SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Sophia Ramos scored a running layup in the waning seconds to give the San Diego State Aztecs (4-1) a 55-53 win over the Portland Pilots (2-2).

The Pilots (2-2) had two players score in double figures, led by Alex Fowler, who had 14 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Emme Shearer added 13 points off the bench and Lucy Cochrane added six points, 11 rebounds, two steals and four blocks.

Portland moved the ball well in Friday's game, piling up 17 assists on 20 made field goals. McKelle Meek's seven assists led the distribution list for the Pilots, just one shy of her career high. The Portland defense held San Diego State shooters to only 30.5% shooting from the field.

How It Happened

Portland struggled out of the gate, falling behind 14-9 at the end of the first quarter. San Diego State kept adding to that lead, building an 18-12 advantage before Portland went on a 5-0 run to narrow its deficit to 18-17 in the second. The Pilots then kept gaining ground and tied the contest at 21-21 heading into halftime.

After intermission, Portland jumped out to a 31-30 lead before going on a 6-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Cochrane, to expand its lead further to 37-30 with 3:12 to go in the third. Before the conclusion of the third period, the Aztecs had cut into that lead somewhat, but the Pilots still entered the fourth quarter with a 39-35 edge. Portland played well near the basket, scoring 10 of its 18 points in the paint.

Portland led by as much as seven, but the Aztecs wouldn't go away. Ramos's layup with no time on the clock ended it for the Pilots.

Game Notes

» Portland lost on a last-second shot by Sophia Ramos.
» The Pilots held the Aztecs to only 30.5 percent shooting from the field.
» The Pilots shared the ball well, recording an assist on 85 percent of their made field goals.
» The Portland bench made an impact by scoring 27 points to its scoring output.
» Portland lost despite a 37-33 rebounding advantage.
» The Portland defense forced 17 turnovers.
» The Pilots were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording six blocks as a team. Cochrane led the way with four, a season high.
» Alex Fowler led the Pilots with 14 points.
» Portland got a game-high 11 rebounds from Lucy Cochrane. It's the most of any Pilot this season.
» Shearer's 13 points are a season high.

Up Next

The Pilots will travel to La Jolla to take on the UC San Diego Tritons. The two teams play on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for more information.
 

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