RCTC men's basketball falls to Ridgewater

Yellowjackets kept it close in first half but Warriors pulled away for 97-84 win

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The RCTC Yellowjackets men's basketball team fell to the Ridgewater Warriors 97-84 in an MCAC Conference matchup. RCTC kept the game close in the first half, but Ridgewater pulled away in the second half. John Johnson led RCTC with 15 points, while DeAndre Holloway scored a game-high 25 points for Ridgewater.

Why it matters

This loss drops RCTC's record in conference play, making it more difficult for them to qualify for the postseason tournament. The Yellowjackets will need to regroup quickly as they have another conference game coming up this Saturday against Minnesota West.

The details

The Yellowjackets kept the game within one possession through the first half, but Ridgewater was able to pull away in the second half to secure the 97-84 victory. Five RCTC players scored in double figures, led by John Johnson's 15 points. Ridgewater was led by DeAndre Holloway, who scored a game-high 25 points.

  • The game was played on February 12, 2026.
  • RCTC's next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. against Minnesota West.

The players

John Johnson

A player for the RCTC Yellowjackets who led the team with 15 points in the loss.

DeAndre Holloway

The leading scorer for the Ridgewater Warriors with 25 points in the game.

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The takeaway

This loss puts RCTC in a tougher position to qualify for the postseason conference tournament. They will need to regroup quickly and focus on their next game against Minnesota West if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.