MARSHALLTOWN, IA – Despite eleven lead changes and four ties, Marshalltown Community College defeated Northeast Community College Monday here in a Region XI Tournament Play-In game, 93-81.

Northeast out rebounded and connected on more shots than the Tigers, but the Hawks could not maintain a seven point first half lead, and trailed at halftime 41-35.

Mike Rodriguez of Marshalltown led all scorers with 28 points. Khapri Alston led Northeast with 22 points, Jabbar Washington followed with 17 points, Buay Tuach finished with 15, and Lyle Hexom with had 14. Chima Moneke pulled down ten rebounds. As a team, Northeast shot 55 percent from the field.

The Hawks end the season with a 14-17 record.