Eagles Dig-in for the Win Against Evergreen
KIRKLAND, Wash. –The Geoducks (4-9 overall, 0-5 CCC) jumped on the Eagles (10-7 overall, 2-3 CCC) early and quickly took an 11-0 lead to start the game but Northwest University held on for a 67-64 victory.
Northwest University had a 1 point margin to lead the first half 30-29. The game came down to the final 20 seconds where Evergreen was looking for a three pointer to tie the game. After several screens and being unable to find anyone open, Brandon Kohler drove the ball to the hoop for a layup, leaving only 2.7 seconds left of the clock. Evergreen quickly fouled and then tried to convert a last second shot but failed.
Despite being out shot 53% to 39%, The Eagles found a way to walk away with a win. They spread out their scoring with four players scoring in the double digits. Ryan Ricks led the Eagles with 14 points, Josh Meyer was right behind him with 13 points. Hussayn Ford and Nick Navarro each came up with 10 points. Ford recorded his 13
th double double of the year with 11 rebounds.
Evergreens’ Ryan Quigley had 19 points on the night with 4 rebounds.
Northwest University’s head coach Jeff Drinkwine commented, “After a week of finals, a long road trip, and a few injuries, our guys found a way to battle for a win. I am proud of the tenacity these players have to tough it out when the game is on the line. It was a great win for us, and I am looking forward to the Christmas Break so our guys can recover and get ready for Corban on the 29
th.”