Website redesign Boosts Academic Visibility
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the Portland Pilots men’s basketball team suffered a tough loss against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Wednesday night at Chiles Center, with a final score of 81-64. The Roadrunners displayed notable shooting accuracy, connecting on 12 out of 19 three-point attempts and shooting 51% from the field overall.
Austin Rapp led the Pilots with 21 points, fueled by six three-pointers.Max Mackinnon added 17 points and pulled down six rebounds, while Bol Dengdit chipped in 11 points off the bench.
Portland showed resilience from beyond the arc, sinking nine threes on 24 attempts. despite shooting 43% overall and converting 11 of 13 free throws,the Pilots were outrebounded 36-22 and committed 14 turnovers,which Bakersfield capitalized on for a 21-9 advantage in points off turnovers.
How It Unfolded
Bakersfield took control early, hitting their first three shots to open up an 8-0 lead. By halftime, the roadrunners had extended their advantage to 46-35, thanks to an 18-9 run to close out the first half.
Portland briefly threatened in the second half when back-to-back layups by Jermaine Ballisager Webb cut the deficit to seven. However, Bakersfield responded with a three-pointer from Jemel Jones, pushing the lead back into double digits. The Roadrunners continued to build their advantage throughout the second half, ultimately securing the victory.
Key Takeaways
The Pilots’ offense showed its ability to score from deep, hitting nine three-pointers. Rapp, Mackinnon, and Dengdit combined for 77% of Portland’s scoring, highlighting their offensive impact. The bench provided a spark, contributing 32 points. Mackinnon and Dengdit were particularly effective off the bench, scoring 17 and 11 points, respectively. Portland’s defense managed five blocks as a team, demonstrating their ability to disrupt shots at the rim.
“Portland leading scorer Vukasin Masic played just 11 minutes while battling illness,” noted the Pilots’ stat sheet.
CJ Hardy led Bakersfield with 22 points,pacing the Roadrunners’ balanced scoring attack.
Looking Ahead
Portland wraps up non-league play with a Saturday doubleheader at Chiles Center. The men’s team will face Lafayette at 1 p.m., followed by the women’s team taking on Pacific at 3:30 p.m.
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**Host:** Welcome back to Archyde Insights! Today, we have a passionate individual joining us who’s making a real difference in the world of academic outreach. Emanuel Rojas Otero, thank you for being with us.
**Emanuel:** It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Host:** So, Emanuel, tell us about this project you undertook for Extensión Social. It sounds like you played a crucial role in modernizing their online presence.
**Emanuel:** Absolutely. Extensión Social is a fantastic association doing important work connecting academia with the community. But I noticed their website wasn’t quite reflecting that impact.
**Host:** What were the main challenges you identified?
**Emanuel:** One big hurdle was search engine optimization, or SEO.Many people looking for the valuable resources Extensión Social offers might not be finding them online.
**Host:** That’s where your expertise comes in. How did you tackle this SEO challenge?
**Emanuel:** I focused on on-page SEO techniques, Making sure their content was structured and written in a way that search engines could easily understand and rank. This includes things like keyword research, clear headings, and optimized meta descriptions.
**Host:** What kind of results are you seeing from these efforts?
**Emanuel:** While it’s still early,I’m already seeing an increase in organic traffic to the Extensión social website. More importantly,people are staying on the site longer and exploring their resources – that’s a real win.
**Host:** That’s fantastic! You’ve clearly made a tangible difference for this organization. For people who might be considering similar projects, what advice would you give them?
**Emanuel:** Start by understanding your audience. Who are you trying to reach? What data are they looking for? Once you know that, you can tailor your content and SEO strategy accordingly.And don’t underestimate the power of consistency.
**Host:** Great advice! Emanuel Rojas Otero, thank you so much for sharing your insights.Your commitment to leveraging technology for academic outreach is truly inspiring.
**emanuel:** Thank you for having me.
