CULLUM SCORES 12 AS NORTHEAST FALLS TO ELLSWORTH
NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s basketball team was at home Wednesday night at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk for an ICCAC matchup with Ellsworth Community College. The Panthers came out on top by a final score of 82-53.
NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men's basketball team was at home Wednesday night at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk for an ICCAC matchup with Ellsworth Community College. The Panthers came out on top by a final score of 82-53.
The Hawks (12-13, 3-9 ICCAC) jumped out to a five-point lead early and kept the energy up within their team for much of the first half. Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.) impressed with a dunk over an Ellsworth player that brought the entire gym to life. Jaden Strachan (Nassau, Bahamas) had 10 points off the bench in the showdown for the second time in the last three games.
STAT SHEET:
Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.): 12 PTS, 5 REB
Jared Lopez (Lincoln, Neb.): 10 PTS, 4 REB
Jaden Strachan (Nassau, Bahamas): 10 PTS, 3 REB
HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:
Head men's basketball coach Dan Anderson on tonight's game:
"We're kind of in a cycle of play good, play not so good," Anderson said. "Did I see some positive things tonight? Yes. Chaz (Cullum) was impressive driving to the basket."
UP NEXT:
Northeast will travel this weekend to battle Southwestern Community College at 1 p.m. Saturday in Creston, Iowa.
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