CORVALLIS, Ore. – Four teams clinched spots in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, presented by U.S. Bank after Saturday’s games.
Conference Standings
Bushnell University (15-9, 12-4 CCC) def. College of Idaho (14-10, 8-8 CCC), 60-56
Bushnell University secured its spot in the CCC tournament with a 60-55 victory over the College of Idaho. The Coyotes put together a furious fourth-quarter rally but came up just short. Morgan McKinney led the Beacons with 14 points and had seven rebounds. Sienna Riggle led the Yotes with 18 points and seven boards.
Beacon Recap
Coyote Recap
Northwest University (13-9, 7-8 CCC) def. Oregon Tech (16-6, 9-6 CCC), 58-54
Trailing 53-52 with less than two minutes left in the game, Northwest University found the late-game solution and grabbed a 58-54 road win at Oregon Tech. Grace Mexa led the Eagles with 17 points, while Livi Lindsey added 11 points. Two Owls finished in double figures as Olivia Sprague and Shelby Blodgett each scored 11 points.
Eagle Recap
Owl Recap
Southern Oregon University (19-4, 12-3 CCC) def. The Evergreen State College (5-13, 4-11 CCC), 49-46
Despite not scoring a single point in the second quarter, Southern Oregon University grinded out a 49-46 victory over The Evergreen State College to also secure a playoff berth. The Raiders shrugged off a 26-percent shooting and an 11-minute scoring drought as Dominique Harding led the Raiders with 14 points. Sha’nece Garret led the Geoducks with 23 points.
Raider Recap
Geoduck Recap
No. 22 Lewis-Clark State College (18-3, 12-3 CCC) def. Warner Pacific University (10-11, 8-8 CCC), 87-52
No. 22-ranked Lewis-Clark State College secured its spot in the conference tournament with its sixth victory in a row, downing Warner Pacific University 87-52. Callie Stevens led five Warriors scoring in double figures, posting 18 points on the night. Hannah Myers was the top scorer for the Knights, finishing with 16 points.
Warrior Recap
Knight Recap
Eastern Oregon University (16-8, 13-3 CCC) def. Corban University (4-19, 3-13 CCC), 73-61
Eastern Oregon University picked up a playoff berth with a 73-61 win over Corban University. Taylor Stricklin had a double-double for the Mounties with 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. The Warriors’ Haley Golenor led all scorers with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
Mountie Recap
Warrior Recap
Multnomah University (5-18, 5-11 CCC) def. Walla Walla University (1-21, 0-15 CCC), 62-50
Multnomah University battled from behind to power through to a 62-50 victory over Walla Walla University. Elise Graham and Bailey Dickerson (7-for-11) each led the Lions with 16 points. Carolina Montes led the Wolves with 15 points, followed by Paulina Quintana and Jaliyah Casem with 14 and 13, respectively.
Lion Recap
Wolf Recap