Bearcats Fall Short in Road Contest at Warner Pacific
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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39 | 61 | 100 |
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53 | 50 | 103 |
Team Stats
Warner Pacific
| Game Statistics | Willamette | Warner Pacific |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (35-74) | (29-62) |
| Field Goal % | 47.3% | 46.8% |
| Rebounds | 41 | 37 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 25 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 7 |
| Pts in the Paint | 40 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 25 | 29 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Warner Pacific University defeated Willamette University 103-100 in a tightly contested game at CC Perry Gymnasium/Bart Valentine Court. Willamette rallied in the second half, outscoring Warner Pacific 61-50, but could not overcome a substantial first-half deficit. The Bearcats capitalized on turnovers, scoring 25 points off 19 Warner Pacific turnovers. Despite their efforts, Warner Pacific's free throw accuracy, converting 34 of 40 attempts, proved decisive in maintaining their narrow lead.
Willamette University Top Performers
Tanner Overby
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- 29 points
- 10/11 free throws made
- 6 steals
- 5 rebounds
Kellen Sande
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- 18 points
- 5 rebounds
- 3/10 three-pointers made
Anujan Tennathur
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- 14 points
- 4/6 free throws made
- 5 rebounds
- 3 steals
Davis Hester
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- 12 points
- 4/7 three-pointers made
- 2 rebounds
Willamette University is currently 1-1 overall. Warner Pacific holds a record of 1-3 this season.
In their next game, the Bearcats will face Warner Pacific University on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. in Portland, Oregon.
Warner Pacific surged ahead with a dominant paint presence, outscoring Willamette 22-14 inside and establishing a sizable 27-point lead at 6:47. Despite Willamette's struggle with 8 turnovers, they managed to stay competitive, converting 10 of 14 free throws and amassing 8 steals, which contributed to their 39-point tally by the end of the first half. At the close of the half, Warner Pacific led 53-39.
In a tightly contested second half, the Bearcats surged with a 61-point effort, fueled by strong 3-point shooting, converting eight 3-pointers and gaining a crucial edge in the paint with 26 points. Despite Warner Pacific's 50-point response, bolstered by 26 made free throws, Willamette's defense generated five steals, turning the momentum with timely turnovers and fast-break opportunities. At the close, the Bearcats trailed by a narrow margin, 103-100.