MASON CITY, Iowa – The Northeast Community College men’s basketball team got back into the swing of things Saturday with a road trip to take on North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa. The Hawks came home with a huge triumph over the Trojans by a final score of 91-74.
The Hawks (8-8, 2-4 ICCAC) trailed 46-45 after the first half in what was a tight contest, but pulled away with ease out of the locker room. Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas) continued to attack the hoop Saturday as his 31 points led all scorers in the ballgame. Alexandre also recorded a double-double as he added 13 rebounds to his box score. Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas) joined in on the double-double party as well with 12 points and 12 rebounds that were crucial in the showdown.
Ben Hammond (Norfolk, Neb.) shot 40-percent from behind the arc in the matchup and Northeast as a team grabbed 47 rebounds to just 34 from NIAAC.
STAT SHEET:
Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas): 31 PTS, 13 REB, 6 AST
Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.): 16 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
Ben Hammond (Norfolk, Neb.): 14 PTS
Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas): 12 PTS, 12 REB
HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:
Assistant men’s basketball coach Junior Denis on everything clicking in the second half:
“Just playing and talking on defense,” Denis said. “It helps when Ben (Hammond) is hitting shots and Mano (Emaniel Alexandre) is attacking the basket. From the starters to the bench, everyone played their role.”
UP NEXT:
Northeast will take on Marshalltown Community College for the second time this season at 7:30 Wednesday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk.
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Northeast Community College women’s basketball team hit the road for the first time in 2023 as they traveled to Mason City, Iowa Saturday to battle with North Iowa Area Community College. The Trojans got the better of the Hawks in the matchup by a final score of 84-55.
The Hawks (9-6, 3-3 ICCAC) were right there with NIAAC in the first quarter but struggled from the second quarter on. The Trojans held a massive advantage on the boards as they grabbed 54 boards to just 36 from Northeast.
Six games through the conference slate the Hawks now find themselves sitting fourth in the standings with two months to play.
STAT SHEET:
Sharissa Haas (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 BLK
Allison Richards (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 11 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Analyssa Maldonado (Sunnyside, Wash.): 11 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:
Head women’s basketball coach Matt Svehla on what was missing tonight:
“We dug ourselves a hole in the first half and just couldn’t get back in it,” Svehla said. “NIACC played well and had their shots going in and we did not match their level of play today. We need to improve on both ends of the court.”
UP NEXT:
The Hawks will be back at home at they will welcome Marshalltown Community College to town at 5:30 Wednesday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk.
