Portland Pilots Soar Past LMU 78-70, Meet San Francisco Dons Next
Portland Pilots, led by Tyler Robertson, Juan Sebastian Gorosito, and Vukasin Masic, secured a 78-70 victory over LMU Lions, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Credit 1 WCC Basketball Championships.
The Big PictureThe trio combined for 60 out of the Pilots' 78 points, with four players scoring in double figures, showcasing a strong offensive performance.
By the Numbers- Portland shot 14-of-29 from the 3-point range.
- Tyler Robertson contributed 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Portland staged a comeback with a 9-0 run in the second half to secure the lead and emerge victorious.
- This win marks the first time in three seasons that Portland has won at least one tournament game consecutively.
- The team will face the San Francisco Dons in the upcoming game.
Portland Pilots will battle the 3-seed San Francisco Dons in the next game at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2, continuing their journey in the WCC Basketball Championships.
Bottom LinePortland Pilots' triumphant victory over LMU Lions, fueled by stellar performances from Robertson, Gorosito, and Masic, propels them to the tournament quarterfinals with an impressive offensive display and a solid chance to advance further in the competition.
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