The regular season is winding down for Ellsworth Community College.

On Wednesday, Feb. 5 the Panthers hosted Little Priest Tribal College and picked up a much needed win, 78-67. Early in the first half, ECC went on a run to take a nine point advantage into the break and Josh Donaldson already had 16 points.

The Panthers built a double figure lead with 7:20 left and held on for the 12-point decision.

In the win, ECC hit 11 three-pointers and had five players in double figures. Donaldson led all scoring with 21 points. Adam Jackson (13), Tony Eddy (12), Alec Oberhauser (11) and Tate Muilenburg (10) were also double digit scorers.

On Saturday, the Panthers traveled to 17th ranked NIACC and fell 88-73.

ECC scored the first basket of the game but the Trojans sprinted out to a double figure advantage early. Jackson led all scoring with 25 points and Donaldson added 20. Eddy chipped in 10.

The loss pushes the Panthers to 3-6 in the ICCAC and 12-12 overall. ECC still has to play highly ranked DMACC, Kirkwood and Iowa Lakes one more time.

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