PORTLAND, Ore. – The Mountaineers of Eastern Oregon defeated the Lions of Multnomah University in their conference opener on Friday, March 19^th, with a final score of 82-48.

Taking control of the first quarter, the Mountaineers outscored the Lions 20-7. Multnomah started to find their rhythm but was unable to shorten the difference, heading into the locker rooms down by 19.

The third quarter was almost identical to the second from a scoring perspective and gave Eastern Oregon a 25 point lead heading into the final ten minutes, 55-30.

Both teams had their quarter high for scoring in the fourth, with the Lions tallying 17 and the Mountaineers with 27.

Leading the Lions in points and rebounds was Alaygza Portis with 14 points and 8 boards. Maddie Hill was also in the double-digit range after scoring 11.

The Lions were dealt their 8^th straight loss, and their 3^rd from the Mountaineers this season.

The two teams will play again on Saturday, March 20^th, with a 1pm tip-off time to finish out their CCC opening weekend.