PORTLAND, Ore. – Ellis Mastel posted the second-highest scoring performance by a freshman in school history on Saturday, collecting 31 points as Bushnell took down the Multnomah Campus of Jessup University, 75-63.
 
The Beacons led by as many as 19 points during the game, and for the second night in a row, absolutely dominated down low, holding a 54-20 advantage from points in the paint. They used their size advantage to power their way to a season-best 47.7% field goal percentage.
 
"This was a great weekend for the Beacons," said Head Coach Chad Meadors. "We got a road sweep and for the first time all year we had back-to-back games where we shot the ball really well. We played through things and it was really fun."
 
Mastel hit 15 field goals in the game, the most by a Beacon in 17 years and the second-highest total in school history, going 15-for-21 for 31 points, adding 13 rebounds for her second double-double of the season.
 
Mastel may have been the headliner, but two other Beacons had their names firmly planted on the marquee as Ayden Krupke and Libby Mathis both came close to triple-doubles. For Krupke, her 13 points were complimented by nine rebounds and a season-high eight assists. Mathis scored just nine points but added seven assists and tied Mastel with 13 rebounds.
 
Meadors said, "Ellis was unbelievable tonight and I couldn't be more pleased for her. Ayden ran the floor, Libby was passing out of double-double teams, and it was a great win for us and a step in the right direction."
 
The Lions (6-14, 4-10) were held to 31% shooting. They were led by Jersey Huerta with 19 points and Gracie Browning with 18 points and ten rebounds.
 
With the win, the Beacons improved to 8-12 on the season and moved back to .500 in the CCC at 7-7, tied for sixth-place and with a three-game lead over eighth.
 
"Now we need to build on this momentum," said Meadors. "One is a good feeling, two is a trend, and now we can't wait to look for a streak next Friday."
 
The Beacons return home next weekend and will play host to The College of Idaho (10-9, 8-6) on Friday at 5:30 pm.