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WedNEsdAy, FEbRUARy 9, 2000 The CI ac I îamas P rînt Women 's Basketball Clackamas stands tough at home stretch as far as shooting free defense to win the ballgame." Clackamas had an off-night throws," noted Martineau. Editor-in-Chief shooting from long range, ac She finished the game with 20 cording to Martineau. points. Against Lane, Saturday, the The Clackamas women's bas Around the rest of the region, ketball team is learning to play Cougars needed a revived scor Umpqua upended first-place ing performance from sopho Chemeketa to pull into a two-way well on its home court. After a 1-2 home stand two more Kirsten Richards to push tie for the league lead. South weeks ago, the squad has won them past the visiting Titans. western Oregon, who leads the two straight in Randall Gym to Richards, who had been in a Cougars by one game in the pull its record up to 7-3 in league, scoring slump for weeks, burst standings, continued to win. 16-8 overall. onto the score sheets with 19 The two teams meet in the fi "We're starting points. nal game of the season in Coos Clackamas won the game 73- Bay on Feb. 19th. to play better at home," noted 70 in overtime. Tonight, the Cougars play host " vs T m HCC Clackamas "We were up ÄS®t to the neigh Head Coach Jim six or seven at When: boring Saints Tonight Martineau. "We the half, then of Mt. Hood We kind of woke didn't play our [Lane] made a Where: Community up and started Home best two games run at us," said College. of the season, Martineau. The doing some things but we still got "They took a Saints, who are on defense... two-point lead two wins." in fifth place Jim Martineau Clackamas hosted Portland but then Kirsten and four games Head Coach Community College last Wednes came down and behind Clacka day night in a game that saw the hit a big three for mas, are a team Cougars pull away in the final us. Trina Rogers that the Cou had a bit of an minutes with a 64-57 victory. gars must beat The visiting Panthers, known off-night for shooting so it was if they hope to nab a regional as a team that has upset the Cou nice to have [Kirsten] make some playoff spot. gars at home, made a second-half big shots for us. We were down After tonight's matchup, run that saw a seven-point Cou one with 30 seconds left before Clackamas will take its 4-1 road gar lead turn into an eight-point she hit a big three. Then she hit record to Roseburg when it takes another one in overtime. Panther advantage. on Umpqua this Saturday night. "it wasn't the prettiest effort "Lane played very well and The Cougars have not de in the world," said Martineau. played very hard," added feated the Timberwomen on their "We had a seven point lead at Martineau. "We played okay but homefloor in five years. the half, then [Portland] came out not particularly well. We shoot "For us to win that game " and hit six or seven of nine three- the ball really well." noted Martineau, "we have to Michelle Thueson, sophomore play our best game of the year pointers. We did a real nice job of playing hard for the last 12 point guard, was perfect from the and hope that they don't play minutes. We kind of woke up and free throw line with eleven tries. well on their home court. They're "Michelle was clutch down the tough to beat at home." started doing some things on JOHN THORBURN E L E M E N T A R y JOHN THORBURN I Clackamas Print Michelle Thueson, sophomore point guard for the Cougars drives to the hoop against Chemeketa two weeks ago. Thueson led Clackamas past Lane with 20 points on Saturday. Unlimited Internet $1 (¡9 Access " Clacknet Clackamas County’s only Internet Service Provider, feels that education is important and is offering this special offer to students and faculty of Clackamas Community College. (CCC ID is required) Call today! (503)-723-0076 Clacknet 275 Beavercreek Rd. Building A #108 Oregon City, OR 97045 http ^/www.clacknet.com JOHN THORBURN / Clackamas Print the Ch R'chards concentrates as she releases the ball against Iona em?^eta Storm two weeks ago. Richards broke a season coring slump against Lane with 19 points on Saturday. E D v c A T I o ’VU, YOCUS ON ÏOVJK C/ÆEER • Concordia is an accredited University recognized for quality Personal attention is given to make transfer as easy as possible • Most majors include mentors and internships • Merit scholarships and financial aid are available • Day and evening classes • Graduate vnth a resume as well as a degree CONNECT AT 'Ct^OEDIk UNIVERS? 1-800-32 ww.cu-poTtlanâL.ëdu admissionsOcu-portla. ni.edu A RK E T I N G •
