North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights and Knights basketball teams will host the Northwest Kansas Technical College Mavericks on Wednesday, November 30 at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium. Tip-off for the women’s game is at 5 pm, with the men’s game following.

The game has been designated as “Special Olympics” night. Area special olympians and coaches are invited to attend the games and will be admitted free into the game.

The Lady Knights are 2-5 on the season. Thomesha Wilson leads the Lady Knights in scoring with 13.2 points per game. Mickenzie Brennan is second with 9.1 ppg. Wilson also leads in rebounding with 7.3 rebounds per game.

The Lady Mavericks are 11-1 on the season with their only loss coming to McCook Community College, 90-72. The Lady Mavericks are averaging 85.3 ppg and giving up 50.3 ppg. Five Lady Mavericks are averaging in double figures led by Tran Brown at 16.1 ppg. A’nikeyawna Barber is second at 11.7 ppg, followed by Zoi Thompson at 11.5 ppg. Arion Jackson is averaging 11.1 ppg and Juliet James is at 10.6 ppg. James leads the Lady Mavericks in rebounding at 10.9 rpg.

On the men’s side, the Knights are 6-0 and averaging 106.5 ppg and allowing 67.0 ppg. Diontae Champion is one of five Knights averaging in double figures at 17.3 ppg. The others are Mike Amius at 15.7 ppg; Godfrey Rolle at 14.7 ppg; Jack Williams at 13.7 ppg; and David Niklasson at 12.2 ppg. Williams leads the Knights in rebounding at 5.7 rpg.

The Mavericks are 6-5 on the season and on a four game losing streak. They are averaging 82.6 ppg and allowing 69.4 ppg. Eddie Reese is one of two Mavericks averaging in double figures at 16.5 ppg. The other is Osa Wilson at 11.4 ppg. Toby Van Ry leads the Mavericks in rebounding at 7.8 rpg.

The games will be broadcast on ESPN 1410 radio or on the internet at www.northplattepost.com. Both video and audio of the games can be found at www.npccknights.com.