COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — Walla Walla Men's Basketball fell to the Lions of Multnomah in an epic overtime thriller. The Lions took the win, 99 to 91, giving them their fifth conference win.
The atmosphere was electric as the Wolves and Lions faced off. Both teams played an impressive game, keeping the energy up throughout. The Wolves maintained a lead up until the end of the second half as the Lions' sharp shooting changed the script. Multnomah was up by three with less than two minutes left to go, but a deep three from senior Ethan Ford forced overtime.
Unfortunately in overtime, the Wolves were unable to get back their lead as the Lions took the win 99 to 91.
For Walla Walla, Andrew Vaughan had another impressive game going 8 for 11 from the three and earning himself 30 points and six rebounds. Senior Ethan Ford had a great night with 18 points, 14 assists, and nine rebounds, almost earning himself a triple-double. Almonds Sebirokwa was the second highest scorer with 23 points. Senior Caleb Golden had five points for the game, as well as two rebounds, and one block. Senior DJ Roberston had three points, and one block as well for the night.
On Multnomah's end, Tyrese Taylor led with 25 points and 13 rebounds, earning a double-double for the night. James Sanders followed with 18 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Miles Macadory had 19 points, one steal, and one block. Marje Windfield had 10 points, two blocks, and one steal.
The Wolves will go to Ashland, Oregon next week where they will face Southern Oregon University at 2 pm on Friday, February 23.