Lipscomb defeats Blue Mountain 123-60
Blue Mountain Falls Flat in 123-60 Blowout at Lipscomb
The Allen Arena was electric on Saturday night as the Bisons of Lipscomb University hosted the Blue Mountain Mountaineers in a non-conference matchup that would prove to be a resounding statement win for the home team.
From the opening tip, it was clear that this game was never going to be competitive. The Bisons came out firing on all cylinders, building a 57-22 halftime lead that would ultimately become the final margin of victory – a staggering 63 points.
Lipscomb's Charlie Williams led the charge, scoring 20 points on 2-for-5 three-point shooting and an impressive 61.5% field goal percentage. Ross Candelino chipped in with 12 rebounds, 10 points, and 7 assists to round out the top trio of performers for the Bisons.
On the other side, Blue Mountain struggled to find its footing, managing just 22 points through two quarters despite holding a slight edge on the glass (9-8). Michael Hill led the way for the Mountaineers with 23 points on 69.2% shooting from the field.
The advanced statistics paint an even more one-sided picture. Lipscomb shot 74.0% from the field, 52.0% from three-point range, and held a significant edge in rebounding percentage (30.8%). Meanwhile, Blue Mountain struggled with efficiency, shooting just 38.3% overall and committing 20 turnovers.
The final score of 123-60 is perhaps the most telling statistic – a margin that could be seen as embarrassing for the visiting team. However, it's worth noting that this was a non-conference matchup against a ranked opponent (Lipscomb) in what promises to be a strong season. For Blue Mountain, the loss serves as a wake-up call and an opportunity to regroup before their next outing.
For the Bisons, on the other hand, this statement win is a testament to their growing confidence and cohesion as a team. With a strong showing like this under their belt, they'll look to build on this momentum as they head into the heart of conference play.
As for the Mountaineers, it's back to the drawing board for Blue Mountain. They'll need to find a way to contain the hot shooting of Williams and other top performers from the Bisons if they hope to get back on track in their own non-conference schedule.