Kyle Impero had 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists to lead the Whatcom Community College men's basketball team to a 85-66 NWAACC North Division win over visiting Olympic on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
The Orcas improved to 10-6, 2-2 North with the win.
"We took a step in a positive direction," Whatcom coach Chris Scrimsher said in a phone interview.
Scrimsher said the team was able to play well against Olympics' press and zone defense.
"We played with discipline," Scrimsher said.
The Orcas, which led by 16 at halftime, had 18 points from Zach Stalin, 14 points from Eric Fongue and 12 points from Alex Duncan.
Whatcom hosts Bellevue at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19.
WHATCOM 85, OLYMPICS 66
Olympic: Michael Gurske 19, Will Kittendorf, Qui'Jan Otis 13, Darche Samuel 2, Tanner Shula, Greg Ervin 4, Corey Foster 6, Taylor Wilson, Anthony Lewis 20, Chase Speelman, Brandyn Winkley 2. Totals 22-61 16-22 66.
WCC: Tyler Clark, Daniel Nielsen 6, Alex Duncan 12, Kyle Impero 22, Nicholas Kussman 3, Neilan Pierce, Caleb Buchanan 4, Brenan Hartnell 2, Ian Tevis 2, Eric Fongue 14, Zach Stalin 18, Chris Tanis 2. Totals 31-62 14-21 85.
Half: Whatcom 54, Olympic 38.
3-ptg: Olympic 6 (Gurske 3, Otis 3); Whatcom 9 (Duncan 4). Rebounds: Olympic 31 (Lewis 8); Whatcom 50 (Impero 9). Assists: Olympic 10 (Gurkse 6); Whatcom 22 (Impero 6). Fouls: Olympic 18, Whatcom 17. Turnovers: Olympic 13, Whatcom 19.
