2016-17 Barton Women's Basketball News

Barton women's basketball announces 2017 signing class

The Barton Community College women's basketball program announces a partial list of signings for the upcoming 2017-18 Lady Cougar season.

June 03, 2017

Roenfeldt garners post-season basketball awards in record breaking season; Unruh, Robinson, and Lady Cougars have historical achievements

Katrina Roenfeldt of the Barton Community College women’s basketball team capped her stellar career as a Lady Cougar earning two post-season honors, named to the Division I first team of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) while earning second team honors in the Division I of Region VI.

March 23, 2017

Lady Cougars' season ends in Region VI quarterfinals

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team had their season come to an end in the Region VI quarterfinals Monday at Park City’s Hartman Arena as the Lady Cougars succumbed to the pressure of No. 2 ranked Hutchinson Community College 63-44. Barton concludes the season 17-15 under first-year Head Coach Alan Clark while the 31-1 Blue Dragons advance to Tuesday’s 1:00 p.m. semifinal round against Cowley College.

March 06, 2017

Barton's Baylee Robinson steps up to bury the first of her three overtime field goals in Thursday's playoff victory over NW Ks Technical College at the Barton Gym played 3-02-17. Photo by Carol Goncalves, student worker for Barton Sports Information.

Robinson's career record breaking night helps power Barton women to overtime knockoff of Northwest Tech

It took overtime but the gritty Barton Community College women’s basketball team advanced past Northwest Kansas Technical College 85-81 Thursday night at the Barton Gym in its first round matchup advancing to Monday’s quarterfinals of the Region VI Tournament. Handing the Lady Mavericks just its second loss in ending Northwest Tech’s season at 28-2, the 17-14 and seventh seeded Lady Cougars advance to Park City’s Hartman Arena for a 3:00 p.m. matchup with No. 2 seeded and ranked Hutchinson Community College.

March 02, 2017

Barton women wrap up regular season with twenty-one point win over Neosho County; Jellison posts career high double-double

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team closed out the 2017 regular season Monday night with a 91-70 victory over Neosho County Community College. The Lady Cougars jumped out to a 14-2 and never looked back increasing the lead out to sixteen after the first ten minutes to cruise to the victory. Ending the Panthers regular season at 10-20 and 7-19 in conference play, Barton concludes the regular season at 16-14 while its 13-13 conference mark to finish the Jayhawk grind earned the Lady Cougars another game on the L.T. and Sheila Fleske Court in hosting a first round Region VI playoff game on Thursday. In a 5:30 p.m. tip-off with free admission and $1 hot dogs, the Lady Cougars will host the 28-1 Lady Mavericks of Northwest Kansas Technical College for the right to advance to Monday’s 3:00 p.m. quarterfinal round at Park City’s Hartman Arena.

February 27, 2017

Pivotal late stretch sends Barton women to loss at Coffeyville

As was the case in the previous season’s meeting, the Barton Community College women’s basketball team again had a late decisive stretch go against their favor Saturday night sending the Lady Cougars to a 58-49 loss at Coffeyville Community College. Barton drops to 12-13 in conference play and 15-14 while Coffeyville keeps pace for the third seed with a 19-6 record in the Jayhawk and 20-8 overall. Barton will conclude the regular season with a 5:30 p.m. tip on Monday hosting Neosho County Community College in “Sophomore Night” at the Barton Gym for a final tune-up before hosting a first round Region VI playoff game on Thursday.

February 25, 2017

Roenfeldt sets another record, Barton women score thirty point victory over Pratt

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team registered a thirty point margin Wednesday night at the Barton Gym with an 82-52 victory over Pratt Community College to sweep the season’s series. Tied at fifteen after the first ten minutes, the Lady Cougars limited the Beavers to just nineteen points in the next two frames while putting forty-eight points on the home side of the scoreboard in cruising to the win. The victory improves Barton to 15-13 on the season in getting back to the .500 mark of conference play at 12-12 while dropping Pratt to 7-17 in the Jayhawk and 8-20 on the year. The Lady Cougars will next head to Coffeyville Community College for a 5:00 p.m. tip on Saturday before wrapping up the regular season on Monday hosting Neosho County Community College.

February 22, 2017

Off night sends Lady Cougars to home loss versus Cloud County

In an uncharacteristic “off night” performance, the Barton Community College women’s basketball team took a beating by Cloud County Community College 81-40 Saturday night at the Barton Gym. As frigid from the field as Barton was on the night shooting a season low 25% from the field, Cloud County was the flip side of the pillow connecting on 54% of their shots including beating the Lady Cougars down the floor for a twenty-point transition advantage. Firmly in the seventh spot of the conference standings, Barton drops to 11-12 in the Jayhawk and 14-13 overall while Cloud County keeps in the mix to move up from their sixth spot in the standings improving to 15-8 and 18-8 on the year. With three remaining games left of the regular season, Barton plays the first of two home games left on the schedule this Wednesday in a 5:30 p.m. tip hosting Pratt Community College

February 18, 2017

Barton's Roenfeldt adds national honor to historic week

Two days after being named the conference player of the week, Katrina Roenfeldt of the Barton Community College women's basketball team can add a national honor to top off her historical week. Earning her second Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week award, the Dodge City sophomore was also named Wednesday as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) selection for the player of the week.

February 16, 2017

Streak snapped as Barton women succumb to No. 2 ranked Hutchinson

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team had their three game win streak snapped Wednesday night as the No. 2 ranked Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons pulled away for a 61-43 victory. Having played the Blue Dragons to within five earlier in the season at the Barton Gym, the Lady Cougars held a 24-23 second quarter lead until a 10-3 run to close the half put Hutchinson out front by six at halftime. The Blue Dragons continued to own the final twenty minutes holding Barton to its lowest output of the season and running its winning streak over Barton to sixteen straight. Barton drops back to the .500 mark in the Jayhawk play at 11-11 for seventh in the conference standings and 14-12 overall while Hutchinson stays tied atop the standings at 21-1 and 25-1 on the year. The Lady Cougars' next action comes Saturday as Barton hosts Cloud County Community College in a 5:30 p.m. tip-off on Hall of Fame and Black Out Night at the Barton Gym.

February 15, 2017

Roenfeldt breaks school record as Lady Cougars dominate Conquistadors

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team dominated Saturday evening’s action at the Barton Gym blowing out a shorthanded Dodge City Community College squad 100-55. Having took a loss in Dodge City back in early December, the taste hasn’t set well with the Lady Cougars as Barton held the Conquistadors to just fifteen first half points before scoring thirty-four of their own in the third period as seven players reached double figures in hitting the century mark for the first time of the season. The victory helps solidifies Barton’s standing to host a first round playoff game improving to 11-10 in the Jayhawk and 14-11 overall. Dodge City, who played the contest with just five players, dropped their third straight to fall to 4-17 in conference play and 4-21 overall. The Lady Cougars next action comes Wednesday as Barton travels to No. 2 ranked Hutchinson Community College for a 5:30 p.m. tip at the Sports Arena.

February 11, 2017

Barton women with late comeback to pull off 59-58 overtime win at Independence; Roenfeldt buries seven three-pointers

On a night the Barton Community College women's basketball team shot better from beyond the arc than from within, the Lady Cougars needed each of their eleven long balls in making a late comeback forcing overtime before hanging on for a 59-58 win at Independence Community College. Led by the seven three-pointers from Katrina Roenfeldt, the Lady Cougars answered a 14-0 Pirate run scoring the final five points of regulation getting a trey from Roenfeldt, a defensive stop by reserve Juliana Chagas, and a Regan Unruh runner with two seconds remaining to force the overtime. Barton continued the momentum into the extra frame tacking on four more points then held on the rest of the way to sweep the season series and snap a two-game slide in Independence. The Lady Cougars get back to the .500 mark in conference play with a three game lead for the seventh spot at 10-10 while improving to 13-11 on the year and sending Independence to their second straight loss falling to 7-13 and 10-14 overall. Barton will next take on Dodge City Community College in a 5:30 p.m. tip Saturday at the Barton Gym.

February 08, 2017

Barton women storm out of the gates for needed victory

The Barton Community College women's basketball team scored the first seven points Saturday afternoon at the Barton Gym and never looked back in a 62-50 win over Allen County Community College to sweep the season series. The victory snapped a three game slide improving Barton to 9-10 in conference play and 12-11 overall while dropping Allen County 6-13 in the Jayhawk and 7-16 overall. The Lady Cougars will next travel to southeast Kansas for a Wednesday 6:00 p.m. tip at Independence Community College.

February 04, 2017

Cowley owns second half sending Lady Cougars to defeat

The Barton Community College women's basketball team failed to protect a four point halftime lead Wednesday night in Arkansas City, as the Lady Cougars were outscored by fourteen points in the final twenty minutes in losing 85-75 at nationally receiving votes Cowley College. The third straight loss sends Barton to 8-10 in conference play and 11-11 on the season while Cowley improves to 13-5 in the Jayhawk and 17-5 overall. Next up for the Lady Cougars is a 3:30 p.m. tip-off Saturday at the Barton Gym against Allen County Community College.

February 01, 2017

Season best deep shooting not enough for Barton women falling to red hot No. 7 Seward County; Roenfeldt takes over second place all-time

Outscored by twenty four points from beyond the arc, the Barton Community College women's basketball team were outgunned Saturday night at the Barton Gym falling by nineteen to No. 7 ranked Seward County Community College 83-64. The Lady Cougars shot a season best 50% from beyond the arc knocking down 8-of-16 but the Saints buried sixteen long balls in thirty-two attempts to pull away for the victory. Now 8-9 in Jayhawk play, Barton drops to 11-10 on the season while Seward County remains tied at the top of the standings improving to 16-1 and 20-1 on the year. The Lady Cougars head to Arkansas City for their next contest taking on No. 22 ranked Cowley College in a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.

January 28, 2017

Lady Cougars suffer second five point defeat to Butler

The Barton Community College women's basketball team fell by five to the Grizzlies of Butler Community College for the second time this season as the Lady Cougars came up short 53-48 Wednesday night at the Barton Gym. Leading the conference in offensive rebounds, the Lady Cougars were held to a season low four offensive boards but trailed by one possession before its twenty-sixth turnover of the game sealed the fate with nine seconds to play. The loss drops Barton to 8-8 in conference play and 11-9 on the season while Butler’s second straight win improves the Grizzlies to 11-5 in Jayhawk play and 14-5 overall. The Lady Cougars’ next contest will come Saturday evening in a 5:30 p.m. tip-off hosting No. 7 ranked Seward County Community College.

January 26, 2017

Megan Jirak pulls up for a short jumper behind a Micaela Jellison screen in first half action Wednesday against Colby. Photo by Carol Goncalves, student worker for Barton Sports Information.

Lady Cougars heat up in second half for victory over Colby

Trailing by one at halftime, the Barton Community College women's basketball team took over the final twenty minutes of play Wednesday night at the Barton Gym earning a 59-42 win over Colby Community College. The Lady Cougars shot just 26% percent in first half action leading to the deficit but heated up in second half play to 44% while limiting the Trojans to just seven points in each of the third and fourth quarters in pulling away for the win. Barton gets back to .500 in conference play with the victory improving to 7-7 and 10-8 on the season while sending Colby to their ninth straight loss dropping to 1-12 in the Jayhawk and 3-14 overall. The Lady Cougars will next head to Garden City on Sunday for a 5:00 p.m. tip-off against the Broncbusters.

January 19, 2017

Barton's Micaela Jellison pulls up for a baseline jumper Monday afternoon at Neosho County Community College. Photo by and courtesy of Andrew Towne, Chanute Tribune.

Barton women pull away for twenty-six point win at Neosho

The Barton Community College women's basketball team made the long trip to Chanute on Monday pulling away for a 78-52 victory at Neosho County Community College. Erasing an early four point deficit with a 9-2 spurt, the Lady Cougars never looked back in pulling away for the twenty-six point victory to keep their series unbeaten streak against the Lady Panthers unblemished at 19-0. The victory improved the Lady Cougars to 6-7 in conference play and 9-8 on the year while dropping Neosho to 3-10 and 6-11 overall. Barton will return to the court in two days as the Lady Cougars host Colby Community College in a 5:30 p.m. tip-off Wednesday at the Barton Gym.

January 16, 2017

Final five minutes sends Lady Cougars to loss hosting Coffeyville

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team led through three quarters of play Wednesday night at the Barton Gym before a pivotal two minute stretch late in the contest flipped the tide as Coffeyville Community College ran away with a 60-50 victory. The loss drops the Lady Cougars to 5-7 in conference play and 8-8 on the season while the Red Ravens improve to 9-3 and 10-5 overall. Barton will next make the long trip to Chanute on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. tip at Neosho County Community College.

January 12, 2017

Three double-double performances powers Barton women to road victory at Pratt

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team put an end to a couple of streaks Saturday afternoon the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena with a 77-52 victory at Pratt Community College. Getting double-double performances from three players, the Lady Cougars utilized their outside scoring threat in first half action to lead by six but turned to the inside game in the final twenty minutes for an eighteen point differential in notching Barton’s first win in Pratt since the 2012 season. The victory also put an end to Barton’s three game losing streak improving the Lady Cougars to 5-6 in conference play and 8-7 on the season while sending Pratt to their third straight defeat dropping to 2-9 in the Jayhawk and 3-12 overall. After two road trips to begin the 2017 portion of the schedule, the Lady Cougars’ next game will be in the friendly confines of the Barton Gym with a Wednesday 5:30 p.m. tip-off against Coffeyville Community College.

January 07, 2017

Charitable Lady Cougars' comeback falls short in Concordia

Fighting against the turnover bug Wednesday night in Concordia, the Barton Community College women’s basketball team battled from behind most of the night before succumbing to Cloud County Community College 65-58. Committing eight of their twenty-three turnovers in the third quarter resulting in a fifteen point T-bird lead, the Lady Cougars cut the deficit to four with two minutes remaining in the contest but couldn’t put any more on the board dropping their third straight game. The Lady Cougars fall to 4-6 in Jayhawk play while dropping to the .500 mark on the season at 7-7 as Cloud County improves to 7-3 and 10-3 on the year. Barton will stay on the road for their next contest traveling to Pratt Community College on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. tip-off at the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena.

January 04, 2017

Barton's Alexus Bryson looks to drive past the Hutchinson defense in second half action Saturday at the Barton Gym. Game played on 12-10-16. Photo by Joel Powers, Hutchinson Sports Information Department.

Barton women hang tough in five point loss to No. 10 Hutchinson

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team gave the No. 10 ranked Hutchinson Community College a run for their money Saturday night at the Barton Gym but fell short in the upset bid losing 61-56. The Lady Cougars battled back from a fifteen point third quarter deficit going on a 13-0 run crossing into the fourth drawing to within two twice before a Blue Dragon 7-0 run provided the cushion Hutchinson would need. The loss sends Barton to the holiday break with a 4-5 conference record and 7-6 on the season while Hutchinson improves to 8-1 in the Jayhawk and 10-1 on the year. The Lady Cougars’ next action will come Wednesday, January 4, as Barton travels to Cloud County Community College for a 6:00 p.m. tip-off in resuming the conference season.

December 11, 2016

Frigid Lady Cougars fall to red hot Conquistadors

Despite a porous shooting display Wednesday night in Dodge City, the Barton Community College women’s basketball team hung around but timely knocked down shots gave the home standing Conquistadors of Dodge City Community College the victory 79-65. The Lady Cougars’ shooting from the field was compounded by a paltry 47% from the charity stripe and nine Conquistador three-pointers and clutch shots keeping Barton at bay. However despite its woes, Barton was within six with three minutes to play but couldn’t find the twine the rest of the way as the Conqs closed out the contest soring the last eight points. Barton drops back to the .500 mark in conference play at 4-4 with the loss and 7-5 on the season while Dodge City improves to 2-5 and 3-7 on the year. Barton winds up the pre-Christmas portion of the schedule this Saturday as the Lady Cougars host No. 10 ranked Hutchinson Community College in a 5:30 p.m. tip at the Barton Gym.

December 07, 2016

Long distance shooting leads Barton women to 71-55 victory over Independence

Striking for nearly 44% beyond the arc Saturday afternoon at the Barton Gym, the Barton Community College women's basketball team picked up their second straight victory by defeating Independence Community College 71-55. Despite shooting just 31% from the field, the Lady Cougars made up the difference shooting over 83% from the charity stripe and getting a combined 9-of-17 long distance shooting from Regan Unruh and Katrina Roenfeldt. The victory improves Barton’s conference mark to 4-3 and 7-4 on the year while dropping Independence to 2-5 and 4-6 on the season. The Lady Cougars have two more games remaining on the pre-Christmas schedule beginning with a Wednesday trip to Dodge City Community College followed by a Saturday date with nationally ranked Hutchinson Community College. Tip-off times slated for 5:30 p.m. for both contests.

December 03, 2016

Lady Cougars snap three game slide with 68-56 win at Allen County

The Barton Community College women's basketball team snapped a three game losing streak breaking away in third quarter action for a 68-56 win Wednesday night at Allen County Community College. Leading by four at halftime, the Lady Cougars used an 11-2 late third quarter run in gaining separation outscoring the Red Devils by twelve in a five minute stretch to pick up the road victory.

November 30, 2016

Turnovers doom Barton women again, O'Neil's historic night powers No. 17 Cowley

Outscored by twenty points in the turnover category, the Barton Community College women's basketball team committed twenty-seven giveaways Saturday afternoon at the Barton Gym leading to an 82-64 loss to No. 17 Cowley College. Surrendering the ball twenty-eight times last Tuesday in Liberal, the Lady Cougars struggled with the Lady Tigers’ pressure while having no defensive answer for Cowley’s Amy O’Neil dropping a historic forty-seven points leading the victory. The third straight loss sends Barton to 2-3 in conference play and 5-4 overall while Cowley improves to 4-1 and 8-1 on the year. Next up for the Lady Cougars is the long road trip to Iola on Wednesday for a 6:00 p.m. tip at Allen County Community College.

November 26, 2016

Barton's Jalisa Jones gets set for a second half free throw in second half action Tuesday night at Seward County Community College. Game played 11-22-16 at the Greenhouse in Liberal, KS. Photo by Roy Allen, Seward County Sports Information Director.

Red hot Seward County buries Lady Cougars for conference road defeat

In a near repeat of last year’s meeting at the Greenhouse, the Barton Community College women's basketball team had no early answer for the Saints’ onslaught as No. 20 Seward County Community College kept the hammer down forcing twenty-eight turnovers for an 87-48 victory. Knocking down their first twelve shots for an 80% first quarter shooting display, the Saints buried the Lady Cougars to hand Barton its second straight conference loss and fourth straight in Liberal. Now 2-2 in Jayhawk play, Barton drops to 5-3 on the season while Seward County remains at the top of the standings improving to 4-0 and 6-0 on the year. Following a short break for Thanksgiving, the Lady Cougars return to the court in preparation for Saturday’s home contest against No. 17 Cowley College. Tip-off slated for 3:30 p.m. at the Barton Gym.

November 23, 2016

Barton women take first conference loss, fall 55-50 at Butler

The Barton Community College women's basketball team dropped its first conference game of the young season falling 55-50 Saturday evening at Butler Community College. Shooting just twenty-seven percent in the contest and despite being pounded on the boards, the Lady Cougars were nipping at the heels of the Grizzlies all night but just couldn’t get over the hump in suffering their fifth consecutive loss in El Dorado. Barton drops to 2-1 in the conference play and 5-2 on the season while Butler picks up their first conference victory improving to 1-2 and 4-2 on the year. The Lady Cougars’ next contest will come Tuesday traveling to Liberal for a 6:00 p.m. tip at Seward County Community College.

November 20, 2016

Five treys in final period power Barton women to 73-66 win over Garden City

Behind five three pointers in the final period Wednesday night at the Barton Gym, the Barton Community College women's basketball team remained unbeaten in conference play with a 73-66 victory over Garden City Community College. Snapping a five game home losing streak to Garden City, Barton improves to 2-0 in the Jayhawk and 4-1 on the season while the Broncbusters drop to 1-1 in conference play and 3-2 on the year. Barton will next head to El Dorado on Saturday for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off at Butler Community College.

November 16, 2016

Lady Cougars pick up road victory to open conference play

The Barton Community College women's basketball team began its twenty-six game conference portion of the season Saturday in Colby coming away with a 57-52 win over the host Trojans of Colby Community College. The victory improves the Lady Cougars to 4-1 on the season while dropping Colby to 2-3. Barton’s next game will come on Wednesday in hosting Garden City Community College in a 5:30 p.m. tip at the Barton Gym.

November 12, 2016

Barton women double-up Warriors in final tune up

The Barton Community College women's basketball team wrapped up its non-conference portion of the schedule Wednesday night pulling away for a 98-47 victory over the junior varsity squad from Sterling College. Leading by fourteen at the break, a 9-0 run to begin the third quarter set the tone for a thirty-three point output tacking on twenty-nine more in the final frame in building the lead out to as much as fifty-two points. The victory improves the Lady Cougars’ season record to 3-1 headed to its conference opener Saturday at 2-2 Colby Community College. Tip-off time set for 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building.

November 10, 2016

Barton's Roenfeldt earns week one conference honor

Katrina Roenfeldt of the Barton Community College women's basketball team has been awarded the KJCCC Division I Player of the Week honor from the opening week of the 2016-17 season.

November 10, 2016

Same song different dance, Barton women fall short of upsetting NOC-Enid

Meeting on the Saturday night of the Best Western and Cougar Booster Club Classic for the second straight year, the upset bid from the Barton Community College women's basketball team once again fell short against the nationally receiving votes Jets of Northern Oklahoma College-Enid as the Lady Cougars fell 63-55. Cutting a halftime nine point deficit to one early in the fourth quarter, Barton succumbed to a Jets’ 7-0 run answer while foul problems mounted in never getting back any closer to within five the rest of the way being handed their first loss of the season. NOC-Enid leaves the Barton Gym with two wins in the Classic improving to 3-0 on the early season while the Lady Cougars’ weekend split leaves them at 2-1. Barton’s next action will come on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. hosting the junior varsity squad from Sterling College.

November 05, 2016

Lady Cougars knock off No. 25 Iowa Western in opening night of Classic

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team knocked off No. 25 nationally ranked Iowa Western Community College 79-77 in the opening night of the Best Western and Cougar Booster Club Classic held Friday at the Barton Gym. Trailing by three after the first ten minutes, the Lady Cougars regained a one point lead by halftime before having the Reivers take a two point lead to the final quarter. A three point play with 7:22 remaining gave Barton a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, building the advantage out to seven before holding off Iowa Western down the stretch for the victory. Improving to 2-0 on the season, Barton will next take on nationally receiving votes Northern Oklahoma College-Enid at 5:30 p.m. Saturday while Iowa Western looks to bounce back from their season opening loss with the 1:00 p.m. opening game versus the junior varsity squad from Washburn University.

November 04, 2016

Lady Cougar basketball blitzes Brown Mackie for season opening victory

The Barton Community College women’s basketball team put together a dominant second quarter Wednesday night at the Barton Gym in the season opener coasting to an 82-55 victory over Brown Mackie College. Led by the combined forty-one point effort by sophomores Katrina Roenfeldt and Regan Unruh, a sixteen point edge in the second ten minutes in building a twenty-one point halftime lead in cruising to the win opening the Alan Clark coaching era. Coming up for the Lady Cougars is the weekend’s Best Western Cougar Booster Club Classic at the Barton Gym against two nationally ranked opponents taking on No. 25 Iowa Western Community College on Friday and nationally receiving votes Northern Oklahoma College-Enid on Saturday. Tip-off set for 5:30 p.m. for both contests.

November 03, 2016