KC men, women open conference play this week after big wins

KILGORE, TX -- The Kilgore College men's and women's basketball teams will open up conference play this week after winning big against non-conference opponents.  

The men will open up conference play at home versus Angelina College on Wednesday, Nov. 28.  Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Masters Gymnasium.

Lady Rangers will open up conference play on the road versus Angelina College on Saturday, Dec. 1.  Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium in Lufkin.

KC Men 92, CYM Prep 60

The men are coming off a 92-60 win over CYM Prep on Nov. 24 in Kilgore.

KC had six players in double figures with Jairus Stevens and Rodrigue Tha Andela each scoring 15 points.

Jordyn Owens scored 14 points and Assane Ndiaye scored 13 points.  Kevin Buckley and Warren Richardson each scored 10 points.

Owens was 4-of-6 from the three-point line.

Darrian Grays scored 9 points for the Rangers (3-of-4 from the three-point line).

Lady Rangers 93, Cedar Valley Community College 41

The Lady Rangers defeated Cedar Valley Community College Nov. 26 at home, 93-41.

KC had six players in double figures with Sarah Mgbeike leading the way with 17 points and earning a double-double with 17 rebounds.

Alex Popham scored 16 points for the Lady Rangers and Emely Rosario, Alex Strawhorn and Patience Idoko each scored 15 points.

Idoko also earned a double-double by grabbing 11 rebounds.