VANCOUVER, Wash. - The Clark College Penguins secured an emphatic 92-80 victory over Linn-Benton on Monday night at the O'Connell Sports Center. With this win, Clark advances their record to 19-8 overall and 11-4 in conference play, maintaining their push for postseason contention.

Despite a tight first half, which saw the Penguins trailing by one at the break (46-47), Clark stormed back with a 46-point second-half effort, fueled by a balanced offensive attack and key defensive stops.

Standout Performances:

• Jackson Esary led the charge with 24 points, shooting an efficient 11-of-16 from the field, including two three-pointers. Esary also pulled down nine rebounds and notched three steals.

• Zion Milare caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down five three-pointers and finishing with 20 points.

• Theo McMillan delivered a solid all-around game with 19 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, asserting his presence on both ends of the floor.

• Beau Swett added 19 points and nine rebounds while playing lockdown defense with three steals and a crucial block.

Clark shot an impressive 51.5% from the field and 45% from three-point range, outpacing Linn-Benton's 44.9% shooting night. The Penguins also dominated on the glass, outrebounding the Roadrunners 38-32.

Key moments included a late 14-point lead with just under three minutes left in the game, capped off by Milare's back-to-back triples. The defense held firm, allowing just 33 points from Linn-Benton in the second half.

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