The Lynden Christian boys' basketball team defeated Northwest Christian 71-41 in the Christian Cup consolation bracket Friday, Dec. 7, in Gilbert, Ariz.

"We came out a lot loser and more aggressive than yesterday," Lynden Christian coach Roger DeBoer said in a phone interview. "Our full court pressure created a lot of opportunities for us. I think forcing turnovers was the ultimate difference."

The Lyncs (2-1) were led by Isaac Reimer with 24 points and eight rebounds and Truman Van Dalen, who had five points, six assists and three steals.

"Obviously Reimer did a good job in the post," DeBoer said. "But I was really pleased with Truman on both ends of the court. He really set the tone passing the ball and defending. He did a great job for us tonight. I was proud of how much we shared it and got 20 assists."

Lynden Christian will play Brethren Christian from California in the consolation championship game Saturday, Dec. 8.

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 71, NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN 41

LC 36 35 - 71

NC 21 20 - 41

Lynden Christian: Nathan Meppelink 11, Zach Roetcisoender 2, Levi Vander Yacht 2, Truman Van Dalen 5, Daulton Hommes 10, Jamie Heystek 4, Josh Hornstra 2, Dustin Brandsma 9, Isaac Reimer 24. Team totals: 27-54 13-17 71.

Northwest Christian: Danny Friedlander 9, Brady Lorenz 0, Jacob Sanchez 11, Sammy Serwa 0, Nathaniel Mains 6, James Mosbrucker 7, Lance Hartzler 0, Tanner Pickett 3, Kyle Shipp 5. Team totals: 14-37 5-10 41.

3-ptg: Lynden Christian 4 (Reimer 2), Northwest Christian 8 (Sanchez 3). Rebounds: Lynden Christian 27 (Reimer 8), Northwest Christian 28 (Mosbrucker 9). Assists: Lynden Christian 20 (Van Dalen 6), Northwest Christian 8 (Serwa 3). Fouls: Lynden Christian 12 (none), Northwest Christian 14 (none). Turnovers: Lynden Christian 14, Northwest Christian 32.