PORTLAND, Ore. - The Clark College women's basketball team delivered a heart-pounding performance on the road, securing a dramatic 74-73 victory over Portland Community College on Wednesday night at Harold C. Williams Sr. Court.

Trailing for much of the contest, the Penguins showed resilience in the final quarter, outscoring the Panthers 25-17 to complete the comeback win.

Peabody's Career Night Fuels Penguins' Victory

Clark's offensive charge was led by Emily Peabody who put on a sensational scoring display, finishing with 37 points including six three-pointers and a nearly perfect 7-of-8 performance from the free-throw line. Peabody also contributed nine rebounds and a crucial block in the fourth quarter to keep the Penguins in the game.

Alongside Peabody's stellar showing, Promise Bond (10 points, 6 rebounds) and Jayda Jackson (10 points, 6 rebounds) provided key contributions on both ends of the court. Mia Hicks-Oliver stuffed the stat sheet with 10 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, making her presence felt in every facet of the game.

Clark's Defensive Stand in the Final Minutes

Portland took a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but Clark refused to back down. The Penguins tightened their defense, limiting the Panthers to just 17 fourth-quarter points while forcing crucial turnovers.

Clark held Portland to just 30.8% shooting from the field and 22.9% from three-point range, contesting shots and dominating the rebounding battle with a 61-48 advantage. Ella Botnar anchored the paint, swatting four shots and grabbing seven boards to protect the Penguins' lead.

Game-Changing Plays

• Late-Game Heroics: Peabody drilled a clutch three-pointer with under two minutes remaining to give Clark a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
• Defensive Stop: With Portland looking to regain the lead in the final seconds, Hicks-Oliver came up with a steal, securing the Penguins' hard-fought victory.
• Second-Chance Dominance: Clark converted18 offensive rebounds into 18 second-chance points, making the most of their opportunities on the glass.

What's Next?

The Penguins (13-14, 5-9 NWAC) will look to build on this momentum when they return home for their next matchup. With only a few games remaining in the regular season, every contest is crucial as Clark fights for a spot in the NWAC tournament.

Stay tuned for more updates and catch all the action as Clark continues its push for postseason contention!

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