Gannon Women’s Basketball’s Heartbreaking OT Loss Ends Pirosko’s Award-Winning Season
Despite a successful season, Gannon women's basketball team faced a heartbreaking loss in the Elite Eight quarterfinals to Cal State San Marcos, ending with an 85-80 defeat in overtime.
The Big PictureThe loss marked the end of a remarkable season for Gannon after clinching multiple championships and bid farewell to three seniors, including the highly decorated player Sam Pirosko.
By the Numbers- Pirosko closed the game with 26 points and 8 rebounds, finishing second in Gannon history with 2,293 points and setting a season record with 752 points.
- Ratliff recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Nation contributed 14 points.
- Despite leading for parts of the game, Gannon faced strong competition from Cal State San Marcos, who made clutch shots and eventually secured the win in overtime.
- Gannon's 35 wins this season ranked as the second-most in program history.
Gannon's women's basketball team's journey ended in a heartbreaking loss in the Elite Eight, marking the conclusion of a remarkable season and bidding farewell to three outstanding seniors, including the highly decorated Sam Pirosko.
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