutes into the first half, Hutchinson’s Boubacar Kamissoko assisted Fred Odihiambo in a solid dunk to put the Dragons up 6-2.

Hutchinson led Murray State 24-9 with 11 minutes left in the first half.

With almost a minute left in the first half, Hutchinson’s Tyler Brown finished a layup to double the score on Murray State at 44-22.

Hutchinson’s James Rojas delivered a layup and a successful free throw to put Hutchinson up 28 with 15:49 left. Rojas had a team-high 15 points and a season-high eight rebounds in the game.

The Dragons had a 49-33 rebounding advantage over the Aggies.

Coach Eck talked about the victory:

 

Hutchinson Community College travels back to El Dorado to face Labette Community College Saturday at 3:30 p.m.