NIACC stops Graceland JV, 76-56

IOWA FALLS - Jacques Kelly recorded a double/double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the NIACC men's basketball team to a 76-56 victory over the Graceland University Junior Varsity Friday at the Dale Howard Classic on the Ellsworth campus.

Kelly was 7 of 12 from the field and recorded nine defensive rebounds and one offensive rebound to record his first collegiate double/double. The 17 points was a career high for Kelly and one of his career best in rebounds.

It was the first double/double for the NIACC's men team since Noah Rigatuso scored 10 points with 12 rebounds against Iowa Western on Feb. 6, 2021.

Also in Friday's win, Cortavius Seales scored 14 points with six rebounds, six assists and two steals. Tysen Brennan and Devon'dre Mayfield both scored nine points.

NIACC's Jeffrey Skogen scored six points and grabbed eight rebounds.

NIACC (3-1 overall) returns to action at 1 p.m. Saturday against the William Penn Junior Varsity at the Dale Howard Classic.