EDMONDS — The Peninsula College men’s basketball team, trailing at half, rallied Saturday night to beat Edmonds 79-68.
The Pirates took control of the game in the second half, crashing the offensive boards hard and shooting 90 percent from the free-throw line.
Leading the charge for the Pirates were Thad Vinson, Mitrell Clark and Sammeon Waller, all sinking a combined 62 points.
Vinson and Clark scored 21 points each while Waller had 20.
Peninsula, which is currently a half game behind Bellevue for first place in the NWAACC North Division, will face Everett at home Monday.
This will be the last regular home game of the season for the Pirates, who are 8-0 at home this year.
Prior to the beginning of the men’s game at 6:45 p.m., the Pirates will be having a“Sophomore Night” ceremony to celebrate the sophomores final home game.
There are 11 sophomores from both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Peninsula 79, Edmonds 68
Peninsula 38 41 — 79
Edmonds 45 23 — 68
Individual Scoring
Peninsula (79)
Vinson 21, Clark 21, Waller 20, Musgrow 7, Jer. Johnson 4, Johnson 2.
Edmonds (68)
Pullum 21, Demisse 14, Reading 14, Overstreet 9, Smokoska 3, Conrad 2.
Women’s Game Edmonds 85 Peninsula 51
EDMONDS — The Pirates women lost on the road Saturday night in Edmonds.
Callie Monfrey had 13 points for Peninsula while Danika Goodwin chipped in 12.
Megan Smith had a strong rebounding game, finishing with eight.
The Pirates have their last home game of the season this Monday, Presidents Day, at 5 p.m. against Everett.
Edmonds 85 Peninsula 51
Peninsula 21 30 — 51
Edmonds 37 48 — 85
Individual Scoring
Peninsula (51)
Monfrey 13, Goodwin 12, Smith 11, Thein 5, Reid 5, Carter 3, Erhardt 2.
Edmonds (85)
Haberman 23, Clark 22, Christian 15, Batts 9Hope 6, Johnson 6.
Hope, 6; Johnson, 6