PRATT — Offensive struggles early and late did in Allen Community College’s men Tuesday.
The Red Devils failed to score in their first six minutes Tuesday at Pratt Community College.
Allen eventually righted its ship, and took the lead early in the second half, but the offense went stagnant again late.
Untimely turnovers and bad shot selections did in the Red Devils, head coach Andy Shaw said, as Pratt emerged with a 73-64 victory.
The loss drops Allen to 2-4 on the season. After opening the 2012-13 campaign with six consecutive road games, the Red Devils begin a stretch of eight consecutive home games at 7 p.m. Saturday against Hutchinson Community College.
Andrew Rountree paced the Red Devils with 20 points with three steals and two blocks on defense.
Cameron Blue followed with 12 points and nine rebounds, while DeAndrae Barnette chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds. Ricky Roberts also had five boards.
Pratt led 26-23 at the break.
Kazmere Body scored 17 points to lead Pratt. Javis Flynn added 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Allen was a frigid 38 percent from the field (22 percent from 3-point range).
Allen (23-41—64)
Pratt (26-47—73)
Allen (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Burnes 0-0-1-0, Roberts 2-1-2-5, Fountain 1-2-2-4, Schippers 0/1-2-3-5, Uno 1-0-0-2, Keiswetter 0-1-2-1, Barnette 2/1-3-4-10, Blue 4-4-2-12, Walden 0/1-0-2-3, Rountree 8/1-1-4-20, Walter 1-0-5-2. TOTALS: 19/4-14-27-64.
Red Devil men end lengthy road stint
