TACOMA, Wash. -- The Lewis & Clark Pioneers narrowed the gap in the second half, but the Pacific Lutheran Lutes pulled away in the fourth quarter, as the Pios lost 72-66 on Saturday.

Delsie Johnson had 18 points and six rebounds on 6 of 12 shooting from the field and 6 for 6 at the free-throw line. Jamison Richards scored 12 points, and Ishara Sorensen added a season-high nine from the bench. The Lutes had three in double figures led by Kasidy Javernick's 21. 

Lewis & Clark trailed by 10 midway through the third, but took the lead, 47-46, with 2:48 in the third quarter. PLU was able to maintain a lead throughout the fourth quarter to win.

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Key Moments

The Lutes (5-10, 2-6 NWC) built a lead of 11 with just under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Pios closed to within five with about 90 seconds left. 

The Pioneers (9-10, 4-6 NWC) had their second sub-30 shooting night for the second time in three games. Sorensen hit 3 for 5 from the floor and had her second straight game with at least eight points.

Lewis & Clark held a 21-9 advantage on second-chance points with 17 offensive rebounds. 

Deeper Look

• Laurel Marchant had seven points off the bench including two 3-pointers
• Logan Kelly and Julia Barsocchini each had three points off the bench, and Jessica Cerne added three free throws out of the starting lineup
• The Pios took 32 free-throw attempts and made 22

Looking Ahead

The Pioneers host George Fox on Tuesday.