CORVALLIS, Ore. – The No. 15-ranked Lewis-Clark State College men’s basketball team was named the Under Armour Team of the Week for December 30 – January 5, the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Sunday.
This week, Lewis-Clark State defeated both Multnomah and Warner Pacific University in a big weekend sweep on the road. The team improved its record to 12-2 on the season and 7-1 in conference play.
On Friday, the Warriors outscored the Lions with a final score of 90-72. LC State shot 55.8% from the floor, 75% from 3-point range and made 26 free throws in the victory. MaCarhy Morris reached a career-high of 24 points to lead the Warriors. He also added eight rebounds, four assists, and shot 7-for-12 from the field.
The next day, the Warriors defeated the Knights with a final score of 73-60. LC State shot 48.4% from the field and outrebounded the Knights 41-27. Alton Hamilton led the contest with his 22-point, 10-rebound double-double. Gorden Boykins was 6-for-9 with his career-best 15 points and added seven rebounds.
Up next, Lewis-Clark State will host Bushnell University and Corban University in its continued efforts to a successful season.