Alaska Nanooks Women’s Basketball: Game Recap Against Alaska Anchorage Seawolves
On Saturday evening, the Alaska Nanooks women’s basketball team faced off against the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves, suffering a 76-41 defeat. The game started closely, with the Nanooks trailing just 12-10 after the first quarter.
Game Overview
Jazlynn Novelli got the Nanooks going with the first four points. Pearle Green then hit a three-pointer, briefly putting the team ahead 7-5. However, the Seawolves quickly regained control and ended the first quarter strong.
The second quarter was tough for the Nanooks. After a slow start with no points for the first two minutes, Green made another three, but the Seawolves responded with an 11-point run, stretching their lead to double digits. By halftime, the Nanooks were down 33-17.
In the third quarter, the Nanooks had a brief surge, scoring 13 points in just over four minutes, with Novelli contributing six of those points. Unfortunately, they went cold for the rest of the quarter, allowing another UAA run that left them trailing 56-30.
Key Player Performances
- Tamai Mancuso led the team with 13 points and two assists.
- Jazlynn Novelli recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while also tying for the team lead in steals.
- Pearle Green contributed seven points, along with two rebounds and two assists.
- Marney Rees matched with 10 rebounds and added four points.
As a team, the Nanooks shot 30% from the field, struggling especially with three-point attempts, hitting only 16.7%.
Looking Ahead
The Nanooks are set to continue their road trip next week. They will face Western Washington University on January 15 at 6 p.m. AKST, followed by a game against Simon Fraser on January 17 at noon AKST.
This season has been a challenge for the Nanooks, who are striving to improve their record. The team hopes to build momentum in upcoming games and make the necessary adjustments for better results.
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For more insights on team performance, you can check NCAA statistics for an in-depth look at player stats and rankings.
