McIntosh's 19 Leads Eastern Men Over 23rd Ranked Northwest

12.29.06

With a stifling defense and a hot shooting first half the EOU men knocked off the 23rd ranked team in the nation, Northwest University 73-62.

Led by Sophomore Tanner McIntosh's 19 points on a blistering 7-10 from the field and 4-6 from 3, the Mounties led by 13 points at the break and held on to defeat the Eagles despite shooting just 44% (8-18) from the free throw line.  In that first stanza Eastern shot an amazing 69% from the field scoring 38 points on just 23 attempts.

In the second half the Mountaineers cooled off shooting only 37% in the final 20 minutes.  However, EOU's ability to defend allowed them to maintain a lead and defeat the Eagles.  For the game Northwest shot just 35% from the field and 31% from behind the arc.

Mark Carollo added 19 points and 6 rebounds for the Mounties.  Jeremy Templeton played 36 minutes and scored 10 points, dished out 4 assists and snatched 4 rebounds while 6'5 inch forward Paul Carollo had 10 rebounds and 6 points.  Northwest was led by Aaron Sawyer's 15 points and 12 rebounds.

EOU will face Evergreen Saturday at home.  Game time is set for 7:30pm.