NO. 8 DRAGONS BACK ON ROAD TO PLAY GARDEN CITY
Hutchinson CC Sports Information
The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team looks to rebound from its second loss of the season six days ago, hitting the road once again on Thursday.
The No. 8-ranked Blue Dragons (21-2, 15-2) travel to play the Garden City Broncbusters (11-12, 8-10) in the teams' second meeting of the season at 4:00 p.m. at Conestoga Arena in Garden City.
BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 8 Hutchinson (21-2, 15-2) at Garden City (13-11, 8-10)
When: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Where: Conestoga Arena, Garden City, KS
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Radio: KHUT-FM (102.9), 5:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Steve Carpenter (Analyst)
Video: Blue Dragon Sports Network, 5:45 p.m.
X: @bluedragonSport
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The game was postponed on Wednesday because of snow.
The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 3:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Steve Carpenter (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 3:45 p.m.
After having their second league bye week of the season on Saturday, the Blue Dragons have had seven days off since a 64-55 loss at then-No. 22 Coffeyville last Thursday in Coffeyville. The Blue Dragons trailed by as many as 20 points before getting as close as five with 2 1/2 minutes to play. Landon Forbes had 14 points, while Hailey Jackson and Kahlen Norris had 13 points each.
The loss dropped the Blue Dragons into sole possession of second place in the KJCCC, a full game behind Dodge City with seven games to play. But the No. 6 Conquistadors were upset on Saturday 55-52 at Seward County and the Dragons now trail Dodge City by 0.5 games. Dodge City is off on Wednesday.
Garden City had a rough Saturday, falling 70-32 at Coffeyville. The Broncbusters trailed 24-8 after one quarter and never recovered. Jolie Mantz had 11 points to lead Garden City.
The first meeting on December 11 was a defensive battle between Hutchinson and Garden City. The Blue Dragons won 45-44 when Jackson hit three free throws with 1.5 seconds left in regulation. Those free throws capped off a 25-point effort by Jackson to lead the Blue Dragons. Sierra Driessen had 21 points to lead Garden City.
Wednesday's game will be the 101st all-time matchup between the Blue Dragons and Broncbusters. The Dragons lead the overall series 81-19 and have won 14 consecutive games in the series.