#16 Red Ravens Travel to Miami OK, Lose to #RV NEO 81-73

Miami, Okla. - Playing somewhat short-handed, the #16 NJCAA ranked Coffeyville Community College Red Raven Men's Basketball Team suffered their second loss of the season with an 81-73 road loss at #RV NEO.  With the loss, the Red Ravens overall record falls to 3-2 on the season.

Early season injuries have taken their toll on Coffeyville as they traveled to NEO.  Over the first week of the season, the Ravens have lost 3 of their 5 starters for an extended period of time.

The game was a back and forth contest with Coffeyville holding a slim 46-43 lead at halftime.  The second half saw more of the same, however, NEO was able to pull ahead down the stretch for the 81-73 victory.

Game leaders for Coffeyville included sophomore guard Love Bettis (who is averaging 19.6 points on the young season) with 27 points as well as sophomore Noah Butler with 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Coffeyville will look to bounce back this Friday, November 12th with a home game against Southern Arkansas University Tech.  Tipoff in Nellis Hall is scheduled for 7:30 pm.