HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks lost in the final quarter to the Salina South Cougars 46-42 on Tuesday night.

The Salthawks trailed the Cougars 27-26 with two minutes left in the third.

In the last couple of seconds, Hutchinson heaved a three-pointer to take a 32-29 lead into the fourth quarter.

With only three minutes left, the Cougars nailed another three-pointer and grabbed a 40-37 advantage.

Salina South then took the reins as Hutchinson repeatedly fouled. The Cougars scored their final six points on free throws to win 46-42.

Hutchinson faces Salina Central at the Salthawk Activity Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m.