In a seesaw battle, Santa Clara women's basketball fell short in a 63-61 defeat against Portland in the WCC Tournament semifinals after dominating the first half.

By the Numbers
  • Santa Clara shot 39.2% from the field, making 4-of-14 shots in the crucial fourth quarter.
  • Olivia Pollerd led with 20 points, while Tess Heal contributed 15 points with eight assists and seven rebounds.
  • Portland shot 42.3% overall and heated up to 57.7% in the second half, with Maisie Burnham leading with 17 points.
  • Kennedy Dickie secured a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Portland.
State of Play
  • Santa Clara initially led comfortably but succumbed to a Portland comeback in the second half.
  • Despite a strong defensive showing, Santa Clara couldn't secure the win as Portland rallied in the fourth quarter.
What's Next

The Broncos will now await their postseason destiny as they reflect on a hard-fought loss in the WCC semifinals.

Bottom Line

Santa Clara women's basketball faced a heartbreaking loss in the WCC semis against Portland, highlighting the challenges of maintaining momentum in a game of twists and turns.