Klamath Falls, Ore. – Walla Walla men's basketball concluded their two-game series at No. 12-Ranked Oregon Tech earlier this evening. Oregon Tech controlled the game from the opening tip, as the Owls jumped out to a 12-0 lead and built a 28-point lead at the half and cruised in the second half to sweep the season series against the Wolves.
THE BASICS:
Final: Walla Walla 63, #12 Oregon Tech 104
Records: Walla Walla (6-22, 4-14 CCC), Oregon Tech (22-6, 12-6 CCC)
GAME NOTES:
- Oregon Tech controlled the opening half, building a quick 12-0 lead while maintaining a double-digit lead throughout the first half. The Owls took a 54-26 lead heading into the break, as the home team shot 57-percent while holding the Wolves to 37-percent.
- The Owls built their lead to 30-plus in the early stages of the second half, but the Wolves would not go away, cutting the deficit down to 17 with 13 minutes remaining, but that would be the closest the Wolves would get in the second half.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Zayne Browning recorded a double-double (22 points and 10 rebounds) to lead the Wolves attack, while brother Dylan Browning added 17 points. KiAndre Gaddy, a day after having a historic game, was limited on offense, scoring only 11 points before fouling out.
- Mitchell Fink led the No. 12-Ranked Owls, recording a triple-double in the first half while finishing with an impressive line of 17 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.
- The Owls won the battle of the paint, outscoring the Wolves 52-30.
NEXT GAME:
The Wolves are back in action on Friday, February 21 at 3 pm against Northwest University on Windemuth Court.
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