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Overall 12-11: Home 7-1, Road 4-8, Neutral 1-2 / NWC 7-7 (4th): Home 5-1, Road 2-6
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HIGHLIGHTS:
* Coming Up: Homecoming Weekend as Bruins Shoot for 4th in NWC
* Recent Games: Bruins Split but Take 4th with Pacific Win
* Satern BAA Athlete of the Week, HM for NWC Player Honors
* Halftime Specials: Hall of Fame Friday, Homecoming Court Saturday
* NCAA Stats: Satern 47th Among National Assist Leaders
* NWC Stats: Strutz Climbs to 4th in Blocked Shots
* Career Lists: Parker Closing In on 1,000 Total Points
RECENT GAMES: 1-1 (Click score for link to stories and box scores):
Feb. 9 - at Willamette 84, George Fox 79
Feb. 10 - at George Fox 68, Pacific 59
COMING UP: Homecoming Weekend as Bruins Shoot for 4th in NWC
The Bruins close out the season with two games on Homecoming weekend, and a sweep of both would guarantee them sole possession of 4th place in the standings after being picked to finish 7th in the pre-season. At least one win assures the Bruins of their 3rd straight winning season. Saturday's game vs. Lewis & Clark is also a chance to play "spoiler", as the Pioneers are a half-game behind Whitworth for 1st place.
* Fri., Feb. 16, 8:00 pm - vs. Pacific Lutheran University (8-13, NWC 5-9, 7th), at Newberg, Ore.
KFOX Radio webcast at www.kfoxradio.net ... Northwest Conference doubleheader (women's game at 6 p.m.) ... The Lutes from Tacoma, Wash., were picked to finish 8th in the NWC pre-season coaches' poll; the Bruins were picked 7th â?¦ Series record: Even 12-12 since 1985 (7-4 home, 5-8 road) ... The Bruins have won the last six meetings, including 77-68 in Tacoma Jan. 19 behind Chris Parker's career-high 32 points and 7 rebounds by Parker and Brady Strutz ... The Lutes' last win in the series was 76-67 in Newberg Jan. 10, 2004 â?¦ PLU averages 75.1 ppg (5th in the NWC) and allows 82.0 ppg (8th) ... PLU has three players in double-figure scoring: G Josh Dressler (15.7, 7th in the NWC), F Jared Brandeberry (12.2, 21st), C Scott McDaniels (12.0, 23rd), and F Josh Vanlandingham (11.4, 24th) â?¦ McDaniels is the Lutes' top rebounder (7.4, 4th) â?¦ G Landon Heidenreich leads the team in assists (5.43, 2nd, 26th nationally) â?¦ Coach Steve Dickerson (Washinton State '69) is 8-13 to date in his 1st season at PLU ... Pacific Lutheran visits Pacific Saturday at 8 p.m. ...
* Sat., Feb. 17, 8:00 pm - vs. Lewis & Clark College (16-6, NWC 11-3, 2nd), at Newberg, Ore.
KFOX Radio webcast at www.kfoxradio.net ... Northwest Conference doubleheader (women's game at 6 p.m.) ... The Pioneers from Portland, Ore., were picked to finish 4th in the NWC pre-season coaches' poll; the Bruins were picked 7th â?¦ Series record: GFU trails 20-33 since 1965 (10-12 home, 10-21 road) â?¦ The Pios took the fist meeting this year 74-61 in Portland Jan. 20 despite 20 points by Chris Parker and 14 rebounds by Brady Strutz â?¦ Lewis & Clark averages 77.6 ppg (3rd in the NWC) and allows 69.3 ppg (3rd) ... The Pioneers lead the league in 3-pt field goals (10.50, 9th nationally) and fewest turnovers (9.5, 2nd nationally) â?¦ The Pios have four players in double-figure scoring: G Mark Robinowitz (13.1, 15th in the NWC), G David Berggren (13.0, 17th), G Joey Toboni (12.9, 18th), and G Thomas Tillery (10.9, 28th) â?¦ C Gene Rivera is the top rebounder (5.1, 14th) and leads the NWC in blocked shots (1.77, 49th nationally) â?¦ Tillery is the assists leader (2.73, 10th) â?¦ Berggren is 2nd in the NWC in 3-pt field goals (3.36, 21st nationally) â?¦ Robinowitz leads the league in 3-pt field goal pct. (.456, 10th nationally) â?¦ Coach Bob Gaillard (San Francisco '62) is in his 18th season at Lewis & Clark, and his 26th season overall ... Lewis & Clark hosts Puget Sound Friday before meeting GFU ...
Click here for the latest NWC Standings.
COACH MARK SUNDQUIST
Mark Sundquist (Seattle Pacific '89) is 73-99 (.424) to date in his 7th season as a college head coach, all at George Fox. He was the NWC Coach of the Year in 2004-05 for leading the Bruins to an 18-7 record and 2nd place in the conference. He coached the boys' programs at Woodburn (Ore.) High for two years and at Newberg (Ore.) High for one year before joining the Bruins. Click here for the complete bio on Coach Sundquist.
Sundquist vs. upcoming opponents:
Pacific Lutheran - 8-5 (4-2 home, 4-3 away)
Lewis & Clark - 4-9 (3-3 home, 1-6 away)
BRUIN BITS:
* Satern BAA Athlete of the Week, HM for NWC Player Honors
Brent Satern has been named Bruin Athletic Association Men's Athlete of the Week and received honorable mention for Northwest Conference Men's Player of the Week for Feb. 5-11 as the Bruins went 1-1. In an 84-79 loss at Willamette Friday, he scored 21 points on 7-12 field goals (3-4 on threes) and 4-7 free throws, with 3 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal. In a 68-59 win over Pacific Saturday, he had 12 points on 2-5 field goals (2-4 on threes) and 6-9 free throws, with 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. For the week, he scored 33 points (16.5 ppg) on 9-17 (.529) field goals, including 5-8 (.625) on threes, and 10-16 (.625) free throws, with 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. A three-time winner of the BAA award, he is 2nd in the NWC in steals (1.96), 5th in assists (5.09), 8th in assist/turnover ratio (1.27:1), and 12th in scoring (14.0) and 3-pt pct. (.375).
* 2006-07 Honors:
- Chris Parker - Bruin Athletic Association Men's Athlete of the Week (Nov. 13-19, Dec. 4-10, Jan. 1-7, Jan. 15-21, Jan. 29-Feb. 4); NWC Player of the Week (Nov. 13-19, HM-Dec. 4-10, HM-Jan. 1-7, HM-Jan. 15-21, HM-Jan. 29-Feb. 4); ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Men's Basketball Academic All-District VIII College Division First Team
- Phil Heu-Weller - Bruin Athletic Association Men's Athlete of the Week (Nov. 20-26); NWC Player of the Week (HM-Nov. 20-26); ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Men's Basketball Academic All-District VIII College Division First Team
- Brent Satern - Bruin Athletic Association Men's Athlete of the Week (Nov. 27-Dec. 3, Jan. 8-14, Feb. 5-11); NWC Player of the Week (HM-Nov. 27-Dec. 3, HM-Jan. 8-14, HM-Feb. 5-11)
- Brady Strutz - Bruin Athletic Association Men's Athlete of the Week (Dec. 11-21, Jan. 22-28); NWC Player of the Week (HM-Dec. 11-21, HM-Jan. 22-28)
* Halftime Specials: Hall of Fame Friday, Homecoming Court Saturday
Two special events will take place at halftime of the George Fox men's basketball games this weekend as a part of Homecoming celebrations. On Friday, at the break in the game with Pacific Lutheran, the GFU Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be recognized. This year's inductees include track and field All-Americans Ryan Chaney and Aaron Young, multi-sport women's star Marj Brood, men's basketball coach Mark Vernon, former president Ed Stevens for meritorious service, and the 1989-90 men's basketball team. On Saturday, at halftime of the game with Lewis & Clark, the 2007 Homecoming Court will be presented.
* NCAA Stats: Satern 47th Among National Assist Leaders
In the latest NCAA national statistics (thru Feb. 11), Brent Satern is 47th in assists (5.1) â?¦
Click here for the latest NCAA Stats
* NWC Stats: Strutz Climbs to 4th in Blocked Shots
Where the Bruins rank in the latest Northwest Conference stats (thru Feb. 14):
Scoring Offense - 8th (70.5)
Scoring Defense - 4th (71.3)
Scoring Margin - 5th (-0.9)
Field Goal Pct. - 6th (.446)
Field Goal Pct. Defense - 2nd (.433)
3-Pt Field Goals - 9th (5.65)
3-Pt Field Goal Pct. - 7th (.345)
3-Pt Field Goal Pct. Defense - 7th (.366)
Free Throw Pct. - 3rd (.719)
Rebounding Offense - 7th (33.8)
Rebounding Defense - 4th (34.8)
Rebounding Margin - 6th (-1.0)
Assists - 7th (13.09)
Blocked Shots - 5th (2.13)
Steals - 8th (5.70)
Turnover Margin - 6th (-0.91)
Assist/Turnover Ratio - 6th (0.88:1)
- Chris Parker is 5th in scoring (16.0), free throw pct. (.817), 9th in field goal pct. (.523), 17th in rebounding (4.8) â?¦
- Phil Heu-Weller is 8th in 3-pt pct. (.396), 9th in 3-pt field goals (2.22), 13th in scoring (14.0) ...
- Brent Satern is 2nd in steals (1.96), 5th in assists (5.09), 8th in assist/turnover ratio (1.27:1), 12th in scoring (14.0), 3-pt pct. (.375) â?¦
- Brady Strutz is 4th in blocked shots (1.09), 6th in assists (3.50), 7th in rebounding (6.4) ...
- Mark Metzler is 9th in steals (1.35) ...
Click here for the latest NWC Statistics.
* Double-Doubles:
Brent Satern: Career 2, season 1 - 14 pts/10 ast vs. Corban, 11/17
Chris Parker: Career 1, season 1 - 18 pts/10 reb vs. Holy Names, 11/18
Phil Heu-Weller: Career 1, season 1 - 13 pts/10 reb at St. Martin's, 12/20
Brady Strutz: Career 1, season 1 - 18 pts/10 reb vs. Puget Sound, 1/27
* Records Set or Tied in 2006-07:
- Most Turnovers, Player, Game - 12 by Brent Satern vs. Concordia-Irvine at Pukulani, Hawaii (old record was 11 by Gary Chenault at Portland State, 1/13/78)
* Bruins vs. Ranked Teams (2-4):
Nov. 18 - defeated NAIA D-II #9 Holy Names 85-65 in Newberg, Ore.
Dec. 2 - lost to NCAA D-III #22 Puget Sound 79-92 in Tacoma, Wash.
Dec. 8 - lost to NAIA D-II #2 Oregon Tech 73-84 in Salem, Ore.
Jan. 6 - lost to NCAA D-III #6 Whitworth 53-83 in Newberg, Ore.
Jan. 27 - defeated NCAA D-III #13 Puget Sound 75-63 in Newberg, Ore.
Feb. 3 - lost to NCAA D-III #13 Whitworth 90-64 in Spokane, Wash.
* Career Lists: Parker Closing In on 1,000 Total Points
- Chris Parker, with 367 points this season, now has 952 in his four-year career. He needs 48 points in the Bruins' final two games to become the 33rd player in George Fox history to reach 1,000 for a career ... He entered the season with the 6th-best field goal pct. in Bruin history (.559, 208-372). He was 9-17 in the last two games and is now at .546 (320-586), ranking 10th ... He entered the season with the 12th-best free throw pct. (.805, 169-210). He was 12-16 in the last two games and is now at .810 (312-385), ranking 10th ...
- Phil Heu-Weller began the season with the 4th-best free throw pct. in Bruin history (.847, 138-163). He was 7-92 in the last two games and is now at .803 (196-244), ranking 12th â?¦
* The Wirta Watch: "Biggs" Up to 611 Straight Bruin Men's Games
Mike "Biggs" Wirta, George Fox's statistical guru who saw his 1,000th Bruin men's basketball game on the final day of last season vs. Willamette on Feb. 18, stretched his streak of consecutive GFU men's basketball games seen to 611 with two games this past week. He has now seen 1,023 GFU men's games (49.9% of all 2,051 games in the team's 103 seasons of competition). He has worked 436 in a row at home, not missing a home game since 1972 when he was in military service.