Saturday, February 14, 2009

WNCC and EWC tangle in Highway 26 battle; Hoops for Hunger night as well

The Western Nebraska Community College men's and women's basketball teams will entertain Eastern Wyoming College Saturday evening and they hope to keep their season going in a positive direction.

The contests will tip off at 6 p.m. for the women's game and the men's contest at 8 p.m. It is also Hoops for Hunger night where patrons will receive $1 off their admission price when they bring in a food item, which will be donated to the Scottsbluff and Gering food pantry.

The Cougar men, 20-5, will be looking to keep playing well. WNCC earned honorable mention status in this weeks' NJCAA national poll. WNCC enters the contest winners of 17 of their last 20 games. The Cougars are coming off a 72-57 win against Casper College on Tuesday. WNCC has also won 10 of their last 11 games.

WNCC and EWC already faced each other once this season and the Cougars earned a tough 89-82 win at Torrington, Wyo., back on Nov. 25. The Lancers are coming off a defeat to Central Wyoming College 90-56 on Thursday night.

The Cougar women, who are 19-6 on the season, are starting to find their groove after losing three of four right after the holiday break. The Cougar women are heading into the contest with the Lancers on a four-game winning streak.

WNCC has scored over 80 points in three of those wins, including an 87-55 win against Lamar Community College 87-55, Eastern Wyoming 81-38, and McCook Community College 83-41. On Tuesday, WNCC topped Casper College 68-67 on the road.

The Cougar women will have four more home games to finish out their season.

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