ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas — The NOC Enid Jets opened the season at Cowley College (KS) Monday night losing to the Tigers 62-55.
The Jets played up hill all night as Cowley jumped out to a big early lead over NOC Enid. NOC continued to battle cutting the lead to 32-26 at half.
Cowley then extended the lead in the second half but the Jets once again whittled away at a double figure lead cutting the Cowley lead to four in the game’s final minute before losing 62-55.
Quentin Harvey led the Jets with 10 points while Chris Wiseman added nine from the Jets’ bench.
“We let Cowley jump out to an early lead to start the game,” said Jets’ coach Chris Gerber. “We missed some easy shots and let them get easy buckets on the other end but I was proud of how we stayed poise and locked in defensively to get stops and get us back into the game.
“It came down to the final five minutes and that’s usually how college games are decided,” he added. “We made crucial turnovers down the stretch and they were able to convert. We just need to be more assertive and under control during those final minutes but I truly think with time and experience this team will figure it out.”
NOC Enid hosts Pratt (KS) Wednesday night.
“We have a quick turnaround as we host Pratt on Wednesday night,” he said. “Another great opportunity to mature and get better, and play in front of our home crowd.”
The Jets shot just 37% from the floor and 20% from 3-point range. The Jets were five of 12 from the line.
Jlynn Counter led the Jets with eight rebounds while Jaden Robinson added seven. Dakoda Yoachim added four assists.
Cowley 62, Jets 55
1 2–Total
Jets 26 29– 55
Cowley 32 30– 62
Jets–Q. Harvey 10, C. Wiseman 9, J. Counter 8, D. Joachim 8, M. Skuben 7, K. Spotwood 7, J. Robinson 3, D. Scott 2, A. Raiford 1.
