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2008-09 PRESS RELEASES
November 12, 2009
BSK: Bruin Basketball Schedule Cards Now Available from Athletics, Sports Info Depts.
NEWBERG, Ore. - Schedule cards for the George Fox University men's and women's 2009-10 basketball seasons are now available for free from the Bruins' athletics and sports information offices.
March 3, 2009
ALL-NORTHWEST CONFERENCE: Stockner Earns Honorable Mention All-NWC for Bruins
NEWBERG, Ore. – Junior post Alex Stockner, a transfer from Western Oregon University, made an impact not just on the George Fox University Bruins during the 2008-09 men’s basketball season but also on the Northwest Conference coaches, who have made him an honorable mention selection for All-Conference honors as announced recently by the league office.
February 21, 2009
PACIFIC LUTHERAN 84, GEORGE FOX 78: Turnovers Turn Tide in Bruins’ Loss to Lutes
NEWBERG, Ore. – On a night when they did almost everything else well, the George Fox University Bruins’ inability to hold onto the basketball proved costly as the Bruins dropped their season finale 84-78 to the visiting Pacific Lutheran University Lutes in Northwest Conference men’s action Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
February 20, 2009
WILLAMETTE 87, GEORGE FOX 82: Bearcats Fight Off Bruins Behind Mitchell’s Double-Double
NEWBERG, Ore. – Behind a 24-point, 21-rebound effort by inside man Cameron Mitchell, the Willamette Bearcats clawed their way to an 87-82 victory over the George Fox University Bruins, avenging an earlier home-court loss to the Bruins, in Northwest Conference men’s basketball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
February 19, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 8-15 (Home 4-6, Road 3-8, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 4-10, 7th (Home 2-4, Road 2-6)
February 14, 2009
LINFIELD 73, GEORGE FOX 67: Wildcats Overtake Bruins for Good in Last Two Minutes
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – After battling back from a 10-point second-half deficit, the Linfield College Wildcats still needed an 11-3 run in the final minute-and-a-half to fight off the visiting George Fox University Bruins for a 73-67 win in a Northwest Conference men’s basketball game Saturday night here at Ted Wilson Gym.
February 12, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 8-14 (Home 4-6, Road 3-7, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 4-9, 7th (Home 2-4, Road 2-5)
February 10, 2009
GEORGE FOX 85, PACIFIC 68: Stockner and Atwater Shoot Bruins by Boxers
FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Alex Stockner inside and Evan Atwater outside combined for 44 points while hitting 15-22 shots from the field, lifting the George Fox University Bruins to an 85-68 victory over the Pacific University Boxers in a Northwest Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night here at the Pacific Athletic Center.
February 7, 2009
PUGET SOUND 100, GEORGE FOX 79: Loggers Move Closer to NWC Title by Downing Bruins
TACOMA, Wash. – Keeping their Northwest Conference men’s basketball record perfect and moving one step closer to a league title, the 6th-ranked University of Puget Sound Loggers won their school-record 14th straight game 100-79 over the visiting George Fox University Bruins Saturday night here at Memorial Fieldhouse.
February 6, 2009
LEWIS & CLARK 63, GEORGE FOX 49: Offensive Woes Plague Bruins in Loss to Pioneers
NEWBERG, Ore. – Held to their lowest shooting percentage and fewest points in a game this season, the George Fox University Bruins dropped a 63-49 defensive struggle to the visiting Lewis & Clark College Pioneers in Northwest Conference men’s basketball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
February 4, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 7-12 (Home 4-5, Road 2-6, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 3-7, 6th T (Home 2-3, Road 1-4)
January 31, 2009
GEORGE FOX 77, WHITMAN 71: Stockner’s Free Throws Lift Bruins by Missionaries
NEWBERG, Ore. – Junior post Alex Stockner scored 25 points, including a 13-14 effort from the free throw line that was one miss short of a new George Fox University record, as the Bruins hung on for a 77-71 win over the Whitman College Missionaries in a Northwest Conference men’s basketball game Saturday evening here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
January 30, 2009
WHITWORTH 83, GEORGE FOX 67: Gregg Goes Wild on Threes as Pirates Plunder Bruins
NEWBERG, Ore. – Led by Bo Gregg’s 18 first-half points, all on six three-pointers with nary a miss, the Whitworth University Pirates opened up a double-digit lead late in the period and rolled to an 83-67 win over the George Fox University Bruins as the second half of the Northwest Conference men’s basketball schedule commenced Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
January 28, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 6-11 (Home 3-4, Road 2-6, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 2-6, 7th T (Home 1-2, Road 1-4)
January 24, 2009
PACIFIC LUTHERAN 81, GEORGE FOX 74: Lutes End Bruins’ Modest Win Streak
TACOMA, Wash. – Hoping for a third straight win to equal their previous longest streak of the season, the George Fox University Bruins instead fell victim to a hot hand by the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes and dropped an 81-74 decision in Northwest Conference men’s basketball action Saturday night here at Olson Auditorium.
January 23, 2009
GEORGE FOX 75, WILLAMETTE 70: Bruins Beat Bearcats to Break Cone Jinx
SALEM, Ore. – Winning at Willamette University’s Cone Fieldhouse for the first time since 1996, the George Fox University Bruins hit eight of their first 11 shots to build an 11-point lead, then held off a late rally by the Bearcats for a 75-70 win in Northwest Conference men’s basketball action here Friday night.
January 21, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 5-10 (Home 3-4, Road 1-5, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 1-5, 9th (Home 1-2, Road 0-3)
January 17, 2009
GEORGE FOX 71, LINFIELD 67: Bruins Overcome Wildcats for First NWC Win
NEWBERG, Ore. – Shaking off a 15-0 Linfield College run to open the second half that left them six points down after a strong first half, the George Fox University Bruins recovered in time to pick up their first Northwest Conference win of the season 71-67 over the visiting Wildcats in men’s basketball Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
January 14, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 4-10 (Home 2-4, Road 1-5, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 0-5, 9th (Home 0-2, Road 0-3)
January 13, 2009
PACIFIC 76, GEORGE FOX 66: Bruins Fall Prey to Boxers - and Howe
NEWBERG, Ore. – Garold Howe posted a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds, leading the visiting Pacific University Boxers to a 76-66 win over the George Fox University Bruins in a battle of teams seeking their first Northwest Conference men’s basketball victory of the season Tuesday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
January 10, 2009
PUGET SOUND 87, GEORGE FOX 60: Loggers Jump On Bruins Early and Cruise to Win
NEWBERG, Ore. – Scoring the first six points of the game and building up a double-digit lead in less than six minutes, the 17th-ranked University of Puget Sound Loggers took control early and cruised to an 87-60 win over the George Fox University Bruins in a Northwest Conference men’s basketball game Saturday here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
January 9, 2009
LEWIS & CLARK 97, GEORGE FOX 83: Pioneers Surge in 2nd Half to Put Away Bruins
PORTLAND, Ore. – A second-half scoring surge of 61 points and a hot hand from the free throw line enabled Lewis & Clark College to break open a tight ballgame and the Pioneers pulled away from the visiting George Fox University Bruins for a 97-83 victory in Northwest Conference men’s basketball action Friday night here at the Pamplin Sports Center.
January 7, 2009
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 4-7 (Home 2-2, Road 1-4, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 0-2, 6th T (Home 0-0, Road 0-2)
January 3, 2009
WHITMAN 94, GEORGE FOX 85: Missionaries Stave Off Spirited Late Rally by Bruins
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Building up as much as a 19-point lead in the second half, the Whitman College Missionaries had to hang on for dear life by fighting off a spirited George Fox University rally late in the game to defeat the Bruins 94-85 in Northwest Conference men’s basketball action Saturday night here at the Sherwood Center.
January 2, 2009
WHITWORTH 94, GEORGE FOX 60: Pirates Sizzle from Outside in Beating Bruins
SPOKANE, Wash. - A triple-double by Calvin Jurich and a sizzling .640 percentage from three-point range were more than enough for the Whitworth University Pirates as they handed the visiting George Fox University Bruins a 94-60 thumping in the Northwest Conference men’s basketball opener for both teams Friday night here at the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
December 29, 2008
GEORGE FOX 80, CORBAN 74: Martin Just Misses Triple-Double as Bruins Top Warriors
NEWBERG, Ore. - Jack Martin fell just two rebounds short of the first George Fox University men’s basketball triple-double in 17 years and Evan Atwater scored a game-high 23 points, leading the Bruins to an 80-74 win over the Corban College Warriors in their final non-conference game of the season Monday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
December 17, 2008
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall Record: 3-5 (Home 1-2, Road 1-2, Neutral 1-1) Northwest Conference: 0-0 (Home 0-0, Road 0-0)
December 13, 2008
NORTHWEST 76, GEORGE FOX 64: Bruins Fall as Eagles Soar to 7th Straight Win
NEWBERG, Ore. - A 14-2 run to close out the first half enabled the visiting Northwest University Eagles to break open a close game and go on to their seventh straight win, 76-64 over the George Fox University Bruins, who had their own three-game win streak snapped, in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
December 11, 2008
GEORGE FOX 72, CONCORDIA 62: Bruins Pull Away Late to Conquer Cavaliers
PORTLAND, Ore. - Evan Atwater and Travis Toedtemeier combined for 11 points in the final 3:14 as the visiting George Fox University Bruins pulled away late in the game for a 72-62 non-conference men’s basketball win over the Concordia University- Portland Cavaliers Thursday night here at the Cavalier Gym.
December 10, 2008
Bruin Basketball to Begin Live Video Streaming of Home Games
NEWBERG, Ore. - In a continuing effort to provide its sports fans with the best coverage possible, George Fox University will begin live video streaming via the internet of its home basketball games for both the men’s and women’s programs this coming weekend.
December 4, 2008
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall: 2-4 (Home 1-1, Road 0-2, Neutral 1-1) NWC: 0-0 (Home 0-0, Road 0-0)
December 2, 2008
GEORGE FOX 78, NW CHRISTIAN 76: Bruins Extinguish Beacons for 1st Home Win
NEWBERG, Ore. - Guards Jack Martin and Evan Atwater combined for 45 points and forward Alex Stockner added 17 without missing a shot, lifting the George Fox University Bruins to their first home win of the season 78-76 over the Northwest Christian University Beacons in a non-conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
November 29, 2008
GEORGE FOX 87, WHITTIER 77: Martin Pours in 37 to Lead Bruins Past Poets
HONOLULU, Hawai’i - Pouring in the most points by a George Fox University player in 13 years, junior guard Jack Martin torched the nets for 37 points as the Bruins picked up their first win of the season 87-77 over the Whittier College Poets on the final day of action in the Surf’s Up Invitational Men’s Basketball Tournament Saturday afternoon here at Kalani High School.
November 28, 2008
CAL LUTHERAN 76, GEORGE FOX 70: Kingsmen Subdue Bruins with Free Throws
HONOLULU, Hawai’i - A huge disparity in free throws proved costly to the George Fox University Bruins as they dropped a 76-70 decision to the California Lutheran University Kingsmen on the first day of action in the Surf’s Up Invitational Men’s Basketball Tournament Friday afternoon here at Kalani High School.
November 26, 2008
WHAT’S BRUIN: Weekly News & Notes
Overall: 0-3 (Home 0-1, Road 0-2, Neutral 0-0) NWC: 0-0 (Home 0-0, Road 0-0)
November 22, 2008
CONCORDIA 72, GEORGE FOX 58: Balanced Cavs Build Big Lead to Beat Bruins Box Score
NEWBERG, Ore. - With four players scoring in double figures and another just missing with nine points, the balanced Concordia University-Portland Cavaliers established a big first-half lead and spoiled the home opener for the George Fox University Bruins with a 72-58 men’s basketball win Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
November 21, 2008
CORBAN 72, GEORGE FOX 65: Slow Start Dooms Bruins in Loss to Warriors
SALEM, Ore. - A cold first half of shooting in which they connected on only 30 percent of their shots and fell behind by 15 at the half was too much for the George Fox University Bruins to overcome as they dropped a 72-65 decision to the Corban College Warriors in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night here at the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center.
November 18, 2008
NORTHWEST 72, GEORGE FOX 64: Bruins Start Hot but Go Cold in Loss to Eagles
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Starting the 2008-09 men’s basketball season with a hot first half but a cold second half, the George Fox University Bruins let a 15-point lead get away as they dropped a 72-64 decision to the Northwest University Eagles Tuesday night here at the Northwest Pavilion.
November 14, 2008
PREVIEW: Blend of Youth and Experience to Carry Bruins in ’08-09
NEWBERG, Ore. - With three starting positions open and seven newcomers on the roster, the George Fox University Bruins will seek to integrate youth and experience in an effort to move back toward the top of the Northwest Conference standings in the 2008-09 men’s basketball season, which tips off for the Bruins Tuesday at Northwest University.
November 6, 2008
NWC POLL: Bruins Tabbed 9th in NWC Race with Only Two Starters Back
NEWBERG, Ore. - After losing eight letterwinners and three starters, including First Team All-Conference point guard Brent Satern, the George Fox University Bruins have been picked to finish ninth in the 2008-09 Northwest Conference men’s basketball race, according to a pre-season poll of the league’s nine coaches.
