Posted: Jan 03, 2024
Roadrunners Easily Handle Umpqua
Umpqua
(9-5, 0-1)
82
Linn-Benton
(7-6, 1-0)
102
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Umpqua (9-5, 0-1) | 32 | 50 | 82 |
|
Linn-Benton (7-6, 1-0) | 51 | 51 | 102 |
ALBANY, Ore. — TJ Zimmermann scored 29 points and grabbed a game-high 21 rebounds to lead Linn-Benton past Umpqua 102-82 in the men's NWAC South Region opener for both teams.
The Roadrunners (7-6, 1-0 in NWAC South) also got 20 points each from Bennet Bos and Davion Burdette. The duo was a combined 14-25 on field goal attempts and helped Linn-Benton to shoot 56% as team for the game, including 52% from three-point range.
The Roadrunners also outrebounded the Riverhawks 49-32.
Linn-Benton has a bye Saturday but returns to NWAC South Region play next Wednesday at Southwestern Oregon.
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