Bellevue College men’s basketball scored a huge come-from-behind thriller over host Everett, winning 78-76 at the Walt Price Center in Everett.
Bellevue battled back from a 36-28 halftime deficit to outscore the Trojans 50-40 in the second half. Down by 10 with 12:22 to go, the ‘dogs rallied behind a pair of three pointers by Sawyer Cottrell, who brought BC to within four at 58-54 then drained a second consecutive three ball on the next possession to put the Bulldogs right back in it at 58-57. Darek Usitalo then vaulted Bellevue into the lead with a layup with 7:46 remaining in the game.
As the teams battled for the next seven minutes, Bellevue made six straight free throws in the final minute to seal the win. Isaiah White drained both ends with 53 seconds remaining to put Bellevue up 74-70. After a missed three point attempt by Everett, Cooper Brown was immediately fouled and promptly made both. After a quick bucket by Everett and another immediate foul, Brown was back at the line with the score 76-74 with nine seconds remaining. The veteran from Eastlake HS calmly made both free throws to give BC a four point cushion before a last second bucket set the final 78-76 score and a win for the ‘dogs.
Cottrell led the Bulldogs on 10-for-23 shooting and 25 points. White poured in 23 on nine-for-21 from the field.
Bellevue is 2-0 in league and will host Peninsula this Wed. Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
Last Updated January 11, 2025
