Engstler leads Portland Fire past Toronto Tempo 99‑80

TORONTO (Interstat) — Emily Engstler scored 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked four shots to lead the Portland Fire to a 99-80 win over the Toronto Tempo on Saturday at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Portland outscored Toronto 33-19 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory before 8,210 fans. The Fire improved to 3-3, while the Tempo fell to 3-4.

Engstler, a forward from New York City, played 22 minutes and converted key free throws down the stretch. Carla Leite added 15 points and nine assists, and Bridget Carleton and Megan Gustafson each scored 15 and 14 points, respectively. Sarah Ashlee Barker chipped in 12 points.

For Toronto, guards Kiki Rice and Marina Mabrey each scored 19 points. Rice added five rebounds and three assists, while Mabrey dished out eight assists and grabbed five rebounds. Nyara Sabally contributed nine points and three rebounds.

Portland led 16-16 after the first quarter and 44-44 at halftime before pulling away in the second half. The Fire shot effectively from the floor and the free-throw line, while limiting Toronto’s offense in the final period.