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The Roadrunners had a strong defensive performance against the Panthers. Photo Courtesy of Evan Lehnert, LBCC Athletics.
The Roadrunners had a strong defensive performance against the Panthers. Photo Courtesy of Evan Lehnert, LBCC Athletics.
Posted: Jan 31, 2026

Women’s Basketball Earns Victory Over Portland

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Game Leaders
Portland
Pts: Bregan Ruhland - 10
Reb: Udoka Amadi - 12
Ast: Claudia Arellano - 2
Linn-Benton
Pts: Lainie Bateman - 16
Reb: Anneka Steen - 15
Ast: Anneka Steen - 4
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ALBANY, Ore. - The Linn-Benton women's basketball team started strong and never looked back as they defeated Portland Community College 52-33. The Roadrunners (7-15, 4-5, NWAC South) had a strong defensive performance, holding the Panthers(4-19, 1-8 NWAC South) to 21% shooting from the field for the game.

The host Roadrunners built a 13-3 lead after the first quarter, and maintained that lead until the final quarter where they held the visitors to just 6 points to pull away late.  Linn-Benton forced 26 Portland turnovers and recorded 18 steals as a team.

Anneka Steen recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds while Lainie Bateman scored a game-high 16 points. Nalia Wagar had 11 points to go with nine rebounds. Linn-Benton will now travel to Chemeketa Community College on Wednesday, February 4 to take on the Storm. That game is scheduled for a 7:30PM start.