Cougars survive scare from Garden; win 10th straight The win moves the No. 3 ranked Cougars to 23-2 overall and 10-1 in the West while Garden City falls to 15-10 and 4-7. Highlights Barton County shot 64 percent from the floor in the second half, hitting 18-of-28 shots. This after hitting just 9-of-30 in the opening half of action. The Cougars finally seized control of the game in the second half and put it away in the closing minutes for their 10th consecutive conference win. Rodney Epperson scored 16 points to lead four Cougars in double figures. Randy Pulley added 16 points and 6 assists. Robert Whaley ended the night with 13 points and 8 rebounds to go with 3 blocks. Justin Rose finished with 12 points. Garden City was led by Karlton Mims with 19 points thanks to 4-of-7 shooting from 3-point land. Rapheal Desroses added 13 and Alexander Bojic had 10 points and 8 rebounds. Stats Next -30- Check out Barton County Men's Basketball Online at www.bartonccc.edu/sports |
Cougars survive scare from Garden; win 10th straight
Posted: Feb 08, 2003