Box Score The ninth-ranked Whitworth University men's basketball team utilized torrid three-point shooting to record an 85-73 victory over Colorado College on Sunday afternoon at the Whitworth Fieldhouse.

The Pirates, who improved to 8-0, shot 40 percent from behind the arc and hit 19 of 23 free throws to prevent CC from establishing any prolonged momentum. Seven Whitworth players made at least one three-pointer.

After trailing by as many as 20 points midway through the second half, the Tigers cut its deficit to 73-59 on an Eric Houska layup with 6:23 to go. However, the Pirates answered with seven straight points to regain control.

Colorado College pulled to within 13 points when senior winger Ryan Young dialed long distance with 2:18 to play, but that was as close the Tigers would get until the final minute.

Senior forward Chris Martin made six-of-eight field-goal attempts and went 7-for-10 from the charity stripe while recording a season-best 19 points.

Senior forward John Hatch added 16 points, four rebounds and three assists, while sophomore forward CooXooEii Black scored nine points and led the Tigers with a season-high 11 rebounds,

Whitworth senior forward Jared Christy recorded a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds.

Sophomore guard Ben College scored 12 of his 17 points from behind the arc.

junior guard Jordan Lester added 16 points and dished out seven assists.

The Pirates his nine three-point baskets while opening a 37-24 lead with 5:08 remaining in the first half.

CC outscored Whitworth, 9-4, during the final 3:15 to pull to within 41-33 after 20 minutes.

Colorado College plays host to Caltech on Wednesday at 7 p.m.