Posted: May 01, 2021
Storm Tops Beaks 91-70 with 59% Field Goal Shooting
Chemeketa
(5-3, 5-3)
91
Linn-Benton
(1-5, 1-5)
70
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chemeketa (5-3, 5-3) | 44 | 47 | 91 |
|
Linn-Benton (1-5, 1-5) | 33 | 37 | 70 |
ALBANY, Ore. — Kye Blaser had 18 points and six rebounds for Linn-Benton, but it wasn't enough to overcome Chemeketa's hot shooting as the Roadrunners droopped a 91-70 decision at home in NWAC South Region men's basketball action Saturday afternoon.
The Storm (5-3) shot 59% from the field (36-for-61), led by Chase McClain's 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting.
The Roadrunners (1-5) didn't shoot poorly (52% FGs) and also outrebounded the Storm 26-20, but committed 14 turnovers. Chemeketa only had five turnovers.
Fred Harding IV had 15 points for the Roadrunners and Ayden Foster added 14 points and eight rebounds.
Linn-Benton hosts Lane on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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