Sullivan Menard lifts Whitworth over previously unbeaten Elmhurst

Dec. 30, 2023 Updated Sat., Dec. 30, 2023 at 9:13 p.m.

From staff reports

Jake Holtz and Jojo Anderson did most of the scoring for Whitworth on Saturday, but neither was responsible for the most important shot.

Sullivan Menard hit a go-ahead layup with 7 seconds left and hit two free throws shortly after to lead Whitworth over visiting Elmhurst (Illinois) 74-71 at Whitworth Fieldhouse.

The Pirates (6-5) dealt the Blue Jays (11-1) their first loss of the season and snapped their four-game losing streak.

Holtz led Whitworth with 30 points and Anderson added 20.

The Pirates trailed by five with 47 seconds left after Tagen Pearson was fouled on a 3-point attempt and hit all three free throws.

Whitworth returned to action for the first time in more than a week and has a short turnaround before hosting rival Whitman on Tuesday.

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