Lamar, Colo. – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team improved to 4-5 on the season and 2-1 in Region IX South Sub-Region play with a win over the Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes 68-60 on Saturday night.

The Knights held a 33-28 halftime lead.

In the second half, the Knights outscored the Runnin’ Lopes 35-32.

Trajan Harris led the Knights in scoring by with 20 points. Jakub Karwowski was right behind with 19 points. Karwowski had nine rebounds to lead the Knights. Godfrey Rolle was the final Knight to score in double figures with 15 points.

The Runnin’ Lopes drop to 10-5 on the season and 1-1 in Region IX South Sub-Region play.
Rich Caldwell and Logan Longo each had 15 points for the Runnin’ Lopes. Tugay Baylan added 10 points. Sam Boone led the Runnin’ Lopes with 13 rebounds.

The Knights travel to La Junta, Colo., to play Otero Junior College on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm.