Manhattan, Kan. – The Central Christian College of Kansas Tiger Men’s Basketball team earned a hard-faught win on the road against Manhattan Christian on Tuesday evening. This was their second time battling the Thunder in 2026 as they faced the Thunder at home on Oct. 31st and won that matchup, 81-66.
It was a tightly contested first half as the Tigers found themselves trailing 38-36 at the break. The Thunder lead had grown to seven at one point in the half but two late buckets by the Tigers cut into that lead. Manhattan Christian came out of the halftime break firing on all cylinders, growing their lead to double digits with 13 minutes remaining.
Just three minutes later, the Tigers would get within four as Thunder turnovers would loom large and give the Tigers the opportunities needed to get back into the game.
The Tigers took back the lead at the six minute mark, giving them a 65-63 advantage. They would go on not to surrender the lead again as they would go on to win by a score of 84-76.
Jaeden Whitten led the way in scoring for the Tigers with 17 points. Jerrod Mackey, Andruw Rondon, and Antwon Agee were also in double figures for the contest. Rondon was vicious on the boards, hauling in seven rebounds. The Tigers were also very efficient on the offensive side of the ball, tallying just eight turnovers in the game and forced 21 turnovers. The Tigers also shot 47.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc.
With the win, the Tigers move back over .500 to 3-2. They travel to Hesston tomorrow and tip-off is scheduled for 7:00PM.
