WEERT, Netherlands (Sept. 11) ­ Seattle Pacific University opened its five-game men's basketball European tour with a 97-80 loss to Upstairs BSW Tuesday night.

The Falcons were paced by the 21 points of Rob Diederichs (So., 6-8, Shoreline, Wa./Shorewood) and 17 for Rob Will (Sr., 6-10, Seattle, Wa./O'Dea).

Seattle Pacific took an early 14-9 lead but the hosts forged ahead for good by midway through the first half.

SPU visits Nijmengen and the Matrixx Magixx Wednesday (Sept. 12).