ROCKLIN, Calif. - Mountaineer Men's Basketball got their weekend West Coast trip started off with a 67-54 loss at William Jessup University on Friday afternoon. With the defeat, Eastern Oregon falls to 3-3 on the year.
How it Happened
• Playing the biggest role in the win for the Warriors (9-1) was a 51.0 shooting percentage against the Mountaineers. On the flip side, EOU shot just 33.3% in the loss.
• William Jessup controlled nearly every statistical category, but the biggest difference was points in the paint. They racked up 42 points down low and held EOU to just 24.
• Eastern had the advantage in rebounding at 34-32. The Mounties also forced 20 turnovers and scored 18 points off them. The Warriors forced 18 turnovers and managed to score 20 points off of them.
• Also helping the Warriors in the win was 10 offensive boards that led to 16 second chance points. Eastern had more offensive rebounds at 14 but scored just 10 second chance points.
• Through the first five minutes of action, both squads used quick tempo and pace. The score was deadlocked at 10-all and things did not slow down.
• EOU managed to grab a 16-12 lead with just under 12 minutes to play but the Warriors answered with a 7-0 surge to go ahead 19-16. Eastern managed to get within two, 22-20, with 7:45 to play to keep things close
• In the final 7:45 of action, the two teams traded points but the quick 7-0 run by the Warriors made the difference. EOU got within one, 26-25, in the final 3:30 but managed just one more point the rest of the way.
• Willian Jessup went into the break leading by five, 32-27. EOU shot just 30.3% in the first half, while the Warriors were 48.1% from the field.
• In the second half, EOU put up another 27 points but William Jessup added 35 to hold on for the 13-point win.
• Eastern stayed within striking distance throughout the first eight minutes keeping the score within single digits. The Mounties got within four a couple of times but the Warriors responded each time.
• A jumper by
Ismael Valdez with 13:38 on the clock made it a 42-38 game but an 11-1 run opened up the Warriors lead. The run made it a 53-39 game with 9:40 to play in regulation.
• The surge by the Warriors midway through the second half made all the difference in the win. They never allowed EOU to get any closer than nine points the rest of the way.
Mountaineers Stat Leaders
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Phillip Malatare led all scored with 18 points. He was just 4-14 from the field but went 10-11 at the free throw line.
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Preston Chandler added nine points on 4-7 shooting and grabbed seven boards.
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Xavier Lovelace led the way in rebounding with a game-high of 10.
For the Warriors
• Myles Corey paced the offense with 16 points on 5-11 made shots.
• Cashemin Williams scored 14 points and dished out a game best five assists.
• Matthew Schmidt chipped in 13 points and had four boards in the win.
• Tim Strijaous led the way in rebounding with seven boards.
By the Numbers
18 - EOU's 18 made field goals are the lowest in a game this season.
5 -
Phillip Malatare has scored double-digit points in five straight games.
3 - The Mountaineers surrendered just three made shots from beyond the arc on Friday.
Up Next
• The Mountaineers continue their West Coast trip tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 27 at Menlo College. Tip-off against the Oaks is set for 1 p.m. PT.
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