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Alex Fowler takes a three against the Santa Clara Broncos.
71
Santa Clara SCU 10-7,1-3 WCC
81
Winner Portland UP 11-5,5-0 WCC
Santa Clara SCU
10-7,1-3 WCC
71
Final
81
Portland UP
11-5,5-0 WCC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Santa Clara SCU 21 17 15 18 71
Portland UP 25 19 19 18 81

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Pilots Match Program 3-Point Record in 81-71 win Over Broncos

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Pilots matched their program record for threes in a game with 15 on their way to an 81-71 victory over the Santa Clara Broncos. 

The Pilots (11-5, 5-0) had three players score in double figures, led by Alex Fowler, who had 26 points, seven rebounds and a career-high four threes. Shearer added a career-high 20 points and Liana Kaitu'u chipped in as well with 10 points and a career-high six assists.

How It Happened

After jumping out to an 11-8 advantage, Portland went on a 6-0 run with 4:59 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Keeley Frawley, to increase its lead to 17-8. The Pilots then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 25-21 advantage. Portland was automatic from outside, knocking down seven threes to account for 21 of its 25 points.

Santa Clara fought back to tie the game at 28-28 before Portland went on a 5-0 run starting at the 5:29 mark in the second period, highlighted by a three from Fowler, to take a 33-28 lead. The Pilots proceeded to tack on one point to that lead and enjoyed a 44-38 advantage heading into halftime. During the half, Portland set a program record for threes in a half with 11.

After intermission, Portland added to its advantage and owned a 63-53 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Portland knocked down three more 3-pointers in the quarter to score nine of its 19 total points.

Portland kept its lead intact before going on a 9-0 run and eventually growing the lead to 80-66 with 30 seconds to go in the contest. The Broncos tried to claw their way back, but the Pilots cruised the rest of the way for the 81-71 win.

Game Notes

  • Fowler's four threes are a career high for the forward.
  • With 26 points, Fowler posted her second-highest point total of the season. It's her third straight game with 20 points or more.
  • Shearer's 20 points are a career high. She best the career-best total she set earlier this season at 19.
  • Portland's 15 threes are the most they've made in a game since 2013. It ties the record for most threes in a game.
  • They also set a season high for three-point percentage at 51.7%.
  • The Pilots also hit a program-record 11 threes in the first half.
  • The Pilots are one of just six teams to have hit 15 threes in a game this year per HerHoopStats.com.
  • Portland had 21 assists, marking their third straight game and fourth in their last five with at least 20 assists. They had an assist on 84% of their baskets.
  • Liana Kaitu'u's six assists are also a career high.
  • The Pilots hit 88.9% of their free throws, their second highest total in a game this year and the highest total in a game where they've shot 10 or more free throws.
  • Portland is 5-0 in WCC play for the first time since the 1996-97 season
  • Portland's six-game winning streak is their longest since the 2009-10 season.

Up Next

The Pilots will stay home as to face off against the San Francisco Dons. The two teams play on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 5 p.m. here at the Chiles Center. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.

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