Portland 94, at Long Beach State 58

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Interstat) — The Portland Pilots turned a competitive first half into a decisive rout with a dominant third-quarter surge, cruising to a 94-58 victory over the Long Beach State 49ers in a nonconference women’s basketball game Thursday night at the Walter Pyramid. The game’s pivotal shift came immediately after halftime. Leading by just seven points, 31-28, Portland unleashed a 33-point third quarter, outscoring Long Beach State by 21 points in the period to break the game wide open. The Pilots used a stifling defensive effort to fuel their offense, forcing a series of turnovers that led to… Read more...