Athletics News

Knights hold off Indians to earn Region 9 South win
Knights hold off Indians to earn Region 9 South win

January 10, 2026

McCook, Neb. — The North Platte Community College men's basketball team held off the Indians of McCook Community College for an 85-81 win to open Region 9 South play on Saturday afternoon.

Knights fall in Region 9 South matchup to Indians
Knights fall in Region 9 South matchup to Indians

January 10, 2026

McCook, Neb. – The North Platte women’s basketball team was defeated by McCook Community College, 57–41, in its Region 9 South opener Saturday afternoon.

Knights rebound to defeat Colts
Knights rebound to defeat Colts

December 17, 2025

Hobbs, N.M. — The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team erased a second-half deficit to earn an 88-75 win over the University of Arkansas – Cossatot on Wednesday afternoon.

Knights close out first half of season with loss to Gillette
Knights close out first half of season with loss to Gillette

December 17, 2025

North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte women’s basketball team fell to Gillette College, 68-43, on Wednesday afternoon, closing out the first half of the season.

Knights fall to No. 17 New Mexico Junior College
Knights fall to No. 17 New Mexico Junior College

December 16, 2025

Hobbs, N.M. – North Platte Community College men’s basketball fell to No. 17 New Mexico Junior College, 82-70, on the road Tuesday night.

North Platte concludes Holiday Classic with loss to Western Wyoming
North Platte concludes Holiday Classic with loss to Western Wyoming

December 13, 2025

Riverton, Wyo. – The North Platte women’s basketball team closed out the Holiday Classic presented by Hampton Inn with a 96–57 loss to Western Wyoming on Saturday afternoon.

Knights fall to Rustlers to open Holiday Classic presented by Hampton Inn
Knights fall to Rustlers to open Holiday Classic presented by Hampton Inn

December 12, 2025

Riverton, Wyo. – North Platte struggled to recover from a fast start by Central Wyoming, falling 79-55 to the Rustlers on Friday night in their opening game of the Holiday Classic presented by Hampton Inn in Riverton.

Yahn, Shelby post double-doubles in win over Hastings College JV
Yahn, Shelby post double-doubles in win over Hastings College JV

December 09, 2025

North Platte, Neb. – Breonna Shelby notched her first career double-double, posting 12 points and 11 rebounds to power North Platte to an 84-50 win over Hastings College JV on Tuesday night.

Strong start leads Knights over Hastings College JV
Strong start leads Knights over Hastings College JV

December 08, 2025

North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team used a dominant start to cruise to a 99-55 win over Hastings College JV on Monday night.

Knights rebound in second half to defeat Lancers
Knights rebound in second half to defeat Lancers

December 06, 2025

Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Saturday afternoon with a 95-89 victory over Eastern Wyoming.

Knights Come Up Short Against Eastern Wyoming
Knights Come Up Short Against Eastern Wyoming

December 06, 2025

Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte women’s basketball team fell to Eastern Wyoming on Saturday afternoon, 72-53.

Knights fall in final seconds to Laramie County
Knights fall in final seconds to Laramie County

December 06, 2025

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College men's basketball team had a chance in the closing seconds, but the runner rolled off the rim as Laramie County held on for a 76–74 win Friday night.

North Platte falls to Golden Eagles
North Platte falls to Golden Eagles

December 05, 2025

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The North Platte women’s basketball team came up short on Friday night, falling 87-67 to Laramie County Community College.

NPCC athletic department hosts coat drive
NPCC athletic department hosts coat drive

December 04, 2025

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Community College athletic department is hosting a winter coat drive.

Knights return to win column with victory over Hastings College JV
Knights return to win column with victory over Hastings College JV

December 01, 2025

Hastings, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Monday night with a 99–69 victory over Hastings College JV.

Yahn breaks school record in win over Warriors
Yahn breaks school record in win over Warriors

December 01, 2025

North Platte, Neb. – Reece Yahn set a new school record with 15 offensive rebounds as North Platte powered its way back into the win column with a 121-65 win over Midland University JV on Monday night.