Oregon – The Regals claimed their victory over Lewis and Clark in the final seconds of the game. After a strategic in-bounding play, the Purple and Gold put away the final lay up and took the lead 71-70.
It was a close battle between the Regals in the Pioneers during the first game of the Thanksgiving Classic. Four different Regals scored in the double digits.
Cameron Mallory, a senior for the Purple and Gold, led the scoring with a total of 17 points. She then tallied four rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Right behind her with 16 points was Grace Godines. Godines had the game winner for the Regals.
Patil Yaacoubian was affective in the offensive with 12 points, six assists, and one steal. Adding another 11 points was Aliyah DiMuro. DiMuro bagged nine rebounds and three assists.
Alyssa Maxey and Danielle Morgan combined for 15 points to finish off the scoring for the Regals.
Time was running out and the Regals had a two-point lead with eight seconds left on the clock. The Pioneers gave one final push to tie the Purple and Gold and after a hard drive to the basket resulting in an and one, they had the opportunity to go ahead. It was now tied 69-69 and Lewis and Clark was able to drain the free throw to go up by one.
The Regals called a time out immediately after in-bounding the ball and advanced to the half. They had 1.4 seconds on the clock and were able to make a play. Godines was under the basket and found the ball in her hands for an easy lay up to put them ahead. She kept her composure and made the last shot of the game right before the buzzer went off. This marks their second win of the season.
The Regals return to the court tomorrow at 1 pm against Puget Sound for their second game of the Thanksgiving Classic.
Box Score: CLU 71, LC 70
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Release by Cate Boller, Assistant Sports Information Director