STOCKTON, Calif. -- Maisie Burnham and Alex Fowler each totaled 20 points as the Portland Pilots took down the Pacific Tigers 81-67 on the road Saturday.

The Pilots (14-6, 8-1) had four players score in double figures, led by Burnham, who had 20 points. Fowler tacked on 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals and Emme Shearer helped out with 18 points and nine rebounds.

How It Happened

After jumping out to an 11-9 advantage, Portland went on a 5-0 run with 4:28 left in the first quarter to increase its lead to 16-9. The Pilots then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 20-18 advantage. Portland relied on its 3-point shooting in the period, knocking down four shots to account for 12 of its 20 points.

Pacific fought back to tie the game at 20-20 before Portland went on an 18-0 run starting at the 8:50 mark in the second period to take a 38-20 lead. The Pilots proceeded to tack on three points to that lead and enjoyed a 48-27 advantage heading into halftime. Portland was strong from deep in the period, knocking down six three-point shots to account for 18 of its 28 points.

Portland preserved its halftime and enjoyed a 5-0 run to expand its lead further to 65-40 with 2:32 to go in the third. Before the conclusion of the third period, the Tigers had cut into that lead somewhat, but the Pilots still entered the fourth quarter with a 66-47 edge. Portland played well near the basket, scoring 12 of its 18 points in the paint. The Pilots then held on for the victory in the fourth quarter.

Game Notes

• The Pilots hit 10 threes in the first half. It's the second time they've hit 10 threes in a half this season and just the fourth time since 2013.
• Burnham scored at least 20 for the fourth time this season. Her four 3-pointers matches a career high and sets a season high.
• Alex Fowler became the third Pilot in school history to reach 1,900 points. At 1,918, she is 35 points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer among Pilots who only played Division I basketball. She scored a team-high 22 points.
• Frawley scored a season-high 10 points with two made 3-pointers.
• Portland hit 14 3-pointers for the game, their second highest total in a game this season.
• Shearer's nine rebounds are a career high for the wing.
• The Pilots have eight wins in nine WCC contests for the first time since the 1996-97 season.

Up Next

The Pilots are back home on Thursday, Jan. 26 to host the Pepperdine Waves. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.

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