The Whitworthian

Issue date: 2/20/07 Last Updated: 8/9/07

Senior post Ian Mansfield led the Bearcats with 13 points but was only able to score one bucket in the second half due to the Pirates defense.

Prior to the start of the game, Mark Few, the Gonzaga University basketball head coach, and his wife Marcy, were honored for their efforts in the Coaches vs. Cancer program. The Fews were presented an honorary Pirate jersey and commendation plaque for their efforts in raising money and awareness for all types of cancer.

Following the commendation, Williams received an honorary basketball for breaking the 1,000 point mark in a previous game. Williams is the only player in Whitworth history to break both the 1,000 point and 500 assist barriers.

With the win, the Pirates gained the top seed in the NWC tournament and will host the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between University of Puget Sound and Lewis & Clark this Friday night in the Fieldhouse. The Pirates finished the 2006-2007 regular season at 22-3 overall and 13-3 in conference play.

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