Northeastern Junior College Women's Basketball Plainswomen Face Setback Against Western Wyoming CC Mustangs

On December 6, 2025, the Northeastern Junior College (NJC) Women's Basketball Plainswomen took on the Western Wyoming CC Mustangs in a challenging encounter in Rock Springs, WY. The Plainswomen, despite a spirited performance, fell to the Mustangs with a final score of 80-59. The game commenced with both teams vying strongly, but by halftime, Western Wyoming had edged out NJC with a 36-34 lead. Key performances in the first half included a strong showing by DDC Player of the Game, Daniela Garcia Gasco, who ended the game as NJC's top scorer with 17 points and also led rebounds and steals for the team. Alongside her, Yaly Ben Harush provided significant support, shooting 63% from the field and securing 12 points which marked her second consecutive game scoring in double figures. Despite the Plainswomen's efforts to regroup in the second half, they were unable to overturn the deficit. Defense struggled to contain the Mustangs' offensive plays, which widened the gap leading to the 21 point loss. The game concluded with the Plainswomen posting a score of 59 to the Mustangs' 80. Looking ahead, NJC will face New Mexico JC in an away game on December 12, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. The Plainswomen, holding a season record of 2-10, are aiming to refine their strategies and rally back in the forthcoming games.