The Hawks scored their two runs in the first and ninth innings. In the first, Drew Smith (1-3) singled up the middle, then Brennen Bales (1-4) doubled to right field, scoring Smith. In the ninth inning, Jackson Tingwald (1-3) advanced to third on a passed ball, and Cole Spears (1-4) singled through the right side, scoring Tingwald.
Also for Northeast, Christian Dumont finished 2-4; Kaden Hendrix, 1-4; David Richardson, 1-4. Cade Halvorson had the loss.
The Hawks (18-37-1) will continue in the Region XI tournament today when they face #6 Des Moines Area Community College today at 3 p.m. The winner of that game will advance to play the loser of the #1 Southeastern Community College-#5 Ellsworth Community College game.
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Box Score - Northeast 2, NIACC 7
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
Northeast Community College | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
North Iowa Area Community College | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | X | 7 | 13 | 0 |