George Fox men's basketball team, led by guard Momo Stokes' 30 points, suffered a 94-81 loss to the Whitworth Pirates. Despite leading for most of the first half, the Bruins couldn't maintain their momentum, ultimately falling behind due to the Pirates' strong shooting in the second half.

By the Numbers
  • The Bruins shot 46% compared to the Pirate's 44% from the field.
  • Whitworth shot 56% from the field and 44% from three in the second half, outscoring the Bruins.
  • Momo Stokes scored 30 points and made four three-pointers.
  • James Moore scored 21 points and had a 50% three-point shooting rate.
Yes, But

Despite Momo Stokes' impressive performance, the Bruins couldn't overcome the Pirates' second-half shooting prowess.

State of Play
  • George Fox falls to 14-9 (7-7 NWC), securing the fourth spot in the conference.
  • Whitworth improves to 16-7 (12-2 NWC).
  • The loss places the Bruins in the final spot for the NWC tournament.
What's Next

The Bruins will face Linfield in McMinnville on Tuesday, February 13th, with tip-off at 8 pm.

Bottom Line

Despite Momo Stokes' stellar 30-point performance, the George Fox men's basketball team couldn't hold off the Whitworth Pirates, leading to a significant loss and a fourth-place position in the conference.