Seattle Pacific Women’s Basketball Faces Defensive Showdown Against Alaska Anchorage, Olivia Mayer Shines
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.
- 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.
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 LineSeattle 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.
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