ARKANSAS CITY — Several long-range shots kept Allen Community College within striking distance Saturday, before host Cowley College pulled away with its size inside.
Allen was within six points of the Tigers midway through the second half before Cowley extended its lead to double digits in a 71-61 win.
The loss drops Allen’s record to 6-23 overall and 2-15 in Jayhawk Conference and Region VI standings. The Red Devils wrap up regular season action Wednesday on the road at Johnson County. The Region VI playoffs begin Saturday. Allen likely will travel to Barton County or Butler County Saturday to open postseason play.
Allen coach Andy Shaw said Cowley’s play at the offensive glass was key in the first half. The Tigers converted 10 offensive rebounds into 12 second-chance points in the first half to take a 31-23 lead. Seth Walden and Ben Uno connected on back-to-back 3-pointers to help Allen close to within six, but the Red Devils got no closer.
Bryce Schippers led the way for Allen with 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting from 3-point range. Andrew Rountree followed with 10 points and 10 rebounds. DeAndrae Barnett also scored 12. Uno had nine.
The Red Devils were without the service of Cameron Blue because of illness. He has missed all or most of four consecutive games.
Dominque McKoy led the way for Cowley with 16 points and 18 rebounds.
In women’s action, Cowley rolled to an 63-52 victory over the Red Devils. No other details from the game were available at press time.
Allen (23-38—61)
Cowley (31-40—71)
Allen (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Rountree 5-0-3-10, Roberts 1-1-2-3, Fountain 1-0-0-2, Schippers 0/4-2-1-14, Uno 1/2-1-2-9, Keisweter 3-2-2-8, Barnette 3/2-0-1-12, Walden 0/1-0-0-3. TOTALS: 14/9-6-11-61.
Cowley totals: 21/6-11-15-71.
Cowley tops Red Devil men
