Yellow Owl leads Tech Past Deacons
ASHLAND, Ore. -- On the second day of the Flagship Inn Classic, Joel Yellow Owl (Pictured) poured in 20 of his 32 points during the first half of Oregon Tech's 86-74 defeat of New Hope Christian on Sunday afternoon at Riehm Arena.
The Owls (2-0 overall) led by as many as 23 in the second half before a quick 12-0 run by New Hope (0-3), which was sparked by Taylor Branch's 23 points. The Deacons, however, did not get a point from their reserves as the Tech bench outscored NHC 17-0.
Austen Flint contributed 15 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Owls. Derek Evans had 12 points on four 3-pointers, and Lavar Moore distributed nine assists.
Oregon Tech will play next weekend in the Bill Holtz Classic at William Jessup in Rocklin, California with games against Menlo College Friday at 4:00 pm and host William Jessup Saturday at 6:00 pm.