SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Portland Pilots scorched the nets in their 89-61 victory over the Seattle U Redhawks, shooting 55.9% from the field and 51.9% from outside.

The Pilots (2-1) had two players score in double figures, led by Dyani Ananiev, who had 20 points and two steals. Maisie Burnham tacked on 17 points and four assists and Lucy Cochrane added nine points and three blocks.

The Portland offense was very productive from deep, pouring in 14 threes on 27 attempts. Ananiev was the most prolific shooter for the Pilots, draining six treys in the contest, the most by a Pilot in three seasons and the most by a Pilot true freshman since 2005.

Portland did a great job disrupting Seattle U shots in the contest, coming away with seven blocks. Cochrane's three rejections led the way individually for the Pilots. Portland also had 15 steals and forced 21 turnovers.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a blistering 20-9 advantage, Portland went on a 9-2 run with 1:56 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Burnham, to lead 29-11 after the first quarter. Portland shot lights out from outside, knocking down five shots to account for 15 of its 29 points.

Portland built that first quarter lead to 45-24 before going on a 13-0 run starting at the 3:17 mark in the second period, to increase its lead to 58-24. The Pilots enjoyed a 61-26 advantage heading into halftime. Portland was strong from deep in the period, knocking down six 3-point shots to account for 18 of its 32 points.

In an otherwise low-scoring quarter, Portland maintained its halftime lead before going on an 8-0 run, punctuated by a three from Rhyan Mogel, to expand its lead further to 69-31 with 4:42 to go in the third. Before the conclusion of the third period, the Redhawks had cut into that lead somewhat, but the Pilots still entered the fourth quarter with a 69-37 edge.

Portland kept its lead intact before going on a 6-0 run to grow the lead to 77-42 with 6:50 to go in the contest. The Pilots still cruised the rest of the way for the 89-61 win.

Game Notes

» The Pilots made over half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down 14 of 27 shots.
» The Pilots never trailed in the contest.
» The Pilots shared the ball well, recording an assist on 82 percent of made field goals and 27 assists total. The total matches the program record set against Hawaii back in 2021.
» The Portland bench made an impact by scoring 44 points to its scoring output.
» The Pilots turned 24 turnovers into 36 points on the offensive end. They also had 15 steals.
» The Pilots were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying seven blocks as a team.
» Portland's 61 points in the first half is the most they've ever scored in a half ever against a Division I opponent.
» Their 11 shots from outside in the first half matched a program record for 3-pointers in a half.
» Ananiev's 20 points are the most by a true freshman since the 2019-20 season. She's the first 20-point scorer this season for Portland.
» Ananiev's six threes are the most by a Pilot since 2021 and the most by a Pilot freshman since 2005.
» Burnham is just two points away from breaking 1,000 points for her career.
» Portland's 14 threes are the most they've hit in a game this season.

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The Pilots host the Warner Pacific Knights on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.

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