This Week for the Redhawks: Seattle University women’s basketball played their two exhibition contests last weekend, topping Simon Fraser, 72-69, and Western Washington, 100-93 in an exciting double overtime game. The Redhawks look to build on their success in 2011-12 and look forward to opening the 2012-13 regular season at home as they host the University of the Pacific Tigers on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Connolly Center. The players will also sign autographs following the game, and this year’s posters will be available for fans.
This Week’s Student Promotions: When students pick up their free game ticket (with Student ID), they will have a chance to sign up for a special drawing to win two $25 gift cards, one to Starbucks and one for Cherry Street Coffee House! Following the game, Coach Bonvicini will address the crowd and draw the winning student name. Must be present to win. A similar promotion will take place every game while class is in session and there will be a raffle for a grand prize at the end of the season. The more games students attend, the better chance they have to win.
Follow the Redhawks: For the most up-todate news and information about the SU women’s basketball team throughout the season, please log on to www.GoSeattleU.com, like Seattle U Athletics on Facebook, and follow @su_athletics on Twitter. Live stats, radio, and live video will be available for the contest on www.GoSeattleU.com. This year’s media guide can also be found on the women’s basketball page under “Team Guide”.
Scouting Pacific: The Pacific Tigers recorded an 18-14 record last season, reaching the Second Round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) before falling to San Diego, 83-75. The Tigers downed Arizona State in the first round of the tournament, 77-62. Their 18 wins was the most since 2002 and their third-place finish in the Big West was their best finish since 2004. Kendall Rodriguez started all 32 games, averaging a team-leading 13.0 ppg and 7.7 rpg. The Tigers return their top four scorers, all averaging in double figures last year, and are picked to finish second in the Big West this year.
Last Time vs. Pacific: Last season, the Redhawks took the Tigers into a close overtime contest, but ultimately fell, 81-79 in Stockton, Calif. Kacie Sowell recorded her ninth double-double of the season, and recorded a career-high 18 rebounds and three assists.
This Week’s Student Promotions: When students pick up their free game ticket (with Student ID), they will have a chance to sign up for a special drawing to win two $25 gift cards, one to Starbucks and one for Cherry Street Coffee House! Following the game, Coach Bonvicini will address the crowd and draw the winning student name. Must be present to win. A similar promotion will take place every game while class is in session and there will be a raffle for a grand prize at the end of the season. The more games students attend, the better chance they have to win.
Follow the Redhawks: For the most up-todate news and information about the SU women’s basketball team throughout the season, please log on to www.GoSeattleU.com, like Seattle U Athletics on Facebook, and follow @su_athletics on Twitter. Live stats, radio, and live video will be available for the contest on www.GoSeattleU.com. This year’s media guide can also be found on the women’s basketball page under “Team Guide”.
Scouting Pacific: The Pacific Tigers recorded an 18-14 record last season, reaching the Second Round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) before falling to San Diego, 83-75. The Tigers downed Arizona State in the first round of the tournament, 77-62. Their 18 wins was the most since 2002 and their third-place finish in the Big West was their best finish since 2004. Kendall Rodriguez started all 32 games, averaging a team-leading 13.0 ppg and 7.7 rpg. The Tigers return their top four scorers, all averaging in double figures last year, and are picked to finish second in the Big West this year.
Last Time vs. Pacific: Last season, the Redhawks took the Tigers into a close overtime contest, but ultimately fell, 81-79 in Stockton, Calif. Kacie Sowell recorded her ninth double-double of the season, and recorded a career-high 18 rebounds and three assists.