KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Tech (4-0) once again used a big second half to pull away from Linfield (0-1) on Monday for an 83-59 victory. The victory for the Lady Owls marks their best start since 2014, where they started the season 8-0.
 
"After a rather sluggish first quarter, we put it together for a solid 2nd quarter which gave us a decent lead at the half," said head coach Scott Meredith. "Shelby was a big part of that and really gave us a lift off the bench. We were able to spread minutes around and get our young players some valuable experience. Very happy for Abby as she became our programs all-time leading assist maker tonight… a record well-deserved. "
 
Tech 83 Linfield 59
 
After a slower start to their shooting in the 1st period, Tech came out on fire in the second, and never cooled down.
 
The Lady Owls used steadfast defense to spur on smooth transition offense to get out in front.
 
Tech shot 10-16 from the field in the second period, and 50% from three-point land.
 
With 9-assists tonight Abby Kreiser (#12 Pictured) becomes Tech's all-time assist leader with 420, passing Nohea Waiwaiole who 411.
 
After the impressive second quarter, the Owls found themselves ahead 42-29 at the break.
 
Tech would continue to shoot lights out in the 3rd, shooting 11-19, resulting in them opening up a 33 point lead in the early 4th.
 
Tech would ultimately cruise to victory in their home opener.
 
The Lady Owls had three players in double figures:
 
Shelby Blodgett (17)
Melissa Lee (14)
Kristin Farrell (11)
 
Lee and Blodgett would also lead the Lady Owls in rebounds with 8.
 
Tech will return to action next Monday when they travel to play Boise State in an exhibition at 6:15 p.m. in Boise, Idaho.
  
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