NIACC men fall to Iowa lakes in regional semifinals

March 4, 2016

By The Globe Gazette staff

ESTHERVILLE — NIACC was unable to build off the upset win it scored Tuesday over Southwestern as it fell 83-66 to Iowa Lakes in Thursday's Region XI semifinal.

"I just appreciate how these kids do things," NIACC coach Mark Mohl said. "They're good kids, they go to class and I'm just extremely proud of them. Basketball is a small facet of the deal and these kids just get it."

Luke Mascall-Wright led the Trojans, who were up 39-30 at half, with 20 points and Boy Van Vliet added 18.

Tywon Bressler and Chris Jones combined for 37 points to lead the Lakers.

NIACC finished its season 16-15

IOWA LAKES 83, NIACC 66

NIACC – Boy Van Vliet 18, Luke Mascall-Wright 20, James Wanjara 5, Angus Fischer 8, Jaevon McClain 5, Matt Baker 2, George Ivens 2, Nasir Shabazz 2, Kevaun McKenzie 4.

3-pointers – 4 (Mascall-Wright 2, McClain 1, McKenzie 1).

Iowa Lakes – Kyle Bauer 7, Blake Wilder 2, Chris Jones 18, Tywon Bressler 19, Demetrius Woodley 8, Moody 14, Cody Cox 6, Mitchell Keller 9.

3-pointers – 5 (Bower 1, Jones 2, Brestler 2).

Score at half: NIACC 39, Iowa Lakes 30.