The Hutchinson boys basketball team went on the road Tuesday for their first away game of the season. Section opponent Mankato West came out on top against the Tigers, 79-59.

The Tigers led 15-13, but that gave way to a Scarlets a 41-28 halftime lead.

Russell Corrigan led the Tigers with 18 points, and senior Jake Malone had eight assists.

The Tigers (0-2) come back home and host Norwood Young America (0-2) at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Mankato West 79, Hutchinson 59 (Dec. 5)

Hutchinson (0-2) ……. 28 31 – 59

Mankato West (1-0) … 41 38 – 79

Hutchinson Team Stats: 20/56 FG; 10/22 3PM; 9/16 FT; 24 rebounds; 16 assists; 5 steals; 17 turnovers; 13 fouls

Mankato West Team Stats: 33/57 FG; 1/11 3PM; 12/19 FT; 39 rebounds; 13 assists; 9 steals; 16 turnovers; 17 fouls