Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team got back into the win column by defeating the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers, 88-66, on Saturday afternoon.

A day after only making one three-pointer in a loss to Western Nebraska, the Knights connected on a season high 11 three-pointers out of 17 attempts. The Knights shot 53.3 percent from the field.

The Knights held a 43-36 lead at halftime.

The Knights are now 8-7 overall and 4-3 in Region IX South Sub-Region play. Godfrey Rolle led the Knights with 22 points, followed close behind by Trajan Harris with 21 points. Atem Ajeng added 15 points and Jakub Karwowski added 11 points. Buom Dubuol led the Knights in rebounding with seven rebounds.

The Lancers are 2-17 on the season and 0-8 in the South Sub-Region. Walker Korrell had 21 points to lead the Lancers. Alek Cosic was next with 19 points. Nick Holmes finished with 12 points and Jordan Minch added 10 points. Cosic had seven rebounds.

The Knights will next be in action on Friday, Jan 26 when they travel to play Trilnidad State Junior College. Tip-off is set for 8 pm.