LCSC men fall to Oregon Tech 82-67

11-23-07

ASHLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Institute of Technology men's basketball team shot 52.9 percent from the 3-point line to claim an 82-67 win over Lewis-Clark State in the opening round of the Flagship Inn Classic on Friday night.

OIT hit 9-of-17 from the 3-point area and shot 45.8 percent overall from the field to drop the Warriors to 5-2 on the season.

LCSC also attempted 17 3-pointers in the game but hit on just five. The Warriors also shot 41.8 percent from the field and were outrebounded 42-34 in the contest.

The Warriors did lead 19-11 early, but OIT rallied to take a 39-31 advantage at halftime.

Mike Gordy led the Warrior with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Dorian Watson added 17 points and nine boards. Justin Fraser scored nine points.

OIT had four players in double figures.

LCSC completes tournament action on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. against the host team, Southern Oregon. LCSC defeated Southern Oregon 88-44 in a tournament earlier this season in Lewiston.

The Warriors are without the services of both Jon Daly and Kasey Riley, both 6-foot-7 centers. Daly has a staph infection in his leg, while Riley suffered an MCL injury that could sideline him until Frontier Conference play.