Northwest Nazarene men's basketball led most of the game but fell to Western Washington 74-64 after a late Viking comeback. The Nighthawks now stand at 14-9 overall and 10-5 in GNAC play.

By the Numbers
  • Ryzin Bergersen led NNU with 18 points
  • Tru Allen and Aaron Murphy contributed 14 points each
  • NNU's record: 14-9 overall, 10-5 in GNAC play
State of Play
  • NNU held a lead for most of the game
  • WWU went on a late 15-7 run to tie the game and eventually secure the victory
  • NNU faces Simon Fraser next
Bottom Line

NNU men's basketball couldn't maintain their lead, succumbing to a late Viking surge, illustrating the importance of closing out games effectively in competitive matchups.