LA GRANDE, Ore. - In a commanding performance, the Eastern Oregon University Mountaineers secured a decisive 101-69 victory over Walla Walla University to move to 4-10 on the year and 3-5 in CCC play. Walla Walla with the loss falls to 3-10 and 2-5 in CCC contests.
From the opening tip-off, the Mountaineers established control, dominating the first half with a 53-30 lead. The Walla Walla Wolves faced challenges in containing Eastern Oregon's offense, particularly struggling to defend against
AJ Huddleston, who finished the game with a perfect 7-of-7 showing, contributing 21 points.
Eastern capitalized on good looks all evening shooting at a 56.3% clip from the field throughout the game.
Jaden Hansen's contributions were notable, going 6-of-8 and finishing with 16 points.
Jonny Hillman put together another all around game, scoring 11 points and securing 4 rebounds, while posting another strong defensive performance with 2 steals..
On the other side, the Walla Walla Wolves struggled to find a rhythm, shooting at 42.6% from the field. Ethan Ford led the Wolves with 14 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mountaineers.
BY THE NUMBERS
- The Mountaineers shot at an outstanding 56.3% from the field and 46.7% from three.
- AJ Huddleston's flawless 7-of-7 shooting, including 6 three-pointers, played a pivotal role in Eastern Oregon's offensive onslaught.
KEY PERFORMERS
Eastern Oregon
Walla Walla
- Ethan Ford (14 points, 7 rebounds)
- Dillon Wasser (10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists)
UP NEXT
Eastern hits the road next week traveling to Bushnell and Corban for their next weekend of competition. Eastern is slated to take on the Bushnell Beacons on Friday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Eugene, Oregon.
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