RCTC men's basketball team falls at Fergus Falls

Yellowjackets couldn't maintain momentum in second half, lose by 10 points

Feb. 26, 2026 at 3:23am

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The RCTC men's basketball team played a strong first half on the road Wednesday night, but couldn't carry that momentum into the second half and fell at MSCTC-Fergus Falls by 10 points, 84-74.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the RCTC men's basketball team as they look to build on their season and make a push for the playoffs. Fergus Falls is a key conference rival, so this defeat could impact RCTC's standings and postseason hopes.

The details

RCTC led at halftime, but Fergus Falls dominated the second half to pull away for the 84-74 victory. The Yellowjackets were unable to maintain their strong first-half performance in the final 20 minutes of the game.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night.

The players

RCTC

The men's basketball team from Rochester Community and Technical College.

MSCTC-Fergus Falls

The men's basketball team from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls.

Brian

The head coach of the RCTC men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Fergus dominated the second half,”

— Brian, RCTC coach

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges the RCTC men's basketball team faces in competing against tough conference rivals like Fergus Falls. The team will need to regroup and find a way to maintain their intensity for a full 40 minutes if they hope to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.