George Fox men’s basketball suffers 88-81 defeat against Boxers Pacific in a close game
The George Fox men's basketball team lost 88-81 to Pacific, despite outshooting them in every category. The Bruins got off to a strong start, but turnovers and Pacific's strong offense led to a halftime deficit of 49-40. Although the Bruins made a comeback attempt in the second half, it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Why It MattersThe loss puts the Bruins at 13-7 overall (6-5 NWC), impacting their standing in the conference and adding pressure to future games as they strive for postseason contention.
By the Numbers- Final score: Pacific 88, George Fox 81
- Momo Stokes: 21 points, 7 rebounds
- Samuel Stewart IV: 17 points
- James Moore: 14 points
- George Fox falls to 13-7 overall (6-5 NWC), while Pacific improves to 12-9 (6-6 NWC)
- The Bruins will face Pacific Lutheran in a home matchup next
The Bruins will play against Pacific Lutheran in a home matchup, aiming to bounce back from this defeat and improve their conference standing.
Bottom LineThe Bruins' loss to Pacific despite outshooting them highlights the impact of turnovers and the challenge of maintaining a lead, emphasizing the importance of strategic play and defensive resilience in future games.
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