Santa Clara Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Portland in WCC Semis
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.
- 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.
The Broncos will now await their postseason destiny as they reflect on a hard-fought loss in the WCC semifinals.
Bottom LineSanta 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.
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