The Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens silenced any doubters, and made a championship statement last night in a 78-53 win over the nationally ranked Cloud County Thunderbirds.
The first half was a defensive battle that saw both teams shoot under 40% from the field. In the second half, each team found their groove offensively, but it was far too late for the Thunderbirds to battle back against a Red Raven team that was locked in on this night.
Landon Glasper picked up right where he left off prior to the break, leading the Ravens with 14 points. CCC also got one of their veteran leaders back in Hayden Brittingham, who showed no signs of rust after a six-week absence and added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Ravens also knocked down 13 3-pointers in this game, led by five from guard Sotirios Nafpliotis. It was a suffocating performance that lived up to the championship pedigree and expectations of this program.
The Red Ravens now stand alone in 2nd place in the KJCCC, only a single game behind Dodge City for the top spot. They will return to the hardwood on Saturday at 4 p.m. with a matchup against the Pratt Beavers on the road. All CCC games can be heard on KUSN all season long.
