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DOJ Creates New Pathway for Restoration of Firearm Rights
Individuals convicted of felony white collar offenses face the loss of a range of civil rights, including the right to possess a firearm. Under current federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)), any individual who is convicted of any felony permanently loses his right to possess firearms. That absolute bar — which applies regardless of the felony’s nature or how long ago it occurred — is about to change.
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 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 Fall Short Against Highly Ranked Johnson County CC
North Central Missouri College men's basketball was led by a strong interior performance from Deng Gak and James Porter III, but the Pirates were unable to keep pace in an 82–60 setback to 3rd ranked Johnson County Community College on Wednesday. Gak posted a double-double to pace NCMC, finishing with a game-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting while adding 11 rebounds, three three-pointers and two assists.
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.
Pirates Head To The Midseason Break With A Tight Loss To KCKCC
Despite an efficient shooting night and a stellar performance from James Porter III, North Central Missouri College came up just short in a 74–70 loss to Kansas City Kansas Community College on Saturday. The loss drops 11th ranked NCMC's record to 12-3 heading into the semester break. Porter III delivered an outstanding performance to lead the Pirates, pouring in a game-high 27 points on an efficient 11-of-15 shooting from the field.
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.
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.
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