McCorkle's Corner: The College Report XXI

Still in the Game – Fraley, Pilots advance in National Invite; and other local talent at the next level

By Rick McCorkle For Blast Zone Media

Fraley in the hunt on the hardwood

Kelso's Natalie Fraley is still in search of a coveted national title as a member of the University of Portland women's basketball team.

The Pilots have won their first two contests in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, and have improved to 31-4 on the season heading into their Elite 8 matchup with Villanova on Thursday.

In the tournament's opening round, Fraley, a junior guard, had five points in seven minutes off the bench as Portland needed overtime to turn away Stanford 69-68. The Pilots won their Sweet 16 matchup against Seton Hall 61-55, and Fraley provided solid defense despite scoring no points in six minutes off the bench.

Kelso graduate Natalie Fraley is still dancing in the NCAA Tournament with the University of Portland. / Photo courtesy of the University of Portland

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