ASHLAND, Ore. – Northwest finished the women's basketball season in the Cascade Collegiate Conference semifinals, falling to second-seeded Southern Oregon, 75-50, Tuesday night.
 
The Eagles had a rough shooting night, hitting 32.3 percent from the field and 17.6 percent from three-point range.
 
SOU scored the first 10 points of the game, but the Eagles tied the game, 12-12, with 98 seconds left in the first quarter. Livi Lindsey and Shelaine Lorenz had four points each in NU's 12-2 run.
 
The Raiders led 16-13 heading into the second quarter. SOU briefly got its 10-point lead back in the second quarter before taking a 35-27 lead into halftime.
 
SOU pulled away in the third quarter and led by as many as 26 points in the fourth quarter.
 
"A poor shooting night, especially in the third quarter, led to a tough loss at Southern Oregon," said NU Head Coach Ken Crawford. "That happens occasionally; you just hope it doesn't happen in a playoff game."
 
Lindsey led the Eagles with 12 points, with Sam VanLoo and Grace Meza getting eight apiece. VanLoo led NU with 13 rebounds and four blocked shots. Maya DuChesne had six assists, and VanLoo added five.
 
The game was the last for seniors Ellesse FitzGerald, Andie Kristinat, Lindsey, Shelaine Lorenz, Meza, Caitlin Monten, Caitlyn Phillips, and VanLoo.
 
"Even though our season has ended, I would be remiss to not comment on how proud I am of this group and especially of our seniors," said Crawford. "They have exemplified hard work throughout the year and every year they have been at NU. We will hear great things from them as they move forward onto new adventures. Thanks to everyone for their support this season. See you next year!"
 
Northwest finished the season at 17-13, the most wins in a season since the 2014 season.