Broncbusters fall in Hutch

Hutchinson, KS-Bo Aldridge scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half, DJ Dudley had 21 points and seven rebounds, and Hutchinson edged Garden City, 83-78 Wednesday night at Conestoga Arena.  

Antonio Chol poured in 27 points and pulled down eight rebounds for the Broncbusters, which fell to 6-6 overall and 2-5 in conference. Josiah Sabino added 15 points and 10 boards, and Caleb Smith had 19 points and six assists. 

After Chol drained two free throws to put Garden City ahead, 46-44 with 13:21 remaining, the Blue Dragons responded with a 21-10 run. And when Isaiah Jackson made a driving layup, Hutchinson had a 65-56 advantage with 6:17 remaining. 

The Broncbusters kept things within striking distance-pulling to within three after Caleb Smith's basket made it 79-76 with 32 seconds left. But Aldridge hit two free throws following a Garden City timeout, Bobby Cannon blocked Chol's 3-point attempt, and Isaiah Jackson swished two freebies to put the game away. 

Jaquez Thornton scored 21 points in 24 minutes off the bench for Hutchinson, which improved to 7-5 overall and 3-3 in the Jayhawk.