The University of Portland women’s basketball team lost to the Weber State Wildcats, 79-53 on Thurs., Dec. 19 in Ogden, Utah. Portland moves to 3-5 on the season, while Weber State improves to 4-3 overall.

The Pilots struggled offensively with Weber State tonight. Portland shot just 1-of-7 from three-point range in the first half and 3-of-16 (19 percent) for the game. Weber State was 11-of-24 (46 percent) from behind the arc, 23-of-48 (48 percent) from the field and 22-of-27 (81 percent) from the free-throw line on the night. The Wildcats out-rebounded Portland, 50-26 and scored 31 points from its bench. For the game, the Pilots shot 19-of-62 (31 percent) from the field and 12-of-18 (67 percent) from the charity stripe. Portland racked up 18 points off Weber State turnovers and 18 points in the paint for the game.

Portland’s Khalila O’Rielly-Williams led the team with 11 points and seven rebounds on 4-of-17 shooting from the field and 3-of-6 shooting from three-point range. Michaela Dalgleish tallied nine points, two assists and two steals, while Amy Botto chipped in nine points.

Weber State had four players score in double-figures on the night. Julie Gjersten led all players with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Crystal Howe totaled 12 points and 12 boards, while Sheila Robertson notched 15 points.

UP NEXT: The Pilots are back at home on Sun., Dec. 22, facing Illinois State at 1:00 p.m. On Mon., Dec. 30, Portland heads to Riverside, CA to take on UC Riverside at 7:00 p.m.