The North Platte Community College Knights men’s basketball team traveled to Lamar, Colorado and defeated the Lamar Community College Lopers 86-81 in a Region IX Sub-Regional contest.

The Knights improved to 8-2 on the season and 2-1 in the south sub-region.

The Knights held a 44-35 half time lead.

Knights assistant coach Ryan Glenney said, “We played really good at the beginning , had a couple of double digit leads, but kept letting them back in.” Glenney added, “We found a way to finish it in the last minute while they made a run.

Lamar cut the lead to one, 82-81 on a three pointer by Bayek Tutlam.  On the next possession the Knights Cameron Williams made a layup to put the Knights up by three.

One of the key plays was a turnover by Chris Lewis, which allowed  CJ Polk to clinch the victory.

The Knights were led in scoring by Cameron Williams with 32 points to lead all scorers, Shyquinn Dix with 17 points, CJ Polk with 16 points and Marco Pascolo added 12 points.

Tyree Peter led the Knights in rebounding with 11 rebounds.

Lamar had three players in double-figures led by Symon Smith with 16 points.  Shane Fox followed with 12 points, and Chris Lewis added 11.

The Knights return to action at home on Tuesday, December 9 when they face Northeastern Junior College in a key Region IX  sub-region game.  Tip-off is at 7:30.

The game may be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 or online at www.northplattepost.com.  The game will also be video streamed atwww.coachesaid.com.