Shields powers LCC past Umpqua

published in Register Guard 1/26/12

Megan Shields had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead Lane to a 74-65 Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges women’s basketball victory over Umpqua on Wednesday night.

Reed Levings and Kersey Wilcox added 11 points apiece for the Titans (14-4), who improved to 4-1 in the NWAACC’s South Region. Levings also had eight rebounds and five steals, and Joleen Chanco led Lane with six assists.

The Titans outrebounded the taller Riverhawks (11-8, 4-2) by a 55-48 margin.

Deanna Tupai led Umpqua with a game-high 29 points, and Samantha Thornton had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Titans’ balanced scoring, free throws lead to win

published in Register Guard 1/26/12

Levi Stranberg led four Lane scorers in double figurs with 17 points in the Titans’ 85-77 NWAACC men’s basketball victory over Umpqua Community College on Wednesday night.

Nick Lindsey added 14 points, and Tyler Coleman and Archie Garrett each had 13 for Lane (7-10), which won its first South Region game to improve to 1-4 in the league standings.

Lane did most of its damage from the foul line, hitting 28-of-34 to just 9-of-15 for the visiting Riverhawks. Starnberg was 8-for-8 on free throws, and Lindsey finished 8-for-10.

Coleton Baker led Umpqua (6-11, 1-5) with 37 points.

Titans shoot high to beat Redhawks

EUGENE, OR - Four Titans were in double-digits to help the Men get their first league win of the season.  Levi Stranberg led the way with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.  Nick Lindsey scored 14 and had 7 rebounds, while Archie Garrett and Tyler Coleman both added 13.  The Titans had some great percentages shooting 42% from the field, 54% from 3-point range, and 82% from the line.  They also got 28 points off the bench to help seal the win.  Their next game is on the road against Portland (0-16, 0-6) @ 6pm on Saturday, 1/28.

Riverhawks grounded by Lady Titans

EUGENE, OR - Megan Shields had a big night with 26 points and 9 rebounds to help the Lady Titans Basketball team with a big win over Umpqua 74-65.  This puts them at 14-4 on the season and 4-1 in League play.  The Titans got 20 points off the bench and 25 points off of turnovers.  They hit the road this Saturday to face Portland (4-13, 0-6) @ 4pm on Saturday, 1/28.

Titans can't tame Cougars

EUGENE - Lane Men's Basketball (6-10, 0-4) came up short against Clackamas (8-9, 2-3) losing 68-55 at Jam the Gym night sponsored by Bi-Mart.  Lane only trailed by 4 at half, but shooting just 34.5% from the field couldn't keep them in the game.  Levi Stranberg had 17 points and 4 rebounds, while Archie Garret  added 4 points and 8 rebounds for the Titans.  The men have another home match on Wednesday, 1/25 against Umpqua (6-10, 1-4) @ 7:30, and then head to Portland to face Portland on Saturday, 1/28 @ 6pm.

Lady Titans Take Thriller

EUGENE - Lane (13-4, 3-1) handed Clackamas (15-2, 4-1) its first league loss with a hard fought win 71-68 at Jam the Gym night sponsored by Bi-Mart.  Kersey Wilcox had a big night scoring 27 and shooting 5 of 8 from the three-point line.  Madison Moore and Megan Shields both added 16 points, with Shields having 10 rebounds getting her a double-double.  The women have another home match on Wednesday, 1/25 against Umpqua (11-7, 4-1) @ 5:30, and then head to Portland to face Portland on Saturday, 1/28 @ 4pm.

Elias Gedyon joins Lane Track Team

 Seeing much success as a high schooler, Elias Gedyon recently made the move to Eugene.  Elias comes to Lane as a 3-time CIF Cross Country State Champion, as well as a 2-time CIF Track State Champion at Loyola High School in Los Angeles.  This past summer he had a runner-up finish in the 1500 at the USATF National Junior Championships.  He has PRs of 1:51.91 in the 800, 3:47.65-1500, 4:02.08-Mile, 8:50-2Mile, and 14:52-5k.

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