(Phoenix. AZ) The Park University Gilbert men’s basketball team (0-3) lost to the Nelson University Arizona Warriors (2-0) by a score of 86-67, Tuesday night at the Scott Events Center.
The Buccaneers allowed 40 points and were outrebounded 45-36 as Park-Gilbert now moves to 4-4 all-time against Nelson. Park-Gilbert was held to 42% shooting from the field and 27% from downtown, as the Buccaneers only attempted six free throws in the first half and zero in the second.
Park had fell into an early 20-7 hole before tying things up at 24, off an Isaiah Vargas three-pointer with eight minutes left in the first half. With three minutes remaining in the opening frame the Bucs took a five-point lead, their largest of the game. They only went into the half down three points, but Nelson knocked down six of eight three-pointers and shot 49% from the field as they lead for majority of the second half.
Guard Isaiah Duve led the Buccaneers in points (14) and rebounds (7) Tuesday night, shooting 6-13 from the field. Guards Luke Olmstead and Reese Snellman also logged double-digit scoring figures as Olmsted logged 10 points and two rebounds. Snellman had 10 points and two assists before fouling out with three minutes left in the game. Isaiah Vargas came off the bench and delivered eight points, five rebounds, and two steals in 25 minutes played.
The Buccaneers hit the road for Dillon, Mont., as Park-Gilbert will face off against Montana Western and Montana Tech this weekend in the Montana Western Classic. Tipoff against Montana Western is scheduled for this Friday at 7:30 p.m. MST in the Straugh Gymnasium.
Press Release courtesy of Park University Athletics – Garrett Campbell
