NJC Basketball Teams Fall to Eastern Wyoming, Home Stretch Awaits
Northeastern Junior College suffered a 72 to 59 loss to Eastern Wyoming on November 20 in Torrington, as the Plainswomen were outpaced in the second half after a tied halftime. The result matters to Sterling fans because the teams return home next week, and local support will be important for team morale and the college community.
Northeastern Junior College traveled to Torrington on November 20, where the Plainswomen fell to the Eastern Wyoming Lancers 72 to 59. The game was knotted at 37 apiece at the break, but Eastern Wyoming built separation in the second half to close out the victory.
NJC saw strong individual efforts despite the loss. Madison Sepeda led NJC with 24 points, 20 of which came in the first half as she helped keep the Plainswomen in contention early. Daniela Garcia Gasco recorded a double double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Yaly Ben Harush added 12 points and four rebounds. Those performances underline depth on the roster even as the team works to convert promising starts into full game results.
The matchup was part of a road trip that included both the Plainsmen and the Plainswomen, and the program will shift focus quickly to home play. NJC is scheduled to return to Sterling for a home contest on November 26 at the Bank of Colorado Event Center. That game offers an opportunity for the players to regroup in front of a hometown crowd and for local supporters to engage with the program.
For Logan County residents, college athletics are a community touchstone that extend beyond wins and losses. Games draw students, families, and local supporters to shared events that support student athletes both financially and emotionally. A home game next week may also provide increased opportunities for students balancing academics and athletics to compete without the strains of travel, and for supporters to rally around the teams.
The result in Torrington also highlights the competitive level of regional junior college basketball early in the season. Close first halves followed by decisive second half swings point to areas of focus for coaching staff and players, including in game adjustments and endurance through the final quarters. For a small community program, maintaining competitive play while supporting athletes academically and physically remains a priority.
As NJC prepares for its return to Sterling, the program and its fans will likely look to translate individual performances into consistent team execution. The upcoming home contest offers a test of resilience for the players and a chance for the Sterling community to reinforce the connections that college sports foster across Logan County.
