Sterling, CO– The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team defeated the Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen 91-89 in overtime in a Region IX South Sub-Region contest on Saturday night.

The Knights held a 43-36 lead at halftime.

In the second half, the Plainsmen outscored the Knights 46-39 to tie the score at the end of regulation at 82.

In the overtime period, the Knights outscored the Plainsmen 9-7 to secure the win.

The Knights are 13-11 overall and 6-7 in Region IX South Sub-Region play. Godfrey Rolle led the Knights with 32 points. Three other Knights scored in double figures. Atem Ajang was next in scoring with 16 points, TJ Stanford added 13 points and Buom DuBuol added 10 points. Goy Lew led the Knights in rebounding with eight rebounds.

The Plainsmen, now 11-17 overall, finished Region IX South Sub-Region play at 5-11.

Marcus Burwell led the Plainsmen with 34 points and nine rebounds. Jazz Parker added 15 points. Ben Davis had 11 points and Jalen Guidry added 10 points.

The Knights are next in action when they travel to play the McCook Community College Lady Indians on Tuesday, Feb 20.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN 1410 radio and on the Internet at www.northplattepost.com. The game will also be live-streamed at www.npccknights.com.