Alva Review-Courier -

CLAREMORE, Okla. – The Rogers State men's basketball team hit two free throws with 23 seconds remaining to get a 85-80 season-opening victory over Colorado State-Pueblo on Friday (Nov. 11) at the Claremore Expo Center. With the win, the Hillcats stayed a perfect 10-0 in their all-time home season openers.

After a technical foul was issued to the Thunderwolves with 23 seconds remaining, Sharpe hit the two free throws to put the Hilcats up, 84-82. The RSU defense stepped up in the final seconds, forcing a turnover with only 10 seconds remaining to give the navy and red possession. The Hillcats e...