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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 Build Momentum For Late Season Push
Behind a dominant performance from James Porter III and a balanced defensive effort, North Central Missouri College secured a 78-70 victory over Marshalltown CC on Tuesday night at the Ketcham Community Center. Porter III delivered one of his most efficient outings of the season, pouring in a game-high 27 points on 9-of-13 shooting while going 9-of-10 from the free-throw line.
Pirates Use Big Second Half To Down Jefferson College On Sophomore Day
Pirates Basketball used balanced scoring and efficient shooting to secure an 80–73 win over Jefferson College on Saturday afternoon at the KCC. The Sophomore Day victory improved the team's record to 16-8 overall and 2-2 in Region 16 play. Their next action will be on Tuesday evening when they host Marshalltown CC. James Porter III led all scorers with a game-high 22 points off the bench, shooting 10-of-17 from the field while adding nine rebounds and four steals to pace the Pirates.
Pirates Fall To 1-2 In Region Play Following Road Loss To MCC
Pirate's basketball took their fourth loss in the last five games on Wednesday night when they fell to region foe Metropolitan CC 69-62 on the road. The team is now 15-8 overall and 1-2 in Region 16 play. They will look to right the ship on Saturday when they host St. Louis CC. That day the team will honor their sophomore athletes plus the 2026 NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame class will be inducted.
Pirates Drop Second Straight To Highly Ranked Opponents
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4th Ranked Ellsworth CC Too Much On For The Pirates On The Road
The 21st ranked NCMC men's basketball team fell on the road 92–76 to 4th ranked Ellsworth Community College on Saturday despite strong individual performances from several Pirates. The road defeat was the sixth of the season for the team which now looks ahead to another stiff test, a Tuesday home game with 3rd ranked Johnson County CC. The Pirates will be looking to avenge an earlier season road defeat to the Cavaliers. Tipoff is set for 7:00pm at the Ketcham Community Center.
Pirates Throttle CMU JV, Look Ahead To Big Road Matchup With #4 Ellsworth CC
The North Central Missouri College men's basketball team turned in a dominant all-around performance on Tuesday night, rolling past Central Methodist University JV 100–59. With the win, NCMC is now 15-5 with their next test coming on the road Saturday against Ellsworth CC, a team currently ranked #4 in the latest NJCAA DII poll. The Pirates are sitting at #21 nationally.
Pirates Fall At Jefferson College To Move To 1-1 In Region 16 Play
The NCMC men's basketball team battled throughout but came up short in a 78–70 setback at Jefferson College on Saturday. The Pirates were without leading scorer Camden Bennett due to an ankle injury and their offensive output was not quite up to season averages. The team is now 14-5 with their next game coming at home on Saturday against St. Louis CC.
Pirates Romp In Final Tune Up Before Region 16 Play
NCMC men's basketball rebounded nicely from their defeat at Johnson County and delivered a balanced, efficient offensive performance when they rolled to a 96-58 victory over Link Year Prep on Saturday. The Pirates are now 13-4 ahead of their Region 16 opener on Wednesday against Metropolitan CC. Be sure to wear RED to that game as it is the annual Red Alert matchup. Tipoff is set to follow the women's game that day.
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 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.
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.
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