Overtime Lockdown: Storm Defense Holds Clark to 3 Points in Extra Period Win
Horne’s 12-Rebound Effort Anchors Storm’s Defensive Masterclass, While Holm and Imhoff Combine for 26 in Gritty OT Win Over Clark
PORTLAND, Ore. — Talk about a statement win. Entering Saturday night's contest at Portland Community College as the underdog, the Chemeketa Storm (7-16, 2-8) played with the poise of a contender, toppling the high-flying Clark Penguins (16-8, 8-3) in a 62-56 overtime classic.
The Storm didn't just weather the Penguins; they outlasted them in a defensive slugfest that shook up the NWAC standings.
Controlling the Narrative
Chemeketa set the tone early, heading into the locker room with a 31-26 lead at the half. While Clark clawed back in a gritty second period to force the extra frame, the Storm refused to blink. When the pressure was highest in overtime, Chemeketa's defense became a literal wall, holding Clark to a mere 3 points in the final five minutes while putting up 9 of their own to seal the victory.
Impact Players
The victory was a masterclass in team basketball, with multiple Storm players stepping up in critical moments:
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Kaden Holm: The engine of the offense, Holm poured in a team-high 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting and anchored the defense with 2 blocks.
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Andrew Imhoff: Logged a massive 39 minutes, contributing 12 points and two timely triples.
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Spencer Horne: While his shots weren't falling, he dominated the glass with a game-high 12 rebounds and harassed Clark ball-handlers for 3 steals.
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Jackson Penigar: The spark plug off the bench was perfect from the floor (3-for-3) to chip in 9 vital points in just nine minutes of play.
By the Numbers: Defense Wins Championships
The Storm's efficiency from the floor and dominance on the glass proved to be the difference-maker. Despite Clark's superior overall record, Chemeketa beat them at their own game.
| Statistic | Chemeketa Storm | Clark Penguins |
| Field Goal % | 44.1% | 39.3% |
| Total Rebounds | 39 | 35 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| OT Points | 9 | 3 |
A Turning Point?
This win marks Chemeketa's second conference victory and serves as a reminder that records don't matter once the ball is tipped. By out-rebounding the Penguins and shooting a higher percentage from the field, the Storm proved they can compete with the top tier of the league when the defense is locked in.
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