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Eagles Shoot Lights Out in 96-50 Win Over Geoducks

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KIRKLAND, Wash. – Making nearly 62% of their attempts, the Northwest Eagles soared past the Evergreen Geoducks, 96-50, in a non-conference men’s basketball game on Tuesday night at NU Pavilion in Kirkland, Wash.

The Eagles (6-0) were able to push the lead into double-digits before the Geoducks (0-1) even made it on the board as Northwest scored the game’s first 14 points.  NU pushed the lead to 21 with 8:50 left to play on a three-pointer by Nick Crossan that gave the Eagles a 33-12 advantage.  Northwest managed to push the lead to 25 heading into the break at 49-24.

After switching baskets to start the second half, Northwest continued to dominate as the lead hit 30 on another Crossan three-ball with 16:55 left to play in the game.  At 9:56 remaining, the NU lead hit 40 and the Eagles cruised the rest of the way, earning the 96-50 win.

The Geoducks were led by nine points from KJ Hong (Federal Way, Wash./Shoreline CC).  Cody Peters (Coupeville, Wash./Western Oregon Univ.) picked up six rebounds for the Geoducks, who finished even with the Eagles on the glass at 33 rebounds each.  Evergreen managed seven three-pointers on the game.

Northwest was led by 22 points from Michael Greene.  Michael Russo added 19 points while Ryan McIntosh and Ryan Dornik each finished with 11 points on the night.  The Eagles were 39-of-63 from the field for 61.9%, including 13-of-30 from behind the arc for 43.3%.

Evergreen will be back in action in less than 24 hours as they head back north on Wednesday to take on NCAA Division I Seattle University in an exhibition.  Tip with the Redhawks is set for 7 p.m. at Key Arena.

Geoducks Drop Exhibition to Seattle Mountaineers, 85-72

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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Facing their first outside competition of the 2012-13 season, the Evergreen Geoducks dropped a physical game to the Seattle Mountaineers in a men’s basketball exhibition game on Thursday night at CRC Gymnasium in Olympia, Wash.

Both teams came out pretty even in the opening minutes as the two sides traded baskets.  An 8-0 run put the Mountaineers up 20-13 with 9:41 left to play in the opening period but the Geoducks were able to cut the deficit to just four on a three-pointer by KJ Hong (Federal Way, Wash./Shoreline CC) with 46 seconds left.  Rashaad Powell answered back with a three for Seattle as the visitors took a 39-32 lead into the break.

In the second half, the Mountaineers pushed the lead into double-digits but the Geoducks stormed back, using a 16-3 run to get take a one-point lead on a three-ball by Hong with 11:41 left to play.  The more-experience Mountaineers eventually retook the lead and the advantage hit double-digits again with 4:13 left to play.   Seattle continued to hold off the Geoducks, leaving Olympia with a hard-fought 85-72 win.

The Geoducks were led by 18 points from Hong, 15 of which came from behind the arc.  Marc Taylor (Boise, Idaho/Edmonds CC) came off the bench to add 14 points while Travis Wagner (Federal Way, Wash./Green River CC), Evergreen’s lone returner playing in the game, racked up 10 points in the loss.  The Geoducks were 24 of 63 from the field for 38.1%.

Seattle was led by 25 points from Powell.  Marcus Bradford added 19 points in the win as the Mountaineers connected on 28 of 69 attempts of 40.6%.  Seattle outrebounded Evergreen, 46-43, on the night.

The Geoducks officially open the season on Tuesday night when they travel up to Kirkland, Wash. to take on Northwest in a non-conference game.  Tip with the Eagles is set for 7pm at NU Pavilion.

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Swain Named Preseason All-Cascade Conference

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LA GRANDE, Ore. – After being just one of two underclassmen named to the 2011-12 Cascade Conference All-Conference team, junior Danielle Swain (Rainier, Wash./Black Hills HS)  has been named to the CCC Preseason All-Conference team for 2012-13 year, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon.

Swain finished her sophomore season ranked third in the Cascade Conference in scoring at 15.0 ppg and in rebounding at 9.6 rpg.  She was also fourth in the conference in blocks with a school-record 49 and her 3.39 offensive rebounds per game ranked her third in the CCC as well.  She was also a preseason All-CCC selection as a sophomore after earning Honorable Mention All-CCC honors as a freshman.

Senior guard Felicity Jones of College of Idaho was named Preseason Player of the Year.  Defending champion Corban led the way with three players named.  Nine of 10 schools were represented on the team, with Concordia being the lone school without a player named.

The men’s preseason all-conference team was named as well with Southern Oregon’s Eric Thompson being named preseason player of the year.

Swain and the Geoduck women open the 2012-13 season with an exhibition on Nov. 13 at home against Saint Martin’s.  Evergreen will then open up the season in earnest on Nov. 17 at Puget Sound.

2012-13 All-CCC Preseason Women’s Basketball Team

Geoducks Picked 9th, 10th in Preseason CCC Hoops Polls

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LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Evergreen Geoducks are predicted to finish at the bottom of the conference standings this season if the Cascade Conference coaches poll rings true.  The Geoduck women are predicted to finish ninth in the preseason poll while the men are prognosticated at 10th in their respective poll.

The Geoduck women, who finished tied for seventh last season while earning a spot in the 2012 Cascade Conference tournament, earned 23 points to take ninth in the preseason poll, despite returning four of five starters in 2012-13.  Evergreen will be led by All-CCC forward Danielle Swain (Rainier, Wash./Black Hills HS), who was second in the conference in scoring (15.0 ppg) and third in rebounding (9.6 rpg).

Eastern Oregon is predicted to win the women’s title, earning nine of 10 first-place votes for 99 points.  Corban was picked second, followed by College of Idaho, Warner Pacific, Oregon Tech, Southern Oregon, Northwest Christian, Concordia, Evergreen and Northwest.

On the men’s side, Evergreen has nowhere to go but up as the Geoducks were picked 10th in the preseason poll after going winless in conference play last season.  Evergreen returns forwards Elzie Dickens III (Seattle, Wash./Highline CC) and Travis Wagner (Federal Way, Wash./Green River CC) from a year ago but the rest of the roster will look brand new as the green and white look to surprise some teams on their way up the conference standings.

Defending NAIA national champion Oregon Tech has been picked to finish first, though the Hustlin’ Owls earned just four of 10 first place votes.  Eastern Oregon was picked second with two first place votes while Warner Pacific was just one point back in third, also with two first place votes.  Southern Oregon earned the final two first place votes in fourth and were followed by Northwest, College of Idaho, Corban, Concordia, Northwest Christian and Evergreen.

The Geoduck men will open up the 2012-13 season on November 1 with an exhibition contest at home against the Seattle Mountaineers.  Their first counting game comes a few days later when they travel up to Kirkland for a non-conference tilt with conference-foe Northwest.   The Evergreen women will open up the season at home on Nov. 13 with an exhibition against crosstown foe Saint Martin’s before opening up the season in earnest on Nov. 17 at Puget Sound.

CCC Preseason Polls: Men/Women

Evergreen Women’s Basketball Announce Signees

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OLYMPIA, Wash.  – Following a season that saw the Evergreen Geoducks return to the postseason for the first time since 2007-08, head coach Monica Heuer has announced six student-athletes who will be joining the women’s basketball program in 2012-13. The class features four community college transfers as well as two prep standouts, all of which are expected to come in and contribute for the Geoducks. NWAAC Northern Region MVP Brittany Gray (Bainbridge, Wash./Bainbridge HS/Skagit Valley CC) leads the class after averaging 15.7 ppg and 10.1 rpg for the Cardinals, earning a spot on the All-Defensive Team as well. “Brittany has a strong work ethic and is always striving the get better,” said Heuer. Also joining the Geoducks next season will be Gray’s teammate Jessica Denmon (Oak Harbor, Wash./Oak Harbor HS/Skagit Valley CC).  As a sophomore, she was named Second Team NWACC North as well as Second Team All-Tournament at the NWAAC Champonships. “Denmon brings additional leadership to our guards, as well as a strong will and work ethic,” added Heuer. Local standout Uriah Thomas (Chehalis, Wash./WF West HS) is the first prep to join the Geoducks this season after earning All-Area accolades during her season season with the Bearcats. “She is eager to bring her talent to Evergreen,” said Heuer. “It will be fun watching her develop.” Another high school player, Chloe Dawkins (Fairfield, Calif./Armijo HS) comes from near Sacramento to join the team next season.  She earned First Team All-Monticello Empire League for the Indians, averaging 14.4 ppg. “Chloe has a good knowledge of the game. She is a good shooter and defender and will bring additional toughness to our team,” noted Heuer. Considered the best athlete of the class, Brittnee Williams (Mukilteo, Wash./Kamiak HS/Edmonds HS) joins former teammate Samantha Clark (Monroe, Wash./Monroe HS/Edmonds HS) at Evergreen.  In 2010-11, averaged 7.83 ppg and 3.30 rpg for the Tritons. “Brittnee has good hands and looks forward to locking people up,” said Heuer. The final signee comes Alaska via Peninsula College in Port Orchard.  Callie Monfrey (Anchorage, Alaska/South Anchorage HS/Peninsula CC) averaged 2.67 ppg and 2.43 rpg for the Pirates last season and will come to Evergreen with two years of eligibility remaining. “Callie brings a lot of enthusiasm,” said Heuer. “She can play inside or out and we look forward to utilizing her versatility.” The Geoducks will open up the 2012-13 campaign on November 6 with their annual crosstown exhibition against rival Saint Martin’s.