The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk men’s basketball team remained undefeated
on the season Tuesday, defeating Central Baptist College’s junior varsity team, 97-75,
in NPC’s home opener.
Enduring a back-and-forth battle for the first 10 minutes, NPC found its offensive
rhythm and surged to a double-digit advantage, 27-17, with 7:17 to play in the first
half. Led by 18 first-half points from sophomore guard Keryn Collins (Dallas, Texas),
including four three-pointers, NPC cruised to a 45-33 halftime lead.
The Nighthawks spread their scoring among multiple players in the second half. Sophomore
guard Siddiq Canty (Dallas, Texas) contributed 11 points over the final 20 minutes,
while Collins and sophomore guard Brody Tucker (Kirby) added nine points apiece to
NPC to its third-straight victory.
Recording a block midway through the first half, sophomore forward Nakavieon White
(Odessa, Texas) became NPC’s all-time leader in blocked shots, passing former Nighthawk
Garett Powell. White finished with three blocks in the game.
Collins led the Nighthawks in scoring with 27 points. Canty added 20 points, while
Tucker finished with 11 points in the win.
The Nighthawks travel to Kansas City, Kansas this weekend to compete in the Kansas
City Kansas Community College Classic. NPC faces North Central Missouri College Friday
at 4 p.m. and Metropolitan Community College Saturday at 2 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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