FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Nanooks women's basketball team dropped a Great Northwest Athletic Conference contest on Saturday afternoon, falling 71-44 to the Concordia Cavaliers at the Alaska Airlines Court. The loss drops Alaska's overall record to 4-18 and 1-15 in conference contests, while the Cavaliers improve to 8-13 on the season and 5-10 in GNAC play.
Coach's Comments
"I think we didn't come out with the same type of defensive intensity as Thursday, which resulted in us going into a hole early and constantly trying to comeback. Next week, we need to make sure we put a full 40-minute game together." – head coach
Kerri Nakamoto said on Saturday.
Inside the Box Score
- The Nooks shot 30.5 percent (18-for-59) from the field, 16.7 percent from outside (3-for-18) and 83.3 percent from the free throw line (5-for-6).
- The Nanooks outdid their opponent in rebounding, collecting 15 offensive and 19 defensive boards to total 34 to Concordia's 31.
- Alaska also chipped in nine assists and one steal against the Cavaliers.
Alaska Leaders
- The Nanooks were led offensively by junior guard Kylie Wallace, who connected on 9-of-17 shots from the field for a team-best 18 points.
- Wallace also led her teammates in rebounding, pulling down two offensive and six defensive for eight on the day.
- Senior forward Marian Wamsley was the only other Alaska player to score double-digit figures, shooting 5-for-8 from the floor and 5-for-5 from the free throw line to register 11 points against the Cavaliers.
- Senior guard Emily Evans led her teammates in assists, picking up three on the day.
Next Time Out
The Alaska Nanooks women's basketball team will hit the road next week, taking on the Saint Martin's Saints on Thursday, Feb. 21 in Lacey, Washington before taking on the Seattle Pacific Falcons on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Seattle. Tip-off on Thursday is set for 6pm AKST, while Saturday is slated for 3pm AKST.
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