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After a 2-1 opening weekend, Northwest College men’s basketball returned to action last weekend, playing three games in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Trappers lost their first two contests but bounced …
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After a 2-1 opening weekend, Northwest College men’s basketball returned to action last weekend, playing three games in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Trappers lost their first two contests but bounced back with a win over California Christian Academy.
Against the College of Southern Idaho “Legends” team, NWC struggled defensively in a 107-78 loss. The Trappers allowed their opponents to shoot above 50% from the field and allowed six of CSI Legends’ eight players to reach double figures.
As for the Trappers, they couldn’t find much offense of their own. The team shot 33% from the field and made just 5 of 39 3-point attempts (12.8%).
While “all-star” teams are not always in the best shape, that wasn’t the case in Twin Falls; four of the team’s players still play professionally.
“This team was full of guys who played at CSI and Division I, so it was hard,” said NWC head coach Jay Collins “They weren’t an organized team, but they were probably the best team there.”
The Trappers’ next game — against College of Southern Idaho’s varsity team — was more of the same, as NWC lost 90-46.
Northwest shot 26.6% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, scoring just 18 points in the first half. From the free throw line, the effort wasn’t much better, shooting below 50%.
The Trappers also logged just 27 rebounds, compared to the Golden Eagles’ 61. Gabriel Gutierrez was the only NWC player in double figures in the rout, with 10 points.
But after two dismal performances, NWC played well to end the weekend.
The Trappers defeated California Christian Academy, 77-63, fueled by well-spread offense. Four Northwest hoopers ended in double figures, with Hayden Peterson’s 17 points leading the way.
Defensively, the Trappers were also dominant down low, recording nine blocks to CCA’s one. And the team also recorded 44 boards, the highest total of the weekend.
“We were able to execute the offense better,” Collins said. “Their size and length wasn’t equal to the first two teams we played, so we were able to take advantage.”
Northwest ventures east this weekend for games in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The Trappers — now 3-3 — will face Central Community College, Western Nebraska Community College and Lamar Community College with hopes of eclipsing .500.
