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Linn Benton Men's Basketball scrimmage against the University of Oregon Men's Basketball Club team on Thursday, Oct. 19. 2023 at LBCC.

LBCC players celebrate going into halftime leading the U of O club team.

Freshman Cade Smith attempts a reverse layup to extend the Roadrunners lead against the Oregon Club team.

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