Athletics News

Knights softball to offer winter camp
Knights softball to offer winter camp

January 26, 2026

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Community College Knights softball team will host a winter camp on Jan. 31 at the D&N Event Center in North Platte.

Early run helps Runnin’ Lopes take down Knights
Early run helps Runnin’ Lopes take down Knights

January 24, 2026

Lamar, Colo. – Brady Kennison and Winston Allen combined for 31 points, but North Platte was unable to overcome a decisive first-half run by Lamar in an 84-67 loss on Saturday afternoon.

Knights fall to Runnin’ Lopes
Knights fall to Runnin’ Lopes

January 24, 2026

Lamar, Colo. – Breonna Shelby led North Platte scorers with 12 points, but the Knights came up short in a 63-51 loss to the Runnin’ Lopes of Lamar on Saturday afternoon.

Knights cruise past Bobcats at home
Knights cruise past Bobcats at home

January 21, 2026

North Platte, Neb. - North Platte jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a 102-71 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night for its fifth consecutive win.

Knights rally in the second half to defeat Bobcats
Knights rally in the second half to defeat Bobcats

January 21, 2026

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte women’s basketball team used a strong second half surge to secure the 68-57 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night.

Knights get fourth straight win with victory over Rattlers
Knights get fourth straight win with victory over Rattlers

January 17, 2026

North Platte, Neb. - Brady Kennison scored a team-high 30 points as North Platte rolled past Otero Junior College, 94-69, for its fourth straight win Saturday afternoon.

Knights fall in final seconds to Otero
Knights fall in final seconds to Otero

January 17, 2026

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte women’s basketball team attempted to use some home court magic to come from behind in the final seconds, but ultimately came up just short in a 67–64 loss to Otero Junior College on Saturday afternoon.

Knights make it three straight with win over Trinidad State at home
Knights make it three straight with win over Trinidad State at home

January 17, 2026

North Platte, Neb. — Justus Michael tallied 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the North Platte Community College men’s basketball team to an 81-74 victory over Trinidad State on Friday night.

Knights return to win column with victory over Trojans
Knights return to win column with victory over Trojans

January 17, 2026

North Platte, Neb. – The Knights women’s basketball team earned its first Region 9 South victory of the season with a 53-43 win over Trinidad State on Friday night.

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.