RICHARDS EXPLODES FOR 34 AS NORTHEAST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GRABS HUGE CONFERENCE ROAD VICTORY

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – The Northeast Community College women's basketball team took on Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa Wednesday. The Hawks grabbed the big conference victory by a final score of 84-78 in overtime.

The Hawks (8-4, 2-1 ICCAC) struggled out of the gate as they trailed 24-17 after the first quarter but closed that lead to just 35-33 at halftime. Northeast led 53-51 after the third quarter and looked to be in total control of the contest deep into the fourth quarter. The Lakers drilled a 3-pointer with 7.9 seconds remaining in the game to send the showdown to overtime.

Northeast didn't let the late-game heroics from Iowa Lakes derail them as they came out firing in overtime and never let the Lakers get within striking distance in the extra period to seal the deal.

STAT SHEET:

Allison Richards (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 34 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST

Analyssa Maldonado (Sunnyside, Wash.): 22 PTS, 6 REB

Sharissa Haas (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 11 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST

Stevi Fallis (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 11 PTS

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head women's basketball coach Matt Svehla on the win:

"We had some lapses on both ends of the court tonight, but I liked our team's fight and determination to get the win in OT," Svehla said. "We made some good defensive plays. Allison (Richards) and Analyssa (Maldonado) had a great night scoring, and our free-throw shooting was important."

Svehla on what he wants to see Saturday against Iowa Western:

"We are trying to play good basketball and finish the semester strong," Svehla said.

UP NEXT:

Northeast will finish the first semester next as they will welcome Iowa Western Community College to town at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk.

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