Roadrunner Comeback Bid Falls Short in Overtime

PORTLAND, Ore. - Linn-Benton men's basketball fell behind early, but made clutch plays in the second half to force overtime. The team could not take control in the extra session and fell to Clark College 84-78. The game was moved from Clark College and was played at Portland Community College.

The Penguins (15-6, 7-1 NWAC South) started strong and took a 48-33 lead into the halftime break. Linn-Benton (8-12, 2-5 NWAC South) played one of their best defensive halves of the season in the second half, holding Clark to just 23 points and knotting up the contest 71-71 at the end of regulation. Clark would take the lead late in overtime to secure the win.

Linn-Benton was led by the 21 points of Kaiden Ford, while Gabe Townsend scored 15. The Roadrunners were able to force 18 Penguin turnovers, including 12 steals for the visitors, but could not overcome the first half deficit.

Next up for the Roadrunners will be a trip to Coos Bay for a match-up with the Lakers of Southwestern Oregon Community College. That game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 with tip-off at 5:30PM.