WILSONVILLE — Greyson Sams had an outstanding game with 23 and five rebounds, but Pendleton fell short against Springfield 48-43 in their final game of the Wilsonville Invitational Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 5.

“We had a great first half,” Bucks coach Zach Dong said. “The guys were flying around defensively, we were rebounding the ball and being physical. Our guys battled to the end but came up a little short.”

Sams scored 15 of his points in the first half, where the Bucks led 28-25 at the half.

The Millers went on a 12-7 run in the third quarter to take a 37-35 lead, then outscored the Bucks 11-8 in the fourth to hang on for the win.

“There were a handful of lead changes throughout the game, but it was always within a couple of possessions,” Dong said.

Jacob Devereaux added six points and six rebounds for the Bucks, while Gauge Rueber had six points, and Ben Jennings and Noah Preston hauled down six rebounds apiece.

Anthony Hill led Springfield with 18 points.

Pendleton (0-3) will play at Milwaukie on Wednesday.