Bellingham, Washington – The Alaska Nanooks lost 36-66 to the Western Washington Vikings Saturday in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play in the Carver Gym.  The loss drops the Nooks to 3-15 overall and 0-12 in conference, while the Vikings improve to 11-9 overall and 6-6 in conference play.
 
Inside the Box Score
Alaska shot 23.4 percent from the field (11-47), 16.7 percent from outside (3-18) and 61.1 percent from the free throw line (11-18).
The Nooks grabbed 10 offensive and 24 defensive rebounds for a total of 34 rebounds.
Alaska had nine steals, seven assist and four blocks on the game
 
Alaska Leaders
Senior forward Ashlie Blackburn led the team with 10 total rebounds, collecting one offensive and nine defensive rebounds in 29 minutes.
Senior guard Emily Evans scored eight points shooting 2-6 from the field, 2-5 from three and 2-2 from the free throw line.
Senior guard Angela Murnion had three steals, four rebounds and eight points in 21 minutes.
 
Next Time Out
The Alaska Nanooks women's basketball team will return home to face in-state rival Alaska Anchorage on the Alaska Airlines Court on Tuesday Feb. 5 at the Patty Center Tip-off is scheduled for 7pm AKST.
Then travel to Billings, Montana on Thursday Feb. 7 to play Montana State Billings at 5pm AKST in the Alterowitz Gymnasium.

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