MUSKOGEE, Okla. -- Two early second half runs propelled the NOC Enid Jets to a 74-56 NJCAA Region 2 Semi-Final win over NEO Friday night at Muskogee High School.

The Jets (19-13) were led by Darian Grant with 19 while Riley Shore added 15, K. Payne 13, and Gavin Barnard 11.

NOC Enid led NEO 36-29 at half but immediately went on an 11-2 run to start the second half to build a 47-31 lead.

NEO answered with a 7-0 run cutting lead to 47-38 but the Jets had an answer with a 16-2 run building a 63-40 lead.

Gavin Barnard had nine rebounds and 10 assists for the Jets.

What's Next:  The Jets face Western in the NJCAA Region 2 Finals at 4 p.m. Saturday at Muskogee High School.

The Jets lost both meetings with the Pioneers during the regular season 94-89 and 68-64.

Saturday's game is available on Livestream.  https://www.eoscathletics.com/mountaineertv 

Jets 74, NEO 56

                1     2--Total

Jets         36   38-- 74

NEO        29   27-- 56

Jets--D. Grant 19, R. Shore 15, K. Payne 13, Gav. Barnard 11, D. Yearby 7, O. Stewart 7, N. Kuaye 2.