RICHARDS AND FALLIS COMBINE FOR 50 POINTS AS HAWKS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STARTS 2023 WITH A WIN

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College women's team basketball competed in their first matchup of 2023 Wednesday night at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk as they hosted Iowa Central Community College. The Hawks were victorious in the contest by a final score of 78-62.

The Hawks (9-5, 3-2 ICCAC) were led on the night by Allison Richards (Pine Ridge, S.D.) and Stevi Fallis (Pine Ridge, S.D.), who combined for 50 points in the showdown. Richards totaled 19 points in the first half and 28 points in the game while Fallis totaled 16 points in the first half and 22 in the game.

Northeast jumped out to an 11-0 run to start the ballgame and never surrendered the lead as they now get into the heart of conference play.

STAT SHEET:

Allison Richards (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 28 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST

Stevi Fallis (Pine Ridge, S.D.): 22 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Analyssa Maldonado (Sunnyside, Wash.): 14 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head women's basketball coach Matt Svehla on how tonight's game played out:

"This was a good win for us to get our second semester started," Svehla said. "We haven't played since December 17, so there's always some concern about rust. I really liked our energy early in the game as we got up and down the floor and hit some shots."

Svehla on the big performances from Fallis and Richards:

"Stevi and Allison both had good games for us and did a good job of pushing the tempo," Svehla said. "It is only one game, but a good way to start 2023."

UP NEXT:

Northeast is on the road next as they will battle North Iowa Area Community College at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mason City, Iowa.

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