NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Close call for Cards in Tarkanian Classic
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December 20, 2025 1:12 AM
LAS VEGAS — Freshman Austin Ouko tied the game at 60-60 with 2:02 remaining for North Idaho College, which rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half before falling to 12th-ranked Indian Hills Community College of Ottumwa, Iowa, 65-63 in the JUCO division of the Tarkanian Classic at the Orleans Arena on Friday.
KJ LaMonte made a pair of free throws with 50 seconds remaining for Indian Hills. NIC sophomore Ajayi Simmons hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 65-63 with 39 seconds remaining. The Cardinals got the ball back, but turned it over with 1 second remaining.
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