Anchorage, Alaska – The Nanooks men’s basketball team faced a tough challenge against the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves on Saturday, losing 70-54. This defeat moved their record to 11-12 overall and 6-8 in the GNAC.
Game Overview
The match started with the Nanooks taking a 6-2 lead thanks to two layups from Davis Crilly and free throws from Mike Miller. But the Seawolves quickly responded, scoring nine unanswered points to lead 11-6. Miller helped narrow the gap with a layup, followed by a three-pointer from Crilly that made it 20-19. Unfortunately, the Nanooks couldn’t regain the lead. By the end of the first half, the Seawolves had built their lead to nine points at 28-19. Despite a late surge from the Nanooks, which included two crucial three-pointers from Tariq Weiser and Jalai O’Keith, they headed into halftime trailing by just two points, 28-26.
The second half began with Crilly tying the game. However, the Seawolves answered quickly, extending their lead with two three-pointers from Hasaan Herrington. Although Weiser scored seven consecutive points for the Nanooks, they struggled to pull closer. Despite several efforts, including a layup from Crilly that brought them within single digits late in the game, the Nanooks ultimately fell behind and lost by 16 points.
Key Players
- Davis Crilly was the standout for the Nanooks, scoring 21 points on 8-14 shooting and collecting seven rebounds.
- Tariq Weiser added 14 points and led the team with five assists, alongside seven rebounds.
- Mike Miller rounded out the double-digit scorers with 11 points and contributed four rebounds and two steals.
Statistics in Focus
The Nanooks shot 39.1% from the field and struggled from behind the arc, hitting only 30% of their three-point attempts. They committed 15 turnovers while forcing nine from UAA, scoring just nine points off those turnovers. Rebounding also proved problematic, as the Nanooks were out-rebounded 40-28.
Looking Ahead
Next week, the Nanooks head on the road to face Seattle Pacific University and then on to Montana State Billings.
Interesting Stats
Recent studies reveal that teams that average fewer than 12 turnovers per game have a significantly higher chance of winning. The Nanooks will need to focus on ball control to improve their chances in upcoming games.
As we watch the Nanooks, it’s interesting to see how social media reacts during tough games like this one. Fans often express their support and share game highlights, creating a lively online community around the team.
For more detailed statistics and game analysis, check out the NCAA Basketball stats.
