Bowling Green State University Athletics
Men's Basketball Chile Trip Recap
August 23, 2000 | Men's Basketball
Aug. 23, 2000
The Bowling Green State University men's basketball squad recorded a 1-5 mark during its six-game trip to Chile.
BG won the opening game of the road trip, 86-67, at Club Sokol Antofagasta on August 11. The Falcons had six players in double figures led by Keith McLeod with 22. Len Matela added 14 points.
The second game was also played in Antofagasta on August 12. Bowling Green rallied in the final minutes against Universidad Catolica only to see Brandon Pardon's three-point attempt rim out at the buzzer in an 82-79 setback.
Bowling Green then travelled to Santiago for an August 15 contest against Osorno, the Chile Professional League champions. The Falcons suffered a 90-81 defeat despite 29 points from Brandon Pardon and 23 by Trent Jackson.
BG began tournament play on August 18 with a loss against the Brazil National College All-Stars. Keith McLeod had 19 points to lead BG, while Len Matela added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
On August 19, BG again faced Universidad Catolica and fell in overtime 99-93. Dubrey Black made a 35-foot shot at the end of regulation to put the game into overtime. Keith McLeod led the Falcons in scoring with 29 points, while Brent Klassen added 15 points.
In the final game of the tournament, Bowling Green fell 84-68 to Osorno. Keith McLeod had 29 points while being named to the all-tournament team after leading the tournament in scoring.
