HESSTON, Kan. – The KCKCC men's basketball team suffered a setback on the road Wednesday night, falling to Hesston College 91-79. After leading at halftime, the Blue Devils were outscored 61-42 in the second half.

The Blue Devils are 16-10 overall and 7-3 in the KJCCC.

Both teams were tied 13-13 five minutes into the game. After a free throw from Hesston, Gary Bess Jr. nailed two straight three-point jumpers making it 19-14 KCKCC. Hesston climbed back and tied it, but a small run for the Blue Devils helped them to a 37-30 halftime lead.

The Larks came back and tied the game at 44-44 early in the second half. Jalen Broyles later hit a three-point shot to put the team within one point, but Hesston went on a 13-4 run to separate themselves. KCKCC chipped away putting the deficit into single digits multiple times, but the Larks had an answer for every punch the Blue Devils threw. KCKCC trailed by 13 points with a minute left before eventually falling.

Five Blue Devils scored in double-figures led by Jaylon Moses's 16 points.

KCKCC returns to the floor on Saturday when they visit Highland for a 3 p.m. tipoff.