SEVEN PLAYERS SCORE 10 OR MORE ON SOPHOMORE DAY FOR NORTHEAST

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men's basketball team played host to North Iowa Area Community College Saturday during their final home game of the regular season. The Hawks scored the victory by a final score of 104-88 to complete the season sweep of the Trojans.

The Hawks (14-16, 5-11 ICCAC) honored sophomores Saheed Sanusi (Nassau, Bahamas), Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas), Tanner Oestreich (Battle Creek, Neb.), Dade Davis (Bloomfield, Neb.), Jaden Strachan (Nassau, Bahamas), Jared Lopez (Lincoln, Neb.), Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas), Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.) and Charles Joseph (Nassau, Bahamas) before the game, and sending them out with a win the number one goal for everyone.

Saturday marked the first time that Northeast exceeded the 100-point mark during the conference portion of the schedule as seven different Hawks players, including every starter, had 10 or more points. Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas) led the way with 22, Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas) scored 17, Ben Hammond (Norfolk, Neb.) totaled 15, Jared Lopez (Lincoln, Neb.), Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.) and Jaden Strachan (Nassau, Bahamas) all had 12 while Bryan Rolle (Nassau, Bahamas) put in 10 of his own. The Hawks led from the tip and will now await a playoff seeding.

STAT SHEET:

Collin Storr (Nassau, Bahamas): 22 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK

Emaniel Alexandre (Nassau, Bahamas): 17 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, BLK

Ben Hammond (Norfolk, Neb.): 15 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL

Jared Lopez (Lincoln, Neb.): 12 PTS, 10 REB

Chaz Cullum (Omaha, Neb.): 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST

Jaden Strachan (Nassau, Bahamas): 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL

Bryan Rolle (Nassau, Bahamas): 10 PTS, 4 REB

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head men's basketball coach Dan Anderson on closing out the regular season home schedule with a victory:

"The sophomores had a lot of fun here during their last game," Anderson said. "They all got in to play and they all played hard. We brought effort. You can't take that away from people. Guys hit shots and it was just an all-around good win. It's kind of a confidence builder going into next week."

Anderson on what these sophomores have meant to him as a coach:

"They make me feel young," Anderson said. "I always look forward to being around these guys. Their energy helps me. It will be sad to see them leave."

UP NEXT:

It's playoff time as the Hawks will compete in the Region XI Division II Men's Basketball Tournament beginning either next Friday or next Saturday in Estherville, Iowa. Fans are encouraged to keep tabs on northeasthawks.com and the various Northeast Athletics social feeds to stay updated on seeding, matchups and start times.

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