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 Matters

The 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
State of Play
  • 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
What's 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 Line

The 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.