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LA GRANDE, Ore. – The No. 15 Eastern Oregon University men's basketball team eased past Walla Walla University Wednesday, 108-53.

The Mountaineers (18-5) (9-4) made a school-record 18 three-pointers in the victory. EOU entered the game leading NAIA Div. 2 with an average of 10 three-pointers made per game. It marked the 14th time this season Eastern made at least 10 three-pointers in a game. The Mountaineers now lead the nation in total three-pointers made as well with 237. EOU is four three-pointers away from breaking the 2003-04 season's school record of three-pointers made in a single season.

Eastern Oregon finished with six double-digit scorers led by Thomas McCarthy's game-high 18 points. The senior moved to fifth on the EOU all-time list with his 74th career made three-pointer. He is 14 shy of Ryan Orton's school record. McCarthy finished 7 of 10 from the field, including 4 of 6 from behind the arc Wednesday.

Jamar Johnson added 16 points for Eastern. Cody Thurmond, JC Cook, and Travares Peterson all had 14 points. Jeff Ranstrom scored 11 points. McCarthy threw a career-high nine assists. Kyllian Wood grabbed a career-high nine rebounds.

Eastern Oregon opened the game with a 7-0 lead and stretched it to 20-4 at the 12:11 mark of the first half. The Mountaineers' largest lead of the first half came with 2:48 remaining, 45-21. EOU led 52-29 at halftime. Eastern began the second half on a 25-8 run in the first seven minutes of the half. The final score was the widest margin of the game.

The Mountaineers shot a season-high 64 percent from the field. EOU hit 42 of its 65 attempts from the field. Eastern Oregon was 18 of 33 from behind the arc, and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. The Mountaineers were 21 for 28 in the second half from the field. WWU shot 43 percent from the field in the game, 6 of 19 from three-point range, and 5 for 6 from the charity stripe.

Eastern outrebounded Walla Walla, 32-19. The Mountaineers move to the top of the Cascade Collegiate Conference in assists per game after throwing 25 against the Wolves. EOU forced 21 Walla Walla turnovers, while it committed eight.

The Wolves (3-21) were paced by Tom Creasey's 14 points. Tristan Greenidge added 12 points. Greenidge and Bruce Doherty each finished with four rebounds. Josh Henderson had four assists. WWU began the season 0-17, but entered Wednesday's matchup winners of three its last six games.

It was the third meeting this season between Eastern Oregon and Walla Walla. The Mountaineers won all three by an average margin of 37 points. The Wolves held EOU to its lowest point total of the season in the last meeting in College Place, Wash. on Nov. 17, 65-50.

Eastern hosts The College of Idaho Friday in battle for the I-84 Cup. The Yotes (11-13) (8-5) are in great position with the postseason only five games away. The C of I knocked off the Mountaineers earlier this season in Caldwell, Idaho, 78-68, on Jan. 7. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff and has been named the Victory Sports Network Game of the Night and will be video streamed live on VictorySportsNetwork.com or EOUSports.com. Live stats will also be available. Fans are encouraged to wear blue the game to support the Mountaineers.

EASTERN OREGON – WALLA WALLA POSTGAME NOTES
- The Mountaineers' point total marks the third time this season EOU has hit the century mark.
- Eastern is 24-2 all-time versus Walla Walla University.
- EOU is 10-0 this season when it holds opponents under 70 points.
- When Eastern Oregon scores at least 80 points it is 13-1.
- The Mountaineers are 15-2 when leading at halftime, 17-1 when leading with 10:00 remaining in regulation, and 16-0 when leading with 5:00 remaining in regulation.
- When opponents commit more turnovers than Eastern, the Mountaineers are 12-0.
- The 108 points was the most Walla Walla gave up this season.