DES MOINES, WA — Lower Columbia College's Jaci Gonnie made history on Saturday afternoon, shattering the school record for most three-pointers in a single game to lead the Red Devils to a dominant 78-39 victory over the Highline Thunderbirds.
Gonnie put on a masterclass in perimeter shooting, sinking 11 of her 20 attempts from beyond the arc. The sophomore guard finished with a game-high 35 points, single-handedly outscoring the entire Highline team through the first three quarters.
The undefeated conference leaders (18-3, 6-0) wasted no time establishing their dominance at the Thunderdome. Lower Columbia exploded out of the gate with a 32-7 first-quarter run, shooting an incredible 66.7% from the field in the opening frame.
Lower Columbia's stifling defense was the story on the other side of the ball. The Red Devils forced 30 Thunderbird turnovers, converting them into 24 points. LCC's active hands generated 17 team steals, keeping Highline out of rhythm all afternoon.
Red Devils Individual Stats
While Gonnie's historic 35-point performance stole the show, the Red Devils showcased incredible unselfishness, recording assists on 26 of their 30 made field goals.
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Jaci Gonnie: 35 points (12-21 FG, 11-20 3PT), 3 rebounds, 2 steals
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Regan Brewer: 9 points (perfect 4-4 FG), 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 rebounds
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Shailoh Li'ili'i: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
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Breanna Albright: 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
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Angelica Askey: 5 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
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Adrian Wright: 4 points, 8 rebounds
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Lillian Bickford: 4 points, 3 rebounds
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Brooklyn Swenson: 3 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
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Taylor Dagons: 3 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
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Kenzie Milligan: 3 points
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Grace Simpson: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
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Taysia Molina-Schulte: 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
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Fernanda Loberto: 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist
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Brooke Ravet: 1 assist
Highline (4-12, 2-3) was led by Jeralynn Sevaaetasi with 11 points and 7 rebounds, while Jordan DeBois and Jaci Graise each chipped in 7 points.
By the Numbers: Team Comparison
| Statistic |
Lower Columbia |
Highline |
| Field Goal % |
41.7% (30-72) |
23.7% (14-59) |
| 3-Point FG % |
47.1% (16-34) |
16.7% (4-24) |
| Free Throw % |
28.6% (2-7) |
58.3% (7-12) |
| Total Rebounds |
43 |
37 |
| Assists |
26 |
8 |
| Turnovers |
20 |
30 |
| Steals |
17 |
6 |
The Lower Columbia women's team will not play this Wednesday, as Grays Harbor College does not field a women's basketball team. Instead, the Red Devils will travel to Linfield University for a scrimmage game on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 PM.
