THIS WEEK - Panther Basketball will host Chemeketa on Wednesday (5:30pm and 7:30pm) and travel to Southwestern Oregon on Saturday (2:00pm and 4:00pm).
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VS Chemeketa
Live Stats: WOMEN | MEN
Live Video: WOMEN |MEN
VS SWOC
Live Stats: WOMEN | MEN
Live Video: WOMEN | MEN
RECENT RESULTS
WOMEN - The Panthers went 1-1 last week, defeating Mt. Hood 77-52 while falling at Lane 76-61. shooting 35 percent for the game.
Defense was the key versus the Saints at home. Portland forced 22 turnovers and held MHCC to just 35 percent shooting for the game. Though the score ended up in a lopsided win, it was Mt. Hood that jumped out to a 10-2 lead. Amelia Echternkamp scored eight 1st quarter points to help right the ship, leading Portland all the way back to a 25-16 advantage. heading into the second quarter. The defense really clamped down in the 2nd period, as PCC held the Saints to just seven points. The effort pushed the gap even farther at halftime in favor of PCC, 40-23. The Panther lead continued to grow until it reached it apex at 61-32 in the 3rd quarter. The Saints did stage a mini-rally closing to within 64-46, but five straight points from Kaylee Foster made the outcome all but certain. Echternkamp led all Panther scorers with 20 points. BettyAnn Wilson flirted with a quadruple-double, adding 10 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 steals. Kennedy Cook contributed 12 points off the bench.
The NWAC's top ranked team was the opponent on Saturday. PCC started strong and led 14-12 after the first quarter, which was the first time Lane trailed after one quarter this season. Portland continued to match the powerful Titans into the second period as well, and led 23-20 with 6:36 left until halftime. That's where the game turned as Lane went on a tear, rattling off 23 points in six minutes. Meanwhile the Panther shooters went cold and managed just a single free throw before the halftime buzzer. The Panthers weren't discouraged however, and outscored Lane by four points in the second half. Lane was committed to protecting the paint, forcing PCC into 39 attempts from the three point line. Portland made nine of those tries. A rough showing from the free throw line (6 of 20) also hindered any full comeback attempt. Portland fought hard to the buzzer, managing to cut a deficit that reached as much as 27 points in the 3rd quarter all the way down the final gap of 15 points. Amelia Echternkamp led PCC with 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting. BettyAnn Wilson added nine points and 12 rebounds.
MEN - The Panther men went 2-0 last wek in region play, defeating Mt. Hood at home 80-57 and Lane on the road 75-66.
Portland CC turned a close game at halftime into a comfortable win, defeating Mt. Hood CC 80-57 at Harold Williams Court. The Panthers led 31-24 at the break, unable to shake loose of a pesky Saint defense. Fortunately the PCC defense was also solid, holding the visitors to 33 percent shooting. The court opened up for the Panthers in the second half. A few steals in the backcourt led to breakout layups, and 9 offensive rebounds resulted in several second chance opportunities. In all, PCC forced 22 turnovers and scored 18 second chance points. For the second straight game Daniel James has owned the paint, scoring 20 points and grabbing 22 rebounds. Vashon Hardges was a consistent performer, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds. Jackson Leach is rounding into form after his injury, adding 12 points and five assists.
On Saturday, Portland CC earned an important early season road win over Lane CC 75-66, making their NWAC South Region record 2-1. The Panther defense was the story, holding the host Titans to 32 percent shooting overall and just 5 of 25 from three point range. The consistent defensive stops were needed as PCC also struggled to shoot from distance, making just 4 of 26 tries. Fortunately, the visitors found enough space in the paint to get some easy buckets and build a small but steady lead in the second half. PCC forged a small advantage at halftime (35-29), which they turned into a 12 point lead early on in the 2nd period. The Panthers would not trail again, but the Titans did make a rally and drew within three points on two occasions. Clutch baskets from JahAllah Van turned back each threat, and Portland eventually secured the win with consistent free throw shooting and solid rebounding down the stretch. Jackson Leach shook off a slow start to lead PCC with 17 points and four assists. Jamie McGrail (11), Edy Essien (11), Daniel James (10), and Vashon Hardges (10) were also in double figures.
BY THE NUMBERS
WOMEN - Ball handling was a crucial stat for PCC last week. The team turned the ball over just 8 times in the win versus the Saints, but 16 times at Lane. The Panthers average 65.1 points per game, which is 15th in the NWAC. On the flip side, PCC gives up 65.3 points per game - 14th best in the NWAC. Amelia Echternkamp has turned into the Panthers most consistent offensive threat, averaging a team high 14.9 ppg while shooting 46 percent from the floor. Abbie Scharringhausen doesn't get many scoring opportunities, but she makes the most of her chances. She leads the team in accuracy at 68 percent (19 of 28). BettyAnn Wilson is generally the teams primary ball handler, but the guard crashed the boards last week. She grabbed 14 caroms in each game, raising her average per game to 9.3!
MEN - Coach Mitchell wants his team to play an open and attacking offensive style, but defense has been the key recently. Region opponents are shooting just 36.8 percent versus stingy Panther opposition. Daniel James was dominant in the win versus Mt. Hood, scoring 20 points and grabbing 22 rebounds. He leads the team at 9.4 rpg which is 4th best in the NWAC. Jackson Leach continues to set the table for the PCC offense. He leads the team with 15.6 ppg and 4.3 assists per game. Edy Essien was a major contributor to last years region championship squad, and the sophomore is averaging 10.0 points in three games since returning to the team.
ABOUT CHEMEKETA
WOMEN - The Chemeketa women enter the game on Wednesday with a 12-3 overall record, and 1-1 in region play. The Storm have relied on their defense for success, allowing just 56.4 points per game, which is 3rd best in the NWAC. Overall, this is a team that takes care of the ball (13.8 turnovers per game) and rebounds as a team (41 rebounds per game, 6th best in the NWAC). Annie Bafford (13.7 ppg) and Mady Diaz (11.7 ppg) are the top scorers. Bafford also leads in rebounding at 7.7 per game. Last Season: PCC win 70-53, Chemeketa win 43-41
MEN - The Storm sit at 6-8 on the season, and at 1-1 in region play after a win at home versus SWOC last Saturday. The squad struggled with consistent shooting (39.7 percent), but does get to the free throw line averaging 19.6 attempts per game which is 9th best in the NWAC. Gabe Winnington is a recent addition this season, averaging 19.3 points in three games played. Cooper Gobel has been the focal point with 15.2 ppg and 28 three pointers made. Last Season: PCC win 90-72, PCC win 83-44
ABOUT SWOCC
WOMEN: The Laker women have a record of 4-9 so far this year, and have started region play with two losses. SWOC has struggled to find much offensive firepower, averaging 57.6 points per game while shooting 31.9 percent. The Coos Bay squad is a solid rebounding team however, averaging 42.4 per game which is 4th best in the NWAC. Bree Turner has carried the load offensively, averaging 15.7 points per game. Helen Wolfe (10.8 ppg), and Reagan Bruner (10.5 ppg) have also had their moments. Last season: PCC win 62-54, PCC win 55-46
MEN: The SWOC men have emerged as a region contender, enjoying a 12-3 overall record and 1-1 mark in region play. The Lakers take good shots, as they are the 4th best shooting team in the NWAC at 49.0 percent. They are also solid on the glass, averaging 39.9 rebounds per game which is 5th best in the NWAC. Four players average double figure scoring, led by Colby Whicker at 13.3 ppg. Last Season: PCC win 105-77, PCC win 80-62.
