Whitworth Weekly Update: Getting that first round game would be huuuuge

I know that we make a big deal about this, but we should probably make an even bigger deal about it.

Home-court advantage is huge in college. Because the fans are right on top of you, and you get to sleep in your own bed the night before.

Now Whitworth University's men's basketball team should be getting that first round home game of their conference tournament if (1) Lewis & Clark, the team that they are tied for second place, loses to Whitman on Friday or (2) Whitworth beats LC outright on Sunday in the Fieldhouse.

And considering how the Pirates are playing at the moment, Lewis & Clark better be bringing their a-game. Last night Whitworth beat Whitman for the 20th straight time with a 97-87 win. Clemson vs. Duke ring a bell? The Pirates shot an amazing 62 percent from the field in that game as well.

So watch the LC score on Friday, if they win, then go to the Whitworth fieldhouse on Sunday at 3 p.m. and rock the joint.