DECKER RECORDS DOUBLE-DOULBE IN ROAD LOSS TO CENTRAL

COLUMBUS, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men's basketball team took on in-state opponent Central Community College Saturday, dropping the highly-contested matchup 81-71 in Columbus, Neb.

The Hawks (4-19, 0-12 ICCAC) clearly listened to the message from head coach Dan Anderson after he stated that he wanted to see his team start a little quicker, as they jumped out to an early 7-2 lead. The Raiders would crawl back as the first half saw both teams swap the lead multiple times. The Hawks took a 34-33 halftime advantage into the locker room, but lost touch of the Raiders in the second half.

Evan Decker (Omaha, Neb.) shined Saturday, recording a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, 10 of which came on the defensive end.

STAT SHEET

•           Evan Decker (Omaha, Neb.): 20 PTS, 11 REB

•           Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas): 14 PTS, 5 REB

•           Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas): 13 PTS, 5 REB

•           Jaden Strachan (Nassau, Bahamas): 9 PTS

UP NEXT

The Hawks will square off with Des Moines Area Community College for the final time this season. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk.

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