The North Platte Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams will host Northeastern Junior College Tuesday, December 9 at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Tip-offs for the games will be at 5:30 p.m. CST for the women’s game and 7:30 p.m. CST for the men’s game.

The Lady Knights come into the game 6-5.  They are led in scoring by sophomore April Stull, who is averaging 17.4 points per game.  Stull is also leading the Lady Knights in rebounding with 8.8 rebounds per game.

The Plainswomen are 12-2 and currently on a seven game winning streak.  They are led by Arianne Sheka with 13.2 points per game and eight rebounds per game.  Other Plainswomen scoring in double figures are: Brooke Blair, with 10.5 points per game, Danielle Rinaldo with 10.5 points per game, and Cierra Davis with 10.2 points per game.  Davis also leads the team in rebounds with 9.1 rebounds per game.

The men’s game is a key matchup in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX South Sub-Region.  The Knights are currently 2-1 in sub-region play, while the Plainsmen are leading the sub-region at 3-0.

The Knights (8-2) are led in scoring by sophomore Cameron Williams, who is averaging 19.2 points per game. Williams is also currently leading the Region IX south sub-region in scoring.  Other Knights scoring in double figures are Marco Pascolo, with 12.4 points per game, and Shyquinn Dix, with 11.3 points per game.  Pascolo is also leading the Knights in rebounding with 8.2 rebounds per game.

The Plainsmen (10-3) have one player averaging in double figures, Shikei Blake with 17. 1 points per game.  Blake also leads the Plainsmen in rebounding with 7.2 rebounds per game.

During halftime of the men’s game will be the recognition of North Platte Community College head volleyball coach Sally Thalken.  Thalken is retiring from coaching after 34 years with a 921-610 record.

Both games may be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 or online at www.northplattepost.com.  The games will also be live streamed at www.coachesaid.com .