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When he steps on the basketball court, Josh Puccinelli tunes out external noise and focuses on reaching his full potential by KARLIE VERCAUTEREN ’27
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hroughout the years he has spent as part the close-knit Linfield University basketball team, junior guard Josh Puccinelli’s strong connection to the sport has only grown and expanded. “When I’m on the court with my friends, with my team, that’s where most of my identity is and it’s how I feel like myself out there,” he says. “At this point in my career, my goal is to not only compete and excel at the college level, but also to build connections that are rooted through being a part of the team and the bonds that are built on and off the court and make the game so much more enjoyable. “There are times when I’m playing now where I feel like a little kid on the playground again, just based off of the energy me and my teammates bring by being such a tight-knit group.” Having played since the age of five, the San Francisco native has long found basketball to be a “sanctuary” where he can “focus on the game like nothing else in the world even exists.” While this level of dedication is common among high-level athletes, Puccinelli takes it to another level via his interest in the mental aspect of sport. Aided by his mentors, coaches, and personal discovery through reading, Puccinelli has gained a deep appreciation for how “the mental side of sports is just as important as the physical side. You could have all the ability in the world, but if you’re not in a mental headspace to play the game, then you’re not going to perform at the highest level.” Going far beyond simply acknowledging this fact, Puccinelli takes conscious effort to apply it every time he plays. “One of the techniques I always reaffirm in my head is ‘Unlimited Capability,’ which is telling yourself that you have unlimited capability to do whatever you want on the court. A lot of times you have the ability to do something but it’s your mind that’s blocking you from doing it. So focusing in on that term helps me set myself free and play the game more at ease.” His mental resilience becomes especially important in a season such as this one, which Puccinelli describes as being full of “ups and downs.” After experiencing several losses in a row, “People can tend to hang their heads a little bit.” But Puccinelli appreciates how the team “can enjoy each other’s presences because of how tight-knit we are. I think that helps us bounce back from stuff like that.”
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Part of what allows the ‘Cats to foster such strong bonds is that they see themselves as not only teammates, but brothers. An unexpected struggle during the beginning of his time at Linfield quickly keyed Puccinelli in to this unique dynamic. “I remember in my freshman year, I had to move dorms because my dorm flooded. Reece Gibb, who is a graduate student now but was a junior at the time, got his truck and helped me move all my stuff,” Puccinelli recalls. “I offered to get him some pizza or buy him some lunch, but he just told me to pay it forward to an underclassman when I’m an upperclassman. I thought that was really telling to the culture we have here on our team. It’s funny because he probably said that and forgot about it, but it’s always been in the back of my head when I’m on the court and off the court. Gibb himself recognizes the effort Puccinelli puts in across all areas, describing the younger player as “an amazing teammate, always an easy-going guy. He’s super hard working and a fantastic athlete, one of the best cutters and finishers I’ve ever played with. Off the court, he’s a great guy to joke around with and I’ve always been impressed with his high sense of fashion. I’m super grateful to have spent three years with him.” As Gibb mentions, fashion is another of Puccinelli’s passions. Along with teammate Danilo Petrovic, Puccinelli runs PD Thrifts, a business dedicated to finding and selling so-called “vintage gems.” “Through (PD Thrifts), we’ve established a following on Instagram where we will post the clothes that we find. We also take these clothes to all kinds of vintage markets across the PNW where we are vendors.” While Puccinelli hopes that his side gig can “lead one day into opening a store front or something like that,” he also plans for sports to play a central role in his future. As a Sport Management major, he is actively gaining skills that will allow him to either join “the apparel side of the sports industry, or my dream job would be to work in the front office for the Golden State Warriors.” Puccinelli says he’s already doing work that allows him to experience his sport from new perspectives. “I’ve been working as a youth camp counselor for the past seven years. I also coach the Special Olympics basketball in the Northern California division. I’d say that it’s given me a new perspective and appreciation for the game and it’s taught me how to adjust my instruction to different demographics since a lot of the dynamics are different.” These roles are enabling Puccinelli to expand upon his already vast ability to uplift and support others. He describes his efforts as “really fulfilling experiences, with being able to pass my knowledge and skills onto the next generation of hoopers and be a mentor for these people.”
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WOMEN’S COACH CASEY BUNN-WILSON Casey Bunn-Wilson is in her ninth season as women’s basketball coach at Linfield. In her first year with the Wildcats, she helped guide the women to the program’s first winning record in five seasons (13-12) and a share of sixth place in the Northwest Conference, one of the premier women’s basketball leagues in NCAA Division III. In 2018-19, the Wildcats reached the NWC Tournament despite a competing with an injury depleted roster. Bunn-Wilson spent three seasons as girls basketball coach at Tualatin High School, compiling a 39-32 win-loss record while leading the Timberwolves to three straight OSAA Class 6A state playoff appearances. At Oregon State, Bunn-Wilson led the Pacific-10 Conference in scoring as a senior in 2007, averaging 20.0 points per game. She graduated from OSU with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Promotion and Education.
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A star athlete at Stayton High School, Bunn-Wilson lettered in basketball, volleyball, softball and track. On the basketball court, she was a four-time all-state, all-region and allconference honoree. The Capital Conference Player of the Year for three straight seasons, Bunn-Wilson led Stayton to the league title her freshman and junior seasons. She set SHS career records for points (1,831), rebounds (783), assists (342) and steals (306) and went on to represent Stayton in the Oregon Class 3A All-Star game following graduation. Bunn-Wilson played professionally in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Australia. While competing overseas, she earned allleague honors on the Portuguese All-Star team. At Linfield, Bunn-Wilson also directs the athletic department’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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ella koebelin | 5
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laurel quinn | 14
Anna Dazey | 15
Allison mead | 20
madison barter | 21
Kaylee schow | 22
peyton bergevin | 23
Jadyn harrell| 24
janessa yniguez | 30
gillyan landis | 32
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THE RECORDS Linfield moved to 9-8 overall and 4-4 in Northwest Conference play after beating George Fox in Newberg for the first time since the 2006-07 season and falling to Pacific. The Wildcats start the second half of league play with Lewis & Clark (3-12, 1-6 NWC) at home tonight in a game that will honor Linfield’s three graduating seniors. The ‘Cats then head to Pacific Lutheran (9-8, 1-7 NWC) on Saturday at 4 p.m. LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The ‘Cats are among the top three teams in total rebounds (678) and tops the NWC in team defensive rebounds (488). Miki Vermeulen leads the charge on the glass, averaging the second-most rebounds per game with nine. Eve Burke also ranks among the conference leaders averaging 6.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, Gillyan Landis leads the ‘Cats with 10.8 points per game with Burke close behind at 10.4. Ella Koebelin averages 3.1 assists per game and is one of eight players in the NWC with a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. Koebelin also ranks among the top four in the NWC in free throw percentage at nearly 85 percent with Burke (75%). LEWIS & CLARK AT A GLANCE The Pioneers average 57.7 points per game while surrendering the most to their opponents at 67.9. Jamison Richards leads Lewis & Clark’s offense with 11.1 points per game with Charlotte Carroll the next closest at 9.1. Lauryn Frederickson grabs 8.7 rebounds per game which ranks third in the NWC. Kaela Guidry ranks among the leaders in field goal percentage at 52 percent. On defense, Frederickson leads the Pioneers in blocks (13) and steals (23). SERIES HISTORY The Wildcats are 44-36 all-time versus the Pioneers. Linfield has won the last three meetings and currently holds a 5-5 record in the last 10 matchups against Lewis & Clark. The ‘Cats are 20-18 at home and average over 64 points per game against the Pioneers.
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LINFIELD WOMEN NO.
NAME
POS.
HT.
YR./EL.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL
1
Logan Roberts
G/F
5-10
So./So.
Twin Falls, Idaho / Canyon Ridge
2
Jordan Roberts
G
5-8
So./So.
Twin Falls, Idaho / Canyon Ridge
3
Miki Vermeulen
G/F
5-10
So./So.
Renton, Wash. / Liberty
4
Eve Burke
G
5-7
So./So.
Port Angeles, Wash. / Port Angeles
5
Ella Koebelin
G
5-3
So./So.
Silverdale, Wash. / Klahowya Secondary
10
Amelia Solt
G
5-3
So./So.
Loveland, Colo. / Carlton College (Minn.)
14
Laurel Quinn
G
5-8
So./So.
Vancouver, Wash. / King’s Way Christian
15
Anna Dazey
G
5-6
Jr./So.
Corvallis, Ore. / Corvallis
20
Allison Mead
G
5-4
Fr./Fr.
Canby, Ore. / Canby
21
Madison Barter
F
5-8
Fr./Fr.
Evenson, Wash. / Mount Baker
22
Kaylee Schow
G
5-7
Sr./Sr.
Tenino, Wash. / South Puget Sound C.C.
23
Peyton Bergevin
F
5-11
Sr./Sr.
Walla Walla, Wash. / Walla Walla
24
Jadyn Harrell
C
6-0
Fr./Fr.
Lake Oswego, Ore. / Lakeridge
30
Janessa Yniguez
G
5-3
Gr./Sr.
Santa Cruz, Calif. / St. Francis Salesian Prep
32
Gillyan Landis
C
6-2
Jr./Jr.
Yakima, Wash. / West Valley
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LEWIS & CLARK WOMEN NO.
NAME
POS.
YR.
HT.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL
1
Natalie Elstone
G
Sr.
5-8
Eugene, Ore. / Churchill
3
Karli Mukai
G
Sr.
5-0
San Jose, Calif. / Leland
4
Tatiana Rebanal
G
So.
5-3
Alameda, Calif. / Encinal
5
Ashley Young
G
Sr.
5-10
Seattle, Wash. / West Seattle
10
Jamison Richards
G
Sr.
5-8
Bellevue, Wash. / Newport
11
Emily Newton
G
So.
5-6
Jackson, Calif. / Argonaut
14
Madilyn Palosi
G
Fr.
5-10
Thousand Oaks, Calif. / Viewpoint
20
DJ Kendrick
G
Fr.
5-8
Los Alamos, Calif. / Orcutt Academy
21
Charlotte Carroll
F
Sr.
6-0
Fortuna, Calif. / Fortuna
23
Zoë Anderson
G
Fr.
5-6
Los Angeles, Calif. / Leuzinger
30
Piper Curry
G/F
Jr.
5-11
Nampa, Idaho / Nampa
32
Lauryn Frederickson
G/F
Fr.
5-10
Maple Valley, Wash. / Tahoma
33
Madelyn Sanchez
G
So.
5-9
San Diego, Calif. / Rancho Bueno Vista
35
Divinity Singleton
F
Fr.
5-11
Puyallup, Wash. / Rogers
40
Kaela Guidry
F
Fr.
6-1
Norwalk, Calif. / Pioneer
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE SCORING
G
PTS
AVG
Dewey, Kimberly (Whitworth)
11
176
16.0
Baker, Korin (Whitman)
11
176
16.0
Martin, Carly (Whitman)
11
173
15.7
Kovaloff, Brilie (Pacific)
10
150
15.0
Brown, Kennedy (Puget Sound)
11
153
13.9
REBOUNDING
G
REB
AVG
Sanfo, Zalissa (Whitworth)
11
121
11.0
Vermeulen, Miki (Linfield)
10
92
9.2
Frederickson, Lauryn (Lewis & Clark)
7
62
8.9
Baker, Korin (Whitman)
11
88
8.0
Burke, Eve (Linfield)
10
71
7.1
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
G
FG
FGA
PCT
Intong, Alexis (Pacific)
10
38
67
.567
Collins, Ashley (Willamette)
9
18
33
.545
Hill, Autumn (Puget Sound)
11
20
38
.526
Baker, Korin (Whitman)
11
74
142
.521
Andrade, Briana (Whitman)
10
19
37
.514
3 PT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
G
3FG
3FGA
PCT
Reisner, Sydney (Pacific Lutheran)
11
26
50
.520
Pytynia-Hillier, Grace (Puget Sound)
9
15
33
.455
Waldal, Elyse (Willamette)
12
25
57
.439
Kovaloff, Brilie (Pacific)
10
17
40
.425
Reardon, Addison (Puget Sound)
9
19
45
.422
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
G
FT
FTA
PCT
Dewey, Kimberly (Whitworth)
11
43
48
.896
Brown, Kennedy (Puget Sound)
11
32
36
.889
Kovaloff, Brilie (Pacific)
10
25
31
.806
Imai, Kaitlin (Willamette)
12
23
30
.767
Gerhart, Paige (Puget Sound)
11
32
43
.744
ASSISTS
G
AS
Price, Rilee (Pacific)
10
Gerhart, Paige (Puget Sound) Lundberg, Natalie (Whitman)
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CONFERENCE
OVERALL
As of January 23
W-L
W-L
PCT.
STREAK
AVG
Pacific
7-1
11-5
.688
W6
51
5.1
Willamette
7-1
10-7
.588
W3
11
45
4.1
11
42
3.8
Whitman
6-2
14-3
.824
W3
Tobin, Brandie (Pacific Lutheran )
11
42
3.8
Puget Sound
5-3
11-6
.647
W1
Martin, Carly (Whitman)
11
41
3.7
Linfield
4-4
9-8
.529
L1
STEALS
G
ST
AVG
Minnehan, Katie (Puget Sound)
11
32
2.9
Whitworth
3-5
6-11
.353
L1
Ho, Carolyn (Willamette)
12
30
2.5
George Fox
2-6
2-13
.133
L3
Gerhart, Paige (Puget Sound)
11
27
2.5
Pacific Lutheran
1-7
9-8
.529
L5
Lundberg, Natalie (Whitman)
11
27
2.5
Price, Rilee (Pacific)
10
21
2.1
Lewis & Clark
1-7
3-13
.188
L3
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MEN’S COACH LEVI SIEG Levi Sieg is in his first year as head men’s basketball coach at Linfield. Sieg comes to Linfield from Southern California, where he spent 15 years as a member of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps coaching staff, rising from assistant coach to associate head coach during his tenure. At CMS, he helped lead the Stags to seven Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships, the most recent in 2018. A native of Monmouth, Oregon, Sieg returns to the Willamette Valley after residing in Southern California for nearly 30 years. Seig attended Claremont McKenna College and played four seasons of basketball, graduating in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Following graduation, Sieg worked
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jake downing | 0
chase bennett | 1
jack greenwood | 2
Nick tripaldi | 3
Donovan Johnson | 5
Breyan Kelly | 10
jackson dupree | 12
jt estes | 14
josh puccinelli | 15
jalen lampman | 21
reece gibb| 23
cayden lowenbach | 24
Joshua Ryan| 25
Cade collins | 30
Sawyer wolf| 32
danilo petrovic | 35
logan morrill | 44
Lucca Hart | 50
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garrett callsen | 55
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6-4 | Junior | Guard Seattle, Washington
6-4 | Senior | Guard San Jose, California
6-2 | Junior | Guard
6-7 | Freshman | Guard Stayton, Oregon
5-10 | Sophomore | Guard Moraga, California
5-9 | Graduate | Guard Walnut Creek, California
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5-11 | Senior | Guard San Rafael, California
6-3 | Junior | Guard San Francisco, California
6-3 | Freshman | Guard Tigard, Oregon
6-0 | Senior | Guard Menlo Park, California
6-1 | Sophomore | Guard Lakeview, Oregon
6-5 | Sophomore | Forward Seattle, Washington
6-0 | Sophomore | Guard Antelope, California
6-5 | Graduate | Forward Longview, Washington
6-9 | Sophomore | Forward Astoria, Oregon
6-2 | Freshman | Guard Sherwood, Oregon
6-6 | Junior | Forward Prineville, Oregon
6-1 | Freshman | Guard Nipomo, California
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LINFIELD MEN NO.
NAME
1
Chase Bennett
0 2 3 5
10 12 14 15 21 23 24 25 30 32 35 44 50 55
Jake Downing
Jack Greenwood Nick Tripaldi
Donovan Johnson Breyan Kelly
Jackson Dupree JT Estes
Josh Puccinelli
Jalen Lampman Reece Gibb
POS.
HT.
WT.
YR./EL.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL
G
5-10
165
So./So.
Moraga, Calif. / Campolindo
G
6-0
160
Sr./Jr.
G G G G G G G G
6-4
5-11 6-0 6-2 6-4 5-9 6-3 6-1
185 165
San Rafael, Calif. / Marin Catholic
160
So./So.
Antelope, Calif. / Antelope
195
Sr./Jr.
178
So./So.
215
Jr./Jr.
Prineville, Ore. / Crook County
180
Fr./Fr.
Beaverton, Ore. / Jesuit
G
6-2
170
Sawyer Wolf
G
G
Danilo Petrovic Logan Morrill Lucca Hart
Garrett Callsen
6-4 6-3
San Jose, Calif. / Bellarmine Prep
185
185
Joshua Ryan Cade Collins
Sherwood, Ore. / Sherwood
Gr./Sr.
215
6-6
Fr./Fr.
Menlo Park, Calif. / Menlo Atherton
165
6-5
F
Seattle, Wash / Roosevelt
Sr./Jr.
F
Cayden Lowenbach
Jr./Jr.
200
Jr./Jr.
Gr./Sr. Jr./Jr.
Walnut Creek, Calif. / Las Lomas
San Francisco, Calif. / Stuart Hall Lakeview, Ore. / Lakeview
Longview, Wash. / Mark Morris Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Victor Valley College
Fr./Fr.
Tigard, Ore. / Tigard
F
6-5
200
So./So.
Seattle, Wash. / Roosevelt
G
6-1
165
Fr./Fr.
Nipomo, Calif. / Nipomo
F
G
6-9
6-7
230
215
So./So. Fr./Fr.
Astoria, Ore. / Knappa
Stayton, Ore. / Stayton
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NAME
POS.
YR.
HT.
WT.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL
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Isaac Ticeson
F
Jr.
6-6
215
Renton, Wash. / Point Loma Nazarene Univ.
1
Roderick O’Neal
G/F
Sr.
6-4
170
Las Vegas, Nev. / Grand River Academy
2
Taien Jackson
G
So.
6-2
185
Seattle, Wash. / Chief Sealth
3
Sam Henderson
G
Jr.
6-7
205
Albuquerque, N.M. / Sandia Prep
4
Mikey Medlock Jr.
G
Jr.
6-4
165
Las Vegas, Nev. / Peninsula College
8
Griffin Datcher IV
G/F
Jr.
6-6
200
Spring, Texas / Western Oregon University
10
Nikko Echalas
G
Sr.
5-7
155
San Leandro, Calif. / Las Positas College
11
Ryan Trunkett
G/F
Jr.
6-4
200
Los Angeles, Calif. / Middlebrooks Academy
12
Khalil Glover-Dodson
F
Jr.
6-3
170
Los Angeles, Calif. / Lake Forest College
13
Sidney Jones
F
So.
6-6
210
Beaverton, Ore. / Aloha
14
Nate Berg
F
Jr.
6-7
205
Sandy, Utah / Green River College
15
Steven Keene
G
Fr.
6-3
180
Sacramento, Calif. / Capital Christian
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Nik Berry
G/F
Jr.
6-7
185
Seattle, Wash. / Nathan Hale
22
Kody Uyesugi
G
So.
5-10
160
Irvine, Calif. / Santa Ana College
30
TJ Muhammad
G
So.
5-9
170
Inglewood, Calif. / Middlebrooks Academy
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Sebastian DePrez
F
Jr.
6-8
230
Upland, Calif. / Claremont
HEAD COACH: Tim McCrory (sixth year) ASSISTANT COACHES: Pamela Rush, Matt Mayberg, Archie McEachern
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THE RECORDS Linfield broke through for its first conference win on Jan. 19 against Pacific, topping the Boxers 64-59. The Wildcats moved to 6-11 overall and 1-7 in Northwest Conference play. Linfield now begins the second half of conference action with Lewis & Clark (5-11, 1-6 NWC) tonight followed by a game in Tacoma Saturday against Pacific Lutheran (10-7, 3-5 NWC) at 6 p.m. LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The ‘Cats surrender the third least amount of points in the conference at 72.3 while averaging 68.5. Cade Collins ranks among the NWC leaders in points per game, averaging 11.7 with Chase Bennett the next closest at 9.1. Jackson Dupree leads the conference in rebounds per game at 8.8 and tops the leaderboard in total rebounds with 149. Dupree (2.4), Bennett (2.3) and Jack Greenwood (2.2) all rank inside the top 15 in the NWC in assists per game. On defense, Garrett Callsen (19) ranks inside the top two in the conference in total blocks and averages over one per game. LEWIS & CLARK AT A GLANCE The Pioneers average 75.3 points per game while giving up 75.9. Mikey Medlock Jr. (11.4) and Isaac Ticeson (10.7) lead the way for the Lewis & Clark offense. Griffin Datcher IV (5.9) and Nate Berg (5.2) lead the effort in rebounds per game. Medlock Jr. leads the Pioneers in three-point percentage (36%) and threes per game (2). On defense, Berg tops the conference in blocked shots with 20 and averages 1.3 per game. SERIES HISTORY The Wildcats are 52-62 all-time against the Pioneers. In the last 10 meetings, Linfield is 7-3. The ‘Cats are 28-26 all-time at home and average nearly 79.5 points per meeting.
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE SCORING
G
PTS
AVG
Deshpande, Jai (Whitman)
11
191
17.4
Holtz, Jake (Whitworth)
11
185
16.8
Boydell, Jack (Willamette)
9
147
16.3
Fortune, Devin (Pacific)
11
177
16.1
Anderson, Jojo (Whitworth)
10
159
15.9
REBOUNDING
G
REB
AVG
Dean, D’Ante (Willamette)
10
81
8.1
Dupree, Jackson (Linfield)
11
85
7.7
Holtz, Jake (Whitworth)
11
78
7.1
Nash, Miles (Pacific Lutheran )
11
73
6.6
Bruhn, Kahiau (Willamette)
10
66
6.6
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
G
FG
FGA
PCT
Riedel, Brandin (Pacific Lutheran )
11
57
88
.648
Price, Aiden (George Fox )
11
69
112
.616
Ticeson, Isaac (Lewis & Clark)
11
56
93
.602
Holtz, Jake (Whitworth)
11
76
134
.567
Cline, Jander (Whitman)
11
61
110
.555
3 PT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
G
3FG
3FGA
PCT
Boydell, Jack (Willamette)
9
23
49
.469
Hsiung, Ryder (Willamette)
10
22
53
.415
Medlock Jr., Mikey (Lewis & Clark)
11
26
66
.394
Ruttledge, Liam (Puget Sound)
11
29
83
.349
Young, Truman (Pacific)
11
25
72
.347
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
G
FT
FTA
PCT
Boydell, Jack (Willamette)
9
30
32
.938
Long, Garrett (Whitworth)
8
21
23
.913
Frank, Josiah (Willamette)
10
35
40
.875
Deshpande, Jai (Whitman)
11
41
47
.872
Stokes, Momo (George Fox )
10
48
58
.828
ASSISTS
G
AS
Phillips, Taj (Puget Sound)
11
Winkler, Lucas (Pacific) Moore, Caleb (Willamette)
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CONFERENCE
OVERALL
As of January 23
W-L
W-L
PCT.
STREAK
AVG
Whitworth
8-0
12-5
.706
W7
70
6.4
Whitman
6-2
12-5
.706
W5
11
53
4.8
10
44
4.4
George Fox
5-3
12-5
.706
L1
Blazona, Jake (Pacific)
11
40
3.6
Willamette
5-3
10-6
.625
W2
Nash, Miles (Pacific Lutheran )
11
39
3.5
Puget Sound
4-4
8-9
.471
L2
STEALS
G
ST
AVG
Winkler, Lucas (Pacific)
11
31
2.8
Pacific Lutheran
3-5
10-7
.588
L2
Moore, Caleb (Willamette)
10
26
2.6
Pacific
3-5
9-8
.529
W1
Blazona, Jake (Pacific)
11
26
2.4
Linfield
1-7
6-11
.353
W1
Stewart IV, Samuel (George Fox )
11
22
2.0
Holtz, Jake (Whitworth)
11
21
1.9
Lewis & Clark
1-7
5-12
.294
L8
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LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK
follow the ’cats home and away via live stream The Linfield Sports Network will again bring fans live action of all home Linfield basketball games during 2023-24. Fans can enjoy live video webcasts with play-by-play commentary on their computer, tablet, mobile device or smart TV. Live coverage begins 15 minutes prior to the start of each game. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis and statistical breakdown. Linfield will also provide live audio-only webcasts of all of the Wildcats’ Northwest Conference road contests. McMinnville native Joe Stuart begins his fifth season as the play-by-play voice of the basketball Wildcats. The 2020 Linfield graduate is the Athletics Broadcast Operations Coordinator, managing all aspects of Linfield’s webcasting outreach and handling lead play-by-play duties on Linfield football, baseball and softball webcasts in addition to
basketball. Stuart also assists with other external sports communications and social media needs. Linfield senior Isaac Milner will contribute occational play-by-play and color analysis on Linfield basketball broadcasts this winter. Milner began his broadcasting career two years ago covering soccer, providing color commentary on basketball webcasts, handling occasional play-by-play duties for volleyball, basketball and softball, as well as crucial production support on football, softball, tennis and swimming webcasts. Joining the broadcast team this winter is Taetum Kalani, who will provide live sideline reports. All LSN broadcasts, both live and on demand, can be accessed at golinfieldwildcats.com/watch or in the Linfield Athletics app on mobile, tablet or smart TVs.
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ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame is regarded as one of the most impressive athletic showcases in NCAA Division III The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame, sponsored by Pacific Office Automation, was established in 1998 as an means to honor former outstanding athletes, coaches, staff and contributors and to preserve the memory of their past achievements. A new class of inductees is honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet each fall. Inductees are chosen from a list of submitted nominations and voted upon by the Hall of Fame Executive and Selection Committees. The 20-member panel is made up of current and former staff members, past inductees, a member of the media, and a former athlete representing each of the preceding six decades.
Nominations may be submitted by any interested person but must be submitted in writing using an official nomination form. Hall of Fame nominations are considered in any one of six categories: Athlete, Coach, Team, Athletics Staff, and Meritorious Service. Nominations must be accompanied by appropriate background information. Nominations are now accepted online. The deadline to submit nominations each year is March 1. Athletes, through athletic achievement, must have brought distinction and honor to themselves, to Linfield University and to its intercollegiate program. Athletes are eligible for induction 10 years following their graduation class. Coaches, athletic administrators, or athletic staff members must have served on the staff for at least 10 years. At the time of induction, they must no longer be active in that position. Individual non-athletes, who in some manner have made extraordinary contributions to the success of the intercollegiate athletic program, may be considered for a meritorious service award. Eligibility of teams is based upon exceptional accomplishment at and above the conference level, with the team ranking among the nation’s elite. Housed within the Paul Durham Lobby and Foyer, the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame and Hall of Champions is regarded as one of the most impressive athletic showcases of any NCAA Division III program in the country. Matching 55-inch touch-screen monitors chronicle the expansive array of Hall of Fame inductees. Visitors to the Hall of Fame can read details about each inductee as well as search by name, sport, classification and year of induction. The electronic displays provide access to summaries of every national champion, both team and individual, plus listings of major award winners.
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LINFIELD NEWS The University announced Dec. 26 the naming of Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as interim president, succeeding Miles K. Davis Linfield University has named Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as its interim president. Johnson served as Oregon State University’s interim president during the 2021-22 academic year. Before that, she spent 12 years as an OSU vice president and the top administrator at the university’s Cascades Campus in Bend. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wisconsin, and both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Michigan State. “I’m very excited to be joining the students, faculty and staff of Linfield University,” said Johnson, who previously served as an OSU faculty member, department chair and associate dean for academic affairs. “Together, along with our alumni and community members, we can continue to enhance Linfield’s long history of providing world-class educational experiences for our students.” Johnson, who met with the Linfield leadership team before agreeing to accept the position, will begin serving as the 21st president in the institution’s history as of January 1. She owns a home in the Bend area, but will relocate during her time as interim president into the president’s house on the McMinnville campus along with her wife, Lori Elkins. Linfield trustees Kirby Dyess and Marvin Henberg co-chaired
the selection committee that was given the job of identifying an interim president following the Nov. 2 resignation of President Miles K. Davis. Davis remained as president until an interim could be named, and pledged to work with the new president during any necessary transition period. “The selection committee wanted someone for the interim position who was not simply a caretaker but an active, collaborative president who can both lead and set the stage for recruiting a new full-time president,” said Henberg, who was Linfield’s interim president during the 2005-06 academic year before moving on to serve as College of Idaho president for six years. “I have no doubt that Becky can do all this and more.” Lucinda Day Fournier, chair of the Linfield board of trustees, thanked the interim president selection committee for its hard work, and said she is thrilled at the selection of Dr. Johnson. She said information regarding the search for the university’s next fulltime president will be released following the next board meeting in February. The national search will involve students, faculty and staff members, and regular updates will be posted to linfield.edu/ presidentialsearch. Johnson said she understands the responsibility of the interim president role, and looks forward to getting to know the Linfield community in the weeks and months ahead. “My experiences leading a large public university as interim president, and a small branch campus in Bend, give me a lot of experience to draw upon at Linfield,” Johnson said. “I really look forward to working with the talented faculty and staff, and getting to know the campuses and communities.”
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