North Platte 69, at Northeastern (Colo.) 70

STERLING, Colo. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a frantic final minute and a single, decisive offensive rebound, the Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen edged the North Platte Knights 70-69 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night. The outcome hinged on the final 45 seconds. With the score tied at 68, Northeastern’s Quis Davis drove for a layup to put the Plainsmen ahead with 1:34 remaining. North Platte’s Brady Kennison then drew a foul and calmly sank two free throws to knot the score at 70 with 1:06 left. On the ensuing possession, Northeastern’s Ethan Carter missed a… Read more...