PC basketball splits against Skagit Valley

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Peninsula Daily News

PORT ANGELES — It came in short bursts, but the Peninsula College men’s basketball team certainly had the look of a serious NWAACC title contender Saturday night.

Playing before a packed gymnasium in their first home game in more than a month, the Pirates delivered an 88-68 victory over the visiting Skagit Valley Cardinals.

Peninsula knocked down 53.3 percent of its shots (32 of 60) and had four different players in double figures as it took little pity on a Skagit Valley team missing its starting point guard and post player.

Women

Skagit Valley 64, Peninsula 55

PORT ANGELES — Relying on its aggressive and physical man-to-man defense, the Pirates stayed within striking distance of the Cardinals much of the night.

Their inability to sink shots on the other end, however, kept them from beating Skagit Valley for the second time this season.

The Pirates shot just 32.3 percent from the field (20 of 62) and 20 percent from 3-point range (5 of 25) against Skagit’s sagging zone defense.

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