Nighthawks Dominate Wildcats in GNAC Showdown, Secure Second Place Tie
Northwest Nazarene men's basketball secured a significant GNAC victory, defeating Central Washington 56-46, improving their overall season record to 14-8 and 10-4 in GNAC play. This victory moves NNU into a tie for second place in the GNAC standings with Saint Martin's, holding the tiebreaker over SMU due to a head-to-head win in November. The game saw NNU jump out to a 6-0 lead, then execute a 14-0 run in the first half, ending the half with a 29-16 lead. Despite Central Washington's attempts to close the gap in the second half, NNU maintained their lead, ultimately securing the win.
By the Numbers- NNU's record: 14-8 overall, 10-4 in GNAC play
- Tru Allen's performance: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals
- NNU moves into a tie for second place in the GNAC standings with Saint Martin's
- NNU holds the tiebreaker over SMU with their head-to-head win in November
- NNU will visit Western Washington on Thursday and Simon Fraser on Saturday for their last road trip of the regular season
Northwest Nazarene men's basketball secures a significant GNAC victory, moving into a tie for second place and demonstrating a strong performance by Tru Allen, setting the stage for crucial upcoming games.
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