subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite map
Sun, Nov 08 2009 

Published March 19, 2008 01:10 am - HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reggie Mathis scored a career-high 26 points and led the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen to a 78-65 win over the Shelton (Ala.) State Community College Buccaneers in the opening round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s National Championships at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
The Norsemen (27-7) advance to Thursday’s second round where they will face the winner of Chipola (Fla.) and Seward County (Kan.) at 6:30 p.m. Shelton State (24-11) will take on the loser of the Chipola-Seward County contest in an elimination game.


Norsemen win opener in nationals



From staff reports

sports@joplinglobe.com

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reggie Mathis scored a career-high 26 points and led the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen to a 78-65 win over the Shelton (Ala.) State Community College Buccaneers in the opening round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s National Championships at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The Norsemen (27-7) advance to Thursday’s second round where they will face the winner of Chipola (Fla.) and Seward County (Kan.) at 6:30 p.m. Shelton State (24-11) will take on the loser of the Chipola-Seward County contest in an elimination game.

Mathis, a 6-foot-3 sophomore shooting guard form Jenks, Okla., went 9-of-15 from the field and 8-of-8 from the foul line for his 26 points. He also ended with seven rebounds, three assists and a pair of steals.

Dominique Gaines added 24 for NEO — going 9-of-14 from the field and 5-of-8 from the line — while Cicero Gonzaga and Tulio Cobos chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

The Buccaneers were led by Brandon Williams’ 16 points while Lajay Sears and Jason Swanson added 12 and 10 points, respectively.

NEO led 37-31 at halftime and finished the night with a 41-38 advantage on the boards. Shelton State went 9-of-32 from 3-point range.

Salt Lake Community College opened action Tuesday in the 16-team tournament with a 65-61 victory over Vincennes. Brian Green led the winning Bruins with 15 points. Devin Dumes scored 21 for Vincennes, which led 25-23 at halftime.

Southeastern Illinois rallied past Paris (Texas) Junior College 63-57. Andree Wilson had 18 points for Southeastern Illinois, which trailed 29-27 at intermission. Eric Tramiel scored 15 for the Paris Dragons.

Missouri champion Three Rivers stopped Eastern Wyoming 83-70 behind a combined 40 points from Jeff McClain and Artem Valov.

McClain hit 7-of-8 shots from the field and 8-of-9 free throws for 22 points. Valov hit 6-of-11 shots and 6-7 free throws for 18 points. Casey Robinson had 20 points for the Eastern Wyoming Lancers.



print this story    email this story    comment on this story   

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.


Add a comment on this story







autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
: Special Offer For New Subscribers : 32 buy 1 get 1 free offers

Click Here!



Featured Jobs

SERVICE COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR
SERVICE COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR full time, responsible for development and supervision of ongoing activities required to...>MORE

TELLER
Local credit union has opening for part time teller 25-35 hours per week, experience preferred. Apply in person Joplin M...>MORE

BUSY LAW OFFICE
Seeking experienced secretary. Good typing, computer and secretarial skills required. Position includes both secretarial...>MORE

TRUCK BROKERS
TRUCK BROKERS LANGE LOGISTICS, INC., a 3PL company seeks Account Managers in Joplin. Openings also in Dallas, Nashville ...>MORE

HIRING HAIR STYLIST
NOW HIRING HAIR STYLIST. Fun and energetic salon. 417-845-0555, Tanya....>MORE

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Work along side and direct physically and mentally challenged adults in a work setting. Starts $8.00-$10.00 per hour. Co...>MORE

COUNTER HELP
part time. Apply Comet Cleaners, 2401 E. 32nd, Joplin....>MORE

SUNSHINE, INC

is currently accepting applications for Full time and part time evening evening shift and an awake overnight suppo
...>MORE

OPIES TRANSPORT
Now Hiring Over the Road Drivers with 2 years experience. 800-341-9963 www.opiestransport.com ...>MORE

JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY - Children’s Assistant. 20 hours per week. Must enjoy working with children, posses excellent cust...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Transportation

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
4x4, asking $4500. (417)850-2454....>MORE

1999 DODGE NEON
5 speed, air, 92,000 miles. 417-529-4420 or 417-781-8907....>MORE

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Super sharp, loaded, cold air front and rear, extra clean, $3200. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE

2000 Freightliner
$20,000 Century Classic, 745,943 miles; 1998 Freightliner $15,000, 400,888 miles; 1996 Volvo $25,000, 1,167,593 miles 1 ...>MORE

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
LS, 4X4, 80,000 miles, priced to sell, $9,000 or best offer. 417-529-1957....>MORE

PONTIAC, 1997 SUNFIRE,
2 door, automatic, low miles, very nice, $2650. 434-7382....>MORE

1998 OLDSMOBILE REGENCY
127,000 miles, nice and clean, $3420. 529-2207....>MORE

2007 NISSAN MURANO
All wheel drive, 47,000 miles, leather, excellent condition, received a company car and do not need extra vehicle. $17,9...>MORE

2008 HONDA RUCKUS
black, low mileage, $1500. 918-961-8995....>MORE

CHEVROLET, 2004 SILVERADO SS,
all high gloss black paint with full bed cover, 20” chrome wheels, white face gauges, 6.0 liter engine, all wheel drive,...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Homes

2 BR, 9523 HIGHWAY NN
$450/$400; 417-592-2088....>MORE

819 A STREET
Charming 2 story, 2 bedroom home with a lot of character. Hardwood floors, huge screened porch, central heat and air, co...>MORE

BY OWNER: 3 BR, 2 BA
1880 sq. ft., Cedar Ridge subdivision $189,900 417-621-5098...>MORE

916 OREGON
OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 PM , CARTERVILLE. 3 br, 2 1/2 ba REDUCED! 417-439-5010....>MORE

DOWNTOWN JOPLIN

Commercial buildings.
For sale or lease.
For details phone
Bill Martin,
Quality Real Estat
...>MORE

FURNISHED 3 BR
2 ba, 1750 sq. ft. vaulted ceilings, located in S. Joplin, near Shoal Creek, $97,500. Usa Real Estate 417-781-1233....>MORE

3 BR, 1 BA, 827 S. PICHER
central heat/air, refrigerator, stove $500/$500. 437-6365....>MORE

3 BR, 7 YEAR OLD
like new, all electric, 10 minutes to Neosho, 20 minutes to Joplin. No Smoking, No Pets, $700 Month, $350 Deposit. (417)...>MORE

OPEN SATURDAY 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
Sunday 1-4 p.m. 3 br on 2 lots, central heat/air, vinyl siding/windows. See to appreciate. $29,900. 823 S. Sergeant. (91...>MORE

2 BR CENTRAL HEAT/AIR,
gar, $475/$300 appliances 4117 S Pennsylvania 417-389-6737...>MORE

See all ads

Other Cool Stuff

1950S CAVALIER COKE MACHINE
in working order, $350. (417)782-2751....>MORE

BOW FLEX EXTREME HOME GYM

(417)438-9041
...>MORE

14 WEEK-10 WEEK OLD MORKIE
males, $200. Papillion females, $200. 417-548-2433....>MORE

2008 POLARIS TRAILBLAZER 330
2 wheel drive, like new, $2300. (918)961-8995....>MORE

WANENMACHER’S WORLD’S LARGEST
GUN SHOW -November 14 and 15. Tulsa Fairgrounds, Saturday, 8-6 p.m., Sunday 8-4 p.m. www.tulsaarmsshow.com....>MORE

YORKIE, POMERANIAN AND SILKY PUPPIES
wanting forever homes. Well socialized. Prices $75-$300. Early Christmas presents (417)652-7510, leave message. ...>MORE

TWO LIVING ESTATE SALES, ONE SITE

Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
28245 Fir Road, Carl Junction, MO.
Follow signs.
Downsizing
...>MORE

2 CREMATION NICHES
2 CREMATION NICHES Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, moving must sell quick. Call Carolyn, (417)624-3017....>MORE

CHEAP PUPPIES
Border Terriers, Dachshunds, Italian Greyhound, Lhasas, Morkies, Norwich Terriers, Shih-Tzus, Standard Poodles (chocolat...>MORE

KENNELL REDUCTION
Chihuahua’s and French Bulldog’s, AKC, pups to young adults, very nice, Chihuahua’s $100/up, Frenchis, $900/up. (417)394...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index

 

 

The Joplin Globe Electronic Edition