CALDWELL, Idaho –
Averee Porter blocked a Sha'nece Garret game-tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer, as The College of Idaho punched their ticket to the postseason with a 64-61 win over The Evergreen State College inside the J.A. Albertson Activities Center.
Taryn Riley converted four free throws inside the final two minutes to push the lead to three – but TESC (8-16, 6-14 CCC) had one final chance. Garret rushed up floor, but Porter deflected the 25-foot attempt to give the hosts the win.
The Coyotes (15-13, 9-11) snapped a 4-game losing streak, securing their 23rd-straight playoff appearance – as they celebrated Senior Night for
Sienna Riggle,
Kaylee Krusemark and
Mattie Creager.
C of I closed the first half on a 7-0 run – sparked by a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired by
Emma Anderson – taking a 25-20 lead to the break. Anderson added a pair of baskets and Riley converted consecutive lay-ups, as a 12-2 run spanning the third and fourth quarters upped the margin to 51-38.
TESC did not go down easily, forcing five C of I turnovers in a 3-minute stretch, as Trinity Betoney scored seven points in a 16-4 run that got the visitors within 55-54. However, the Geoducks could not regain the lead.
Sienna Riggle led all players with 16 points, nine rebounds and five blocks, with Krusemark added 14. Anderson had her second double-double of the season, scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds, with Riley adding 10 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Both Garret and Betoney each scored 15 for TESC, with Jayln Sackrider tallying 13.
The Coyotes close out the regular-season next weekend in Portland at Warner Pacific and Multnomah.
