NORTHEAST HEADS INTO WINTER BREAK WITH STRONG VICTORY OVER IOWA LAKES

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – The Northeast Community College women's basketball team wrapped up the fall semester Wednesday night in Estherville, Iowa against Iowa Lakes Community College. The Hawks took the matchup by a final score of 64-45 to finish the first semester with a record of 11-3.

Northeast (11-3, 4-2 ICCAC) put together an all-around performance in the conference showdown to snag their second victory in three days as Aaliyah Jones (Rapid City, S.D.) led the Hawks in scoring with 23 points to bring her season total to 353 in 14 games so far this season. Mia Wiederin (Norfolk, Neb.) and Vilique Fallis (Rapid City, S.D.) joined Jones in double figures with 18 points and 13 points as Northeast will now enjoy a few weeks off before hitting the floor next.

STAT SHEET:

Aaliyah Jones (Rapid City, S.D.): 23 PTS, 4 REB, 3 STL

Mia Wiederin (Norfolk, Neb.): 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL

Vilique Fallis (Rapid City, S.D.): 13 PTS, 4 REB

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head Women's Basketball Coach Matt Svehla on the triumph over Iowa Lakes:

"We had a hard time getting going in the first half tonight and it did not help that we were 1-12 shooting from the 3-point line in the first half," Svehla said. "Considering that, I was pleased that we had a lead at halftime because we really did not play that well. In the second half, we did a better job in all areas and were 4-9 from three."

Svehla on where his team is at heading into the break:

"We had a solid first half of our season and our team will enjoy getting some time off with our holiday break," Svehla said. "We will be looking forward to the second half of our season."

UP NEXT:

The Hawks will enjoy the winter break and then will be back in action at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 in the Cox Activities Center against Southwestern Community College.

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