SEATTLE – A quick start led to balanced scoring for the Seattle Pacific University men's basketball team. The Falcons picked up a 110-47 nonconference victory over visiting Evergreen State College on Wednesday night.
The Falcons jumped all over the Geoducks in the opening minutes of Wednesday's game. SPU used a 22-2 run over the first 6:08 to gain their advantage. The Falcons went 9-for-13 from the field during that stretch, including 3-pointers from Jonas La Tour and Nikias Schoenerstedt. Trace Evans led the run with six points. The Falcons dished out five assists during that time.
Shortly after, the Falcons expanded their lead to 51-18 over 9:24. Evans continued to get buckets, putting in 12 points during the 29-11 stretch. The Falcons had control and went on to take the game by 63 points.
"I liked the focus to begin the game tonight by our team," head coach Keffrey Fazio said. "We were able to maintain that focus throughout the entire game. I thought we stayed disciplined about the things we wanted to accomplish tonight. Tonight was something for us to build on as we work closer to conference play."
The Falcons had 11 players score during Wednesday's game. Six players finished in double-figures. Four Falcons set new career-bests in scoring against the Geoducks.
Evans led everyone with 30 points on an ultra-efficient 13-for-16 shooting from the field. It's a new career high for the big man from Australia. Evans added four rebounds and three assists for a solid night.
Henry Sandberg joined Evans in setting a new career-high in scoring against the Geoducks. He poured in 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting. The first-year Falcons had four rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal.
Logan Kinloch made his 2024-25 debut against the Geoducks. He'd set a new career-high in scoring with 11 points on 5-for-9 shooting. He finished with seven rebounds and two assists.
David Zachman didn't enter the game until the second half but made the most of his 12 minutes on the floor. He scored seven career-high points, scoring all of his points in the paint. He went 3-for-3 from the field and knocked down his only free throw attempts.
Jaxon Nap checked in with his second double-double of the season. He secured a game-high 12 rebounds and scored 10 points. Mason Landdeck was excellent at distributing the basketball, dishing out a season-best eight assists. Landdeck had the most assists of anyone who played in Wednesday's game.
"It was also great for some guys that have been working hard to have some individual success on the court tonight," Fazio added.
The Falcons have one game left before the holiday break when they host Douglas College this Saturday at 5 p.m.
"I still think this team has a lot of promise," Fazio said. "We're looking forward to Saturday and another opportunity to compete."
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