FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Four quarters wasn't enough as the Linfield women's basketball team went to overtime with Colorado College Saturday afternoon, losing 82-70 to the Tigers at Pacific University's Stoller Center.Â
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The Tigers went up 19-15 after the first quarter, but the Wildcats clawed their way back to take a 38-30 lead going into halftime. The 'Cats had a 14-point lead at the 7:41 mark in the third quarter, but the Tigers evened the score to force overtime. The Tigers shut out the 'Cats 12-0 in overtime to seal the deal.
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Four Colorado College players scored in double digits. The Tigers shot 49.2 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three-point range and 58.3 percent from the free throw line. The Tigers scored 46 points in the paint, 31 points off the bench and 33 points off 24 Linfield turnovers.
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Anna Fanelli led the Tigers with a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists. She connected on 5 of 10 from the field and 6 of 10 from the free throw line. Rosie Braley finished with 15 points on 7 of 10 shooting while Tedy Reed (14) and Laura Strenk (12) also scored in double digits.
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Linfield scored 32 points in the paint and got 28 points from the bench in the loss. Junior forward
Alexis Heald scored a career-high, doubling her season high with 18 points on 7 of 11 from the field in 33 minutes. She also had five rebounds, three assists and a steal.
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Freshman forward
Elyse Waldal continues her hot streak with her fourth straight game in double figures. She put up 16 points on 6 of 14 from the field with four three-pointers. The freshman sensation also had six rebounds, two assists and a block. Fellow freshman forward
Gillyan Landis just missed double digits with nine points while senior guard
Ti'Anna Bruce had eight points.
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The Wildcats (0-7) will open conference play at Puget Sound on Dec. 3. Their home opener is on Dec. 4 against Lewis & Clark.
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