The Lummi boys' basketball team defeated Lopez 50-27 in a Northwest 1B game on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Lopez High School.

"It was a tough shooting night for both teams," Lummi coach Jerome Toby said in a phone interview. "We were able to grind out the win even though we didn't shoot well. I think our defense was the factor."

Lummi (3-0 overall, 2-0 league) was led by Kevin Cultee, who scored 11 points, and Joe Brady, who scored eight.

"It was a balanced scoring night for us," Toby said. "Everybody shared the basketball and got in the scoring column."

Lummi will play at Cedar Park Christian on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

LUMMI 50, LOPEZ 27

Lummi 14 15 7 12 - 50

Lopez 3 11 4 9 - 27

Lummi: Joe Brady 8, Kevin Cultee 11, Richard Edwards 0, Earl Johnson 7, Kavarez Lane 4, Leo Scarborough 2, Logan Toby 2, Miguel Toby 6, Dino Williams 3, Charlie Wilson 5, Doc Vendiola 0. Team totals: 6-15 (FT) 50.

Lopez: Glumald 5, Schobel 6, Henniger 1, Buffum 2, Zeure 2, Turunen 3, Reeves 7, Johnson 1. Team totals: 5-18(FT) 27.

3-ptg: Lummi 4 (M. Toby 2), Lopez 2 (Turunen, Reeves 1). Fouls: Lummi 12 (none), Lopez 13 (Glumald).