The Pratt Community College men's basketball team finished their regular season schedule on Wednesday, Mar. 6 by traveling to Liberal, Kan. to face the Seward County Saints. After the game, the NJCAA region 6 D1 basketball opening round matchups were announced.  

Seward County Game Recap 

Pratt emerged victorious with a final score of 88-84. The game was contested throughout, as Seward County held a one-point lead 39-38 at halftime. The Beavers outscored the Saints 50-45 in the second half to win by four.  

Davonte "Bubba" Russ led the way for Pratt with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Jarrett Dingle contributed 15 points while Enrique Lankford had 14 points in the game, helping Pratt secure the victory. The Beavers outrebounded Seward by ten with 53 rebounds compared to the Saints 43.  

NJCAA Region 6 D1 Basketball Opening Rounds Preview 

The Beavers finished ninth overall in the KJCCC standings with a 10-20 overall record and 7-17 conference record. The Beavers will travel to Coffeyville, Kan. on Saturday, Mar. 9 to face the No. eight seeded Coffeyville Red Ravens. The game is set for a 4:00 p.m. tip-off.  

The Beavers and Red Ravens have faced off twice this season with the first game taking place back on November 18 in Coffeyville resulting in an 85-70 loss. Then the Beavers hosted the Red Ravens on January 24 and won 74-71.  

The winner of the opening round game will then advance to face the No. one seeded and ranked Barton Community College Cougars on Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Great Bend, Kan.