Lawrence, KS — November 7–9, 2025
The Haskell Indian Nations University men's basketball team had a strong showing at the Ernie Stevens Jr. Classic, going 2–1 over the weekend with impressive offensive balance and energy in front of the home crowd.
Friday, November 7 – Haskell 80, Park
Haskell opened the Classic with a strong second-half surge to defeat Park, 80–78.
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Jesse White powered the offense with 26 points, including 4-of-8 from three and 8 rebounds.
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Nehemiah Boykins added 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
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Haskell shot 87% from the free-throw line (20-23) and outscored Park 47–34 after halftime.
Saturday, November 8 – Haskell 91, Four Winds
Haskell put together their best offensive performance of the season, rolling to a 91–77 victory over Four Winds.
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Nehemiah Boykins paced the offense again with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
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Jesse White scored 17 points on efficient shooting from beyond the arc.
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Jude Harris dished out 3 assists and provided key defensive energy, while Ryan Hawkins and Cordell Funmaker gave solid minutes off the bench.
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Haskell hit 12 three-pointers and recorded 21 assists as a team.
Sunday, November 9 – Baker 72, Haskell 71
In the tournament finale, Haskell came up just short in a one-point thriller against Baker, falling 72–71.
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Nehemiah Boykins led Haskell once more with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
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Jesse White added 14 points, and Jude Harris contributed 4 points and 3 assists.
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The team made 13 threes and forced 16 turnovers, but a late Baker bucket sealed the outcome.
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Weekend Highlights
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Record: 2–1 at the Ernie Stevens Jr. Classic
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Averaged 80.7 points per game over three contests
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Shot 40% from three and averaged 10.3 made threes per game