Tacoma Leads Early But Loses To Everett

TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma fell to Everett, 63-60, despite holding a 13-point lead late in the second quarter.

The game opened with Tacoma's Laney Green executing a steal and a fastbreak layup, giving the home team an early lead. Everett responded with a three-pointer from Kaila Oudom to briefly take the lead. Tacoma then regained momentum, highlighted by Jasmeen Kaur's three-pointer at 4:33 to tie the game at 9-9. Lanasha Lacy contributed significantly with two three-pointers, including one at 0:35, extending Tacoma's lead to six points as the first quarter concluded. TCC finished the quarter ahead, 18-12, capitalizing on Everett's six turnovers.

Tacoma extended their lead in the second quarter with a strong defensive performance and effective transition play. Kaur scored twice on fast-break layups in the early minutes, helping Tacoma to a 20-12 lead. Lacy contributed a key three-pointer at 2:38, pushing Tacoma's advantage to 30-17. Despite a late three-pointer from Everett's Jasmine Germain, the Titans maintained control, ending the quarter with a 30-20 lead.

Tacoma maintained their lead throughout the third quarter, finishing with a 49-38 advantage over Everett. Lacy's three-pointer at 3:03 extended Tacoma's lead to 11 points, their largest of the quarter. Kaur contributed significantly with a three-pointer and a jumper, while Ikunaday Filipe added a fast-break layup to sustain Tacoma's momentum. Everett's Selena Espinoza and Jordan Hentel kept the game competitive with their scoring, but Tacoma's defense held firm, limiting Everett to 38 points at the close of the quarter.

In a dramatic finish, Everett edged out Tacoma 63-60 in the fourth quarter. Tacoma held a 13-point lead early on after a layup by Green at 09:48 pushed the score to 51-38. However, Everett mounted a strong comeback, highlighted by Oudom's crucial three-pointer at 00:01 to seal the victory. Oudom's scoring prowess was instrumental, as she contributed multiple key baskets, including a three-pointer at 04:41 and a fast-break layup at 02:55, keeping Everett in contention. Tacoma's efforts were bolstered by Lacy, who hit two three-pointers, but ultimately, the late surge by Everett proved decisive.

Tacoma Top Performers

Jasmeen Kaur
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- 17 points
- 3/5 3-pointers
- 3 assists
- 2 steals

Lanasha Lacy
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- 24 points
- 8/15 3-pointers
- 14 rebounds

Laney Green
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- 8 points
- 9 rebounds
- 2/2 free throws made

Go Titans!