(Longview, WA) Red Devils shooting was lack luster in 71-75 loss to the Shoreline Dolphins on Tuesday, December 12, at Myklebust gym.
The Red Devils found themselves down early vs the Dolphins but came back to take a 3 point, 34-31, lead at half.
Shoreline came out in the 3rd quarter and out shot the Devils 25-13 to go up on LCC 47-56. Lower Columbia battle back in the 4th quarter to cut the led to 2 with 18 seconds on the clock. The dolphins hit one of two free throw to go up three. The Devils had a chance to tie it up but the three point attempted put up by
Bailee Larson didn't fall, Dolphins rebound the ball, Devils foul, Dolphins hit one of two free throws to take the 71-74 win.
The Devils shot 34.7% from the floor, went 4-22 from beyond the 3pt line, and hit 54.8% from the foul line.
Reigha Niemeyer led the Devils with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assist.
Bailee Larson put up 12 points with 7 rebounds and 6 steals.
Courtney Swan add 11 points and 5 rebounds.
Little rest for the Red Devils has they will host the West Region NWAC Crossover starting this Thursday, December 14.
Thursday, December 14
Mt. Hood vs Columbia Basin - 5:00 pm
Edmonds vs Lower Columbia - 7:00 pm
Friday, December 15
Edmonds vs Mt Hood - 5:00 pm
Columbia Basin vs Lower Columbia - 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 16
Columbia Basin vs Edmonds - 12:00 pm
Mt Hood vs Lower Columbia - 2:00 pm