Linn-Benton Roadrunners Men's Basketball 72-93 Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain came out of the gate ready to play. The Mountaineers built a 45-31 halftime lead and never looked back, handing the Linn-Benton Roadrunners a 93-72 defeat in non-conference Men's Basketball action on Saturday in Pendleton.

The Roadrunners struggled to match Blue Mountain's pace from the opening tip. Number 1 for the Mountaineers led all scorers with 20 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting performance, setting the tone for a Blue Mountain offense that scored 93 points on a night when Linn-Benton simply had no answer.

The Roadrunners did show fight. Number 01 led Linn-Benton with 17 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field and adding a team-high three steals. His aggression and ability to draw contact, going 7-of-8 from the free throw line, kept the Roadrunners competitive in stretches. Number 05 contributed 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting and added four free throw attempts, giving Linn-Benton a secondary scoring option worth watching. Number 03 chipped in seven points, including a three-pointer, and provided steady playmaking off the ball.

Linn-Benton outscored Blue Mountain 41-48 in the second half, a slight improvement that showed some resilience even as the outcome was no longer in doubt. The Roadrunners connected on three-point attempts throughout but struggled with ball movement, committing multiple turnovers that fueled Blue Mountain transition buckets.

The loss drops Linn-Benton to 1-1 overall on the young season.