COLLEGE PLACE, WASH. - Walla Walla hosted Northwest University (NU) Saturday night. A hot start fueled a first-half surge by the Eagles and they secured the win on Windemuth Court, as the Wolves struggled to overcome their first-half deficit.
 

THE BASICS: 
Final:  NU 77, Walla Walla 64 
Records:  NU (4-3, 2-1 CCC), Walla Walla (0-8, 0-3 CCC)
 
 GAME NOTES:

• NU came out strong, starting the game on a 9-4 run, as the Eagles rode the hot hand of Connor Drinkwine, who scored seven of the Eagles' first nine points during their run. The Eagles continued their hot start, utilizing the three-ball to build a 20-6 lead. The Eagles kept up their run, extending the lead out to 32-15, maintaining their double-digit lead throughout the rest of the half. The Eagles would take a 38-25 lead heading in the half.
• NU would maintain their double-digit lead midway through the second half, as the Eagles limited the Wolves' offensive attack, despite Walla Walla going into the bonus at the 13-minute mark. 
• Walla Walla would cut the deficit to 12 after KiAndre Gaddy converted a layup, putting the Wolves within striking distance at 61-49 with six-plus minutes remaining, but a Rayvaughn Bolton triple would put the Eagles up by 14 with three-plus minutes that would all but seal the victory for NU. The Wolves gave one final push but unfortunately ran out of time.

• The Eagles were led by Rayvaughn Bolton, who scored 19 of his game-high 27 points in the second half.
• The Wolves were led by the trio of Zayne Browning (16 points), KiAndre Gaddy (14 points), and Andrew Vaughan, who recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds

NEXT GAME:
Walla Walla continues their season next week, traveling across town for a non-conference matchup against Whitman College, their second matchup of the season. The Wolves will look to avenge the 99-80 defeat Whitman handed to them three weeks ago. The game is scheduled for Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.

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