The seventh-ranked National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk men’s basketball team (10-0)
set NPC’s longest winning streak in program history Tuesday, defeating Central Baptist
College’s junior varsity team, 108-80, to earn its 10th-consecutive victory of the
season.
Led by sophomore guard Patrick Punch (Houston, Texas) and sophomore center Taylor
Harrell (Huntsville, Texas), NPC scored at will out of the gate, taking a double-digit
lead early and never looking back. Fueled by strong defense and rebounding, the Nighthawks
took advantage of Mustangs’ turnovers and miscues to take a 57-25 lead after 20 minutes.
At halftime, NPC’s men’s and women’s soccer teams were recognized for their recent
NJCAA Region 2 titles with corresponding championship banners unveiled in the Kettle.
Sophomore forward Nakavieon White (Odessa, Texas) led NPC in the second half with
nine points. With the game well in hand, the Nighthawks rested their starters and
spread the scoring wealth to multiple players as National Park College cruised to
victory.
Punch led the Nighthawks in scoring with 17 points. White added 15 points, while Harrell
finished with 11 points in the win.
The Nighthawk men play host to Missouri State University-West Plains Friday, December
1 at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed live on the Nighthawk Network.
The Nighthawk women travel to Dallas College-Mountain View Thursday, November 30 at
5 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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