https://www.eccathletics.com en-us https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311ikbeag Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311ikbeag https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302fp38qv Ellsworth Community College could never overcome a slow start Saturday in the Region XI-A semifinal and fell by a 48-38 final to top-seeded Kirkwood Community College. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302fp38qv https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226j2on3o Ellsworth Community College traveled to Boone for the regular season finale versus DMACC, the Panthers started out on top before the advantage dissipated in the second half. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226j2on3o https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260223l7ovps Playing some of its best basketball down the stretch, Ellsworth Community College hosted Iowa Western Community College in their regular season home finale on Saturday. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260223l7ovps https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219m37e6o The first time Ellsworth Community College faced highly ranked Kirkwood Community College, the Eagles won by 26 points. Wednesday night, the Panthers were within five points of the visitors in the fourth stanza. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219m37e6o https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216il5cut On the road at Creston, Ellsworth Community College (13-12, 9-10) turned in a full team performance to defeated last-place Southwestern Community College 72-26. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216il5cut https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_extend_streak_to_four_in_a_row Ellsworth Community College hosted 11th place Southeastern Community College on Wednesday night. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_extend_streak_to_four_in_a_row https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_Officially_on_a_Win_Streak On the road against conference newcomers Central Community College, Ellsworth Community College pulled away in the second half for a 74-58 final. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_Officially_on_a_Win_Streak https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_beats_rated_foe-_61-51 The first time the Ellsworth Community College faced 17th-ranked Iowa Lakes Community College, Ethe Panthers led throughout much of the contest but let the upset slipped through their fingers. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_beats_rated_foe-_61-51 https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_knocks_off_Tigers_on_the_road Ellsworth Community College recorded a dominant performance versus Marshalltown Community College. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_knocks_off_Tigers_on_the_road https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Lead_dissipates_in_fourth_quarter Ellsworth Community College suffered its fourth loss in a row with a 69-63 home defeat to Northeast Community College. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Lead_dissipates_in_fourth_quarter https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_fall_to_visiting_NIACC Ellsworth Community College shot at a better clip than visiting NIACC but struggled getting shot attempts off. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_fall_to_visiting_NIACC https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_holds_eight-place_in_ICCAC On the road at fourth-place Iowa Western (11-6, 8-3), Ellsworth Community College once again had the opportunity to record an upset before running out of gas late. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_holds_eight-place_in_ICCAC https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Visitors_unable_to_hold_on_for_the_upset Ellsworth Community College led 16th ranked Iowa Lakes Community College throughout much of the game before the Lakers had just enough offense to record the 49-45 final. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Visitors_unable_to_hold_on_for_the_upset https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_Excel_in_Classroom-_Earn_ICCAC_Academic_All-Region_Honors Ellsworth Community College is proud to announce that numerous student-athletes have been named to the ICCAC Academic All-Region Teams for the Fall 2025 semester, honoring outstanding academic achievements across all sports. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_Excel_in_Classroom-_Earn_ICCAC_Academic_All-Region_Honors https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Hosts_bounce_back_against_Central Ellsworth Community College recorded a 67-51 victory over Central Community College to bounce back following a seven-point loss to Iowa Central earlier in the week. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Hosts_bounce_back_against_Central https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Hosts_fall_to_rivals In the first game back from the holiday break, Ellsworth Community College hosted fifth-place Iowa Central Community College Wednesday night. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Hosts_fall_to_rivals https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Visitors_hold_on_for_54-50_victory Ellsworth Community College entered the holiday break with a 54-50 road victory over Southeastern Community College. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Visitors_hold_on_for_54-50_victory https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Bears_take_top_spot_in_ICCAC Ellsworth Community College hosted No. 14 DMACC and dropped a 63-42 decision. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Bears_take_top_spot_in_ICCAC https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_hangs_with_rated_Trojans Ellsworth Community College and NIACC met in Mason City on Wednesday. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_hangs_with_rated_Trojans https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_knock_out_MCC_57-37 Ellsworth Community College's defense held Marshalltown Community College much lower than their 58.9 points per game average, picking up Iowa Community College Athletic Conference win number two by a 57-37 final. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_knock_out_MCC_57-37 https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/First_ICCAC_victory_recorded_at_home Despite Ellsworth Community being down to nine available players, the Panthers recorded their first Iowa Community College Athletic Conference win in a big way. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/First_ICCAC_victory_recorded_at_home https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_falls_to_0-2_in_league_play The Sunday matinee in Norfolk, Neb. came down to the wire and was eventually won by Northeast Community College in a tight 73-69 final. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_falls_to_0-2_in_league_play https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Kirkwood_flies_to_a_victory-_65-39 Second-ranked Kirkwood Community College jumped out on top early and handed Ellsworth Community College a 65-39 loss. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Kirkwood_flies_to_a_victory-_65-39 https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_bounce_back_at_home In front of a home crowd in the annual Dale Howard Classic, Ellsworth Community College recorded a knockout punch and win early against Jefferson College. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_bounce_back_at_home https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/First_losses_come_at_Reiver_Classic Ellsworth Community College suffered its first losses of the season, 46-41 to Allen County and 74-64 to State Fair Community College. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/First_losses_come_at_Reiver_Classic https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_record_47-point_victory Ellsworth Community College took an early lead and never looked back in an 81-34 victory over Sauk Valley on Tuesday. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Panthers_record_47-point_victory https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Hoops_squad_opens_with_double_wins The Ellsworth Community College women's basketball team made their 2025-26 debut at the Koingsmark Klassic in Mason City and left with a pair of victories over Elgin Community College and Black Hawk Technical College. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.eccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/Hoops_squad_opens_with_double_wins