
Chanute, Kansas- Connors State used a strong second half to beat Neosho, Kan., 92-63 on Saturday inside Panther Gymnasium.
The Cowboys held a 39-36 halftime lead and never looked back in the second half.
The Cowboys (10-2, 0-2) caught fire after the break. Jordan Tillmon scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half. Xavier Glenn had 11 of his 19 points after the break. Jahcoree Ealy had 15 points. Marquel Sutton had 14 points as the cowboys put coach Bill Muse five wins away from 700 for his career.
The Cowboys shot 50 percent on the afternoon, compared to Neosho shooting 33 percent for the game.
Connors return to the friendly combines of Melvin Self Field-House on Tuesday Night to take on Central Baptist College, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00p.m.