Lady Riverhawks beat Linn Benton and LCC
Men lose both, but a nail-biter at Linn Benton

By Jason Derby · The Mainstream
Published February 23, 2010

After losing a heartbreaker at LCC earlier this year, the Lady Riverhawks have had something to prove against the top ranked Titans. The Riverhawks got even and showed their grit in an 85-69 win against LCC. Nnamaka Anyanwu, Chelsey Christensen and former Roseburg standout Kate Wilton were the high scorers in a game that puts UCC within a game of first place in the South division of the NWAACC.

Kate Wilton scored 18 points. Nnamaka Anyanwu had a game-high 27 points to go with 10 rebounds for the double-double. Chelsey Christensen contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds to accompany two blocked shots.

Three days after the LCC vindication, the ladies beat Linn Benton 78-56. This increased the Riverhawks win streak to five games as they push their way to the NWAACC tournament.

Wilton scored 15 points and dished out 2 assists. Anyanwu scored 17 points to go with 9 rebounds. Six of the nine rebounds were offensive rebounds. Christensen scored 15 points in the game including three from the three point range. Mykiea Russell contributed 13 points in the win.

UCC MEN

The UCC men had a much harder time against LCC in a 102-64 loss. Elisseo Nieves scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the double double. Trevor Clemo, Coleton Baker and AJ Wilder all scored in double digits as well in the loss for the Riverhawks.

The men rebounded with a more focused effort in their 78-77 loss to Linn Benton three days later. Nieves had 25 points, 11-12 from the free-throw line, and grabbed 13 rebounds. Baker scored 14 points, nabbed 4 rebounds and dished out two assists. AJ Wilder scored 11 points to go with his 4 rebounds and 3 dimes. Clemo put up 14 points to go with 7 rebounds and blocked shots.