SEATTLE, Wash. – The Portland Pilots overcame a double digit deficit to pull within one three times in the second half but never got over the hump as the Seattle U Redhawks pulled away for a 71-59 victory Saturday night at the Redhawk Center.

It was a defensive slugfest, reminiscent of the first game between the two teams in Portland that the Pilots won 54-53 on a buzzer beater. This time it was a late 16-0 by the Redhawks (17-12, 6-10 WCC) that was the difference.

Joel Foxwell led the Pilots (12-17, 5-11) with 20 points, three assists and three steals. James O'Donnell, starting in place of the injured Cameron Williams, added 14 points, while Jermaine Ballisager Webb and Garrett Nuckolls each had 10.

The Pilots committed 19 turnovers in the contest which led to a 21-12 deficit in points off of turnovers. Portland limited Seattle U to 37.9 percent from the field, but only shot 37.5 percent overall.

Austin Maurer and John Christofilis had 14 points each to pace the Redhawks.

How it Happened
Portland committed 14 first half turnovers and went just 4-for-14 from the field but still only trailed 29-20 heading into intermission.

Seattle U increased the margin to 12 early in the second half before Portland cut into the deficit. Foxwell scored six straight points, including a four-point, to pull within one at 41-40. The Pilots would keep it a one-possession game until Maleek Arington buried a three-pointer and the Redhawks then pulled away with a 16-0 run to push the margin to 20 points.

Game Notes

• Foxwell 11th 20-point game of the season.
• James O'Donnell finished a perfect 8-for-8 at the foul line.
• Portland finished 24-for-29 at the charity stripe.
• Seattle U gained a 33-29 edge in rebounds.
• The Redhawks outscored the Pilot bench 21-3

Up Next
The Pilots will conclude the regular season next week with a pair of games. Portland visits No. 11 Gonzaga on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and then returns home for Senior Night on Saturday against the San Diego Toreros with a 1 p.m. tip-off.

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