by CRESTON, Iowa – The Northeast Community College women’s basketball team was back in action after the completion of winter break for a conference showdown with Southwestern Community College Wednesday night in Creston, Iowa. The Hawks took down the Spartans by a final score of 77-40.
The Hawks (10-4, 5-3 ICCAC) jumped out to a quick 13-0 lead in the matchup and never looked back as Northeast picked up their third-straight win in the contest. Aaliyah Jones (Rapid City, S.D.) scored 18 points and Lexi Wiebelhaus (Crofton, Neb.) recorded 12 points as the Hawks will host a huge ballgame on their home floor next against No. 3 Kirkwood Community College at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk.
STAT SHEET:
Aaliyah Jones (Rapid City, S.D.): 18 PTS, 4 REB
Lexi Wiebelhaus (Crofton, Neb.): 12 PTS, 7 REB
Vilique Fallis (Rapid City, Neb.): 9 PTS, 2 STL
HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:
Head Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Svehla on the victory and the upcoming battle with No. 3 Kirkwood Saturday:
“It was good to get a road win to start 2026,” Svehla said. “We played with decent energy, and we had a chance to play everyone. We will have a strong opponent coming to Norfolk on Saturday, so we will need to be ready to play.”
