Pacific Women’s Basketball Falls to No. 15 Gonzaga in WCC Semifinals
Pacific's WCC Tournament run ended in the semifinals with a 72-61 loss to No. 15 Gonzaga, despite Anaya James' standout performance of 23 points and Liz Smith adding 12 points. Pacific fought back from an early 6-0 deficit but couldn't match Gonzaga's dominance, especially in the second quarter.
By the Numbers- Pacific shot 23-of-58 (.397) from the field.
- Gonzaga shot 26-of-59 (.441) overall.
- James recorded her fourth 20+ point performance of the season.
- Smith has now scored double figures in 55 games.
- Pacific had 24 points off 25 Bulldog turnovers.
Pacific's strong effort fell short against a formidable Gonzaga team, unable to secure a spot in the WCC Tournament final.
State of Play- Pacific's season ends with an 18-14 record.
- Gonzaga advances to the final with a 30-2 record.
- Anaya James and Liz Smith were key players for Pacific.
- Pacific struggled in the second quarter, allowing Gonzaga to build a substantial lead.
Pacific will reflect on a solid season as they look ahead to future opportunities for growth and success in women's college basketball.
Bottom LineDespite a determined effort, Pacific's WCC Tournament journey concluded in the semifinals, highlighting the team's resilience and competitive spirit against tough competition.
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