Story by NPCC Athletic Communications
Hastings, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Monday night with a 99–69 victory over Hastings College JV.
“It was good for the guys to see the ball go in,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “In our last couple of games, we’ve had great looks, but we just couldn’t make anything. So, it was good to see multiple guys get their shot going again.”
North Platte set the tone early, opening the game on a 13–3 run that forced a Hastings timeout. The Knights continued to build on their momentum, scoring 20 of the next 34 points before the next timeout. Daniel Benjamin capped the first half with a layup in the final seconds, sending the Knights into the locker room with a commanding 27-point lead.
The second half opened with balanced scoring that helped the Knights extend their lead, before Hastings charged back with a 13-3 run. The Broncos managed to cut the margin to 18, but a late North Platte rally helped close out the win.
“As in any game, we had some mistakes we need to clean up, but overall, I’m really happy with the intensity we saw tonight,” Brandl said.
Knights (5-5) return to action on Friday against Laramie County. Tip is set for 8:30 p.m. at Ken Garff Court in Cheyenne, Wyo.