TenBerge’s 30-Point Game Leads Titans 76-69 over Linn-Benton

PASCO, Wash. – The Tacoma Titans got 30 points from Jake TenBerge to help them defeat the Linn-Benton Roadrunners 76-69 in the Sweet 16 of the NWAC Men's Basketball Championship, presented by Sun Pacific Energy, on Saturday night at Columbia Basin College.

TenBerge had a big first half of 22 points where he made 5-of-7 three pointers to give the Titans a 10-point advantage at halftime. Tacoma then was able to rely on its tough defense and ball possession to keep the Roadrunners from making a comeback. TenBerge finished with 30 points and five rebounds, knocking down seven triples.

The #3-seed Titans (12-14, 9-5 West) utilized their tough perimeter defense to hold the Roadrunners to 3-for-21 for the game including 0-for-6 in the second half. The Roadrunners did a good job of getting to the line in the second half, however, as they made 17-of-20 free throws down the stretch.

Roman Lewis added 18 points and seven rebounds for the Titans. Parker Androy finished with 11 points and five boards off the bench.

The #2-seed Roadrunners were led by TJ Zimmermann who had 16 points and eight rebounds. Ayden Foster picked up 11 points with five rebounds.

The Titans move onto the Elite Eight on Sunday where they will take on #4-seed Bellevue at 4 p.m.

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