Result: #13 NCC (15-6, 12-3) 83, #12 Hostos (18-4, 15-2) 46
When: Feb. 3, 2024
Where: Garden City, N.Y.
Top performers
- Freshman Aiyana Hamilton scored a game-high 32 points on 14-for-23 shooting from the field, pulled down seven rebounds, and was credited with seven steals.
- Sophomore Shyann Parker went for 18 points (9-for-16 FG) and posted game-high totals for steals (8) and assists (7).
- Sophomore Mia Cheatham scored 12 points and had three steals.
- Freshman Janatta Bartley pulled down a game-best 14 rebounds.
How it happened
- NCC jumped out to a 16-12 after the first quarter and outscored the Caimans 32-6 in the second quarter.
- After leading 48-18 at halftime, Nassau cruised to an 83-46 victory.
Notes
- The Lions extend their winning streak to seven games and sit in second place in the Region XV standings.
- Head Coach Brian Kuar earns his 100th win at the helm of the program since taking over for the 2016-17 season.
- NCC came into the contest ranked #13 in the NJCAA Division III national poll. Hostos was #12.
- Hamilton is currently fourth in the nation in scoring (23.3 PPG) and NCC remains first in Division III with 21.5 steals-per-game.
Up next: The Lions return to action on Saturday, Feb. 10, when they host LaGuardia Community College for a Region XV tilt at 1 p.m.
