Written by: Clayton Hashley
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Olympia, Wash. – Northwest University (6-2) overwhelmed Portland Bible College (0-5) in a 92-62 victory on Friday night.
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Hussayn Ford had yet another game in which he earned a double-double, leading the Eagles in both points and rebounds. He made 17 points and 13 rebounds, including 7 offensive rebounds. Four other Eagles scored in the double digits—Daniel Ghebremichael made 16,
Josh Meyer earned 14, and Jaden Jenkins and Nick Navarro scored 10 apiece. Arturo Palacios added 6 assists for the Eagles.
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Northwest controlled the game, forcing the Wildcats into 28 turnovers. This was twice as many as the Eagles had in the game, and it resulted in 34 points off turnovers for the Eagles. Northwest also controlled the glass, getting 24 offensive rebounds in the game, compared to the Wildcats' mere 3 offensive rebounds.
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Northwest head coach
Jeff Drinkwine remarked, "Our team continues to grow and learn at the same time. Their togetherness allows us to find ways to compete day in and day out. It was good to see Daniel step up tonight!"
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