Rangers Edge Collin College in Key Home Conference Win

RANGER, Texas — January 14, 2026 — The Ranger College men's basketball team picked up an important conference victory on Wednesday night, defeating Collin County Community College 85–83 at Ron Butler Gymnasium. The win moves the Rangers to 1–1 in conference play and 7–11 overall.

Late Push Seals the Victory

In a tightly contested matchup that featured multiple lead changes, Ranger closed strong in the second half, outscoring Collin 48–43 over the final 20 minutes to secure the two-point win.

Backcourt Leads the Way

Cam Brown paced the Rangers with 20 points, adding 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in a complete performance.
Devin Whitten delivered a huge offensive night, pouring in 23 points on 5-of-10 shooting from three-point range while going a perfect 4-for-4 at the free-throw line.

Mafatime Ndiaye also had a strong showing, scoring 19 points and knocking down five three-pointers, helping Ranger match Collin's perimeter shooting throughout the game.

Balanced Contributions

Ranger's starting group provided steady production, with Gavin Headings grabbing 8 rebounds to anchor the paint, while Jaylen Drane and Titas Nedzinskas combined for 11 points off the bench. Ranger finished the night shooting 41.9% from three-point range and totaled 27 assists, showcasing strong ball movement and offensive balance.

Next Up

Ranger College will hit the road for its next conference test on Saturday, January 17, traveling to Waco, TX, to face McLennan Community College. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.