FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 15^th, 2023
 
Portland, Ore. | Warner Pacific lost a tough one to Eastern Oregon tonight by a final score of 50-46 not being able to complete a solid second half comeback tonight at CC Perry Gymnasium.
 
The Knights were down 45-29 going into the 4^th quarter with not much momentum going into period. They started to mount a series comeback in the 4^th quarter scoring 17 points to the Mountaineers' 5. Unfortunately it was too little too late as the Knights were handed their first conference loss falling to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play.
 
The Knights didn't have anyone in double figures tonight but they had balanced scoring across their roster with Hannah Harris and Larsa Guzman leading the way with 8 points apiece. Teirra Hicks checked in with 7 while Paityn Rhode and Amalya Sales each had 6. The Knights shot 34% from the field while shooting 6-19 from three for 31.6%.
 
This was not a barnburner of a game offensively because Eastern Oregon didn't shoot particularly well either. They shot only 33.3% from the field and 30% from three.
 
Next Up
The Knights will look to bounce back tomorrow afternoon when they take on The College of Idaho at 3pm at Bart Valentine Court before Christmas break.