Riverhawks Down Roadrunners 67-55

ALBANY, Ore. — Umpqua had four of its five starters score in double figures en route to a 67-55 win over Linn-Benton in NWAC men's basketball action Saturday afternoon.

The win kept Umpqua undefeated on the season and 2-0 in NWAC South Region play. The Roadrunners dropped to 0-2.

For Linn-Benton, Fred Harding IV scored 12 points to lead the Roadrunners. Jace Mills and Kye Blaser added 10 and 8 points, respectively. 

Next up the Roadrunners will host Mt. Hood Wednesday as well as Saturday. Mt. Hood is not able to host any basketball games this season. 

NOTE: The start time of the men's game on Wednesday is 5:00 p.m., not the usual 7:30 p.m. due to the women's game being postponed. Saturday's game is still scheduled for the usual 4:00 p.m. tip.

[ADDITIONAL NOTE: the picture in this article is from last season. No spectators are permitted this season due to Covid protocols.]

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