The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams secured victories in their recent games at Jones County Junior College.
The women fought hard for a 51-47 win, while the men upset the nationally ranked Jones team, 95-91, according to school officials.
Both teams demonstrated strong performance on the road, with the women’s team earning a gritty victory and the men’s team overcoming a tough opponent. Northeast officials expressed pride in the players’ efforts and their representation of the college.
The wins mark a significant achievement for the Tigers, who continue their season with momentum. No additional details were provided about upcoming games or player highlights.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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