Linn-Benton Women Drop Game to Umpqua

For more information, contact Carsyn Meyers at 971-212-7233 or carsyn.meyers.6492@mail.linnbenton.edu. 

ALBANY, Oregon – The Linn-Benton Women's Basketball team lost to Umpqua Community College 63-49 on Wednesday February 9, 2022

The Roadrunners fell to 12-6 on the season,and 4-4 in the NWAC South Region. Umpqua Community College improved to 12-5 on the year, and 4-3 in the NWAC South Region. 

The first quarter consisted of back and forth action between both teams with the Roadrunners leading 18-14 going into the second quarter. 

In the second quarter the Riverhawks slowed down the Roadrunner offense, holding them to 8 points and going into halftime up 32-26. 

In the second half the Riverhawks were able to hold the Roadrunners to 6 points in the fourth quarter. Amaia Ramon led the way for the Riverhawks scoring 19 points, on 4-9 shooting from the three-point line. 

Roadrunner Brooklyn Hankwitz finished with 16 points, and Sabrina Albee added 13 points. Next up the Roadrunners travel to take Southwestern Oregon Community College on Saturday, February 16. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos B