North Platte – The North Platte Community College added to the number in the win column by defeating the Northeastern Junior College Plainswomen 76-59 on Wednesday night.

The Lady Knights jumped out to a 16-12 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the first 4 the Knights shot seven of 16 from the field for 43.8 percent while holding the Plainswomen to 29.4 percent.

The Plainsmen came back in the second quarter, going on a 7-0 run to take the lead at 19-16. The lead changed hands twice in the quarter, with the Plainswomen leading at halftime 31-26.

The Lady Knights came out firing in the third quarter, starting off on a 19-4 run to lead by 10, 45-35. They outscored the Plainswomen 25-8 in the third quarter, shooting 10 for 24 including three three-pointers to take a 51-39 lead at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Lady Knights outscored the Plainsmen 25-20 to seal the win.

The Lady Knights are now 4-7 on the season. Four Lady Knights finished the game in double figures led by Jessica Lovitt, who scored a career high 20 points to lead all scorers. Aljahnay Duncan and Allison Tichy each scored14 points and Thomesha Wilson added 13 points. Lovitt and Wilson each recorded a double-double by grabbing 14 and 13 rebounds respectively.

The Plainswomen are now 6-6 on the season. They were led by Jennae Fieldgrove with 18 points. Nicole Muragarren Clavier added 15 points and Katie Diakaby finished with 12 points. Diakaby also had a double-double with 13 rebounds.

The Lady Knights are in action on Friday, when they host York College Junior Varsity on “Pink Out” night. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 PM.