Olympia, Wash. – The Multnomah University women's basketball team found themselves in a back and forth contest with the Geoducks from The Evergreen State College in their second Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) matchup of the season. With the two teams exchanging leads 8 times, the Lions simply could not find a solution for the Geoducks senior post player, Gabi Fenumiai, who posted a 25 point, 12 rebound performance to give MU their first CCC loss of the young season.

The Basics
• Score: Multnomah: 64 | The Evergreen State College: 67
• Location: The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
• The Short Story: Multnomah was severely out-rebounded by Evergreen State with a 51-25 final total, favoring the Geoducks. The Lions managed to force 26 turnovers out of their competitors by collecting 12 steals and 5 blocked shots. The Lions also matched their program assist record with 19 assists while only turning the ball over 14 times. With 9 seconds left in regulation the Lions trailed by 3 points and had a open look behind the arc but were unable to convert - giving the Geoducks their first win in the CCC.

How It Happened
• Miranda Schmillen led the way for the Lions with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. 
• Lacie Kamper added 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots.
• Milan Woods and Katherine Edmonds added 7 and 6 points respectively, with Woods also dishing out 4 assists. 

Up Next
The Lady Lions travel back to the greater Seattle area to take on the 7-5 Northwest University Eagles who continue unbeaten in their Cascade Collegiate Conference play as they beat Warner Pacific College 66-48 on Friday night.