Chukar Men Drop Close Home Battle with Timberwolves

Chukar Men Drop Close Home Battle with Timberwolves

[Ontario, OR] - In the first home East Region matchup of the season, the Chukar men's basketball team faced off with the visiting Timberwolves from Blue Mountain Community College. Treasure Valley got off to a quick start, with 6 different players scoring in the first half. The Chuks took a 53-39 point lead into the break. Coming out of the half, the Timberwolves were off to a quick start, led by freshman #24 Chad Napoleon. 

The Chukars continued to fight, but ultimately lost the game with a final score of 88-81. Garret Long led the way for the Chuks with 24 points. DeVaughn Williams contributed iwth 19 of his own, followed by Judah Ward who chipped in with 10 points. 

The Chukars will look to re-group and travel to North Idaho on Saturday, January 22nd. North Idaho is 2-0 in East Region play, and 8-5 overall.