UW-Platteville concluded its San Diego trip--and the year 2007--with a 79-69 victory over George Fox (Ore.) New Year's Eve at Point Loma Nazarene.
The Pioneers, now 8-3, led 38-30 at the half and then exploded out of the gates in the second period. Curt Hanson made a trio of three-point shots, extending the lead to 47-32 less than two minutes into the half.
UWP led the entire second half and by as many as 22 points at 62-40. The final margin was the closest the Bruins (4-5) were able to come.
Jeff Skemp and Mike Shaw each scored 14 points, with Skemp adding 10 rebounds. Hanson added 13 points, and Charlie Lohoff scored 12. The Pioneers shot 54 percent from the floor and made 7-14 three-point attempts.
Brent Satern had 20 points, including 12-14 fro the line, to pace George Fox.
UW-Platteville begins 2008 with a very tough challenge, playing at UW-Stout Saturday at 5 p.m., at UW-Oshkosh Jan. 9, and at UW-Stevens Point Jan. 12.
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