The North Platte Community College Lady Knights clinched a trip to the NJCAA Division II national tournament. They routed Dakota College at Bottineau 64-40 at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium Sunday afternoon to earn their second ever trip to nationals. The Lady Knights went on a 25-4 run in the first half to take a commanding lead and kept the visiting Ladyjacks at bay throughout the second half. Paige Hasty led the Lady Knights with 20 points in the win. DaVontaye Merritt contributed a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan Dickerson and Courtney Widick had eight points apiece. The Lady Knights improve to 15-14 overall with the win. They are headed to East Peoria, Illinois for the National Tournament. The 16 team, double-elimination event begins next Tuesday.