Men's Basketball vs. Pomona Pitzer (W 67-54)

The Bulldogs and the Sagehens played in the 64th Lee Fulmer Tournament Final tonight and it was our Bulldogs who prevailed for their overall 8th Tournament title. Our Dawgs looked in mid season form as they played with poise, shooting 57 percent in the first half to build a 12 point lead by the break. The Sagehens attempted a run midway through the second, but we controlled the ball and made key shots to keep them at bay. Tristan, Brian, and Jack all scored in double figures; all three made the All Tournament Team as well. The win gets us back to .500 before a semester ending two week break is followed by a four game road trip. The men won't see Currier Gym again until 2012, but the ladies host their own tournament the week before New Year's. It was a great tournament once again. Go Dawgs!

Women's Basketball vs. Gustavus Adolphus (L 54-63)

A well fought first half with the Gusties of Gustavus Adolphus suggested our Bulldogs had shaken the post Thanksgiving doldrum(sticks) and were poised to get their first victory after two close home defeats. Although we grabbed the lead briefly in the first few minutes of the second half, the Gusties went on a tear while our shooting dropped to 26 percent; before long we were down by 15 with 7 to play. A gutsy come back filled with three pointers and solid defense put us back in the game, down by 3, with two to go. It was that stretch of Bulldog basketball that holds promise for games to come. The Gusties didn't relent and finished us off from the line with six free throws in the last half minute. We play three away games before returning to Currier Gym on December 10 to face La Sierra. Good luck on the road trip Dawgs!

Men's Basketball vs Westmont (L 69-76)

I made it to my first men's Bulldog basketball game tonight. The Warriors of Westmont were visiting Currier Gym and they came out fast after the tip to take an early eight point lead. But our Bulldogs got hot, erased the lead, and built their own at half. We stretched our lead to 11 before our touch went south and the Warriors chipped away and finally took the lead back with 6 minutes remaining. Josiah led our scorers with 17, followed by three others in double figures; Erik, Brian, and Matt. It looks to be a promising season with both new and returning talent. Next up is the Lee Fulmer Tournament starting December 1st. Go Dawgs!

Women's Basketball vs Trinity (L 51-57)

On the second night of the Tip Off Classic, our Lady Bulldogs repeated the scenario from the night before; we let the Tigers of Trinity get out to a lead, we'd make a run, and then we let them build their advantage again. Credit a tough defensive effort by the Tigers. We shot 33 percent from the floor and had the early season turn over blues. There was still much to be impressed with; Mariah making the all tournament team, Courtney and Ashley scoring in double figures, and a host of new Bulldog faces getting valuable playing time. We play this coming Saturday at 7 pm against Gustavus Adolphus. If you've stuck around for Thanksgiving, make your way over to Currier Gym for an exciting game.