HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Howard College Hawks survived a scare to win their opening round game at the National Junior College Athletic Association Men's National Basketball Tournament here Wednesday afternoon.
The Hawks broke open a tight game midway through the second half to defeat Southeastern Illinois, 73-61.
Guard Lamont Austin led Howard with 18 points, followed by Josh Watkins with 16, Jae Crowder with 14 and Damion McGee with 11.
The Hawks face Walters State (Tenn.) in a second round game at 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Please see Thursday's Herald for game story and photos.
Firefighters with the Big Spring Fire Department inspect a portion of the building at KBYG Radio — located in Comanche Trail Park — following a fire at the facility early Tuesday morning. According to emergency officials, the fire is believed to have started near the building and spread to a grassy area. Damage was minimal. (HERALD Photo/Thomas Jenkins)