PORTLAND, Ore. --- After a close first quarter, the Santa Clara Broncos pulled away in the second en route to a 67-45 win over the Portland Pilots in a West Coast Conference women's game played on Thursday evening at the Chiles Center. Freshman Ellie Woerner was Portland's top scorer for the 10th time this season with 13 points.
The Pilots (2-12, 0-3 WCC) received balanced scoring in the first quarter as the game was evenly played. Hannah Mattson knocked down a three-pointer during the opening minute, and Julie Spencer tied the game 7-7 with a mid-range jumper moments later.