The Evergreen State College men's basketball team held a strong lead at halftime but ultimately fell to #21 Oregon Tech, 88-83. Evergreen's Tony Frohlich-Fair led all scorers with 33 points, marking his fourth game of 30-plus points in the last seven outings. Despite a strong offensive performance, the Geoducks could not fend off a second-half rally by the Owls, who improved their overall record to 15-5 and 10-2 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Evergreen's record now stands at 3-11 and 3-9 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Tony Frohlich-Fair scored 33 points and pulled down 6 rebounds.
  • Oregon Tech shot 63.2% from the field with 36 successful shots out of 57 attempts.
Yes, But

While Evergreen had a solid first half, they struggled defensively in the second half and could not maintain their lead, highlighting the fluctuations in team performance and resilience under pressure.

State of Play
  • Evergreen held a 45-35 lead at halftime but was outscored in the second half.
  • Oregon Tech capitalized on turnovers, forcing Evergreen into 22 errors, which contributed to their comeback.
What's Next

Evergreen aims to bounce back when they face Corban University on January 30, with the hope of adopting a more consistent performance throughout the game.

Bottom Line

The Geoducks need to bolster their defensive strategy and maintain offensive pressure throughout the entire game to overcome their recent struggles and achieve victory in upcoming matchups.