Oregon Tech Men’s Basketball Named Team of the Week
LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Oregon Tech men’s basketball team has been named the “Team of the Week” for December 12-18, the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Sunday.
The Hustlin’ Owls squared their CCC record at 2-2 with two big wins at home on Danny Miles court.
In a double overtime thriller, Oregon Tech handed No. 13 Northwest University their first loss of the season 98-96. Joel Yellow Owl erupted for 35 points but it was Mitchell Fink’s runner in the lane at the buzzer of the 2
nd OT that provided the difference and the victory. Fink finished with 22 points.
Against the Geoducks of The Evergreen State College, it was Yellow Owl again leading the way for Oregon Tech with 21 points. Pendleton Oregon native Bryan Beard added a career high 12 rebounds in the 73-60 win.
Oregon Tech (8-5, 2-2 CCC) will have a short holiday break before returning to action on December 28
th as they host Portland Bible College. On December 30-31 the Hustlin’ Owls return to CCC play on the road at Warner Pacific and Multnomah.