Seattle Pacific Falcons limited Alaska Anchorage's offense but couldn't secure enough points in a 51-39 women's basketball decision. SPU (10-17, 7-10 GNAC) aims to clinch the final spot in the conference tournament. A win against Fairbanks guarantees the berth, while a loss could cede it to Northwest Nazarene.

By the Numbers
  • SPU shot 32.7%, while Anchorage finished at 31.8% from the field.
  • Alaska Anchorage forced 19 turnovers, converting them into 18 points.
  • SPU defended well in the second half, with just seven turnovers.
  • Rebounding favored 45 for Anchorage and 39 for SPU, with notable offensive rebounds.
State of Play
  • SPU and Northwest Nazarene are tied for sixth place in the conference, with their final regular-season games crucial for tournament qualification.
  • Seattle Pacific must win against Fairbanks to secure its tournament spot.
  • Despite the loss, SPU controls its own destiny for the tournament qualification.
What's Next

The regular season concludes with a crucial game against Alaska Fairbanks, where SPU aims to replicate its earlier defensive success for a tournament berth.

Bottom Line

Seattle Pacific Falcons' defensive prowess wasn't enough to secure a win but they face a must-win situation against Alaska Fairbanks to clinch a spot in the conference tournament.