PORTLAND – Northwest routed Multnomah 72-55 on Friday with three Eagles scoring in double figures.
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Kylee Lunday imposed her will on the Lions, scoring 25 points while gathering 12 rebounds.
Maya DuChesne hit three three-pointers on her way to 15 points, and
Morgan Marshall added 13 points.Â
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The Eagles methodically built their lead starting midway through the second quarter and held a 36-26 lead at the half.
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NU's lead peaked at 56-33 with 2:50 remaining in the third quarter on a
Grace Harder basket. The Lions got no closer than 12 points in the fourth quarter.
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"Great team win tonight," said NU Head Coach
Ken Crawford. "We were able to get into a good rhythm and maintain it for the full 40 minutes. Multnomah played hard, so it was a great experience for us to be able to handle their pressure. Looking forward to another opportunity tomorrow night against Warner Pacific."
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NU carried a 47-32 rebounding advantage.
Katie Fleming added seven rebounds and five assists for the Eagles.
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The Eagles finish their Portland trip Saturday with a 3 p.m. game at Warner Pacific.
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