Bobcats outlast Kougars for first Region 4 win
Toledo transfer Jaylen Murphy leads Bobcats with 16 points in win
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee College 0-1, 0-1 | 24 | 38 | 62 |
| Bryant and Stratton College (WI) 1-0, 1-0 | 34 | 39 | 73 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee College 0-1, 0-1 | 24 | 38 | 62 |
| Bryant and Stratton College (WI) 1-0, 1-0 | 34 | 39 | 73 |
Team Stats
Kishwaukee College
Bryant and Stratton College (WI)
| Game Statistics | Kishwaukee College | Bryant and Stratton College (WI) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-69) | (24-54) |
| Field Goal % | 31.9% | 44.4% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 43 |
| Assists | 5 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
Kishwaukee College
Bryant and Stratton College (WI)
| Game Statistics | Kishwaukee College | Bryant and Stratton College (WI) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-69) | (24-54) |
| Field Goal % | 31.9% | 44.4% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 43 |
| Assists | 5 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
MILWAUKEE — The Bryant & Stratton College (WI) men's basketball team opened its 2025–26 season with a strong showing, defeating Region 4 opponent Kishwaukee College 73–62 Saturday night.
How it Happened: Kishwaukee struck first, but Toledo transfer Jaylen Murphy answered with a pair of three-pointers to spark the Bobcats' offense. Bryant & Stratton held a 13–10 advantage midway through the first half, then caught fire to outscore the Kougars 21–14 the rest of the way and take a 34–24 lead into halftime.
One half down! pic.twitter.com/KAAYH6Yj5i
— Bryant & Stratton College - WI Men's Basketball (@BSCBasketballWI) November 1, 2025
Kishwaukee came out aggressive after the break, cutting the deficit to just two in the opening five minutes. The Bobcats led 50–47 with ten minutes to play, but the Kougars made another push to grab a 55–52 lead with 7:48 remaining.
From there, Bryant & Stratton locked in defensively and closed the game on a decisive 16–5 run to seal its first victory of the season.
This was also Kyle Hoffman's first win as a head coach.
Here's Coach Hoffman discussing tonight's game and his first win!@BSCBasketballWI #ClawsUp x #TSU https://t.co/k5DEN9Mzpi pic.twitter.com/AJd93rxKMg
— Bryant & Stratton College - WI Athletics (@BSCBobcatsWI) November 2, 2025
Stats:
- Murphy scored 16 points to lead all Bryant & Stratton scorers.
- Justice King added 14 points.
- Vontez Dent recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Up Next: The Bobcats will travel to East Peoria, Illinois for a matchup with the Illinois Central College Cougars.
