Trailing during the middle quarters of the game, No. 4 Southern Oregon (SOU) outscored Northwest University (NU), 27-14, in the final period for a come-from-behind 79-71 Cascade Collegiate Conference victory Friday in Kirkland.

“It was an exciting game for everyone involved,” said NU head coach Ken Crawford. “We need to continue to learn how to close out games and play the full 40 minutes, especially against veteran teams like Southern. A quick turnaround and it’s another opportunity tomorrow night versus Oregon Tech.”

Emily Henderson gave Northwest U its largest lead, 62-53, with 8:59 left in the game, but Southern Oregon would show why they are undefeated in league play, slowly cutting into the NU lead. Sydney Mullings made it a 64-62 game with 4:51 on the clock and Toria Bradford’s driving lay-up would tie the game at 64-64. After a second tie at 66-66, SOU would regain the lead for good on Autumn Durand’s three-pointer and another Mullings’ basket would give the Raiders a 71-66 lead as they would hit all six free throws down the stretch to pull out the victory.

Mariah Stacona led Northwest U (10-12, 5-7 CCC) with 20 points hitting 6-of-11 from the three-point line. Paige Burson scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while teammate Charmaine Bradford also scored 13 for the Eagles. NU held a 42-37 rebounding margin over the Raiders.

Mullings hit 10 of her 16 shots for 20 points to go with nine rebounds to lead Southern Oregon (18-1, 11-0 CCC). Durand registered a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Raiders. Toria Bradford contributed 15 points for the Raiders, who shot 43 percent during the game.