COLLEGE PLACE, WASH. - With only five players suiting up for Walla Walla due to health and safety protocols, the Wolves had an uphill battle against Warner Pacific Knights. Isaac Etter scored 16 points and five players scored in double figures as the Knights downed the Wolves, 89-71, despite a season-high 25 points from Zayne Browning.
THE BASICS:
Final: Walla Walla 71, WPU 89
Records: Walla Walla (2-12, 1-6 CCC), WPU (9-6, 5-2 CCC)
GAME NOTES:
- The teams went back-and-forth early in the first half before an 8-0 by the Knights provided the visiting team with a little breathing room, eventually taking a 48-39 lead into the half.
- After a Zayne Browning jumper brought the Wolves back within five points, the Knights responded with a 14-8 run to push their lead out to double-digits at 65-54.
- The Knights controlled the final 10 minutes of the game, holding onto their double-digit lead to secure the victory.
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Knights were led by Isaac Etter (16 points), Drew Magaoay (12 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists), and Darius Taylor (12 points and 9 rebounds).
- Four of the five players that played for the Wolves scored in double figures, led by Zayne Browning and his season-high 25 points and Ethan Ford (13 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists).
NEXT GAME:
Walla Walla travels down to Southern Oregon to face the Southern Oregon Raiders and Oregon Tech Owls this weekend. The Wolves take on the Raiders in Ashland, Ore. on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and face off against the Owls the following night in Klamath Falls, Ore. at 8:30 p.m.
Lives stats/video against Southern Oregon can be found HERE
Lives stats/video against Oregon Tech can be found HERE
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