2025-26 Women's Basketball News
Knights fall in second half rally to Rustlers
March 06, 2026
Riverton, Wyo. - The North Platte women’s basketball team started strong but couldn’t hold off a 42-point second half rally, falling 71-58 to Central Wyoming in the Region 9 Tournament opening round.
Rattlers early run aids in win over Knights
February 28, 2026
La Junta, Colo. – A fast start helps Otero Junior College defeat North Platte 74-59 on Saturday afternoon.
Knights hold off late Trojans rally
February 27, 2026
Trinidad, Colo. – The North Platte women’s basketball team withstood a late fourth-quarter surge from Trinidad State to secure a 64-63 victory Friday night.
Knights rally in fourth quarter to defeat Cougars
February 22, 2026
North Platte, Neb. – Dezirae Gonzales tallied eight of her 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Knights earn the 69-66 come from behind win over Western Nebraska on Saturday afternoon.
Knights take down Northeastern on the road
February 19, 2026
Sterling, Colo. – Jasmine Gilbert scored a team-high 18 points, as North Platte earned the 65-58 win over Northeastern on the road Wednesday night.
Knights upset McCook in rivalry matchup
February 12, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - Jasmine Gilbert tallied 13 points in the second half to help North Platte upset rival McCook 68-62 on Wednesday night.
Knights fall short against Lamar
February 07, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - Aliyah Herron led the Knights with 17 points, but Lamar pulled away late to secure a 62-52 victory over North Platte on Saturday afternoon.
Knights fall to Southeast on the road
February 04, 2026
Lincoln, Neb. – North Platte women’s basketball fell to the Bobcats of Southeast Community College 69-55 on National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday.
Knights hold on to defeat Cougars
February 01, 2026
Scottsbluff, Neb. - Behind 21 points from Aliyah Herron, the North Platte women’s basketball team held on to defeat Western Nebraska 63-60 Sunday afternoon.
Knights fall in final seconds to Plainswomen
January 29, 2026
North Platte, Neb. – North Platte’s Zaily Mazarin recorded a double-double, but the Knights fell to Northeastern Junior College 65-61 on Wednesday night at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.
Knights fall to Runnin’ Lopes
January 24, 2026
Lamar, Colo. – Breonna Shelby led North Platte scorers with 12 points, but the Knights came up short in a 63-51 loss to the Runnin’ Lopes of Lamar on Saturday afternoon.
Knights rally in the second half to defeat Bobcats
January 21, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte women’s basketball team used a strong second half surge to secure the 68-57 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night.
Knights return to win column with victory over Trojans
January 17, 2026
North Platte, Neb. – The Knights women’s basketball team earned its first Region 9 South victory of the season with a 53-43 win over Trinidad State on Friday night.
Knights fall in final seconds to Otero
January 17, 2026
North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte women’s basketball team attempted to use some home court magic to come from behind in the final seconds, but ultimately came up just short in a 67–64 loss to Otero Junior College on Saturday afternoon.
Knights fall in Region 9 South matchup to Indians
January 10, 2026
McCook, Neb. – The North Platte women’s basketball team was defeated by McCook Community College, 57–41, in its Region 9 South opener Saturday afternoon.
Knights close out first half of season with loss to Gillette
December 17, 2025
North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte women’s basketball team fell to Gillette College, 68-43, on Wednesday afternoon, closing out the first half of the season.