No. 22 LC State Men's Basketball Routs Evergreen With 19 3-Pointers

Warriors shoot 54% from deep in dominant conference victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The No. 22 ranked Lewis-Clark State men's basketball team used a barrage of 3-pointers to cruise past The Evergreen State College 104-56 on Friday. The Warriors knocked down 19 triples, which ranks among the top 10 single-game performances in program history. Five different LC State players made at least three 3-pointers as the team shot 54.3% from beyond the arc and 61.5% overall from the field.

Why it matters

This decisive victory over a conference opponent keeps the Warriors in the hunt for a top seed in the Cascade Conference tournament. LC State's ability to get open looks from deep and share the ball effectively, with 25 assists, demonstrates the team's balanced scoring attack and unselfishness as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

John Lustig led the way for LC State with 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting, while also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists. Jamare' Childs added 14 points with 4 made 3-pointers and 6 assists, and Dallon Morgan scored 13 points with 3 triples. The Warriors built a 19-point halftime lead and then used an 18-0 run in the second half to pull away for the blowout victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • LC State led 49-30 at halftime.

The players

John Lustig

A key contributor for the No. 22 ranked LC State men's basketball team, scoring a game-high 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting while also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.

Jamare' Childs

Scored 14 points for LC State, including 4 made 3-pointers, and added 6 assists in the dominant victory.

Dallon Morgan

Knocked down 3 3-pointers on his way to 13 points for the Warriors.

Austin Johnson

The head coach of the No. 22 ranked LC State men's basketball team.

The Evergreen State College

The opponent that was routed by LC State, falling 104-56.

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What they’re saying

“Good road win for the guys. Everyone chipped in and had an impact which was very encouraging. We shot it at a super high level but most importantly we really defended as a team which allowed us some breathing room early. Twenty-five assists was pretty special and shows a lot about who our guys are trying to be.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

LC State will look to build on this dominant performance when they face a tough Northwest team on Saturday.

The takeaway

LC State's ability to share the ball and get open looks from 3-point range fueled this blowout victory, showcasing the team's balanced scoring attack and unselfishness as they continue their push for a top seed in the conference tournament.