Western Nebraska 53, at Northeastern (Colo.) 72

STERLING, Colo. (Interstat) — The Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen used a dominant first half and a standout performance from Dodge Davis to defeat the Western Nebraska Community College Cougars 72-53 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. The game was effectively decided before halftime, as the Plainsmen built a commanding 33-27 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 72-53 by the break. Western Nebraska never mounted a significant challenge in the second half, with both teams held scoreless after intermission in a defensive stalemate. The most important phase of the game was Northeastern’s explosive start. The Plainsmen… Read more...