KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Melissa Lee posted a double-double, one of four Oregon Tech players in double-figures, as the Lady Owls improved to 5-1 at home this season with a 90-67 victory over Evergreen State at Danny Miles Court.
 
Maddyson Tull had 18 points and six rebounds, Olivia Sprague recorded 17 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals, with Lee adding 10 points and a team-high 10 rebounds for the Lady Owls (7-4, 3-2 CCC), who have won 3-of-4.
 
"That was a great team win tonight," said OIT head coach Paul Poetsch. "I thought we got contributions from our entire time. Sprague, Lee and Maddie Tull continue to provide great leadership with their play. I am proud of these girls and can't wait to see them continue to get better."
 
The Geoducks (5-3, 2-3) started strong behind Sydney Vanness, who scored 10 of her game-high 25 points in the first quarter, helping the visitors build a 19-15 lead. Tech answered with a 19-4 run over a 6-minute stretch – including two Alexis Elquist jumpers, a baseline bucket from Alex Conley and a Gabbie Gascon triple – taking a 36-24 lead. Tull pushed the lead to 48-30 late in the half with a driving lay-up – part of a second quarter explosion, as OIT made 10-of-13 shots in the period.
 
A pair of Gascon free throws extended the lead to 70-47 in the third quarter, before ESC used an 11-2 run, capped by a Caitlin Yenne 3-pointer, cutting the deficit to 72-58 with eight minutes remaining. Lee turned the tide for OIT with a steal – feeding Gascon for a fast break basket – starting a 10-2 run that put the game away.
 
Kayley Elliott scored 10 in the win, with Gascon posting nine points, four rebounds and four assists.  OIT converted 8-of-14 3-pointers in the victory, going 26-of-31 from the foul line, while holding a commanding 47-27 rebound edge.
 
OIT will take next weekend off and return to action on New Years' weekend – traveling to Warner Pacific on Dec. 30 and Multnomah on Dec. 31.