EUGENE, Ore. – Northwest University clinched a post-season berth on Saturday with a 63-55 road victory over Northwest Christian University
NCU was outrebounded 47-31 in the game and the Eagles collected 20 offensive boards which they translated into a 16-0 advantage in second-chance points. NCU had just two grabs on the offensive glass. NU improved to 12-15, 7-10 in conference while the Beacons drop to 16-9. NCU still holds on to a two-game lead for fourth place in the CCC with an 11-5 conference mark.
NCU was led by Andrea Gloss, scoring 14 points as she shot 7-for-11 from the field. Monique Thompson added 12 points and seven rebounds and Hanna Mack finished with eight points, leading all players with eight rebounds and four blocks.
Northwest had three players in double-figures, led by 13 from Charmaine Bradford (pictured). Mariah Stacona added 12 while Brianna Fiso finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. NU shot just 2-for-17 from three-point range but scored 13 points off of 19 Beacon turnovers.
The Beacons will return to the court on Thursday night when they travel to Portland to take on Multnomah University at 7:30 pm. NU returns to the court next Saturday, taking on Walla Walla University on the road at 6:30 pm.