LAKEWOOD, WA – The Lower Columbia Red Devils women's basketball team extended their winning streak to 11 games on Wednesday night, unleashing a barrage of three-pointers to rout the Pierce College Raiders 86-40 at the Pierce College HEC. With the dominant victory, Lower Columbia improves to 15-3 overall and stays perfect in NWAC West Region play at 3-0.
After a relatively competitive first half where the Devils took a 31-17 lead into the locker room, LCC exploded in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. The Red Devils outscored the Raiders 31-14 in the third period alone, shooting a blistering 63.2% from the floor and 71.4% from beyond the arc during that ten-minute stretch.
Jaci Gonnie led the offensive charge, pouring in a game-high 17 points in just 22 minutes. Gonnie was lethal from deep, connecting on 5-of-7 three-point attempts while also pulling down six rebounds.
The Red Devils' depth was a major factor in securing their 11th consecutive win, as the bench contributed a staggering 45 points compared to just 3 for Pierce. Lillian Bickford was a force in the paint and on the perimeter, tallying 13 points, four rebounds, and two blocks off the bench. Taylor Dagons was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 to add 11 points and five rebounds in just seven minutes of action.
Other key contributors included:
As a team, Lower Columbia shot an efficient 47.2% from the field and a scorching 55.0% (11-20) from three-point land. They also controlled the glass, out-rebounding Pierce 57-47. The defense was equally impressive, holding the Raiders to just 23.9% shooting and forcing 19 turnovers.
The Red Devils look to make it 12 in a row when they return to Myklebust Gymnasium this Saturday, January 17, to host South Puget Sound. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM, following the men's game.
