GARRETT AND FAINES DOMINANT IN NORTHEAST LOSS ON THE ROAD

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Northeast Community College men's basketball team made the short trip Saturday to Sioux City, Iowa for a showdown with Western Iowa Tech Community College. The Hawks fell by a final score of 94-82 in the battle.

Northeast (10-16, 4-13 ICCAC) downed the Comets 91-85 at home back on January 20 but struggled shooting in the second meeting of the pair Saturday. Vincent Garrett (Lincoln, Neb.) and Bryson Faines (Lincoln, Neb.) combined for 38 points while Collin Nick (Lincoln, Neb.) tallied 15 points after a career-high 20 points against Ellsworth Community College on Wednesday. The Hawks will now head home to wrap up the regular season against Southwestern Community College in what will be the final home game for their sophomore class.

STAT SHEET:

Vincent Garrett (Lincoln, Neb.): 21 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL

Bryson Faines (Lincoln, Neb.): 17 PTS, 3 REB

Collin Nick (Lincoln, Neb.): 15 PTS, 4 REB, STL

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head Men's Basketball Coach Josh Clark's overall thoughts on the conference matchup:

"Another tough night shooting," Clark said. "Defensively, we needed to guard better, but we stepped it up in the second half. We have a great group of guys that play for each other and we'll be back to work on Monday."

Clark on what his three sophomores have meant to him during his inaugural season at the helm of the Hawks with Sophomore Night upcoming on Wednesday:

"This first sophomore group has been a staple for our program," Clark said. "They've set the tone on what it means to work hard and lead with integrity. We always say that, 'Tomorrow is never promised, play as hard as you can today,' and this sophomore group has epitomized that. I am so grateful for their commitment and dedication to our team. I love each of them and wish them nothing but the best in whatever the future brings."

UP NEXT:

The Hawks will finish the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk against Southwestern Community College. Sophomores Ben Hammond (Norfolk, Neb.), Bryan Rolle (Nassau, Bahamas) and Hunter Oestreich (Battle Creek, Neb.) will be honored as part of Sophomore Night.

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