Redlands men fall in Fulmer finale
The University of Redlands men's basketball team fell to Whitworth (Wash.) 93-58 in the championship game of the 60th annual Lee Fulmer Memorial Tournament Saturday at Currier Gym.
The Bulldogs (3-3) never really threatened as they were outscored in the first half 42-19, shooting just 33 percent. They managed just 34 percent for the game and were outrebounded 42-27.
Justin Sobczyk led Redlands with 13 points but was the lone Bulldog player in double figures. Matt Loretz had nine points and a team-high five rebounds.
The Pirates (4-1) had four players tally double figures with tournament MVP Ryan Symes netting a team-high 20 with eight rebounds and three assists. Nate Montgomery chipped in with 16.
The all-tournament team also included Colin Willemsen of Whitworth, Dave Thomas of Redlands, Jabarri Reynolds of Pomona-Pitzer, Jawaan Rubin of Cal State East Bay and Miguel Bennett of Chapman.
The Sportsmanship Award went to Daniel Stanton of UC Santa Cruz.
The Bulldogs (3-3) never really threatened as they were outscored in the first half 42-19, shooting just 33 percent. They managed just 34 percent for the game and were outrebounded 42-27.
Justin Sobczyk led Redlands with 13 points but was the lone Bulldog player in double figures. Matt Loretz had nine points and a team-high five rebounds.
The Pirates (4-1) had four players tally double figures with tournament MVP Ryan Symes netting a team-high 20 with eight rebounds and three assists. Nate Montgomery chipped in with 16.
The all-tournament team also included Colin Willemsen of Whitworth, Dave Thomas of Redlands, Jabarri Reynolds of Pomona-Pitzer, Jawaan Rubin of Cal State East Bay and Miguel Bennett of Chapman.
The Sportsmanship Award went to Daniel Stanton of UC Santa Cruz.
About Michelle
Michelle Gardner has been a staff writer for The Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin since 2002 and has covered the local college sports scene since 2004. She ventured West after working at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale for eight years and is a graduate of the University of Florida.
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