North Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights (3-0) men’s basketball team opened up their home slate of games Thursday night at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium by hosting the Hastings College JV. The Knights shot 50% from the field in the first half to earn a halftime lead and would go on to earn an 85-79 victory.

The Knights were led by sophomore Cameron Williams who scored 24 points on 9 of 14 shooting from the field to go along with 5 of 8 free throws. Williams also led the Knights in assists with three and steals with two. Sophomore Marco Pascolo led the Knights with eight rebounds while also chipping in 13 points. Matt Thomas was the only other Knight in double-figures as he scored 14. Both freshman Tyree Peter and Fadil Robinson chipped in eight points and seven rebounds.

Hastings JV was led by Jake Hansen and Creighton Buhr who each scored 15 points. Buhr had a double-double also pulling down 11 rebounds. Kendall Ferguson contributed 14 points and Calisto Nyumbura had 11 rebounds.

“It was a game of runs,” said assistant coach Ryan Glenney. “We were able to maintain the lead throughout the game but need to build and sustain leads better. That takes discipline and experience.”

The Knights return to action next Friday, November 14 as they host the Midland University JV at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium at 7 p.m. The Knights then take to the road to face Dodge City Community College on Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m.