No. 4 NIACC rolls, 111-72
MASON CITY - Wendell Matthews scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lift No. 4 NIACC to a 111-72 victory over Little Priest Tribal College Wednesday in an ICCAC men's basketball contest in the NIACC gym.
It was Matthew's sixth double/double of the season and 14th of his career. Matthews was 10 of 13 from the field and 6 of 9 from the free-throw line.
The Trojans also received a double/doubles from sophomore point guard Quentin Hardrict and sophomore forward Chandler Dean.
Hardrict scored 17 points and dished out a season-high 11 assists. It was Hardrict's first double/double of the season and fifth of his career.
Dean scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. It was Dean's first career double/double.
Also for NIACC (14-1 overall, 2-0 in the ICCAC), Deundra Roberson scored 21 points, Trey Sampson scored 15 points, Chandler Dean scored 12 points and James Harris scored 10 points.
NIACC coach Mark Mohl, who is in his 12th season, improved his career record to 199-151.
NIACC returns to action Saturday at No. 5 DMACC in an ICCAC contest. Game time is slated for 3 p.m.
NIACC's 2019-20 season (14-1 overall)
NIACC 119, Hibbing CC 74 (N)
NIACC 119, Bryant & Stratton (Wis.) 88 (N)
NIACC 100, Kansas City (Kan.) CC 95 (H)
NIACC 120, Quakderdale Prep Academy 62 (H)
NIACC 105, Luther College JV 58 (H)
NIACC 144, Grinnell College JV 107 (H)
NIACC 120, Wartburg College JV 107 (H)
NIACC 111, Central CC-Columbus (Neb.) 82 (N)
NIACC 105, Northeast CC 85 (N)
NIACC 115, Central CC-Columbus (Neb.) 103 (H)
NIACC 98, Southwestern 68 (A)
Johnson County CC 76, NIACC 72 (H)
NIACC 85, Highland CC (Kan.) 75 (N)
NIACC 100, Iowa Western 88 (H)
NIACC 111, Little Priest Tribal College 72 (H)
2019-20 TEAM SEASON HIGHS
Points - 144 vs. Grinnell College JV (11-15-19)
3-point goals - 11, twice.
Rebounds - 67 vs. Quakderdale Prep Academy (11-9-19)
Assists - 35 vs. Grinnell College JV (11-15-19)
Steals - 20 vs. Grinnell College JV (11-15-19)
Blocks - 11 vs. Bryant & Stratton (Wis.) (11-2-19)
2019-20 INDIVIDUAL SEASON HIGHS
Points - 45, Deundra Roberson vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19)
3-point goals - 4, Deundra Roberson vs. Quakderdale Prep Academy (11-9-19)
Rebounds - 19, Wendell Matthews vs. Bryant & Stratton (Wis.) (11-2-19)
Assists - 11, Anthony McDade vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19); 11, Quentin Hardrict vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20)
Steals - 7, Deundra Roberson twice; 7, Jaden Horton vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19)
Blocks - 4, Wendell Matthews vs. Kansas City (Kan.) CC (11-8-19)
NIACC men's basketball team 2019-20
When NIACC Then NIACC is
In November 9-0
In December 3-1
In January 2-0
Plays at home 8-0
Plays on road 1-1
Plays on neutral court 5-0
Leads at halftime 13-1
Trails at halftime 1-0
Tied at halftime 0-0
Plays in overtime 0-0
Scores less than 60 points 0-0
Scores between 60-69 points 0-0
Scores between 70-79 points 0-1
Scores between 80-89 points 1-0
Scores between 90-99 points 1-0
Scores 100 or more points 12-0
Allows less than 60 points 1-0
Allows between 60-69 points 2-0
Allows between 70-79 points 3-1
Allows between 80-89 points 4-0
Allows between 90-99 points 1-0
Allows 100 or more points 3-0
Game decided by 1-3 points 0-0
Game decided by 4-6 points 1-1
Game decided by 7-10 points 1-0
Game decided by 11-14 points 3-0
Game decided by 15+ points 9-0
THE LAST TIME NIACC ....
Scored 100 points: NIACC 100, Iowa Western 88 (1-4-20)
Had 10 3-point goals: 11 vs. Quakderdale Prep Academy (11-9-19)
Had 50 rebounds: 61 vs. Northeast CC (11-23-19)
Had 20 assists: 23 vs. Highland CC (Kan.) (12-14-19)
Had 15 steals: 15 vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19)
THE LAST TIME NIACC ....
Scored 100 points: NIACC 111, Little Priest Tribal College 72 (1-8-20)
Had 10 3-point goals: 11 vs. Quakderdale Prep Academy (11-9-19)
Had 50 rebounds: 66 vs. Little Priest Tribal Colllege (1-8-20)
Had 20 assists: 27 vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20)
Had 15 steals: 15 vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19)
THE LAST TIME A TROJAN HAD ...
50 points: 51, Dennis Shaffer vs. Southeastern (1972-73); 50, Dennis Shaffer vs. Iowa Central (1972-73)
40 points: 45, Deundra Roberson vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19)
30 points: 31, Quentin Hardrict vs. Iowa Western (1-4-20)
5 3-point goals: 6, Deundra Roberson vs. Little Priest Tribal College (3-5-19) - Regional tournament game
25 rebounds: 25, Terry McKissick vs. Marshalltown (1971-72)
15 rebounds: 19, Wendell Matthews vs. Bryant & Stratton (Wis.) (11-2-19)
10 rebounds: 11, Wendell Matthews vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20)
15 assists: 16, Mike Eckenrod vs. Kirkwood (1987-88)
10 assists: 11, Quentin Hardrict vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20)
10 steals: 10, Jade Watson vs. Normandale (1993-94)
5 steals: 7, Jaden Horton vs. Wartburg College JV (11-17-19)
5 blocks: 6, Trey Sampson vs. Ellsworth (2-27-19)
Double/double: Wendell Matthews 26 points/11 rebounds vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20); Quentin Hardrict 17 points/11 assists vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20); Chandler Dean 12 points/12 rebounds vs. Little Priest Tribal College (1-8-20)
Triple/double: Quentin Hardrict 26 points/10 rebounds/10 assists vs. Iowa Central (2-6-19)