For the first time since 2015, the Cedar Ridge men’s basketball team defeated Orange inside Panther Gym on Tuesday night. The Red Wolves fought back from 13 points down to defeat the Panthers 66-55. Mekai Collins, who played at Orange last season, led the Red Wolves with 29 points, including 20 in the second half. Collins added nine rebounds and five assists as the Red Wolves outscored the Panthers 27-10 in the fourth quarter. For Collins, it was especially sweet after he started at Cedar Ridge his first two seasons. Collins shot 10-of-17 from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-pint range. The victory ended Cedar Ridge’s 24-game Big 8 Conference losing streak. It was its first win over a Big 8 opponent since January 26, 2018, when they defeated Orange 55-38 at Red Wolves Gymnasium.