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Hot Shooting Propels Eagles Over the Wolves

Box Score COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. – Aided by 60% shooting for the game, the NU Eagles left no doubt they wanted a sweep of this weekend's games as they defeated Walla Walla University, 96-66, this afternoon on Windemuth Court.
 
The win moved the Eagles into the 8th and final playoff spot, making next weekend's games important in securing a place in the post season tournament
 
The Eagles got off to a fast start taking a 20-6 lead after a 3-point play by Tre Benton wit 15:01 ion the clock. While cold shooting and the NU defense would hold Walla Walla to 8 for 30 shooting in the half (27%), Northwest make good 20 of 33 attempts for an impressive 60% first half shooting the ball. Justice Martion and Benton would score back-to-back lay-ups to increase the lead to 42-19 with 4 minutes to go in the half. WWU would make up little ground as NU would take a 47-25 halftime lead.
 
Walla Walla's shooting would improve to 44% in the second half, but the Eagles would not cool down as Ryan Ricks' 3-pointer with 15:34 to go in the game would stretch the NU lead to 29 points, 62-33. There would be no Wolves comeback tonight and with 2:54 to go in the game, Jas Singh's two free throws would give Northwest U their largest lead, 94-61, as they would close out the game, earning the win.
 
Freshman Ryan Ricks score a career high 20 points for Northwest U (12-16, 6-12 CCC) hitting 7 of 11 shots for 64% including 4 for 7 from the 3-point line. Justice Martion shot 69% for 19 points and Tre Benton was 70% from the field, scoring 17 points. NU shot 60% for the game, 53% from beyond the 3-point arc. The Eagles controlled the backboards with a 44-23 rebounding margin.
 
Walla Walla U's (6-22, 2-14 CCC) Alex Calloway led the team with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Teammate Dylan Browning added 10 points and Wesley Burke dropped in 9 points. The Wolves shot 35% for the game.
 
"I was very pleased with our effort both nights, but I was especially pleased with our team play and balanced scoring," said Jeff Drinkwine, NU head coach. "We showed a lot of improvement this weekend and hope to carry it over to next weekend for our final two games of the regular season. Ryan Ricks has really gained a lot of confidence in his role as a starter for us and that's not easy for a freshman."
 
Next Up: NU hosts Warner Pacific and Mutnomah for their final two regular season games. Eagles seniors will be honored on Saturday night.
 
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Players Mentioned

Tre Benton

#3 Tre Benton

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6' 3"
Senior
Justice Martion

#15 Justice Martion

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6' 7"
Senior
Ryan RICKS

#5 Ryan RICKS

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6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Tre Benton

#3 Tre Benton

6' 3"
Senior
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Justice Martion

#15 Justice Martion

6' 7"
Senior
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Ryan RICKS

#5 Ryan RICKS

6' 1"
Freshman
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