Despite four players scoring in double figures, including two double-doubles, the men’s basketball team was unable to stop the offense of Evergreen State College, as the Geoducks shot 51.6 percent from the field on their way to an 87-82 victory Tuesday night in an exhibition game at the .
Seattle University held a 43-36 lead two minutes into the second half when Evergreen State made its first run, going on a 17-5 run over the next five minutes to take a 53-48 advantage with 12:45 remaining. struck back, outscoring the Geoducks 14-5 over a six-minute span to jump back on top, 69-65, with 4:51 left in the second half.
Down 74-70, received a traditional three-point play from Steve Trotter, and then Nick Moore hit a three-pointer to put the Geoducks on top, 76-74. After Mike Boxley (, ) hit a jumper to tie the game, hit a jumper with 1:50 remaining to put in the lead for good.
Chris Gweth (, ) led with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, plus he had four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Leigh Swanson (, ) and Austen Powers () each notched double-doubles, with Swanson earning 15 points and 11 rebounds and Powers contributing 13 points and 14 rebounds. Michael Wright () also reached double figures in scoring with 10 points to go along with four rebounds and three steals.
Nathan Menefee kept Evergreen State in the game until his teammates started contributing, finishing with a game-high 30 points on 11-of-25 shooting from the field, including five three-pointers. Trotter scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field and pulled down eight rebounds, while earned 16 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the game.
won the rebounding battle, 45-33, including 22 offensive boards, but hurt its own cause with 20 turnovers. The Geoducks shot 59.4 percent from the field in the second half, while the Redhawks shot 43.8 percent from the floor in the game.
begins the regular season Saturday, Nov. 15, hosting the Elgin Baylor Classic at the . After Notre Dame de Namur faces Saint Martin’s at 2 p.m., the Redhawks will host at approximately 4 p.m.