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No. 17 LC State Fends Off Southern Oregon to Punch CCC Semifinal Ticket
Warriors outlast Raiders 66-62 in quarterfinal matchup
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Third-seeded No. 17 LC State Women's Basketball outlasted sixth-seeded (RV) Southern Oregon in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Cascade Conference Women's Basketball Championship, presented by U.S. Bank. The Warriors fended off a second-half push by the Raiders to win 66-62 and advance to the CCC semifinal.
Why it matters
This victory keeps the No. 17 ranked LC State Warriors in contention for the Cascade Conference championship, a key milestone in their season. The Warriors have been a dominant force in the conference in recent years, and this win over a tough Southern Oregon squad demonstrates their resilience and ability to win close games.
The details
LC State was led by Sitara Byrd's double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds, and had five players score in double figures. The Warriors played stifling defense, holding Southern Oregon to just 35.1% shooting from the field and 25% from 3-point range. LC State built a 16-point halftime lead, but had to fend off a second-half surge by the Raiders before sealing the victory at the free throw line.
- The game was played on February 27, 2026 in the quarterfinal round of the Cascade Conference Women's Basketball Championship.
- LC State will face the winner of Eastern Oregon/Warner Pacific on Saturday in the CCC semifinal.
The players
Sitara Byrd
A key player for the LC State Warriors, Byrd recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.
Payton Hymas
The Warriors' leading scorer with 15 points and 4 assists.
Kendall Wallace
Scored 10 points and had 5 steals for LC State.
Darian Herring
Contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocked shots for the Warriors.
Lindsey Wilson
Added 14 points and 5 rebounds for LC State.
What they’re saying
“Defensively I thought we were really good today. We played player personnel well and made great adjustments from the last time we played them. We had some really great individual performances, but we win together and I'm proud of all our players. Everyone contributed even if they didn't get on the court today and everyone is important to what we do at LC.”
— Caelyn Orlandi, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)
What’s next
The Warriors will face the winner of Eastern Oregon/Warner Pacific on Saturday in the CCC semifinal. The time will be determined by the result of the Corban/Northwest contest.
The takeaway
This victory showcases the depth and resilience of the No. 17 ranked LC State Warriors, who were able to fend off a tough Southern Oregon squad and advance to the Cascade Conference semifinals. The Warriors' stifling defense and balanced scoring attack will make them a formidable opponent as they continue their quest for the conference championship.
