Trinidad, Colo. – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team fell to the Trinidad State Junior College Trojans in a Region IX South Sub-Region contest, 88-70, on Friday night.

The Knights jumped out to a 19-10 lead to begin the game. The Trojans then went on a 17-3 run to take a 27-22 lead. They continued to add to their lead, leading by as much as 16 at 47-31.

The Trojans led at halftime by the score of 49-36.

Starting the second half, the Trojans built on to their lead by going on an 11-6 run to take their biggest lead of the game at 61-42.

The Knights went on a 11-1 run to cut the lead to nine at 62-53. That was the closest they would get in the remainder of the game.

The Knights drop to 8-8 on the season and 4-4 in Region IX South Sub-Region play.

The Knights had three players in double figures led by Atem Ajang with 21 points. Jakub Karwowski finished with 16 points and Godfrey Rolle added 13 points. Karwowski had a double-double with 12 rebounds.

The Trojans are now 16-5 and 6-3 in the South Sub-Region.

The Trojans had four players in double figures led by Job Alexander and Tykeem Anderson with 16 points each. Charles Henderson finished with 11 points and Isaac Essign finished with 10 points. Henderson had 12 rebounds to lead the Trojans.

The Knights will travel to Cheyenne, Wyo., to play the Laramie County Community College Golden Eagles on Saturday in another Region IX South Sub-Region game. Tip-off will follow the women’s game at approximately 5 pm.

The link to the livestream of both men and women’s games are at www.npccknights.com.