Raiders Rally in Second Half but Fall Short Against Highline 78-75
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Highline (2-10, 1-1) | 48 | 30 | 78 |
|
Pierce (0-17, 0-1) | 37 | 38 | 75 |
The Pierce College Raiders came up just short in a hard-fought battle against the Highline College Thunderbirds, falling 78-75. With the loss, the Raiders' record now stands at 3-12 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
Highline took control early, leading 48-37 at the half. However, the Raiders came out with renewed energy in the second half, outscoring the Thunderbirds 38-30 and closing the gap to just a few points in the final minutes. Despite their strong comeback, Pierce couldn't quite complete the rally, and Highline held on for the narrow victory.
Kaden Erlenbush was a standout for the Raiders, finishing with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal. Mande Wanlemvo added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Jaydon Mitchell contributed 14 points and 4 rebounds in a solid effort.
Pierce will look to build on the positive momentum from this game as they continue to search for their first conference win on Wednesday against Lower Columbia.
