MALDONADO SCORES 25 AS NORTHEAST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SWEEPS NORTH PLATTE

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College women's basketball team took on North Platte Community College in the second meeting of the two teams this season Monday night. The Hawks pulled out the close contest by a final score of 63-57 to take both meetings of the two teams on the year.

The Hawks (6-2) led 15-14 after the first quarter and took a 34-26 edge into the halftime break. The second half was tight as the Knights were at one point able to cut the Northeast lead to just 53-49. Analyssa Maldonado (Sunnyside, Wash.) stepped up big for the Hawks as her team-high 25 points were enough to carry Northeast to the victory.

STAT SHEET:

Analyssa Maldonado (Sunnyside, Wash.): 25 PTS, 5 REB

Stevi Fallis (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 17 PTS, 7 REB

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head women's basketball coach Matt Svehla on securing the victory:

"Glad to get a win," Svehla said. "We made just enough plays to come out on top. Our fourth-quarter shooting was not very good, but we made enough free throws down the stretch and had enough to get it done."

Svehla on what needs to be a point of emphasis in the future:

"As we go forward, we need to be more efficient and consistent," Svehla said.

UP NEXT:

It's a quick turnaround for the Hawks as they will play again at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday against Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska.

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