Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 EUGENE, Ore. – The Beacons came away from a two-game trek through Northern California salvaging a split after falling in the opener. NCU lost to Simpson on Thursday for the first time since 2010 but defeated Pacific Union on Friday afternoon.
 
Simpson 59, Northwest Christian 56 (Overtime)
 
The Redhawk defense proved to be deadly on Thursday night, holding the Beacons to just 30% shooting including a 6-for-29 effort from three-point range as they claimed the overtime victory.
 
After falling behind 27-18 at halftime, the Beacons roared back with 21 points in the third quarter alone, taking a 39-34 lead into the final ten minutes of regulation. Unfortunately, Simpson had a comeback of their own, tying the contest before winning in overtime.
 
The Beacons were led by Morgan McKinney, scoring 20 points along with three assists. Conner Borigo scored 11 points and Kaylynn Bush picked up 11 rebounds.
 
Simpson was led by Alli Ramelli, scoring 14 points. Madison Cox registered a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards.
 
"Our legs didn't get off the bus for starters," said head coach Chad Meadors. "We settled down and simplified things in the second half. We dug our way out and kept it close in a poor-shooting game. You figure when your defense only gives up 59 points that you would find a way to win, but it wasn't to be."
 
Northwest Christian 77, Pacific Union 56
 
NCU bounced back on Friday with a big win over Pacific Union, moving the Beacons to 6-0 in the all-time series. The lead slowly spread over the first three quarters before NCU blew the doors open with a 26-12 fourth.
 
Dani Baker came off the bench to lead the Beacons to a 21-point win against the Pioneers, hitting five three pointers. Brittany Ralston buried three treys of her own and scored 11 points, adding a team-high seven rebounds. Bush added 14 points, hitting 7-for-8 at the free-throw line while Shanay Dotson added 11.
 
The Pioneers were led by Molly Hargon, scoring 11 points off the bench. Elissa Root added ten points.
 
NCU will be back in action on Monday night, traveling to Salem to take on Willamette University at 7:00 pm. The Beacons are 5-3 all-time against the Bearcats.