FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26^th, 2024
 
Salem, Ore.| The Knights were up in Salem tonight taking on Corban University. They ended up losing 85-48.

The first quarter saw the Knights go out to an early 16-15 lead at the end of the period.
 
The second quarter saw the Warriors earn the first 8 points putting giving them a 23-16 lead causing a timeout from head coach, Jimmy Smith just 1:44 into the period. Coming out of the timeout, the Warriors scored 4 more points before the Knights finally broke the streak with a bucket by Teirra Hicks. The Knights only managed 7 points in the quarter and went into the half down 40-23. Teirra Hicks led the Knights in first half scoring with 10 points. McKeeley Tonkin had a nice half with 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.
 
The third quarter was another struggle for the Knights. The Knights halfway through the quarter had been outscored 10-2 before Jimmy Smith called a timeout to talk things over. The lone bucket during that stretch was a layup by Larsa Guzman. Peyton Rhode and Ashland Campbell each made a three making the quarter more manageable. The Knights went into the fourth quarter down 57-33.
 
The fourth quarter started very nicely for the Knights who went on a 8-2 run to start. The Warriors however ended up getting back in control and kept control the rest of the way.

Teirrah Hicks and Serena Sanchez led the way in scoring with each having 10 points.
 
Next Up
The Knights will go home tonight and then drive to Eugene tomorrow to take on Bushnell at 3pm at Morse Center.