The Knights of Warner Pacific College tried to catch the Bulldogs on their heels, jumping out to an early lead. The Bulldogs weathered the storm and were able to build and maintain a double digit lead throughout the game.

Junior Marcus Payne (Livingston, Mont.) paced the Bulldogs in the first half scoring 12 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.  Fellow junior Dom Robinson (Tacoma, Wash.), for the second straight game, hit a three-point shot late in the first half giving the Bulldogs a 13 point lead heading into the break.

Senior Shyke Smalls (Great Falls, Mont.) started the second half with three straight three-point baskets helping the Bulldogs build a large lead, however the Knights matched the Bulldogs shot for shot.  Eventually turnovers took their toll and the Bulldogs were able to stop any run the Knights tried to make keeping a double digit lead for the remainder of the game.

The Bulldogs balanced offensive attack was led by Smalls who finished with a game high 22 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Payne finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. Robinson added 14 points and 5 assist. Three other Bulldogs finished the game with eight points each. 

The Bulldogs will face Embry-Riddle University in the final game of the Cactus Classic Dec. 21 at 7 P.M.