Knights Edge Plainsmen in Tight Junior College Men’s Basketball Contest

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Interstat) — The North Platte Knights edged the Northeastern (Colo.) Plainsmen 64-60 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night.

North Platte overcame a 28-28 halftime tie by outscoring Northeastern 36-32 in the second half to secure the win. The victory improved the Knights’ season record to 10-7. The loss dropped the Plainsmen to 9-6.

Key performances fueled the Knights’ home victory. Josh Osayanrhion, Quis Davis and Brady Kennison were among the standouts for their respective teams.

North Platte was projected with a 61% probability to win by Interstat’s ELO system. The teams will meet again in Colorado on Feb. 18.