Adidas Team of the Week Announced
LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Southern Oregon University men’s basketball team has been named the Adidas Team of the Week for November. 24-30.
The No. 17 Raiders earned two road victories over California Pacific Conference members Cal-Maritime and Menlo at the Bud Presley Classic Tournament hosted by Menlo.
Against the No. 22 Keelhaulers, Eric Thompson led the way with 21 points going 8-for-12 from the field and making all three of his 3-point attempts. The Raiders never trailed on their way to the 74-70 win.
SOU took on Menlo without Thompson, who was injured in the game against the Keelhaulers. Rising to the occasion was senior Tim Weber who had a career high 23 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Freshman Ben DeSaulnier added 13 points in his first start as the Raiders cruised to a 76-61 victory.
SOU (0-0 CCC, 9-1) will open Conference play Friday as they travel to No. 25 Concordia. On Saturday the Raiders will face Warner Pacific.