Runnin' Vikes edged by Bigfoot, 77-79
CONNOR VANDERWEYST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 9 months AGO
SPOKANE - Big Bend Community College has had an up and down start to its league schedule.
After dropping a close game to Spokane, 77-79, the Runnin' Vikes are now 4-3 in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) East region and are 2-3 in their last five games.
Big Bend and Spokane were virtually even throughout Wednesday's game, with the Bigfoot only edging the Runnin' Vikes by one point in each half.
In a game where one mistake can lead to a loss, Big Bend turned the ball over 17 times leading to 19 Spokane points.
Sophomore guard Brendan Westendorf scored a team-high 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Freshman forward Sean McDonnell recorded a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Lady Vikings fall of Spokane
A team-high 16 points and nine rebounds from sophomore forward Jessica Sorensen wasn't enough as the Vikings dropped their game against Spokane, 57-69.
It was the team's third loss in a row and fourth in the last five games. Big Bend struggled from the behind the arc, shooting only 17.9 percent.
Freshman guard/forward Riley Jemmett added 14 points and six rebounds.
Spokane's Riley Holsinger dominated the game with 31 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and seven assists.
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