Kya Pearson shoots. Photo by Justin Cox.
UAA Women’s Basketball played against Simon Fraser University at the Alaska Airlines Center on Jan. 6.
Playing in the main arena in front of Seawolf fans, the women’s team made easy work of the Canadian team from Vancouver.
The Seawolves were wearing their white and green uniforms, and Simon Fraser was decked out in red.
Simon Fraser won the tip off, but Vishe’ Rabb made the first basket of the night for the Seawolves with a layup.
Despite the early points, Simon Fraiser kept things competitive at the start of the game — bringing the score to a tie a few times. They never overtook the Seawolves, though.
By halftime, the Seawolves had pulled ahead with a commanding lead that was maintained throughout the rest of the night. The game ended with the Seawolves at 89 points to Simon Fraser’s 68.
Senya Rabouin led the Seawolves in scoring with 21 points total.
A standout during the game was Kya Pearson, who shot through Fraser’s defense for some impressive layups.
Some of the entertainment for the evening was provided by UAA’s own.
At halftime, a UAA student — you’d recognize him by his pixelated thug life sunglasses — broke out in dance to Flo Rida’s “Apple Bottom Jeans,” earning some cheers from the spectators.
Unfortunately, nobody won the halftime promos, but one lucky participant walked away with $301 in the Benton Bay Lions split-the-pot raffle.
According to an article from goseawolves.com, Head coach Ryan McCarthy was happy with the team’s performance.
He was quoted as saying, "I loved our energy and our execution from the opening jump tonight."
He said that the team was able to take advantage of some mistakes made by Simon Fraser.
"Our pressure gave them trouble and we were able to turn their mistakes into points at the other end.”
The team will play their next game in the Alaska Airlines Center against Fairbanks on Jan. 13.
The Seawolves trounced Fairbanks in their previous match up, holding the Nanooks 69 to 39.
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