NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s basketball team welcomed No. 10 Kirkwood Community College Saturday afternoon to the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk for an ICCAC matchup. The Eagles took the close showdown by a final score of 86-76.
The Hawks (11-11, 3-7 ICCAC) and Eagles were at an even 40 points each on the scoreboard at halftime and battled hard all day with Kirkwood. Three different Northeast players totaled over 10 points as Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas) put in 24, Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas) had 16 and Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.) scored 14 of his own.
With 3:45 left in the ballgame the Eagles and Hawks were knotted at 75-75 and a free throw from Cullum gave Northeast a 76-75 advantage. After that bucket the Hawks did not score the rest of the way as Kirkwood ended the duel on a 11-0 run.
STAT SHEET:
Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas): 24 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas): 16 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST
Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.): 14 PTS, 4 REB
HALL OF FAME GAME:
After the game the Northeast Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 were inducted into the Northeast Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony on the campus of Northeast Community College. Members of the class included Martin Keane, Cathy (Bassett) Amoss, Melanie Bremer, Debbie (Reed) Benish, Dr. Box Helen Ann Cox and the 1986-1987 Northeast Men’s Golf Team.
UP NEXT:
It won’t get an easier for Northeast as the will battle No. 14 Des Moines Area Community College at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Boone, Iowa.
NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College women’s basketball team hosted No. 3 Kirkwood Community College Saturday afternoon at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk. The Eagles come out on top in the battle by a final score of 70-42.
The Hawks (12-8, 5-5 ICCAC) knew they would face a tough test from nationally-ranked Kirkwood, and shooting woes made it difficult to keep pace with the Eagles throughout the day. Kirkwood shot 41.2-percent from the field while Northeast shot just 24.5-percent. A bright spot for the Hawks was Alexis Bliven (Holdrege, Neb.), as her 13 points were her season high.
STAT SHEET:
Alexis Bliven (Holdrege, Neb.): 13 PTS, 3 STL
Stevi Fallis (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 5 PTS, 3 AST, STL
Sharissa Haas (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 5 PTS, 2 REB
HALL OF FAME GAME:
After the game the Northeast Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 were inducted into the Northeast Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony on the campus of Northeast Community College. Members of the class included Martin Keane, Cathy (Bassett) Amoss, Melanie Bremer, Debbie (Reed) Benish, Dr. Box Helen Ann Cox and the 1986-1987 Northeast Men’s Golf Team.
UP NEXT:
The Hawks will head to the road this week and take on Des Moines Area Community College at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Boone, Iowa.
