NCMC Lady Pirate's basketball concluded their season with a 1-2 showing at the NJCAA DII Women's Basketball National Tournament. NCMC finished with a final record of 24-9 and were the NJCAA DII Region 16 regular season and postseason tournament champions, the Central Plains District champion and were seeded 11th in the national tournament.
Opening Round: Pima CC 74, NCMC 65
North Central Missouri College put up a solid effort but fell short against Pima Community College, losing 74-65. Despite strong performances from Jessica Reeter, who led the team with 14 points and five assists, and Kayanna Cranmer, who added 12 points on efficient shooting, NCMC struggled to match Pima's overall shooting percentage of 46.6%. The team showed resilience on the boards with 35 total rebounds and managed to keep turnovers relatively even, but Pima's balanced scoring and defensive presence ultimately secured them the victory.
Consolation Bracket: NCMC 79, Chattahoochee Valley CC 77 in Overtime
North Central Missouri College secured a hard-fought 79-77 victory over Chattahoochee Valley Community College, fueled by a standout performance from Jessica Reeter, who scored 27 points while hitting five three-pointers and going a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. The team showed strong composure at the charity stripe, converting 26 of 33 attempts, which proved crucial in the close contest. Jacie Morris contributed a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, helping NCMC edge out their opponent in a tightly contested battle.
Consolation Bracket: Illinois Central College 72, NCMC 63
North Central Missouri College put up a strong fight but fell short against Illinois Central College, losing 72-63. Despite outrebounding their opponents 38-37 and shooting an impressive 83.3% from the free-throw line, NCMC struggled with efficiency from the field, making just 33.8% of their shots. Jessica Reeter led the team with 15 points and six assists, while Jacie Morris contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Turnovers proved costly, as NCMC committed 17 compared to ICC's 19. Though they showed resilience, Illinois Central's balanced scoring attack ultimately secured the win to end NCMC's national tournament run.