El Reno, OK - The Neosho County Community College men's basketball team opened the season with a 96-73 loss to Redlands Community College. The Panthers trailed 41-36 at halftime before being outscored 55-37 in the second half. Sophomore guard Joel Judy led the Panther's with 17 points and 6 rebounds.  Redshirt sophomore forward Aaron Doria added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Neosho County plays their first home game of the year on Monday, November 4 against Southwestern College.