SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The University of San Francisco women’s basketball team finished their regular season on a high note with a strong 60-35 victory over San Diego. The game took place at the War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
Game Highlights:
- Freja Werth got things rolling early with a three-pointer, followed by a layup from Emma Trawally Porta, giving the Dons a quick 5-0 lead.
- San Diego’s Dresha Moore responded with a layup, but scoring slowed for a while. The Dons finally broke the scoring drought with a free throw by Freja.
- Malia Tharpe evened the score in the second quarter at eight, but Angeliki Ziaka quickly put the Dons back ahead with a fast-break layup.
- Freja continued to shine, scoring the next six points for the Dons and extending their lead to 16-10.
- San Diego managed to close the gap slightly with a late three-pointer by Claire Gallagher, making the halftime score 18-15.
- The Dons opened the third quarter strong, with Aya Keita and Freja contributing to a quick 4-0 run. However, San Diego cut the lead to 22-19 with a basket from Truitt Reilly.
- A steal by Ziaka led to Freja’s and-one play, followed by another three-pointer, increasing the Dons’ lead to double digits at 29-19.
- In the final moments of the third quarter, Mia Vuksic hit a buzzer-beating three, extending the lead to 38-24.
- The Dons dominated the fourth quarter with a powerful 14-6 run, ultimately sealing the game at 60-35 with a late three-pointer from Marina Hernandez.
Standout Players:
- Freja Werth ended her senior season with an impressive career-high of 30 points, shooting 11-for-18, including three three-pointers. She also grabbed 10 rebounds, marking her third double-double of the season.
- Emma Trawally Porta added eight points and contributed six rebounds, two blocks, and an assist.
- The Dons showcased their defensive skills, matching their season-high with eight blocked shots and scoring nine points on fast breaks.
What’s Next:
With this victory and a key loss by Saint Mary’s, San Francisco has secured the No. 5 seed in the upcoming West Coast Conference Tournament. They will play the winner of the Santa Clara vs. LMU matchup on Saturday, March 8, at Orleans Arena.
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