Bulldogs Scratch Out Tough Win Over Edmonds

Taylor Freeman led the way with 23 points in the win over Edmonds. photo by Jim Hoehn.
Taylor Freeman led the way with 23 points in the win over Edmonds. photo by Jim Hoehn.

Bellevue College men’s basketball gutted out a tough win over visiting Edmonds by a score of 85-76 tonight at Courter Family Athletic Pavilion. Up by only two at halftime, Bellevue gradually stretched the lead on hot shooting as the team hit a lights out 56% from the field. The Bulldogs not only outshot Edmonds in the second half, but out-muscled them on the boards as well, outrebounding the Tritons 46-34.

Taylor Freeman led the way for BC with 23 points. Trey Nelson was Bellevue’s overall  top contributor. He netted 16 points on 8-for-15 shooting, but also led BC with 10 rebounds, 4 steals, and 5 assists. Jaden Vollmen was 7-for-10 from the field; good enough for 14 points.

Bellevue is now 5-3 in league and 15-8 overall. The ‘dogs have a big game this Saturday night on the road at Skagit Valley. Bellevue is currently in a tie for second place in the North Region, one game behind Peninsula at 6-2. Bellevue is looking to avenge an 89-76 loss to Skagit Valley at home on January 14 during the first round of league play.

Last Updated February 8, 2017