Official Site of the Pilots · Dec 8, 2022
Pilots Can't Stave off Cougs, Fall 69-63
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Pilots (5-5) couldn't stave off the second-half push from the Washington State Cougars, falling 69-63.
The Pilots (5-5) had three players score in double figures, led by Alex Fowler, who had 15 points and six rebounds. Maisie Burnham tacked on 14 points and Lucy Cochrane chipped in as well with 10.
Portland out-rebounded Washington State 32-25 in Wednesday's game, led by Fowler's six boards. The Pilots also collected 12 offensive rebounds and scored 17 second chance points.
Portland forced 17 Washington State turnovers. The Pilots turned those takeaways into 10 points on the offensive end of the floor. Haylee Andrews led the way individually with three steals.