Big Bend men's basketball wins big in Oregon
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ONTARIO, Ore. — Offense was on full display in Ontario, Ore.
One day removed from a 90-85 win over Blue Mountain, Big Bend men’s basketball thumped Treasure Valley 110-60. Against the Chukars, Mogga Lado was unstoppable, making 12 of 13 shots. Lado’s efficiency was good for a game-high 25 points, 12 rebounds, one block and two steals.
Ryker Pierce, Leo Behrend, Jai Jai Ely, Keshawn Liggins and Wyatt Johnson also reached double figures.
The two wins helped Big Bend (3-0, 13-6) keep pace with Spokane in the NWAC East.
Big Bend outscored Treasure Valley by 21 points in the first half and 19 points in the second half, shooting 60.6 percent from the field.
The Runnin’ Vikes clamped down defensively and held the Chukars to 32.3 percent shooting.
The trio of Pierce, Lado and Liggins helped Big Bend hang on against Blue Mountain. Pierce poured in 31 points, Lado scored 20 and Liggins added 21.
Ephrata native Gunnar Blankenship scored three points for the Timberwolves.
Big Bend women lose twice on the road
ONTARIO, Ore. — Big Bend women’s basketball was outscored every quarter against Treasure Valley, losing 84-71.
Mackenzie Windley led the Vikings with 20 points and five rebounds.
Big Bend, normally strong on the glass, was out-rebounded 49-33 by Treasure Valley.
Leilani Hansen and Max Shelley notched 18 and 10 points, respectively.
A four-point third quarter doomed Big Bend against Blue Mountain. After leading 29-27 at halftime, the Vikings were outscored 25-4 in the third quarter before losing 65-51.
Shelley scored 14 points to go along with nine rebounds against the Timberwolves.
Although Big Bend (1-2, 7-13) has the second worst record in the NWAC East, only two wins separate the Vikings from first place.
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