After claiming NJCAA Region 16 Championships in commanding fashion on Saturday, the NCMC men's and women's basketball teams will be playing in and hosting the Central Plains District Championships on Saturday, March 8th. Tipoff for the women's game is 1:00pm with the men's game to follow. The 13th ranked Lady Pirates will host National Park College, a team that won the Region 2 title by a score of 56-49 over North Arkansas College to advance to the district level. The #2 ranked Pirates will host #22 North Arkansas College who defeated SAU Tech 96-77 to claim the Region 2 title and advance in the postseason.
Saturday, March 8th:
1:00 PM – NJCAA Central Plains Women's Basketball Championship – North Central Missouri College vs. National Park College
3:30 PM – NJCAA Central Plains Men's Basketball Championship – North Central Missouri College vs. North Arkansas College
Gates will open at 12:00 PM on Saturday, allowing fans ample time to secure their seats and enjoy the action.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10 per person
Students: $5 per student
Children 8 and under: Free
You may purchase tickets at the Ketcham Community Center front desk anytime this week to secure your seat or pay at the gate the day of the game.
Please note that regular season passes will not be accepted as this is an NJCAA-sanctioned postseason event.
For fans unable to attend the event in person, make sure to tune in to PiratesDigitalMedia.com for the action.
Don't miss this opportunity to witness some of the best junior college basketball talent in the nation as each team looks to punch their ticket to the NJCAA national tournament.