LB Delivers in Two Game Streak

The Linn-Benton men’s basketball team enjoys a two game win streak with a pair of wins over conference opponents, Lane and Mt. Hood CC.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Roadrunners hosted Lane College and OSU commit, Kylor Kelley. LB earned a 79-71 victory, and played lights-out defense, causing 12 turnovers in the second half. Taylor Jensen, Fr. from Philomath HS, helped out with a 13-point, 21-rebound performance.

Going into the game against Mt. Hood, Coach Everett Hartman called Mt. Hood CC a “very well coached team” and they would prepare by “going to the film room and study them.” “We want to make them use their second and third option players against us.”

The Roadrunners did just that as they traveled to Gresham to defeat Mt. Hood CC 70-63. Bailey Evers lead the team in scoring with 22 points and Taylor Jensen records his second consecutive double-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Neither team shot very well that night, as LB shot 32% and Mt. Hood 26% from the field. The Roadrunners, though, managed to squeeze 21 turnovers out of Mt. Hood. 

Linn-Benton will host Southwest Oregon CC Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. as they look to extend their win streak and make the most of this home stretch they have coming up. See how the Roadrunners stack up against thier conference opponents here: http://nwacstats.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/overall_standings .The Roadrunners will play their next three games at home. See the Roadrunners men's basketball schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uc2A8nVimVOfc0oMqFeJtRTOak-eTlZJwdQazphOSjU/edit