2025-26 Blue Devil Men's Basketball News
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Men’s Basketball Falls in Opening Round
March 04, 2026The fifth seeded Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to the fourth seeded Fort Scott Community College Greyhounds with a final score of 63-76 in the opening round of the 2026 NJCAA Division 2 Region VI Men's Basketball Tournament. KCKCC led by as much as seven points early in the first half but struggled to maintain momentum. Despite hitting 38.1% from three-point range, the Blue Devils could not overcome their 16 turnovers. The Greyhounds capitalized on these mistakes, converting them into 21 points and maintaining a consistent lead throughout the second half to secure the win. -
Washington Finishes with 32 in Road Win
February 26, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team narrowly defeated Fort Scott Community College with a final score of 77-74. KCKCC overcame a 10-point first-half deficit, surging ahead in the second half with a 52-point performance. The Blue Devils capitalized on free throws, converting 26-31 attempts, to edge out Fort Scott in a tense finish.
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Blue Devils Make It Two Straight
February 24, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team defeated Labette Community College, 77-65 Saturday at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC built a 16-point lead midway through the second half, capitalizing on 22 points from turnovers. Labette managed to cut the deficit to three in the first half but couldn't sustain the momentum in the second, trailing by as much as 16 points.
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KCKCC Takes No. 3 to the Wire in Tight Loss
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to the No. 3 undefeated Johnson County Community College Cavaliers, 61-57 in a closely contested matchup Wednesday at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils led by as many as 16 points in the first half, but the Cavaliers surged with a 39-point second half to secure the victory. Despite forcing 20 turnovers and recording 10 steals, KCKCC was unable to maintain its early advantage.
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Blue Devils Get Revenge on Scotties
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team edged Highland Community College Scotties, 69-64 Saturday at Ben Allen Field House. KCKCC built an early advantage, leading by as many as 15 points and holding off a late rally by Highland. The Blue Devils capitalized on its 87.5% free-throw shooting, making 21 of 24 attempts, while forcing eight turnovers that contributed to 11 points off turnovers.
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Blue Devils Get Important Road Win in Chanute
February 09, 2026The Kansas City Community College men’s basketball team secured a 79-74 victory over the Neosho County Community College Wednesday night. KCKCC’s bench contributed significantly with 39 points, and the team shot 54.7 percent from the field. The Panthers kept the game close by converting 25 of 30 free throws, but the Blue Devils maintained the lead throughout, with their largest advantage being five points early in the first half.
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Blue Devils Fall in Iola
February 09, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to Allen Community College, 79-71 Saturday. The Blue Devils held a narrow 38-36 lead at halftime but were unable to maintain their advantage as the Red Devils outscored them 43-33 in the second half. Despite the loss, KCKCC connected on 19-27 free throws, while the Red Devils shot 50 percent from the field and made 10-20 attempts from beyond the arc.
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Blue Devils Lose Tight Conference Battle
February 02, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team fell to Fort Scott Community College 65-64 in a tightly contested game Saturday at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC narrowed the gap with a 33-point second half, but the Greyhounds maintained their lead by capitalizing on free throws, going 19-27 from the line. The game saw multiple lead changes, with the Blue Devils largest lead at three points early in the first half.
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Blue Devils Fall to the Undefeated Cavaliers
January 22, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team fell to the No. 3 Johnson County Community College Cavaliers, 78-59 on Saturday at the JCCC Gymnasium. KCKCC led briefly in the first half by six points, but the Cavaliers responded with a strong performance, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot 40%. The Blue Devil defense recorded 10 steals, contributing to 12 points off turnovers.
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Turnovers Prove Costly in 63–58 Conference Opener Loss
January 15, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team fell to Allen County Community College 63-58 at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils led by eight early in the second half but were unable to maintain their advantage. Allen’s defense forced 17 turnovers, contributing to their comeback, while KCKCC was paced by 24 points in the paint.
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Blue Devils Throttle Falcons
January 08, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team dominated Kansas Christian Varsity Reserve team with a decisive 125-35 victory at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils recorded 22 steals and 31 assists, contributing to a 94-point lead late in the second half. KCKCC capitalized on turnovers, scoring 48 points off the Falcons' 31 turnovers, while also tallying 78 points in the paint.
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Men’s Basketball Routs Tigers
December 16, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team put together a complete performance Monday night at Breidenthal Court, rolling past Marshalltown Community College 79–57 and improving to 10–7 on the season. The Blue Devils set the tone early with efficient shooting and aggressive defense, building a 39–21 halftime lead and stretching the margin to as many as 25 points in the second half.
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Blue Devils Knock Off No. 11 North Central in 74–70 Road Victory
December 15, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team earned a statement road win Saturday night, edging No. 11 North Central Missouri College 74–70 in a tightly contested matchup. The Blue Devils built momentum early behind efficient perimeter shooting, connecting on 12-of-21 three-point attempts, and held off a late push from the Pirates with timely defensive plays, finishing with 10 steals. The victory served as a measure of redemption for KCKCC, which had previously fallen to the Pirates 82–75 earlier in the season at the KCKCC Hall of Fame Classic at Breidenthal Court.
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Leonard Hits Late Bucket for the Road Win
December 10, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team narrowly defeated Western Iowa Tech 57-55 Dec. 8. The Blue Devils secured the win with a strong second half, outscoring the Comets 31-27 after trailing by two points at halftime. KCKCC capitalized on free throws, shooting 71.4% from the line, while Western Iowa Tech managed only 52.9%.
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Blue Devils March on Spires
December 04, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team defeated the University of Saint Mary JV team 97-47 Dec. 2 at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC dominated the game, leading by as many as 52 points in the second half. The home team shot 55.1% from the field, with their bench contributing 58 points. The Spires struggled offensively, shooting just 26.6% from the field and managing only 47 points overall.
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Blue Devils Struggle Offensively in Home Loss to North Arkansas
November 12, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to North Arkansas College 84-54 Nov. 11 at Breidenthal Court. The Pioneers pulled away late, building a 33-point lead in the second half — their largest of the night. The Blue Devils forced 11 steals but struggled offensively, shooting just 28.4 percent from the field. North Arkansas capitalized, converting 52.5 percent of its attempts and scoring 40 points in the paint.
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KCKCC Men Secure 80-66 Win Behind Second-Half Surge
November 11, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team secured an 80-66 victory over Southeast Community College Nov. 8 on Breidenthal Court. The home team pulled ahead with a strong second half, outscoring the visitors 46-34. The game featured a balanced scoring effort, with the bench contributing 32 points. Southeast briefly led in the first half, but KCKCC’s largest lead of 14 points in the second half sealed the win.
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No.22 Blue Devil Men's Basketball Sneaks By in Season Opener
November 04, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team narrowly defeated Florida State College at Jacksonville 64-61 Oct. 31. KCKCC was led by a strong shooting performance, converting 60 percent from the field. Despite committing 18 turnovers, the team capitalized on their free throw opportunities, going 18-for-24. The win was secured in a tense final stretch, as the Manta Rays, who shot only 33.3 percent from the field, fell short despite a late push.
