LONGVIEW, WA. – The Lower Columbia College men's basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday night, routing the Grays Harbor Chokers 93-48 at Myklebust Gym. With the win, the Red Devils improved to 15-4 overall and 5-2 in league play, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense, particularly in a blowout second half.
While the first half was relatively competitive, with LCC taking a 42-29 lead into the locker room, the Red Devils exploded after the break. Lower Columbia outscored Grays Harbor 51-19 in the second half, shooting a blistering 56.7% from the field in the final period while holding the Chokers to just 22.2% shooting.
Dominance in the paint was the story of the night, with LCC outscoring Grays Harbor 44-12 inside. The Red Devils also controlled the glass, outrebounding the visitors 42-24. The team's unselfish play was on full display with 23 assists on 34 made field goals.
Red Devils Statistical Leaders
Lower Columbia showcased incredible depth with six players scoring in double figures.
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Shane Douma-Sanchez: 12 points, 5 assists, 3 steals.
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Noah Schow: 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists.
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Parker Eiswald: 11 points, 3 rebounds (4-5 FG).
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James Grose: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
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Javares Reid: 10 points, 1 rebound (4-5 FG).
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Skyler Schmidt: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks.
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Chance White: 9 points, 1 rebound.
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K Jackman-Thomas: 8 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.
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Machaon Savedra: 5 points, 4 assists.
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Lonnie Brown Jr: 3 points, 2 rebounds.
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Malakai Gray: 2 points, 1 assist.
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Kyler Sause: 0 points, 2 rebounds.
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Cole Chester: 0 points, 1 rebound.
Team Comparison
| Stat Category | Lower Columbia (LCC) | Grays Harbor (GHC) |
| Field Goal % |
55.7% (34-61) |
32.1% (18-56) |
| 3-Point % |
38.5% (10-26) |
26.3% (5-19) |
| Free Throw % |
65.2% (15-23) |
43.8% (7-16) |
| Rebounds |
42 |
24 |
| Assists |
23 |
9 |
| Turnovers |
7 |
13 |
| Points in Paint |
44 |
12 |
| Second Chance Pts |
20 |
4 |
Up Next
The Red Devils will look to keep the momentum going when they return to Myklebust Gym on Wednesday, February 4, to host the Centralia Trailblazers. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 pm, followed by the LCC women's team at 7:30 pm.