The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team was defeated by the Northeast Community College Lady Hawks, 80-62.

The Lady Knights were leading at halftime 33-29, but were outscored 51-29 in the second half.

The Lady Knights fall to 6-5 on the year , while the Lady Hawks improve to 11-3.

Lady Knight Head Coach Richard Thurin said “Played well 1st half leading by 4 at half time got in foul trouble 2nd half and they got some easy buckets on us.”

The Lady Knights were led in scoring by Ester Micheva with 16 points.  She was followed by Aliyah Brown with 15 and April Stull with 11 points.  Stull also had 13 rebounds for her 5^th double-double of the year.

The Lady Hawks were balanced in their scoring with six players scoring in double figures.  Megan Trinder led the way with 14, Taylor Mayes –Jackson with 13, Ena Viso with 12 points, Brooke Bauer, Sydney Koel, and Janea Bunn each had 10 points.  Bunn also had 12 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.

The Lady Knights return to action at home on Tuesday, December 9 when they face Northeastern Junior College.  Tip-off is at 5:30.

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