Photos: UAA wins opening game against Warner Pacific

Jesse Stines attempts to drive to the basket past WPU defenders. Photo by Justin Cox.

The Seawolves men’s basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a home win, 80-55, at the Alaska Airlines Center in a game against the Warner Pacific University Knights on Oct. 25. While this matchup and the follow up on Saturday Oct. 26, will count toward UAA’s NCAA seasonal record, it is only an exhibition matchup for the Knights who are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics — shortened to NAIA. UAA and WPU have only faced off once before, when UAA was part of the NAIA nearly 50 years ago.

Sean Evans collides with WPU players while taking a shot. Photo by Justin Cox.
Hasaan Herrington shoots a layup. Photo by Justin Cox.
Dillon Barrientos attempts to evade a WPU defender. Photo by Justin Cox.
UAA players and coaching staff strategize during a timeout. Photo by Justin Cox.
Bishop Tosi shoots a free throw. Photo by Justin Cox.
Tosi shoots over defenders. Photo by Justin Cox.
Barrientos attempts a 3-pointer. Photo by Justin Cox.
Players wait on the sidelines to enter the game. Photo by Justin Cox.
Evans scores against WPU. Photo by Justin Cox.
Herrington fakes a shot before passing the ball. Photo by Justin Cox.
Tosi jumps for a slam dunk. Photo by Justin Cox.
Tosi grabs the rim after his slam dunk. Photo by Justin Cox.