Box Score

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - Western Washington University forward Jeffrey Parker scored 23 points to lead five Vikings in double figures in scoring in a 115-71 victory over Multnomah Saturday afternoon in a non-conference game at Skagit Valley Community College.

The Vikings improved to 3-1 overall in the young season. The game did not count towards the standings for the NAIA Multnomah Lions.

Parker (Jr., Richmond, CA/Salesian) was 9-for-16 from the floor, with 6 of his 7 misses from three-point range. The junior is the Vikings leading scorer through four games averaging 19.8 points per game while shooting 48.3% from the field.

Also recording double-digits in scoring was senior guard Ricardo Maxwell (Cincinnati, OH/Withrow/Edmonds CC) with 18 points and 5 assists, senior center Mac Johnson (Spokane, WA/Gonzaga Prep/Mount Hood CC) with 17 points and 6 rebounds, senior guard Kyle Impero (Everson, WA/Nooksack Valley/Whatcom CC) with 16 points and senior center Blake Bowen (Vancouver, WA/Skyview/Clark CC) with 15 points in 11 minutes of action.

The Vikings held a 52-35 lead at halftime, with Johnson scoring all of his points during the first half (6-for-9 shooting).

WWU nearly doubled up the Lions with a 63-36 advantage in the second half, while resting many of the starters. Bowen scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half while Parker was 5-for-7 shooting with 12 points.

The Vikings return to action next week with a pair of home games. They host BYU Hawaii Wednesday at 7 pm and Flagler Friday at 7 pm at Whatcom Pavilion.

Game Notes: The 115 points were the most by a Vikings squad since a 140-88 win over Multnomah in 2013-14...Kyle Impero is averaging 18.3 points per game and a team-high 7.5 rebounds per game through 4 games...the Vikings were 6-for-25 (.250) from three-point range after entering the game hitting at a .446 clip (29-for-65)...12 different players saw action in today's game, with each player scoring at least 2 points...Vikings were 21-for-24 (87.5%) from the free throw line.

Plan Ahead for Tickets:
The Vikings will play a majority of their home games this season on the Whatcom Community College Campus due to the state-of-the-art renovation of the Carver Academic Facility and historic Carver Gym on the WWU campus. Students with a Viking Territory Pass are encouraged to redeem their pass for each game at the WWU Box Office located in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Student pass redemption will only be available at WCC if tickets are available. All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by calling the WWU Box Office (360-650-BLUE). We cannot guarantee tickets will be available for purchase at the door on game days.