NIACC rallies past Southwestern, 69-63

MASON CITY - The NIACC men's basketball team outscored Southwestern 39-29 in the second half to gain a 69-63 ICCAC victory Saturday afternoon in the NIACC gym.

NIACC trailed 34-30 at the half but was able to rally in the second half to gain the six-point home-court win on sophomore day.

Sophomore Jeffrey Skogen recorded his third double/double in his last four games with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Skogen has also posted double/doubles against Ellsworth and the Wartburg College Junior Varsity.

On Saturday, the Trojans (19-8 overall, 7-6 in the ICCAC) also received 11 points from Jacques Kelly. Also in double figures were Myles Tucker (10), Jordan Jones (10) and Tysen Brennan (10).

NIACC's Noah Rigatuso scored eight points and collected 11 rebounds. Kelly led the Trojans with seven assists. Brennan scored all 10 of his points in the second half on a 3 of 3 shooting performance from 3-point range.

Southwestern (13-13, 6-7) was led by Devin Tomlinson with 14 points.

NIACC returns to action Monday at home against DMACC. Game time in the NIACC gym is slated for 7:30 p.m.