Kilgore College Defeats Blinn in Nail-Biter

Rangers rally with last-second shots to take down hot Blinn team at home

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The No. 12 ranked Kilgore College Rangers defeated the red-hot Blinn squad on their home court in a close game that came down to the final seconds. Kaiden Myers sank two free throws with 2.9 seconds left to give Kilgore the win.

Why it matters

This victory for Kilgore College is an important one, as Blinn had been dominating opponents on the road recently. The Rangers were able to defend their home court against a tough conference rival, showcasing their resilience and ability to win close games.

The details

Kilgore College trailed Blinn for much of the game, but made a late push to tie it up. With the score knotted at 72-72 and just seconds remaining, Kaiden Myers stepped up and hit two clutch free throws to give the Rangers the lead and ultimately the win.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 19, 2026.
  • Kaiden Myers hit the game-winning free throws with 2.9 seconds left on the clock.

The players

Kaiden Myers

A player for the Kilgore College Rangers who hit the game-winning free throws in the final seconds.

Kilgore College Rangers

The No. 12 ranked men's basketball team that defeated their conference rival Blinn in a close home game.

Blinn

The opposing team that had been on a hot streak on the road before falling to Kilgore College in this close contest.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Blinn was going to be a tough opponent, but our guys showed a lot of heart and resilience to pull out the win at the end.”

— Kilgore College Head Coach

What’s next

The win keeps Kilgore College in the hunt for the conference title, while Blinn will look to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This close victory demonstrates Kilgore College's ability to win tough games at home, even against hot-shooting opponents like Blinn. The Rangers' resilience and clutch play down the stretch will serve them well as they continue their push for a conference championship.