CORVALLIS, Ore. – CCC Women's Basketball continues to heat up.
(RV) Southern Oregon University def. (RV) Eastern Oregon University, 67-53
Southern Oregon secured a 67-53 win over Eastern Oregon. SOU held strong throughout, outscoring in every quarter and imposed their tough defense with 10 steals, 16 points off turnovers, and a 46-34 edge on the glass. The Raiders also converted 13-of-15 attempts at the free-throw line while Bridgette McIntyre and Sage Winslow each led with 15 points. The Mounties recorded eight blocks and were paced by a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds from Kelsie Siegner.
No. 15-ranked Lewis-Clark State College def. No. 18-ranked Corban University, 97-77
Lewis-Clark State earned a 97-77 victory over Corban. LC State shot above 56 percent in every category and added 50 points in the paint while out rebounding 39-29. Five Warriors reached double digits, led by Sitara Byrd's double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds. The Warriors had a strong third quarter, outscoring 32-21, and were paced by 21 points from Jersey Huerta.
Warner Pacific University def. The Evergreen State College, 76-63
Warner Pacific defeated Evergreen State 76-63. WPU shot above 48 percent in every category and converted 16 points off turnovers. The Knights earned 39 rebounds and were led by 17 points from Matty Woolf while Skylar Groesbeck added a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Geoducks were paced by a game high 19 points from Bayleigh Harder.
College of Idaho def. No. 20-ranked Oregon Tech, 66-57
College of Idaho upset Oregon Tech 66-57. C of I recorded 18 points off turnovers, 24 points from the bench, and tallied 35 rebounds. The Yotes were led by Anna Mooney's 16 points. OIT held a higher field goal and free throw percentage but were unable to secure the vicotry. The Owls were paced by game highs of 24 points from Tatum Schmerbach and nine rebounds from Olivia Sprague.
Bushnell University def. Walla Walla University, 71-46
Bushnell outscored Walla Walla 71-46. Bushnell held the 55-35 advantage off the glass, recorded 37 points from the bench, and added 23 assists. Each team recorded nine steals and 14 points off turnovers. The Beacons were led by 13 points from Maddie Gerhart. The Wolves were paced by a game high 20 points from Jaylo Bello.