Alaska Anchorage rallied behind Sheridan Liggett to force overtime, but Lubbock Christian took control in the extra period for a 63-56 win in the Hoops In Hawaii Tip-Off Classic consolation final. Liggett scored 18 points, while Mylee Anderson added 16 and Bridgette Tello had 15 for the Seawolves, who fell to 1-2.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Lubbock Christian 63, Alaska Anchorage 56.
  • Liggett scored 18 points; Anderson had 16, and Tello scored 15.
  • Kennedy Chappell led Lubbock Christian with 25 points and scored 8 in overtime.
  • Lubbock Christian shot 6-for-7 from the field and 4-for-5 at the line in overtime.
Yes, But

The Seawolves’ late rally forced overtime, and the game was tied 51-51 early in the extra period. But Lubbock Christian’s efficient shooting and free throws in overtime turned a tight finish into a seven-point loss for Alaska Anchorage.

What's Next

Alaska Anchorage opens its home schedule Friday and Saturday against College of Idaho at the Alaska Airlines Center.

Bottom Line

UAA showed it could fight back, but converting that comeback into a win will require containing opponents when games reach the decisive final minutes.