SEATTLE, Wash. – The San Diego women’s basketball team faced a tough challenge on Thursday night against Seattle U. Despite a spirited effort, they fell short, ending the game at 68-62. The Toreros are now 6-12 overall and 0-5 in the WCC.
Kylie Ray shone with a stellar performance, scoring 23 points and adding five assists. Dresha Moore contributed significantly off the bench, achieving a career-high 12 rebounds and scoring nine points.
Game Highlights:
- Seattle U jumped ahead with a quick 7-0 start. Ray hit a three-pointer to narrow the gap.
- After a timeout, USD’s rhythm improved, with Ray assisting Olivia Owens for a jumper, making it 10-7.
- Malia Tharpe’s layup off a turnover helped pull USD closer, finishing the first quarter down just 16-15.
- In the second quarter, Tharpe made a layup to give USD their first lead at 17-16.
- Despite Seattle’s runs, USD kept battling. Hallie Rhodes brought them within four with a driving layup before halftime, trailing 28-25.
- Rhodes opened the second half strong, and the team eventually tied the game at 33-33, forcing Seattle to call a timeout.
- USD had a brief lead at 39-35, their largest of the game.
- In the final quarter, Seattle launched a decisive 8-0 run but Ray answered back quickly, scoring a layup.
- Owens made a coast-to-coast layup, reducing Seattle’s lead to four, but the Redhawks sealed the victory late.
Key Players:
- Ray led with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field.
- Moore excelled off the bench, collecting 12 rebounds and scoring nine points.
- Rhodes contributed valuable minutes, scoring 14 points and making two three-pointers.
- Tharpe had a solid outing with eight points, three rebounds, and three steals.
What’s Next:
The Toreros look forward to their next game against Pepperdine on Saturday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m. This game will celebrate Kids Day. Excitingly, the first 350 fans will receive a free USD drawstring bag, and kids 12 and under can attend free for the rest of the home games this season.
For additional details about the Toreros and their schedule, check the official website of USD Athletics and follow their updates for the latest news.
