HUTCHINSON, Kansas -- The NOC Mavs suffered their first loss of the season Friday afternoon to Barton (KS) 75-58 in the BSN Classic in Hutchinson, Kansas.
NOC (2-1) was led by Elijah Pickens with 19 and DJ Jones with 10.
Barton jumped out to a big first half lead but the Mavs rallied to within two midway in the second half. Barton then went on a late run to beat the Mavs 75-58.
Fede Federiko, Nick Cham, Pickens Jones led the Mavs with four rebounds each. Pickens had three assists and four steals for the Mavs.
The Mavs shot just 32% from the floor but did shoot 75% from the line.
The Mavs face host Hutchinson at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Barton 75, Mavs 58
1 2--Total
Mavs 22 36-- 58
Barton 39 36-- 75
Mavs--E. Pickens 19, D. Jones 10, J. Johnson 9, C. Malray 5, F. Federiko 5, K. Holloway 4, N. Cham 3, D. Owusu 2, N. Wood 1.