The Panthers took on Haskell Indian Nations University Friday night, and came away with a solid 113-80 victory over the Fighting Indians. While the final score was lopsided, the 1^st half was not, with both teams going into the locker room tied at 51. In the 2^nd half Neosho County used their athleticism and size advantage to take over the game defensively and on the boards, out rebounding Haskell 56-30 while holding them under 30% shooting. NCCC also shot the ball well from the free throw line (13/16), en route to a 33 point 2^nd half advantage.
           
On offense, it was a balanced team effort led by Jamarion Butler (22 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists), Michael Odingo (18 points, 7/12 FGs), Derrick Wiley (18 points, 3 assists), and Jamari Robinson (15 points, 9 rebounds).
           
The Panthers will get a week off before they head to Connors State College on Saturday, November 26th.
 
Injury update
It was a tough couple of days for Neosho County on the injury front, as they saw their two team captains and starting guards go down in back to back games. Dariq Williams suffered a knee injury on Thursday against OKWU, and Ezrah Vaigafa a hand injury on Friday against Haskell. Both will be reevaluated this week with hopes of returning at some point this season.