Highline Edges Tacoma In Fourth Quarter Surge

TACOMA, Wash. — On TCC Employee Appreciation Night, Tacoma fell to Highline, 63-45, unable to overcome a fourth-quarter surge where Highline outscored them 25-8.

The game opened with Highline securing an early lead, as Nevaeh Richardson and Jeralynn Sevaaetasi each scored layups to put them ahead 4-0. Highline's lead extended to 6-0 with another layup from Sevaaetasi. TCC responded with a basket from Jasmeen Kaur at 8:28 and a layup by Laney Green, narrowing the gap to 6-4. Highline kept up the pressure with a 3-pointer from Keira Lonn at 7:44, assisted by Sevaaetasi, pushing the score to 9-4. TCC tied the game at 9-9 with a 3-pointer from Kaur at 3:14. However, Highline closed the quarter with two layups, one by Lonn and another by Sequoia Lopez, ending the first quarter with a 13-9 advantage.

Highline extended their advantage in the second quarter, starting with a layup by Jeralynn Sevaaetasi at 9:37 and followed by a 3-pointer at 4:46. Sevaaetasi's efforts contributed significantly to Highline's lead, assisted by Sequoia Lopez and Keira Lonn. TCC struggled offensively, committing multiple turnovers, though Ikunaday Filipe managed to add points from the free-throw line. Jasmeen Kaur closed the quarter with a 3-pointer, but Tacoma trailed 25-19 by the quarter's end.

Highline held a nine-point lead early in the third quarter, but TCC mounted a comeback with a series of key plays. Jasmeen Kaur's layup at 8:07 and subsequent free throw narrowed the gap, while Tamairah Allen's 3-pointer at 5:06 brought Tacoma within two points. Lanasha Lacy hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining to bring Tacoma within one, making the score 38-37. Highline managed to secure a narrow lead of 38-37 by the quarter's end, despite Tacoma's efforts to close the gap.

Highline secured a decisive victory over TCC, outscoring the home team 25-8 in the fourth quarter. Nevaeh Richardson was instrumental, scoring multiple layups including one at 9:25 that increased the lead to 40-37. Keira Lonn contributed with a layup at 6:28, extending Highline's advantage to 49-39. TCC struggled to keep pace, with turnovers hindering their efforts. Josephine Matau managed to score a layup at 1:31, but Highline's defense held firm. Sequoia Lopez added a free throw at 0:44, and Takayla Lee's layup sealed the win at 0:44, bringing Highline to a final score of 63-45.

Tacoma Top Performers

Jasmeen Kaur
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- 11 points
- 5 rebounds
- 2 assists

Tamairah Allen
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- 8 points
- 5 rebounds
- 2 steals

Laney Green
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- 8 points
- 5 rebounds
- 1 steal

Josephine Matau
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- 6 points
- 7 rebounds
- 2 steals

Go Titans!