(Vancouver, WA) – The Lower Columbia College Red Devils played without starter
Carter McCoy and reserve
Camryn Berry but were still able to get a quality road win at Clark.
McCoy was held out of the game due to an injured shoulder and Berry became ill right before the game. The Devils didn't let it become an excuse and they held off the Penguins 68-61.
"We were down a couple of guys but were still able to come out with a victory", said head coach
Mickey Polis. "We had some guys playing out of position but they did a great job on short notice. I'm proud of how we competed and happy to get the win."
The Penguins jumped out to a 4-0 lead and that could of creeped into the Devils thinking. When Clark went up 10-4, the Devils answered with a 9-2 run and it was a close game for most of the half.
Kaden Horn hit a three pointer with a 1:28 left before halftime giving the Devils a 37-25 advantage at the break.
Clark didn't go away and they actually got within two points with 3:48 left to play. But the Devils stayed poised and hit free throws down the stretch to get the victory. Horn hit 5 of 6 free throws in the final two minutes to seal it.
Freshman guard
Malik Brown had a great game in his first college start. Brown was 10 for 18 from the floor for 22 points. He also had six rebounds and five assists.
Kobe Parlin scored 18 points, hitting 8 of 12 shots.
Jonah Zeller played a season-high 34 minutes and pulled down nine rebounds with six points.
Playing in his hometown, Horn had 12 points including 7 for 8 at the free throw line.
Joshua Jackson hit both of his three-point attempts for six clutch points for LCC.
It was a total team effort as
David Young played 27 minutes,
Keshawn Lewis played 19 and
Cody Dauterman logged 15.
Keegan Phillips led Clark with 18 points.
The Devils go to 4-1 on the season. They will host the Multnomah JV's at 6 pm on Monday December 4
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