The University of Redlands men's basketball
team earned its first win of the 2008-09 season by
defeating La Sierra University at home, 87-68. Redlands relied on
solid shooting throughout the game, posting an overall field-goal
percentage of 50.8%, with five players in double figures.
After a three-point lead at the half, the Bulldogs opened up the
game midway through the second, gaining a lead by as many as 20
points.
Redlands looked to junior forward Bryan Schwartz to pace the
team, tallying 17 points on 5-for-8 shooting. Sophomore forward
Matt Dietrich and freshman forward Alex Wolpe contributed
15 points each, while junior guard Patrick Coffey and senior
forward Travis Miller put 11 points away.
La Sierra gained 17 points from Daniel Noga and 16 points from
Joshua Crouch.
The Bulldogs look forward to hosting the 61st Annual Lee Fulmer
Memorial Men's Basketball Tournament on December 4-6. Redlands tips
off against UC Santa Cruz on the 4th at 8 p.m.
