David Sturner had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead SOU.
ASHLAND -- The fourth-ranked Southern Oregon University men's basketball team's slow start to the season was short-lived Saturday night against Pacific Union.
The Raiders' five-point lead ballooned in a hurry during their 88-45 win over the Pioneers at Bob Riehm Arena thanks to eight second-half 3-pointers. In the last 16 minutes of the game, they outscored the Pioneers 50-12.
Senior post David Sturner went for 20 points and 11 rebounds while Eric Thompson, his counterpart inside, had 19 points, nine rebounds and knocked down three straight triples to spark the run. They combined to shoot 18-for-28 from the field.
Kyle Tedder poured in 17 points and knocked down five from outside to tie Ryan Harbert for SOU's career record for 3-pointers. His total now stands at 220.
Sophomore guard Joel Spear had nine assists and a pair of steals and Tim Weber, a junior wing, keyed the Raiders' attack of Pacific Union's zone with eight assists. He also threw in two blocks.
The Raiders went 22-for-42 from the field after halftime.
They held the Pioneers (0-2 overall) to 23.1-percent shooting (15-for-65) from the field and 3-for-30 from 3-point range. Demetrius Deason paced Pacific Union with 13 points.
SOU will remain home for Monday's 7:30 p.m. game against Simpson.