Puget Sound Men's Basketball News

Foster Named All-Region By NABC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After picking up regional honors earlier this week by D3hoops.com, Puget Sound junior Jason Foster (Tacoma, Wash./Foss) has been named All-West Region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), as announced on Thursday morning.

Logger Hoopsters Earn Regional Honors

TACOMA, Wash. - The three Puget Sound Logger basketball players who hit the 1000-point milestone in 2007-08 have been honored by D3hoops.com, earning All-West Region honors. For the men, junior Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) was a second team selection while junior Jason Foster (Tacoma, Wash./Foss) earned third team honors. For the women, senior Laura Hirsh (Corvallis, Ore./Crescent Valley) was named a third team selection.

Final Buzzer

The Loggers made the postseason for yet another season but their season came to an end on Saturday in the NWC Championship game in Spokane.

Loggers Stopped In NWC Title Game

SPOKANE, Wash. - For the second time in three seasons, the Puget Sound Loggers made an appearance in the Northwest Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game. Unfortunately for the Loggers, this appearance ended in a loss as the Puget Sound Loggers fell to the Whitworth Pirates, 96-69, on Saturday night at Whitworth Fieldhouse in Spokane.

Logger Men Advance To NWC Championship With 87-82 Win

TACOMA, Wash. - Draining 13 from long-range, the Puget Sound Loggers advanced to the Northwest Conference Championship Game with a 87-82 win over the Willamette Bearcats in the Semifinal of the NWC Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash. With the win, the Loggers will travel to Spokane to take on Whitworth on Saturday for the NWC Tournament Championship.

Playing To Go On

For the third straight season, the Loggers are postseason bound as they open up the 2008 NWC Tournament on Thursday at home against Willamette.

Foster, Williams Named First Team All-NWC

TACOMA, Wash. - After leading the Puget Sound Loggers to a second place finish in a competitive Northwest Conference, juniors Jason Foster (Tacoma, Wash./Foss) and Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) were named to the First Team All-NWC.

NWC Tournament Coming to Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. - For the third consecutive season, the Puget Sound Loggers send both the men's and women's basketball teams into the Northwest Conference Tournament. Puget Sound is the only school to send both teams into the conference tournament.

Double OT Thriller Leads Loggers Into Postseason

TACOMA, Wash. - In a double-overtime thriller with playoff implications on the line, the Puget Sound Loggers outlasted the Willamette Bearcats, 127-121 in double overtime, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Saturday evening at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

Pioneers Power Past Loggers, 87-67

TACOMA, Wash. - In what could be a potential playoff match-up next week, the Lewis & Clark Pioneers defeated the Puget Sound Loggers, 87-67, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

The Final Stretch

The Loggers split a pair of games last weekend east of the mountains, blowing out Whitman before dropping a nail-biter at Whitworth. This week, the Loggers look to wrap up a share of the Northwest Conference title as they play host to Lewis & Clark and Willamette.

#21 Loggers Fall Just Short At Whitworth, 80-78

SPOKANE, Wash. - Junior guard Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) scored his 1000th point in the maroon and white but the 21st-ranked Puget Sound Loggers fell victim to the Whitworth Pirates, 80-78, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Saturday night at Whitworth Fieldhouse in Spokane, Wash.

#21 Loggers Blow Out Whitman, 104-67

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Leading from wire-to-wire, the 23rd-ranked Puget Sound Loggers remained in first place with a 104-67 win over the Whitman Missionaries in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday night in Walla Walla, Wash.

Looking for a pair of W's at the W's

After a wacky week in the Northwest Conference play, the Loggers head into this weekend alone on top of the NWC standings. The road towards the postseason won't be made easier this week as they travel to Whitman and Whitworth for a pair of important games east of the Cascades.

'Cats Bite #13 Loggers, 93-82

McMINNVILLE, Ore. - After shooting 72.7% in the second half, the Linfield Wildcats upset the 13th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers, 93-82, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday night in McMinnville, Ore.

Hirsh, Koach Honored for Academic Success

TACOMA, Wash. - Having helped guide their respective teams into first place in the Northwest Conference, senior guard Laura Hirsh (Corvallis, Ore.) and sophomore guard Colin Koach (Portland, Ore./Franklin) have been honored for their success in the classroom, picking up Academic All-District honors as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday.

Williams Sinks Lutes In Overtime, 98-97

PARKLAND, Wash. - Junior Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) hit the game winner with just one second left in overtime as the 13th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers stopped the Pacific Lutheran Lutes, 98-97, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday night at Olson Auditorium in Parkland, Wash.

Bouncing Back

The good news is that the Puget Sound Loggers still sit in first place in the Northwest Conference despite a tough loss at the hands of a scrappy George Fox team on Saturday. This week, they hit the road as they travel to Pacific Lutheran on Tuesday and Linfield on Friday night.

Foster Hits 1000 But Bruins Stun Loggers, 78-77

TACOMA, Wash. - On a night that should have belonged to junior forward Jason Foster (Tacoma, Wash./Foss), the George Fox Bruins spoiled the party, upsetting the seventh-ranked Puget Sound Loggers, 78-77, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Saturday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

Loggers Think Pink

TACOMA, Wash. - The University of Puget Sound men's and women's basketball teams will join this Saturday in an effort to raise Breast Cancer Awareness through the "Think Pink" campaign as well as celebrate Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Logger women will tip off with George Fox at 6:00 p.m. with the men following at 8:00 p.m.

#7 Loggers Punch Out Boxers, 90-65

TACOMA, Wash. - The seventh-ranked Puget Sound Loggers never trailed as they picked up an easy 90-65 win over the Pacific Boxers in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

Round Two

It took a monster comeback on Friday night but the Loggers wrapped up the first half of Northwest Conference play with an impressive 7-1 mark after picking up wins at Lewis & Clark and Willamette. This week, the second half begins at home against Pacific and George Fox.

#11 Loggers Calm Bearcats, 90-75

SPOKANE, Wash. - Wrapping up the first round of Northwest Conference play, the 11th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers breezed past the Willamette Bearcats, 90-75, in a NWC men's basketball game on Saturday evening in Salem, Ore.

#11 Loggers Post Monster Comeback In 92-87 OT Win

PORTLAND, Ore. - Behind a career-high 34 points from junior guard Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison), the 11th-ranked Puget Sound Logger erased a 20-point half-time deficit to earn an overtime victory, 92-87, over the Lewis & Clark Pioneers in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday evening in Portland, Ore.

Bouncing Back

After a solid home win over Whitman, the Loggers tasted defeat in NWC play for the first time this season, falling to a tough Whitworth team on Saturday. With the loss already in the rear-view mirror, the Loggers head down to Oregon this weekend for a pair of games against Lewis & Clark and Willamette.

#7 Loggers Nipped By Whitworth, 83-78

TACOMA, Wash. - For the first time this season, a Northwest Conference foe got the better of the seventh-ranked Puget Sound Loggers as the Whitworth Pirates picked up the 83-78 victory over the host-Loggers in a NWC men's basketball game on Saturday evening at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

#7 UPS Slams Past Whitman, 106-86

TACOMA, Wash. - Junior Jason Foster (Tacoma, Wash./Henry Foss) exploded for 29 points and 13 rebounds as the seventh-ranked Puget Sound Loggers made easy work of the Whitman Missionaries, 106-86, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

Alone On Top

Just two weeks into the Northwest Conference season, the Loggers are the lone unbeaten team in league play, using depth to take a 125-116 double-overtime win over Pacific Lutheran before picking up a 89-82 victory over Linfield. This week, the Loggers will look to open their lead in NWC play as they host Whitman on Friday and Whitworth on Saturday.

#9 UPS Takes Over NWC Lead With 89-82 Win

TACOMA, Wash. - Just four games into the Northwest Conference season, the ninth-ranked Puget Sound Loggers are now the only school undefeated in NWC play, picking up an 89-82 win over the previously-undefeated Linfield Wildcats on Friday evening at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

#9 Loggers Work Overtime In 125-116 Win

TACOMA, Wash. - Overcoming a 14-point second-half deficit, the ninth-ranked Puget Sound Loggers moved to 3-0 in conference play with a 125-116 double-overtime victory over the Pacific Lutheran Lutes in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday evening at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

Home Sweet Home

The Loggers opened up Northwest Conference play last weekend with a pair of wins on the road against Pacific an d George Fox. One of just three 2-0 teams in the Northwest Conference this year, the Loggers open up a four-game homestand this evening against rival Pacific Lutheran. The Loggers will then host Linfield on Friday, followed by Whitman and Whitworth the following weekend.

#10 Loggers Hunt Down Bruins

NEWBERG, Ore. - The host-Bruins gave the Loggers quite the game but in the end, it was 10th-ranked Puget Sound who picked up the victory, defeating George Fox, 90-78, in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Saturday night in Newberg, Ore. With the win, the Loggers improve to 9-1 overall and 2-0 in the NWC.

#10 UPS Knocks Out Boxers In NWC Opener

FOREST GROVE, Wash. - For the first time since 2003-04, the 10th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers did not enter Northwest Conference play as the favorite to win the conference crown but that didn't stop the Loggers from opening NWC play in familiar fashion, defeating the Pacific Boxers, 82-61, in a men's basketball contest on Friday evening in Forest Grove, Ore.

Opening Up NWC Play

While they experience the agony of defeat for the first time this season in a loss last week, the Puget Sound Loggers refocused quickly as they prepare to open Northwest Conference play on Friday night at Pacific.

Logger Men Fall For First Time in 07-08

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Juniors Robert Krauel (Phoenix, Ariz./North Canyon) and Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) picked up all-tournament honors but the 10th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers fell for the first time in 2007-08, falling to the host Westmont Warriors, 78-75, in the championship game of the Tom Byron Classic on Saturday night in Santa Barbara, Calif.

#10 Loggers Fly Past Eagles, 93-80

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Junior Robert Krauel (Phoenix, Ariz./North Canyon) came off the bench to score 26 and Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) added 21 as the 10th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers defeated the Edgewood (Wis.) Eagles, 93-80, in a NCAA Division III men's basketball game on Friday at the Tom Byron Classic in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Here We Go Again!

With finals in the rearview mirror and having had some time away for the holidays, the Puget Sound Loggers are ready to hit the hardwood once again, traveling to Santa Barbara, Calif. to take on Edgewood (Wis.) on Friday and either Baruch (N.Y.) or Westmont on Saturday.

Breaking For Finals

The Loggers may have had two weeks off from competition but that didn't' stop them from dominating a physical contest against Division II Cal State Stanislaus. The Loggers now break for finals before taking the court again on Dec. 28 when they take on Edgewood at the Tom Byron Classic in Santa Barbara, Calif.

#14 Loggers Move To 6-0 With 121-101 Win

TACOMA, Wash. - Junior guard Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) scored 29 points and dished out eight assists as the 14th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers won a physical contest, 121-101, over the NCAA Division II Cal State Stanislaus Warriors in a non-conference men's basketball game on Saturday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash. The game saw 53 personal fouls called, including four technicals and one ejection for fighting.

Back In Action

After a hiatus longer than planned, the 5-0 Puget Sound Loggers will return to action on Saturday evening when they take on Division II Cal State Stanislaus at 7:30 p.m.. The Loggers were scheduled to play at Warner Pacific on Tuesday night but flooding on Interstate 5 prevented the Loggers from making the trek to Portland. The make-up date for that game is still yet to be determined.

Loggers Game With Knights A Wash For Tuesday

TACOMA, Wash. - After extremely wet weather forced the cancellation of the men's basketball game between the Puget Sound Loggers and Warner Pacific Knights on Tuesday evening, it is still unclear as to when the game will be rescheduled.

Loggers Postpone Alumni Event

The Puget Sound Loggers have postponed Saturday's men's basketball exhibition against a team of former players. Instead, the Loggers will honor all men's basketball alumni on Saturday, Dec. 8 when Puget Sound takes on Cal State Stanislaus.

High Five

For the first time since the 2004-05 season, the Puget Sound Loggers have started the year with five straight wins and the team shows little signs of slowing. After a pair of solid wins en route to the UW-Stout Super 8 Turkey Shootout Championship in Menomonie, Wis., the Loggers will rest a bit this week, taking on a team of Alumni on Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Fieldhouse.

M. Basketball Wins Super 8 Turkey Shootout

MENOMONIE, Wis. - Staying undefeated on the young season, the 19th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers won the UW Stout Super 8 Turkey Shootout, defeating the host Blue Devils, 85-70, in an NCAA Division III men's basketball game on Sunday afternoon in Menomonie, Wis.

#19 Loggers Feast on Beavers, 91-68

MENOMONIE, Wis. - The 19th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers spent their Thanksgiving Day on an airplane as they traveled to the Super 8 Turkey Shootout, hosted by UW Stout, but the Loggers got their holiday feast on Saturday, devouring the Bemidji State Beavers, 91-68, in a non-conference men's basketball game in Menomonie, Wis.

Good Start

Fans of the maroon and white were excited to see the 2007-08 Puget Sound men's basketball team take the floor over the weekend and the team didn't disappoint. Playing host to both Corban and La Verne, the Loggers cruised to a pair of season-opening victories.

#19 Puget Sound Down Eagles, 97-82

KIRKLAND, Wash. - The 19th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers hit to road for the first time in 2007, defeating the Northwest Eagles, 97-82, in a non-conference men's basketball game on Tuesday evening at Northwest Pavilion in Kirkland, Wash.

Loggers Dissect Leopards, 106-61

TACOMA, Wash. - 14 different players scored points for the 19th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers as they picked apart the La Verne Leopards, 106-61, in a non-conference men's basketball contest on Saturday evening at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

#19 Loggers Light Up Scoreboard In Season Opener

TACOMA, Wash. - Junior guard Antwan Williams (Portland, Ore./Madison) dished out 10 assists to go with 26 points as the 19th-ranked Puget Sound Loggers breezed past the Corban Warriors, 124-95, in their 2007-08 season opener at the Allstate Cantillana Tip-Off Classic on Friday night at Memorial Fieldhouse in Tacoma, Wash.

2007-08 Preview

In 2007-08, the University of Puget Sound mens basketball looks to chop their way back to the top of the Northwest Conference under second year coach Justin Lunt. Last season, the team finished 18-7 and 11-5 in Northwest Conference play, good enough for third.

Logger Hoopsters Picked Second

SPOKANE, Wash. - The only school in the Northwest Conference to send both their men's and women's team to the postseason last season, the Puget Sound Logger men's and women's basketball teams have both been picked to finish second in the NWC this season, according to the preseason coaches poll. Lewis & Clark was the unanimous choice to win the men's title while George Fox was picked to take the women's title.