Comets sunk by Haskell in season-finale, 70-55

Friday, February 22, 2019

The Cottey Comets basketball season came to a close Sunday at Hinkhouse Center, with the Comets falling to visiting Haskell Indian Nations University, 70-55. The loss concludes Cottey’s inaugural season of NAIA competition at 1-18 overall. It was Cottey and Haskell’s third meeting of the season, as the Comets absorbed the series sweep. Cottey trailed 12-9 at the concussion of the opening frame, with Haskell’s lead swelling to 36-23 at the break. Cottey then outscored the guests 15-11 in the third, and trimmed their deficit to 47-38. The Comets, however, were unable to draw any closer in the fourth, as Haskell pulled away for the 15-point victory. Editor’s note: The Comets are not eligible for postseason-play in their first year of NAIA competition.

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