FORT SCOTT — Allen’s men’s basketball is on a roll. The Red Devils defeated Fort Scott Community College 73-55 on Wednesday to extend its winning streak to two games.
The Greyhounds jumped out to an early 6-3 lead, but it wouldn’t last long. The Red Devils retook the lead and never looked back. Two treys by Chris Dixon and another from Cedric Rollerson helped the Red Devils jump to a 40-28 lead at the half.
In the second half, the Red Devils expanded the lead to 20 points with ease.
Once Allen hit the 65-point mark, the men hit a proverbial wall and had a hard time scoring. This lapse allowed Fort Scott to come back, though they never came closer than 10 points.
The Red Devils got back into rhythm at the end, hitting a few free throws and making a few easy buckets to break the lead open again.
Ed Wright, who continues to have a massive season for Allen, led the Red Devils with 26 points. Chris Dixon had his best game of the season, scoring 16. Cedric Rollerson finished with 10.
The Red Devils are 21-5 and lead the KJCCC. The Red Devils have a big stretch ahead. On Saturday, Allen hosts Kansas City Kansas Community College and then on Monday, Allen hosts Johnson City Community College, a top 10 team.
The Allen women also defeated FSCC, 72-54. Adjaratou Mbaye led the way with 24 points. Naomi Smith had 15. Tristian Martin and Clara Romero had 10.
The Red Devils are 9-13 and 5-6 in KJCCC play. The women play the same schedule as the men this weekend.
