Portland played a tough game on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Cromwell Panthers, falling 69-38. The Highlanders were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
Portland's loss came despite strong showings from Morganne Pineda and Elizabeth Barr. Pineda posted 17 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals, while Barr put up six points.
Cromwell found their leader in sophomore Peyton Kelleher, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Kelleher has scored at least a third of Cromwell's points. Chloe Crawford was another key player, going 5 of 12 en route to 16 points and four steals.
Portland's defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Cromwell, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Portland will look to defend their home court on Thursday against East Hampton at 5:00 p.m. As for Cromwell, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cromwell Panthers challenge the Old Lyme Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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