Bellevue’s men’s basketball team fell victim to hot shooting by Peninsula College’s offense in the second half last night in an 81-74 loss in Port Angeles. After leading 35-29 after the first half, Peninsula threw in 52 points as they shot 63% from the field in the second half. Bellevue had their chances offensively with 34 attempts in the half as compared to 27 for Peninsula, but could not get enough to fall.
BC lost momentum early in the second half as Kai Warren missed a dunk attempt which was quickly converted on the other end by the Pirates to take a 39-38 lead two minutes into the second half. BC regained the lead on a three-pointer by Terrell Peter with 13:49 to play.
The game went back and forth with several lead changes until the final minute. Down 75-73, Bellevue could not catch a break with three missed attempts down the stretch and were then forced to go into foul mode. Peninsula cashed in on all four free throw attempts after being fouled in the final :14 to clinch the win. Maui Sze led Bellevue with 20 points while Kai Warren chipped in 18, going 4-for-8 from three-point range.
Bellevue will host Everett tomorronw night at 4:00 p.m. and will then travel to Everett on Saturday. The two teams are currently first and second in the North Region with title bragging rights on the line this weekend.
Last Updated June 3, 2021
