This Week for the Redhawks: Seattle U (11-9, 8-3 WAC) suffered just their second and third conference losses last weekend at San Jose State and Utah State. The Redhawks look to rebound as they host Denver (11-11, 6-5 WAC) on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and New Mexico State (9-12, 3-8 WAC) on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. Links to live stats, audio, and video are available on the women’s basketball schedule page at www.GoSeattleU.com. THURSDAY: The theme for the evening is “Take a Kid to the Game”, as all kids 12 and under will get free admission. SATURDAY: This game wil be the team’s annual pink game, with this year’s contest benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and the Play 4Kay Initiative.
Play 4Kay Game on Feb. 9: Seattle U women’s basketball will hold their Play 4Kay game on Feb. 9 as they host New Mexico State. Fans are encouraged to join the team, coaches, and staff as they hope to make a difference in the fight against women’s cancers through the 2013 Play 4Kay Initiative. If the team reaches their goal of $5000 by the end of the game, Coach Bonvicini has agreed to be pied in the face by one of her players at center court following the game. Fans can get involved by going to www.play4kay.org/seattleu, by buying a ticket to the game ($2 of every game ticket goes to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund), or by buying popcorn, pink wristbands, purchasing raffle tickets to win prizes, or participating in the silent auction at the game. For more information, contact Aaron Menard at menarda@seattleu.edu or (206) 220-8584. At halftime, Dr. Danuta Wojnar, Associate Professor for the Seattle U College of Nursing will be addressing the crowd, sharing her knowledge about breast cancer awareness. She is also the Chair of the Department of Maternal/Child and Family Nursing, as well as a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellows. Seattle University Alumni Relations will also be holding a post-game rally on the second floor of the Eisiminger Fitness Center in Group Exercise Studio A until 7 p.m.
Scouting Denver: After starting the conference season with a pair of wins, the Pioneers went on a four-game losing streak, including the contest versus SU, but have now won their last three contests, all at home. Morgan Van Riper-Rose currently tops the Pioneers in scoring, averaging 13.8 ppg, and Maiya Michel averages a team-high 9.2 rpg.
Last Time Out: The Redhawks found themselves down early in the contest, but made several runs throughout the second half to come away with the 69-66 win on the road, extending to a five-game winning streak on Jan. 13. Sylvia Shephard led SU with 21 poitns and nine rebounds, shooting 8-for-13 from the field. Ward and Sowell also scored in double figures, with 15 and 10 points, respectively.
Scouting New Mexico State: New Mexico State is currently on a seven game losing streak, starting with their first game against Seattle U on Jan. 10. Stefanie Gilbreath leads the Aggies, averaging 16.2 ppg, and Kelsie Rozendaal leads in rebounding with 7.3 rpg.
Last Time Out: In their second straight victory where they kept the lead throughout the entire game, SU defeated New Mexico State on the road, 60-54 on Jan. 10. Sowell led the Redhawks with 21 points and tied her season high with 14 rebounds, recording her third straight and eighth overall double-double of the season. Shephard and Brown also scored in double figures for the Redhawks.
Student Incentive Program: For games during which school is in session, students in attendance will have the opportunity to win a prize worth $50 or more following the game (must be present to win). Students can enter the raffle when they pick up their free game ticket (with Student ID). At the end of the season, there will be a raffle for a grand prize, and students who have attended more games throughout the season will have a better chance to win. THURSDAY: The raffle prize will be a $50 Subway gift card. SATURDAY: The raffle prize will be a $50 AMC Theatres gift card.
Play 4Kay Game on Feb. 9: Seattle U women’s basketball will hold their Play 4Kay game on Feb. 9 as they host New Mexico State. Fans are encouraged to join the team, coaches, and staff as they hope to make a difference in the fight against women’s cancers through the 2013 Play 4Kay Initiative. If the team reaches their goal of $5000 by the end of the game, Coach Bonvicini has agreed to be pied in the face by one of her players at center court following the game. Fans can get involved by going to www.play4kay.org/seattleu, by buying a ticket to the game ($2 of every game ticket goes to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund), or by buying popcorn, pink wristbands, purchasing raffle tickets to win prizes, or participating in the silent auction at the game. For more information, contact Aaron Menard at menarda@seattleu.edu or (206) 220-8584. At halftime, Dr. Danuta Wojnar, Associate Professor for the Seattle U College of Nursing will be addressing the crowd, sharing her knowledge about breast cancer awareness. She is also the Chair of the Department of Maternal/Child and Family Nursing, as well as a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellows. Seattle University Alumni Relations will also be holding a post-game rally on the second floor of the Eisiminger Fitness Center in Group Exercise Studio A until 7 p.m.
Scouting Denver: After starting the conference season with a pair of wins, the Pioneers went on a four-game losing streak, including the contest versus SU, but have now won their last three contests, all at home. Morgan Van Riper-Rose currently tops the Pioneers in scoring, averaging 13.8 ppg, and Maiya Michel averages a team-high 9.2 rpg.
Last Time Out: The Redhawks found themselves down early in the contest, but made several runs throughout the second half to come away with the 69-66 win on the road, extending to a five-game winning streak on Jan. 13. Sylvia Shephard led SU with 21 poitns and nine rebounds, shooting 8-for-13 from the field. Ward and Sowell also scored in double figures, with 15 and 10 points, respectively.
Scouting New Mexico State: New Mexico State is currently on a seven game losing streak, starting with their first game against Seattle U on Jan. 10. Stefanie Gilbreath leads the Aggies, averaging 16.2 ppg, and Kelsie Rozendaal leads in rebounding with 7.3 rpg.
Last Time Out: In their second straight victory where they kept the lead throughout the entire game, SU defeated New Mexico State on the road, 60-54 on Jan. 10. Sowell led the Redhawks with 21 points and tied her season high with 14 rebounds, recording her third straight and eighth overall double-double of the season. Shephard and Brown also scored in double figures for the Redhawks.
Student Incentive Program: For games during which school is in session, students in attendance will have the opportunity to win a prize worth $50 or more following the game (must be present to win). Students can enter the raffle when they pick up their free game ticket (with Student ID). At the end of the season, there will be a raffle for a grand prize, and students who have attended more games throughout the season will have a better chance to win. THURSDAY: The raffle prize will be a $50 Subway gift card. SATURDAY: The raffle prize will be a $50 AMC Theatres gift card.