Lewiston, Idaho – The Walla Walla men's basketball continued their season, traveling to Lewiston, Idaho to participate in the Clear Water Classic Tournament, hosted by Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC). Montana Western (MS) served as the Wolves' first opponent while LCSC would be the Wolves' second opponent.
Game 1:
THE BASICS:
Final: Montana Western 92, Walla Walla 63
Records: Montana Western (3-1), Walla Walla (2-1)
GAME NOTES:
- The Bulldogs raced out to a 22-11 lead in the first six-plus minutes to double up the Wolves. Caleb Golden, coming off the bench, helped spark an 8-2 run, knocking down two 3-pointers to cut the Bulldog lead to 24-19. This would be the closest the Wolves would come in the first half, as the Bulldogs held a consistent 5-10 point lead the remaining part of the half, taking a 40-33 into the half.
- After a pair of Dylan Browning free-throws opened up the scoring for the second half, the Bulldogs reeled off an 11-0 run to extend their lead to 51-35 as the Wolves went cold from the field.
- Midway through the half, the Bulldogs found their largest lead of the game after a Carter Kearns three-pointer put them up 21 points. From here the Bulldogs were able to continue putting the pressure on the Wolves and went on to win the game 92-62.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- KiAndre Gaddy led the Wolves in scoring, recording 20 points to go along with eight rebounds. Zayne Browning and Dylan Browning were the only other double-digit scorers, notching 15 and 13 points, respectively.
- The Wolves committed 19 turnovers, which led to 21 Bulldog points.
- The Wolves knocked down six 3-pointers while the Bulldogs knocked down 18.
Game 2:
THE BASICS:
Final: #23 Lewis-Clark State College 103, Walla Walla 62
Records: #23 Lewis-Clark State College (5-0), Walla Walla (2-2)
GAME NOTES:
- The Warriors quickly doubled-up the Wolves 16-8 in the first five minutes. An Alexander Robertson 3-pointer made it 13-18, however, this would be the closest the Wolves go to the Warriors. After a two-pointer by KiAndre Gaddy made it 23-29, the Warriors displayed why they are a nationally ranked team. With the Wolves trailing 35-25 with seven-plus minutes remaining, the Warriors closed the first half on a 27-7 run to give them a comfortable lead at 62-32, using 11 first-half 3-pointers to fuel the lead.
- With a comfortable lead, the Warriors were able to pull away in the second half, beating the Wolves 102-63.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- KiAndre Gaddy led the Wolves with a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds). Dylan Browning and Alexander Robertson were the only other double-digit scorers, notching 11 and 10 points, respectively.
- Five Warriors recorded 10-plus points, led by Josiah Westbrooks 15 points on 5 of 8 from behind the arc.
- The Wolves shot 39.3 percent from the field, while the Warriors shot a blistering 59.4 percent.
NEXT GAME:
The Wolves will look ahead to Thursday, November 14 when they host Carroll College for their home opener. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Windemuth Court.
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