The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk women’s basketball team (0-3) dropped its
home opener against Champion Christian College’s junior varsity team Monday, falling
to the Tigers, 65-45.
Led by 19 first-half points, including five treys, from freshman guard Hope Thomas
(Grady), NPC overcame an early deficit to take a 31-29 lead at halftime.
Through a combination of timely three-pointers and free throws, Champion Christian
thrived in the second half, outscoring NPC, 23-6 in the third quarter to regain the
lead for good. The Nighthawks sputtered, offensively, with Thomas held to just two
points over the final 20 minutes. Freshman guard Amya Snowden (Arkadelphia) added
eight points down the stretch, but was unable to help NPC overcome the deficit.
Thomas led the Nighthawks in scoring with 21 points, while Snowden finished with 15
in the loss.
The Nighthawk women compete in the Northwest Mississippi Community College Classic
in Senatobia, Mississippi this week. The Nighthawks face Coahoma Community College
Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and take on Northwest Mississippi Community College Friday at
2 p.m.
The Nighthawk men celebrate “Lakers Night” at home against Central Baptist College
Tuesday at 7 p.m. NPC will wear classic green and gold uniforms and don the Lakers
moniker in honor of its previous team identity, the Garland County Community College
Lakers. The game will be streamed live on the Nighthawk Network.
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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