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.
The jolly old elf from the north takes a moment to listen to 3-year-old Emily Jones’ Christmas wish list during Saturday’s reception at the Heritage Museum, which included the unveiling of the Dear Santa exhibit.(HERALD photo/Thomas Jenkins)