LIBERAL, Kan. – The Hutchinson Blue Dragon men’s basketball team opened the 2019-20 basketball season with a win over Eastern Oklahoma in Liberal Friday night 93-74 playing in the Seward County Invitational.

Balanced scoring from the dragons was the key as 5 players scored in double figures with Derby Sophomore Tyler Brown leading the way with 20 points including 6 three point baskets.  DJ Mitchell chipped in 14 points, Majok Kuath also added 14. Freshman Josh Baker and returning Sophomore Saquan Singleton scored 12.

The blue dragons were hampered by 29 turnovers including 17 in the first half of play. Hutchinson owned the boards by a 50 to 27 ratio over the mountaineers plus the dragons shot 57% from the field including 11 of 23 from outside the arch.  Hutchinson’s defense held Eastern Oklahoma shooting to 34%.

The Blue Dragons now play Midland College who lost to Seward County in the late game in overtime 74-70 today at 4:00 pm.