MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Allen scores 24 in �� road win

Guard John Allen scored 18 of his team-high 24 points in the second half as Western Washington University defeated Saint Martin's University, 80-74, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, at Marcus Pavilion in Lacey.

Forward Rory Blanche added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Vikings, who improved to 8-3 overall and are tied for first in the GNAC at 3-0.