NIACC men fall to Kirkwood, 95-65

NIACC's Noah Rigatuso looks to make a move in Sunday's game against Kirkwood in the NIACC gym.
NIACC's Noah Rigatuso looks to make a move in Sunday's game against Kirkwood in the NIACC gym.

Team Stats

January 2, 2022

MASON CITY - The NIACC men's basketball team dropped a 95-65 decision to No. 14 Kirkwood on Sunday afternoon in an ICCAC contest in the NIACC gym.

Kirkwood (10-5 overall, 2-2 in the ICCAC) led 52-36 at the half and outscored the Trojans 43-29 in the second 20 minutes.

Blake Brinkmeyer and Jaleque Dunson led Kirkwood with 15 points each. Caleb Dezell was next in line with 13 points for the Eagles.

Kirkwood was 16 of 27 from 3-point range. Dunson connected on five 3-point goals and Delzell made three 3-pointers.

NIACC (10-4, 1-2) was led by Cortaviaus Seales with 16 points, five assists and two steals. Noah Rigatuso was also in double figures for the Trojans with 11 points.

NIACC returns to action Wednesday at Iowa Central in an ICCAC contest. Game time is slated for 7:30 p.m. in Fort Dodge.