CORVALLIS, Ore. – After another phenomenal weekend on the court, Bushnell University Men's Basketball was named the Under Armour Team of the Week for Feb. 5 – Feb. 11, the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Sunday.
On Friday, Bushnell upset (RV) Lewis-Clark State College for the first time ever by a final score of 83-74. The Beacons (15-9, 12-6 CCC) won by shooting 53 percent from the field, hitting seven three-pointers and holding the Warriors to 25 percent shooting from three-point range. Bushnell tallied 40 points in the paint and saw its largest lead of 12 points two minutes into the second half. Five Beacons reached double-figures, led by 29 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals from Kaden Sand.
On Saturday, Bushnell defeated Walla Walla University for a season-high of 115-76. The Beacons hit 15 three-pointers and recorded a 57 percent shooting percentage from the field in the victory. Bushnell outscored in both halves and saw its biggest gap of 46 points in the second half. Sand continued to lead the Beacons with 20 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. Reigning NAIA Player of the Week, Spencer Hoffman, managed a double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds.
This weekend marked the sixth consecutive win for the Beacons, four of which ended with scores in triple-figures. Bushnell clinched a berth to the CCC postseason tournament.
Next weekend, the Bushnell Men's Basketball will host Southern Oregon University and Oregon Tech.