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Articles by Camden Bennett
North Central Missouri College
Men's basketball had their season come to a close when they took an 86-69 defeat in the Central Plains District Championship against ASU Mid-South. The Pirates finished the season with a record of 22-9 and one win shy of another NJCAA DII National Tournament appearance. Camden Bennett led the Pirates offensively with 21 points, shooting 7-of-18 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line while also adding seven rebounds.
Pirates Basketball Claims Region 16 Title & Turn Their Attention To ASU Mid-South
NCMC men's basketball won the NJCAA Region 16 Tournament over the weekend with victories over Jefferson College in the semifinals and St. Louis CC in the championship game. The Pirates now hold a record of 22-8 and a Central Plains District Championship matchup at Arkansas State Mid-South on Friday, March 6th looming with a bid to the NJCAA DII National Tournament on the line. Three Pirates earned All-Region Recognition. Well done Camden Bennett, James Porter III and Deng Gak.
Pirates Dominate STLCC On The Road Saturday
The North Central Missouri College men's basketball team delivered a complete performance Saturday, pulling away from St. Louis Community College for an 82-59 victory. The win improves the team's Region 16 standing to 3-2 with a home matchup against the Archers looming on Saturday, February 21st. The Pirates shot an efficient 53.7 percent from the field and controlled the glass with a 39-27 rebounding advantage, setting the tone on both ends of the floor.
Pirates Look Good In Tune Up Ahead Of Big Region 16 Matchup
The NCMC Pirates delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, defeating Kansas Christian College JV 101-64 on the road. The win improves the team's record to 18-8 ahead of a big road matchup Saturday with St. Louis CC. The Pirates are currently 2-2 in Region 16 play and will look to improve their standing against the Archers. NCMC shot an efficient 53.6 percent from the field and controlled the glass with a commanding 55-28 rebounding advantage to set the tone early and never look back.
Pirates Pull Away Down The Stretch To Defeat Metropolitan CC
The North Central Missouri College men's basketball team turned in a balanced performance on both ends of the floor to secure a 78–66 victory over Metropolitan Community College at home to open league play. With the win, NCMC is now 14-4 with a road matchup Saturday looming against Jefferson College. Deng Gak led the Pirates with a strong all-around effort, posting 16 points and a game-high 14 rebounds to anchor the paint.
11th ranked North Central Missouri College relied on power, poise, and timely contributions across the roster to secure an 86–78 overtime victory at Highland Community College on Wednesday night. The win avenged a season opening loss to the Scotties and improves NCMC's record to 12-2 with a home tilt against Kansas City Kansas CC the only remaining first semester game. The Pirates controlled the glass, executed in key moments, and showcased standout performances from multiple starters.
Pirates Take A Tight Win To Close Out The NCMC Classic
NCMC picked up a hard-fought 79–75 win over Fort Scott Community College on Saturday to go undefeated in the NCMC Classic, powered by a dominant performance from sophomore guard Camden Bennett, who poured in a game-high 33 points. Bennett was efficient and relentless, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 11-of-12 at the free-throw line, giving the Pirates a steady offensive anchor all night. NCMC saw strong contributions across the lineup.
Pirates Cruise To A 25 Point Victory To Open The NCMC Classic
North Central Missouri College, up to #11 in the latest NJCAA DII national poll, put together a balanced and physical performance on both ends of the floor, earning a 78–53 win over Neosho County on Friday night. The Pirates dominated the glass, shared the ball, and saw major contributions across the lineup. James Porter III delivered one of his strongest outings of the season, finishing with 18 points and 11 rebounds for a commanding double-double.
Pirates Continue Their Strong Start To The Season, Win 9th Straight
15th ranked NCMC men's basketball picked up a hard-fought 76–64 victory over Allen County at home on Wednesday night, powered by consistent scoring from its starting group and key contributions off the bench. The Pirates are now 9-2 with their next action coming on Friday night when they tangle with Neosho County CC as part of the NCMC Classic. The game will follow the Lady Pirates action at 3:00pm and a matchup of Fort Scott CC vs. Spoon River College.
Pirates Cruise Against Quincy University JV
The NCMC Pirates, now 8-2 on the season, put together one of its most complete outings of the season on Sunday, overpowering Quincy University JV in a 116–58 victory marked by efficiency, unselfish play, and production up and down the roster. The Pirates' starters set the tone early. Camden Bennett delivered a game-high 19 points on an impressive 9-of-16 shooting while adding seven rebounds and five assists.
Pirates Power Past John Wood Behind Balanced Attack And Gak’s Dominant Double-Double
North Central Missouri College, currently ranked 16th in the nation, secured a 67–46 home victory over John Wood Community College on Tuesday night, fueled by efficient shooting and a standout performance from sophomore forward Deng Gak. Gak was unstoppable in the paint, posting 20 points and 15 rebounds on an impressive 9-of-12 shooting. He controlled the glass from start to finish and added three steals and a block to anchor the Pirates defensively.
Bennett Catches Fire As Pirates Shoot Down Southwestern CC
NCMC men's basketball, ranked 15th in the latest NJCAA DII poll, put together one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season, hitting the century mark in a 100–82 win at Southwestern Community College. The Pirates were powered by a career night from Camden Bennett, who poured in 39 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including six three-pointers, while going a perfect 9-for-9 at the free-throw line.
Pirates Put Together Impressive Road Win Over Allen County CC
North Central Missouri College men's basketball put together one of its most complete efforts of the season, using balanced scoring, strong ball movement, and a commanding edge on the glass to defeat Allen County CC 92–73 on the road Friday night. Camden Bennett led the way with a team-high 22 points, attacking the rim all night and finishing an impressive 10-of-11 at the free-throw line. Bennett also added seven rebounds and five assists, playing a key role on both ends of the floor.
18th Ranked Pirates Sweep Games At The KCKCC HOF Classic
NCMC men's basketball, ranked 18th in the latest NJCAA DII poll, went a perfect 2-0 in the Kansas City Kansas CC HOF Classic over the weekend. First the Pirates downed Independence CC 86-81 before taking down host KCKCC by the final score of 82-75. The team is now 4-2 with their next action coming Wednesday when they hit the road to tangle with Allen County CC. NCMC 81, Independence CC 81 The Pirates put together one of its most balanced offensive performances of the season on Friday night.
Pirates Handle Spoon River Behind Balanced, Efficient Offensive Showing
Men's basketball went on the road Tuesday and downed Spoon River College 81-64 to improve to 2-2 early in the season. Next up is a pair of games in the Kansas City Kansas HOF Classic this coming weekend. NCMC 81, Spoon River 64 North Central Missouri College put together one of its most complete offensive efforts of the season, rolling past Spoon River College 81–64 behind a balanced scoring attack and standout efficiency across the roster.
Men's Basketball Goes 1-1 At The Great Western Classic
8th ranked NCMC men's basketball split a pair of games in the Great Western Classic hosted by Iowa Central Community College. In Friday's matchup with the host, they came out on the short end of a 84-78 final score. Saturday, NCMC earned their first win of the season with a 92-83 victory over Central Community College. Next up will be a road test at Spoon River College on Tuesday.
8th Ranked Pirates Drop Their Season Opener To Highland CC
The 8th ranked North Central Missouri College men's basketball team went toe-to-toe with Highland Community College (KS) on Tuesday night in the Ketcham Community Center, falling just short in an 86-82 home opener despite a strong all-around offensive effort from multiple Pirates. Sophomore Camden Bennett paced NCMC with a game-high 25 points, connecting on 6-of-12 shots from the field and hitting three triples while going 10-for-13 at the free-throw line.
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