The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks men’s basketball team took down Central
Baptist College’s junior varsity team in nonconference play on Monday, 127-63.
NPC (17-6) erupted from the opening tipoff, powering to a 29-3 lead with 14:48 remaining
in the first half. Utilizing their size and speed, the Nighthawks dominated from beyond
the arc, knocking down 12 first-half three pointers.
Five Nighthawks racked up double digit point totals in the first half, led by 17 points
from sophomore Jaylen O’Conner (Oklahoma City, OK) and 16 points from sophomore Sayvon
Traylor (Atlanta, GA). Freshman JoQuarius Valrie (Houston, TX) added 12 points en
route to an 83-32 halftime lead.NPC made history in the first half, with sophomore Kam Vick (Little Rock) becoming
the Nighthawks’ all-time steals leader, passing the record previously set by Terry
Clardy Jr. Vick now possesses the all-time records for scoring, three-pointers made,
free throws made, assists and steals for National Park College.
NPC kept its foot on the gas in the second half, scoring freely and using its defense
to create additional offensive opportunities. Late in the game, the Nighthawks tied
NPC’s all-time record for three pointers made with 17, cruising to the team’s 17th
victory of the season.
Traylor led the Nighthawks in scoring with 26 points, while Valrie and sophomore Rodrique
Massenat (Trenton, NJ) added 21 and 18 points, respectively. O’Conner added 17 points,
while Vick and freshman Garett Powell (Springboro, OH) finished with 16 and 15 points,
respectively, in the win.
The Nighthawk men and women resume NJCAA Region II play on Thursday in Camden against
Southern Arkansas University Tech. The women tip off at 5 p.m. followed by the men
at 7 p.m.
For more information on schedules, rosters and more, visit Nighthawk men’s basketball and Nighthawk women’s basketball online. Fans can also follow the Nighthawks all season on social media.
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