PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Portland Pilots used a dominant third quarter to defeat the Washington State Cougars 62-49 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Friday at Chiles Center.

The game was tied at 26 at halftime, but Portland outscored Washington State 20-12 in the third period to seize control. The Pilots improved to 8-7 overall, while the Cougars fell to 2-14.

Malia Ruud led Washington State with 14 points. Eleonora Villa added 13 points and three assists. Portland’s offense was balanced, with Julia Dalan scoring 14 points and Nicole Rodriguez adding 11. Rhyan Mogel contributed nine points, five assists and a block for the Pilots.

Attendance was 840.