SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The historic start continues for the Portland Pilots, with their big third quartering propelling them past the Santa Clara Broncos 81-54 down at the Leavey Center. The Pilots remain undefeated with all double digit wins.

The Pilots (14-0, 3-0) had three players score in double figures, led by Alexis Mark, who put together a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. She's the third Pilot to post a double-double this year, and her 13 rebounds are the most by a Pilot this season. Lainey Spear tacked on a season-high 14 points off the bench and Emme Shearer chipped in as well with 12 points.

How It Happened

After falling behind 7-2, Portland put together an 11-2 run to take a 13-9 lead halfway through the first quarter.. The Pilots played a back-and-forth opening quarter with the Broncos, but came away with a 17-15 lead.

Portland kept its first quarter lead intact before going on a 10-0 run starting at the 6:07 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Dyani Ananiev, to increase its lead to 33-21. The Pilots were stout defensively, holding the Broncos to just eight points in the quarter to hold a 36-23 lead at the half.

Portland exploded in the third quarter, expanding their lead with a 15-0 run that made it 56-28 Pilots with just under four minutes to go in the third. Portland scored 31 points in the quarter to Santa Clara's nine, holding a 31-point lead with one quarter to play. The Pilots cruised to an 81-54 win the rest of the way.

Game Notes

» Alexis Mark notched a double-double for the Pilots with 14 points and 13 rebounds. It's her first double-double of the year, and she's the third Pilot to get a double-double this year.
» Mark's 13 rebounds are the most by a Pilot this season.
» The Pilots held the Broncos to only 34.3%shooting from the field and 14.4% from outside the arc.
» The Pilots put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 81% of made baskets. They had 25 assists total, their highest in a game this season.
» The Portland bench came alive by scoring 33 points to its scoring output.
» Portland had a 42-34 edge on the boards in the win. Their 42 rebounds are the most they've posted against a Division I team this year.
» Alexis Mark and Lainey Spear led the Pilots with 14 points each. Spear's 14 points are a season high.
» Portland got a game-high 13 rebounds from Alexis Mark. It's the most by a Pilot this year.
» The Pilots are 14-0 for the first time in program history. Only them and LSU are currently 14-0 as of the end of this game.
» The Pilots have won every contest by double digits this season. They are the only undefeated team with all double-digit wins.

Up Next

The Pilots host the Oregon State Beavers on Monday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. here at the Chiles Center. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats, video and ticket options.