RCTC Defeats Minnesota West in Men's Basketball

Five Yellowjackets score 8+ points in 60-49 victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Rochester Community and Technical College men's basketball team earned a 60-49 win over Minnesota West Community and Technical College, led by a balanced scoring attack with five players scoring at least 8 points.

Why it matters

This win extends RCTC's strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth, as they were able to overcome Minnesota West despite not having a single dominant scorer.

The details

RCTC's balanced scoring was led by Carson Brown, who was one of the five players to reach 8 points or more. The Yellowjackets' defense also played a key role, limiting Minnesota West's scoring opportunities.

  • The game took place on February 16, 2026.

The players

Rochester Community and Technical College

The men's basketball team from Rochester Community and Technical College, who earned the 60-49 victory.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

The men's basketball team from Minnesota West Community and Technical College, who lost the game 60-49.

Carson Brown

A player for the Rochester Community and Technical College men's basketball team who was one of five Yellowjackets to score at least 8 points in the game.

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The takeaway

RCTC's balanced scoring attack and strong defensive performance showcased the team's depth and ability to win games even without a dominant individual scorer, boding well for their continued success this season.