Men's Basketball News Archive
Shanan Rosenberg named next coach - April 19th 2013
Linfield hires veteran college coach Shanan Rosenberg to restore prestige to the Wildcats basketball program

Larry Doty retires after lengthy career - March 12th 2013
The longest tenured and winningest men's basketball coach in Linfield history steps aside but will remain as a faculty member within the Health, Human Performance and Athletics Department Position Announcement

Inconsistencies limit Wildcats to four-win season - February 26th 2013
Stellar effort and heart cannot overcome Linfield's struggles on the offensive end of the court Season in Review

Batiuk repeats as NWC honorable mention selection - February 20th 2013
Sophomore center Andrew Batiuk leads the league in scoring and rebounding en route to his second recognition on the All-Northwest Conference Men's Basketball Team Complete NWC All-Star Team

'Cats outmatched as Missionaries race to victory - February 16th 2013
Eleven days after taking out nationally ranked Whitworth, Whitman dominates Linfield from start to finish for its seventh consecutive NWC victory Box Score

Whitworth displays dominance in title-clinching victory - February 15th 2013
After a sluggish opening 10 minutes, nationally ranked Whitworth establishes an insurmountable lead to down Linfield in a one-sided NWC matchup that assures the Pirates of a fourth straight regular-season crown Box Score

Unlikely hero Logan leads 'Cats to first road win - February 9th 2013
Led by reserve Tim Logan's career-best 17 points and 5 rebounds, the Wildcats complete a season sweep of Puget Sound Box Score

'Cats count on Cantonwine to assume leadership - February 8th 2013
Sophomore guard Nick Cantonwine has matured quickly and become a reason to be excited about watching Wildcat basketball

Wildcats lose steam down stretch, fall at hands of Boxers - February 8th 2013
Pacific pulls away from Linfield over the final 10 minutes of play as a pair of 20-point scorers propel the Boxers to a NWC victory Box Score

Bruins run roughshod on Wildcats, 75-55 - February 2nd 2013
Despite a double-double from Chris Dirks and 10 points off the bench from Jordan Russell, a beat up Linfield team limps to the finish line Box Score | Photo Gallery

Victory slips through Wildcats' fingers - February 1st 2013
Deadlocked with Pacific Lutheran with four minutes to play, Linfield fades down the stretch and loses its sixth straight contest 62-54 Box Score | Photo Gallery

Pioneers avenge early loss, beat Wildcats 61-45 - January 26th 2013
Playing without all-star center Andrew Batiuk, Linfield shoots just 24 percent from the field en route to a double-digit road loss Box Score | Photo Gallery

Bearcats run wild, leave Linfield with bitter loss - January 22nd 2013
A trio of double-digit scorers can't hold off the Bearcats as Linfield suffers a tough road defeat at the hands of its NWC rival to begin the second half of the conference calendar Box Score

Powerhouse Whitworth lays loss on Linfield - January 19th 2013
Fourth-ranked Whitworth capitalizes on an early lead to take down visiting Linfield and extend its winning streak to 16 Box Score | Photo Gallery

Unlucky 13 - January 18th 2013
Sherwood Center is a house of horrors as Whitman pours in 13 three-pointers on its way to a 102-53 rout of Linfield Box Score | Photo Gallery

Pacific runs away from Linfield 69-53 - January 12th 2013
Pacific dominates the second half to down visiting Linfield in a Northwest Conference faceoff Box Score

'Cats close, cut down Loggers in wild finish - January 11th 2013
Linfield claims the lead with 83 seconds to go and out-fights Puget Sound to the end of an intense matchup to snap a five-game losing stretch Box Score | Photo Gallery

PLU runs away with victory, 'Cats lose fifth straight - January 5th 2013
After host Linfield opens the game with a 13-2 run, PLU takes over and finishes with a convincing Northwest Conference road win Box Score | Photo Gallery

On Point; Harris Runs the Show for 'Cats - January 4th 2013
A sophomore nursing major, Brandon Harris has burst onto the scene as a mature star in the bittersweet final season of an abbreviated collegiate career

'Cats come close in overtime, edged by Bruins - January 4th 2013
In a classic rivalry matchup featuring the NWC’s top two scorers, George Fox prevails over Linfield in a down-to-the-wire memorable finish Box Score | Photo Gallery

Linfield falls in D3hoops.com Classic finale - December 30th 2012
Linfield fights tough but can't keep pace with Wisconsin Lutheran in a nonconference D3hoops.com Classic loss to the Warriors Box Score

Cowboys hit jackpot, take down 'Cats in Vegas - December 29th 2012
Despite a career-high 10 points from Nick Cantonwine, Linfield suffers a one-sided defeat in a nonconference loss to Hardin Simmons in the D3hoops.com Classic Box Score

Threes key as 'Cats fall to Montana State-Northern - December 21st 2012
Linfield holds its own against NAIA-ranked opponent Montana State-Northern, rallying from a 15-point deficit to a single possession in the closing minutes, but the Lights escape with the 71-67 victory Box Score

Batiuk gets nod as NWC Student-Athlete of the Week - December 11th 2012
Sophomore center and Northwest Conference leading scorer Andrew Batiuk is picked as the league's top player this week after averaging 23.3 points during a three-game stretch

Linfield works overtime, beats NW Christian 82-72 - December 8th 2012
Andrew Batiuk and Brandon Harris combine for 46 points and the Wildcats outscore the Beacons 13-3 in the extra session Box Score

Cavs hold off 'Cats down the stretch, win 86-78 - December 7th 2012
Seven free throws in the final 37 seconds prevents Linfield from overtaking Concordia-Portland in a nonconference game at Ted Wilson Gym Box Score

Wildcats battle, but Bearcats pull out victory - December 4th 2012
Dueling point guards highlight a competitive, hard-fought matchup that ends in a gut-wrenching loss to NWC rival Willamette Box Score

'Cats fight hard to win first game of 2012-13 - November 30th 2012
Despite trailing nearly the entire game, Linfield regains momentum in the closing minutes to win its Northwest Conference opener over Lewis & Clark Box Score

Purple and Red Haze: Hendryx Energizes Wildcats - November 30th 2012
Junior guard Cory Hendryx has developed into an intelligent and energetic role model whom the 'Cats turn to for leadership in 2012-13

'Cats fall short, drop fourth straight - November 24th 2012
Hope International starts the game with a 12-0 run and maintains control throughout to deny Linfield its first win of 2012-13 Box Score

Knights run away from 'Cats in second half - November 20th 2012
Despite 16 points and six rebounds from Andrew Batiuk, Warner Pacific outscores Linfield 42-28 in the final 20 minutes Box Score

Down by the Bay, where the Wildcats lose two close ones - November 18th 2012
Andrew Batiuk averages 25.5 points to highlight a season-opening trip to California that includes losses to Menlo and the California Maritime Academy

Batiuk, Meikle key to fresh start for Linfield - November 16th 2012
After losing two of their top three scorers, including NWC leader Zach Anderson, the Wildcats look to bounce back this year with a full team effort Season Outlook

Men's hoops pegged to finish seventh in NWC - November 7th 2012
A vote of the Northwest Conference men's basketball coaches predicts a seventh-place finish for the Wildcats, with two-time defending champion Whitworth expected to win a third straight title NWC Season Preview

Where Are They Now? Erik Olson - April 9th 2012
Since graduating from Linfield three years ago, the sharp-shooting swingman is making a name for himself playing and coaching professional basketball oversees

All-region team includes Anderson - March 14th 2012
Having already notched all-conference accolades for the first time in his career, Zach Anderson is further honored with his selection to the D3hoops.com All-West Region Team Complete All-West Region Team

Silver Lining - February 22nd 2012
Though not obvious, there were moments worth celebrating during the Wildcats' disappointing five-win season Season in Review | Updated Record Book

Wildcats put three on all-NWC list - February 21st 2012
Linfield's top three scorers in Zach Anderson, David Lee and Andrew Batiuk are named to the All-Northwest Conference Men's Basketball Team for the first time in their respective careers Complete NWC All-Star Team

'Cats fall short in season-ender - February 18th 2012
Puget Sound locks up the No. 2 spot in the Northwest Conference standings with an 80-67 victory in the final game of the season Box Score

Road woes end in Newberg as 'Cats thump Bruins - February 17th 2012
With three players scoring in double figures, Linfield's 17-game road losing streak is halted in a dominating 61-37 victory over George Fox Box Score

Whitman rolls past Linfield 87-60 - February 11th 2012
Thirteen 3-pointers by the Missionaries prove fatal for the Wildcats at Ted Wilson Gymnasium Box Score

NWC leader Whitworth runs away from Linfield 95-67 - February 10th 2012
Seven players score in double figures for the defending champion Pirates, who hand the Wildcats their fourth straight defeat Box Score

Cool-hand Lee turns adversity into triumph - February 10th 2012
After battling back from an early-season injury, David Lee's final year as a 'Cat is now on the upswing

L&C surges past Linfield 80-70 - February 4th 2012
Led by the 28 points of James Hollins, the Pioneers pull away in the second half to hand the Wildcats their third straight loss Box Score

Bearcats shock Wildcats 83-78 - February 3rd 2012
Zach Anderson scores 31 points and snags 12 rebounds but it's all for naught as Willamette pulls out its first Northwest Conference win of the season Box Score

Turnovers plague 'Cats at PLU - January 27th 2012
The Wildcats shoot 51 percent from the field, but 19 turnovers help the Lutes nail down a 68-53 victory Box Score

Doty sets career wins record - January 24th 2012
Longtime Wildcats coach Larry Doty notches win No. 325, surpassing his college coach, Ted Wilson, for most career victories at Linfield

Doty earns record, Wildcats snap losing skid - January 24th 2012
With the help of Zach Anderson's 30 points, Larry Doty eclipses Ted Wilson with his 325th career coaching victory Box Score | Doty's Sets Career Wins Record | Video HIghlights |

Bruins take care of basketball, beat Wildcats on home floor - January 21st 2012
George Fox sets a club record with just four turnovers and the Bruins rally from a 14-point first-half deficit to beat the Wildcats 84-77 Box Score

Best Foot Forward - January 20th 2012
A positive attitude is enabling Zach Meikle to be part of the solution of turning the season around

Inside or out, Wildcats have no answers - January 20th 2012
Puget Sound's Kaleb Shelton-Johnson bangs out 18 points down low and Derek Jobe is accurate from beyond the arc as the Loggers race past the Wildcats 72-55 Box Score

Valiant effort comes up short - January 14th 2012
Linfield holds the upper hand on defending Northwest Conference champion Whitworth for all but the final three minutes in a 65-61 loss at Spokane Box Score

Friday the 13th - January 13th 2012
Whitman's Sherwood Center becomes a House of Horrors for the Linfield Wildcats, whose rally from 11 points down ends in a last-second defeat Box Score

Total team effort snaps losing streak - January 7th 2012
Five Wildcats score in double figures as Linfield thumps Willamette 95-71 to move coach Larry Doty into a tie atop the career victory ladder Box Score

Free throw woes nearly fatal for Pioneers - January 6th 2012
Lewis & Clark converts just 5-of-18 free throws but Linfield can't take advantage in a close 62-59 loss at Pamplin Sports Complex Box Score

Linfield falls in overtime - December 28th 2011
Andrew Batiuk pumps in 28 points, Zach Anderson adds a double-double but the Wildcats drop a tight contest at Northwest Christian to slip to 2-9 Box Score

Cavs return the favor, dump Wildcats - December 18th 2011
Concordia of Portland jumps to an early lead and keeps its foot on the gas during a 76-48 rout of Linfield at Cavalier Gymnasium Box Score

Where Are They Now? Evan Wilson - December 16th 2011
Link to Linfield's most recent conference championship team is enjoying a successful career in the world of stocks and securities

Turnovers prove costly in loss to Warner Pacific - December 10th 2011
Despite getting double-digit scoring from four different players, the Wildcats give the ball away 27 times and also miss half of their free throw attempts in a 79-60 loss to the Knights Box Score

Wildcats on wrong side of century mark - December 8th 2011
Three days after hitting triple digits in a blowout victory, Linfield does the opposite and surrenders 104 points to Division I program Eastern Washington, which rolls to a 50-point win in the first-ever matchup between the two clubs Box Score

Batiuk, Anderson lead 'Cats past Lions - December 5th 2011
Andrew Batiuk has his way inside, scoring 30 points and Zach Anderson hits for 27 from the outside as Linfield snaps a four-game losing skid with a 100-86 victory over Multnomah Box Score

Big run lifts Lutes over 'Cats - December 3rd 2011
Pacific Lutheran races out to a 15-point halftime lead is never seriously tested by Linfield, which loses for the fourth time in five games Box Score

Leaders of the 'Cats - November 29th 2011
Linfield coaches Robin Potera-Haskins and Larry Doty share the same commitment to excellence

Boxers remain perfect at Wildcats' expense - November 29th 2011
Linfield leads at halftime, but Pacific uses a balanced scoring attack and controls the second half to top the 'Cats in the Northwest Conference opener for both teams Box Score

Eagles feast on Wildcats - November 25th 2011
Zach Anderson scores 20-plus points for the fourth time in as many games and Josh Rodrigues adds a season-high 12 points off the bench, but Northwest University drops Linfield 83-63 in a post-Thanksgiving tilt Box Score

Big Week for Anderson - November 22nd 2011
Junior forward Zach Anderson is recognized as the conference player of the week after averaging 30 points and 6.5 rebounds to help Linfield split its first two games of the year

Vikings pillage Wildcats 101-64 - November 21st 2011
Eighteen turnovers and 21 fewer free throw opportunities are too much to overcome for Linfield in a lopsided contest at Portland State Box Score

Anderson, Dooley lift Linfield past Concordia 88-72 - November 19th 2011
Zach Anderson plops in a career-best 33 points and Teagan Dooley does likewise with 21 as the Wildcats even their record at 1-1 Box Score

Corban steals victory in Linfield's season opener - November 15th 2011
A pair of steals and layups are part of an 8-0 run in the closing 3 1/2 minutes, allowing the Warriors to take a 71-68 win at Ted Wilson Gym Box Score

Putting the Pieces Together - November 14th 2011
Linfield returns a good majority of its cast from last season, but must redefine roles in order to surpass expectations of an eighth-place finish in the Northwest Conference Season Outlook