The Clipper Women's Basketball team won their third game in six days on Wednesday afternoon. The Clippers beat Portland Community College 51-37.
After a close game through three quarters, the Clippers pulled away in the fourth, outscoring the Panthers 20-4 in the final 10 minutes. After a low shooting performance in the first three quarters, the Clippers shot 50% in the last quarter.
On a night when shots weren't falling early, SPS found a way to hold their advantage: they outrebounded Portland 44-27, including grabbing 17 offensive boards. They also had 18 steals on their way to causing 26 turnovers.
"We finished strong and stayed disciplined in the 4th quarter," said head coach Darah Vining. "We weren't hitting our shots tonight but to stay disciplined at get those steals at the end, that was huge for us."
The Clippers were led in scoring by Sharay Trotter (12) and Jennie Goldsberry (11). Goldsberry also snagged 11 boards to finish with her second double-double in as many games.
After playing on Friday and Monday, this was the Clippers' third game in six days and they start their season with a 3-0 record. They play one final home game on December 4 before starting their road travels. They will host Lane Community College at 2pm on the fourth.