2025-26 Men's Basketball News
Knights season ends in Region IX quarterfinals
March 12, 2026
Sterling, Colo. – The North Platte men’s basketball team nearly erased a double-digit deficit in the closing minutes but fell 76-74 to Northwest College on Thursday in the Region IX Tournament quarterfinals.
North Platte defeats Rustlers to open Region IX Tournament
March 07, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - Brady Kennison scored a team-high 25 points to lead North Platte to a 78-73 win over Central Wyoming on Saturday in the first round of the Region IX Tournament.
Michael propels Knights to win in regular season finale
February 28, 2026
La Junta, Colo. – Justus Michael had a team high 27 points in an 81-68 victory over Otero on Saturday afternoon.
Knights dominate Trojans on the road
February 27, 2026
Trinidad, Colo. - Brady Kennison’s 39-point explosion powered the Knights past Trinidad State, as they seized control early and rolled to a 99-68 victory.
Second half surge lifts Knights past Cougars
February 22, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - Brady Kennison caught fire in the second half, scoring 20 of his 25 points after the break to lift the Knights to a 98-84 victory over Western Nebraska on Saturday afternoon.
Knights comeback bid falls short against Northeastern
February 19, 2026
Sterling, Colo. - The Knights came up just short Wednesday night, falling 70-69 to the Plainsmen of Northeastern Junior College.
Knights fall in closing minutes to McCook
February 12, 2026
North Platte, Neb. – A double-double from Josh Osayanrhion was not enough to hold off the Indians of McCook Community College, as the Knights fell 75-71 to their rival at home on Wednesday night.
Big second half helps Lamar take down Knights
February 07, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - Lamar scored 39 points and forced eight second half turnovers to defeat the Knights on Saturday afternoon, 78-59.
Knights fall to Region IX foe Southeast on the road
February 04, 2026
Lincoln, Neb. - The North Platte men’s basketball team fell 77-74 to Southeast Community College in the final seconds Wednesday night.
Knights down Cougars for road win
February 01, 2026
Scottsbluff, Neb. - Brady Kennison poured in a game-high 27 points to lead North Platte to an 83-79 road victory over Western Nebraska on Sunday afternoon.
Free throws aid in Knights win over Northeastern
January 29, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte men’s basketball team capitalized at the free throw line down the stretch to secure a 64-60 victory over Northeastern Junior College on Wednesday.
Early run helps Runnin’ Lopes take down Knights
January 24, 2026
Lamar, Colo. – Brady Kennison and Winston Allen combined for 31 points, but North Platte was unable to overcome a decisive first-half run by Lamar in an 84-67 loss on Saturday afternoon.
Knights cruise past Bobcats at home
January 21, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - North Platte jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a 102-71 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night for its fifth consecutive win.
Knights make it three straight with win over Trinidad State at home
January 17, 2026
North Platte, Neb. — Justus Michael tallied 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the North Platte Community College men’s basketball team to an 81-74 victory over Trinidad State on Friday night.
Knights get fourth straight win with victory over Rattlers
January 17, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - Brady Kennison scored a team-high 30 points as North Platte rolled past Otero Junior College, 94-69, for its fourth straight win Saturday afternoon.
Knights hold off Indians to earn Region 9 South win
January 10, 2026
McCook, Neb. — The North Platte Community College men's basketball team held off the Indians of McCook Community College for an 85-81 win to open Region 9 South play on Saturday afternoon.