HONOLULU, Hawaii – Portland junior James O'Donnell finished with 29 points and 20 rebounds as the Pilots cruised to a 130-56 win over Bethesda Sunday in the second game of the Outrigger Rainbow Classic at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. It is the first time since 1979 that a Pilot player recorded 20 rebounds.
The Pilots (2-1) had 13 different players score in the game. It is the second time in three games this season that Portland has eclipsed 130 points.
O'Donnell did his damage in just 22 minutes of action, going 11-for-12 from the field and 7-of-9 at the foul line. Rick Raivio was last Pilot to record 20 rebounds in a game (Jan. 4, 1979 vs. Nevada).
Five other Pilots joined O'Donnell in double figures. Jaxon Olvera finished with 18 points, while freshman big Henry Sewell added 14 points and six rebounds in just eight minutes of second half action.
How It Happened
Portland dominated from the jump and quickly raced out to a double digit lead. O'Donnell finished the first half with 23 points and 12 rebounds as eight different Pilots scored in the opening period. Portland took a 60-30 lead into the break.
The Pilots spread the scoring out in the second half as all available players saw court action.
Game Notes
» Portland shot 60 percent from the field and held Bethesda to 29 percent.
» The Pilots gained a 66-24 rebound edge and 31-2 margin in second chance points.
» The team Pilots led from start-to-finish.
» Bethesda University is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
Up Next
The Pilots will conclude the Outrigger Rainbow Classic on Sunday against against the host Hawaii Warriors on Monday at 9 p.m. Visit PortlandPilots.com for live coverage links.
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