PORTLAND, Ore --The Portland Pilots (5-3) stunted the Evergreen State Geoducks 87-35 in their return to the Chiles Center. The Pilots had four players score in double figures, led by Alex Fowler, who had 16 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Maisie Burnham tacked on 14 points and Kelsey Lenzie helped out with 12 points off the bench.

Portland outrebounded Evergreen State 39-30 in Wednesday's game, led by Fowler's six boards. The Pilots also collected 15 offensive rebounds and scored 11 second chance points.

The Portland defense held Evergreen State shooters to just 33.3% from the field, including 9.1% from three-point range. The Geoducks did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end, as they grabbed only seven offensive rebounds and scored eight second chance points while Portland pulled down 24 defensive rebounds.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 5-2 advantage, Portland went on a 7-0 run with 7:25 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from McKelle Meek, to increase its lead to 12-2. The Pilots then added eight points to that lead by the end of the period and entered the quarter break with a 26-8 advantage. Portland did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring 16 of its 26 points close to the basket.

Portland kept its first quarter lead intact before going on a 16-0 run starting at the 7:19 mark in the second period to increase its lead to 45-13. The Pilots kept that lead for the remainder of the period and enjoyed a 47-15 advantage heading into halftime. Portland dominated in the paint, scoring 12 of its 21 points in the quarter inside.

Portland continued after the break with a 13-0 run, punctuated by a three from Lenzie, to expand its lead further to 60-18 with 7:19 to go in the third. Before the third period was over, the Pilots added three points to that lead and entered the fourth quarter with a 73-28 edge. Portland knocked down four three-pointers in the quarter to score 12 of its 26 total points.

Portland kept widening that lead, expanding it to 81-35 before going on a 6-0 run to grow the lead to 87-35 with 1:40 to go in the contest, a score which would hold for the rest of the game. Portland took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring eight of its 14 points in the paint.

Game Notes

» The Pilots held the Geoducks to only 33.3 percent shooting from the field.
» The Pilots never trailed in the game.
» The Pilots put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 75 percent of made baskets. They had 24 assists total.
» Portland had a stellar day defensively, holding Evergreen State to 9.1% from beyond the arc on 11 attempts.
» The Portland bench came alive by adding 40 points to its scoring output.
» The Pilots turned 34 turnovers into 42 points on the offensive end. That's the highest number of turnovers they've forced this season.
» Portland had a 39-30 edge on the boards in the win.
» Alex Fowler led the Pilots with a game-high 16 points. It's the seventh game she's played with at least 10 points or more and her fifth as the leading scorer.
» This is Fowler's second game this season with at least 16 points, five rebounds and five assists.
» Lenzie's 12 points is a new career high.

Up Next

The Pilots are headed to Eugene for a showdown against the No. 19 Oregon Ducks. Tipoff is set for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.