PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland CC rallied from a big halftime deficit, but were unable to close out the game as Clark survived 87-82 at Cascade Gym.

The Panthers endured a slow start to the game, with Clark going ahead 15-0 before the crowd sat down with their popcorn. The gap reached its maximum at 39-19 before PCC settled for a 43-28 score at halftime. 

The second half continued to tilt in favor of the visitors, as Clark enjoyed a 62-57 led with 9:15 to play. That's when PCC mounted a furious comeback, culminating in a three point play from Jackson Leach that gave the Panthers an 80-79 lead with 55 seconds to play. Portland came up empty on their next three possessions however, and Clark made tall six of their free throw attempts down the stretch to come away with the victory.

Leach led PCC with 24 points and five assists. Luke Jessup played an all around floor game, adding 13 points and seven rebounds.