Clark College controlled the paint and pulled away late to earn a 91–84 neutral-site victory over Olympic on Saturday afternoon.
The Penguins shot an efficient 54.7 percent from the floor and piled up 56 points in the paint, using balanced scoring and strong interior play to outlast the Rangers. Clark outscored Olympic 55–51 in the second half after taking a narrow 36–33 edge into the break.
Tristan Pratt delivered a dominant all-around performance, finishing with a game-high 29 points and 12 rebounds while going 11-for-16 from the field and 7-for-8 at the free-throw line. Noah Tostovrsnik was just as impactful, posting 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists as Clark consistently punished Olympic inside.
Ari Richardson added 19 points and five assists, while Micah Gentry chipped in 14 points and five assists to help keep the offense flowing. Zion Milare rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points as Clark totaled 20 assists on 35 made baskets.
Olympic kept the game close behind strong guard play and 84 total points, but Clark's rebounding edge (41–31) and ability to get to the free-throw line proved decisive down the stretch. The Penguins iced the game with a strong closing run, pushing the lead to as many as nine midway through the second half before closing out the win.
With the victory, Clark continued its strong non-conference play, showcasing depth, efficiency and physicality inside.
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