University of Oregon
UCLA
Chapdelaine Shoots Lights Out In Victory
02/23/08 | Women's Basketball
Chapdelaine, who has just one remaining game in her collegiate
career at
“I was loose and having fun,” Chapdelaine said afterward. “I only have two games left here, including this one, and I want to make the most of my time.”
Her 6-for-6 exploit from outside the arc also set a new Oregon single-game record for three-point field goal percentage. No other player has made at least five three-pointers in game without a miss.
The Okotoks,
The Ducks improve to 12-16 on the year and 6-11 in the Pacific-10 conference, remaining seventh in the standings. UCLA falls to 14-13 overall and 9-7 in conference.
The freshmen post tandem of Ellie Manou and Nicole Canepa
played a significant role in
“Ellie and Nicole were just fantastic,” head coach Bev Smith said. “You can see the growth and defensive toughness and rebounding coming through.”
UCLA was led by senior Lindsey Pluimer's 15 points, but no other Bruin reached double figures, as the team shot 38.2 percent from the floor.
The Ducks had a 30-23 advantage at the break, ending the first period on an 11-4 run.
But UCLA came out of the halftime break on fire, taking the lead 36-32, during a 13-2 run.
Chapdelaine finally ended the Ducks' drought, nailing her
third three-pointer on the wing with
The sophomore guard finished with 11 points and five rebounds.
Chapdelaine was 2-for-2 from three-point range for eight points in the first half, while Ellie Manou scores eight as well. Canepa also grabbed seven rebounds in her 12 minutes of action.
The Ducks built their seven-point advantage, scoring seven
unanswered points toward the end of the half, with Nurse getting to the hoop to
start the run at
Manou then finished a layup and Lilley knocked down her
second three-pointer at
