Sean Price had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Clark College men’s basketball team defeated Highline of Des Moines 71-59 in an NWAACC West Division game Saturday at the O’Connell Center.
The victory pulled the Penguins to .500 in the division and 12-7 overall.
“It was an important game as both teams came in 4-5 and were trying to get to .500,” Clark coach Alex Kirk said. “There was lots on the line for potential playoff spots (down the road).”
Price, a Columbia River grad, made 9 of 18 shots and also had five assists.
Phillip Hertz had 13 points, and Sam Jurgenson added nine rebounds for Clark.
Kirk said Willie Bratcher, a Battle Ground High grad, was key in the Clark defensive effort.
Clark outrebounded Highline 40-22 and held the Thunderbirds to 32 percent shooting.
“We did some things (on defense) we hadn’t shown all year, so (Highline) had a hard time with that,” Kirk said.