Olympic Rangers Roll Past Whatcom Behind Jackson’s Dominant Performance
Olympic Rangers Roll Past Whatcom Behind Jackson’s Dominant Performance
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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7 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 55 |
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20 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 75 |
Team Stats
Whatcom
| Game Statistics | Whatcom | Olympic |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-64) | (31-69) |
| Field Goal % | 34.4% | 44.9% |
| Rebounds | 26 | 50 |
| Assists | 7 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 0 | 17 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 46 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 1 | 27 |
Olympic College delivered a complete, wire‑to‑wire victory in a 75–55 win over the Whatcom Orcas, powered by a standout performance from sophomore forward Carmayla Jackson, who controlled the game on both ends of the floor. Jackson finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 steals, leading the Rangers' interior attack and setting the tone for a dominant night in the paint. Olympic opened the game with a commanding 20–7 first‑quarter surge and maintained control through three strong offensive periods before closing out the fourth.
The Rangers' offensive balance was evident throughout the contest. Cesaria Pelagio led all scorers with 23 points, shooting 9‑for‑12 while adding five rebounds and two assists in an impactful performance. Ollie Decker strengthened Olympic's presence inside with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks, helping the Rangers overwhelm Whatcom 46–20 in points in the paint and produce 17 second‑chance points. Olympic's bench also made a meaningful impact, adding 27 points and sustaining momentum throughout the night.
Defensively, Olympic controlled the tempo, holding the Orcas to 34.4 percent shooting and just 3‑for‑22 from long range. The Rangers dominated the boards 50–26 and forced 14 turnovers, converting defensive pressure into transition opportunities and preventing any sustained Whatcom run. With the victory, Olympic improves to 6–4 in conference play and 15–9 overall, holding fourth place in the NWAC North standings and continuing to chase Bellevue, who currently occupies the crucial third‑place position that will impact postseason seeding.
The Rangers now turn their attention to their next test: a key road matchup this Saturday, February 14, at Everett College, a contest with important implications in the North Region playoff race.
