In their first scrimmage of the year the WNCC Men's basketball team squared off against the 13th-ranked (Street & Smith's Magazine) College of Southern Idaho Friday evening in Casper, Wyo.
The Cougars are taking part in the Casper Jamboree and came out of their first contest with a 54-46 victory over the highly touted CSI Golden Eagles.
The Cougars are taking part in the Casper Jamboree and came out of their first contest with a 54-46 victory over the highly touted CSI Golden Eagles.
"I thought our guys really came out and executed the way we like to play," Russ Beck said. "Obviously I have a lot of respect and admiration for Coach Gosar and his CSI program having coached there this past season, I think they are primed to have an excellent year."
Sophomore point guard Scott Bamforth led the Cougars with 22 points connecting on 5 of 6 shots from the 3-point line and hitting critical free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Bamforth got great support from Francisco Cruz who added 14 points, 4 assists and 4 steals while sophomore forward Geddes Robinson tallied 11 points and 3 boards.
"Down the stretch we were able to get some big time stops defensively," Beck said. "I am a firm believer in defense and not gambling, we were solid and we made our opponents pay when they gambled."
The Cougars will play in two more games Saturday (today) against Northwest College at 10:45 a.m. and Sheridan College at 1 p.m.
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