The Lady Hounds traveled to Portland tonight and faced the Raiders in the opening conference game for both teams.  As the game started, it was clear the advantage Portland had in the past few years was no longer around, as the teams traded baskets and while Portland led after the 1st quarter, a 11-6 score showed that the Greyhounds were there to make it a battle.  As the 2nd quarter got underway, tough defense limited both teams on the offensive end, and by halftime, it was a 6 point game with Portland holding a 20-14 edge.

In the third quarter, Portland came out and tried to establish themselves as the more dominant team scoring 10 unanswered points.  But the Greyhounds weren't done, and exchange student Lori Sy sunk in a 3-pointer followed by a layup to end the quarter on a Eaton Rapid's mini-run of their own, and they trailed 30-19.  In the 4th quarter, both defenses once again took hold, with both teams scoring 5 or less points for the quarter, ending in a 35-22 Portland win.  

The Greyhounds were led by Sofia Kingsley with 10, while Lori Sy tacked on 5. Rounding out the scoring was Flora Steien with 3, Kylie Alvarez with 2, and Ashley Brown with 2.  The Greyhounds have a busy week next week with 3 games in 5 days.  They start at home against Okemos on Monday, December 12, with games against Pennfield and Ionia to round out the week.