Posted: Feb 17, 2024
Portland Holds On to Top Roadrunners
Portland
(18-5, 8-5)
72
Linn-Benton
(14-7, 6-5)
65
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Portland (18-5, 8-5) | 21 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 72 |
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Linn-Benton (14-7, 6-5) | 18 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 65 |
ALBANY, Ore. — Linn-Benton battled throughtout a close fourth quarter before bowing to Portland 72-65 in NWAC South Region women's basketball action Saturday afternoon.
The Roadrunners (14-7, 6-5) tied the game at 60-60 with 5:46 remaining on a layup by Hallie Romig. But Portland (18-5, 8-5) outscored Linn-Benton 12-5 in the final five minutes.
Natalia McBride led the Roadrunners with 25 points and seven rebounds while Brooklynn Walters and Hannah Berschauer added 11 points and 10 points, respectively. Linn-Benton forced 18 Panther turnovers and outrebounded Portland 36-33.
The Roadrunners next travel to Clark on Wednesday.
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