Bobcats Edge Knights in Tight Junior College Contest

(Interstat) — SOUTHEAST defeated North Platte 77-74 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night. The Knights led by one point after a first quarter that saw both teams shoot efficiently, but the Bobcats used a 43-point second quarter to secure a narrow victory.

Southeast’s offense proved more efficient, scoring 77 points on 73 possessions. North Platte’s Brady Kennison led all scorers with 20 points. Southeast was paced by Carson Forsey and Chang Deng, who each scored 15 points. Jamar’i Franklin added 10 rebounds for the Bobcats.

The win improves Southeast’s season record to 7-7. North Platte falls to 11-8.