Roar Defeat Jags 148-79, 69 Point Victory

ALBANY, OR – The 4 Bears Roar (17-1) officially clinched home court advantage in the TBL West Division for the upcoming playoffs, after an impressive 148-79 blowout of the Willamette Valley Jaguars (2-7).

The Jaguars were strong out of the gate thanks in part to timely turnovers by the Roar. However, a late first quarter spark from Roar forward Jimario Rivers along with guard Alejandro Rama would hold the lead to 31-22. The Roar would then go on a 29-3 run to start off the second quarter going into halftime up 78-39. The Roar would run away with the game in the second half, defeating the Jaguars 148-79, a 69-point victory.

Roar head coach Wayne Casey said the team was motivated knowing the playoffs are soon.

All eleven players that dressed for the Roar got even minutes for the most part. Munson led the Roar with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Guards Cortez Mosley (25) and Taevon Horton (24) also had season high games with Horton adding 6 of 10 from 3-point line. Forward Jimario Rivers had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Center Ken’Darrius Hamilton and guard Alejandro Rama were also in double-figures. Roar guard Rob Phinisee did not play.

The Roar have now clinched home court advantage for the TBL West Division playoffs. They are off now for their much needed break and will return to North Dakota on May 3rd.

The Roar have special nights coming up with special jerseys, promotions, and commemorations.

Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 vs. Willamette Valley Jaguars
MURDERED & MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN & RELATIVES NIGHT
The Roar players will be wearing special MMIWR jerseys commemorating the grass roots campaign organized to provide advocacy for the disproportionate rate of murders, sex trafficking, missing, and abused Native American women and relatives in the world. Fans are encouraged to show support by painting the recognizable symbol of a red hand across their mouth. For more information on this movement, please visit https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness

Friday, May 15 vs. Mesa Monsoons
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT
The Roar players will be wearing special camouflage jerseys as we honor, recognize, and support the many active service members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Keep checking social media for discounts and specials for active services members or veterans.

Saturday, May 16 vs. Mesa Monsoons
CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT
The Roar players will be wearing special purple jerseys for cancer awareness night. It is single handedly the toughest thing a person can be told. And on Saturday night, May 16th, the Roar are inviting cancer survivors, those fighting cancer, and the loved ones of those who have or are currently fighting to attend to commemorate and honor loved ones. The Roar organization is encouraging fans to submit photos and names of those they love that are currently fighting, have fought and won, or have passed on from cancer so that we may honor their legacy, their fight, and their lives. Please send photos and names to info@4bearsroar.com