This Week for the Redhawks: After an exciting weekend of heartstopping games, as Seattle U topped Texas State, 73-71, in OT (Feb. 28) and UTSA, 56-54 (Mar. 2), WAC-leading Seattle University women’s basketball (17-9, 14-3 WAC) hosts Idaho (14-14, 11-6 WAC) in their final regular season conference competition. The Redhawks will head to Las Vegas for the Western Athletic Conference tournament next week with the WAC’s nine other teams. This year’s seniors - Maggie McCarthy, Brenda Adhiambo, and Daidra Brown - will be honored prior to this weekend’s contest. Live stats, audio, and video will be available with links on the women’s basketball schedule page at GoSeattleU.com.
This week’s promotions: “Clean Your Closet” for St. Vincent De Paul of Seattle/King County with donation bins set up around the Connolly Center, senior day, Military Discount Day (all active and retired service members receive free admission; accompanying friends and family receive discounted admission, $5 for adults and $3 for children)
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. SATURDAY: The Grand Prize, a pair of Beats by Dre headphones.
Sowell Nears 1000 Career Points: Kacie Sowell is just 25 points away from 1000 career points and will become only the 12th player in program history to pass this milestone
Bonvicini Named to Top 30 for Naismith College Women’s Coach: Head coach Joan Bonvicini was named to the Top 30 list of finalists for the Naismith College Women’s Coach alongside coaches like Connecticut’s Geno Auriemma, Kentucky’s Matthew Mitchell, and Washington’s Kevin McGuff. The top four will be announced on Mar. 20.
Scouting Idaho: The Vandals are currently in third place in the conference standings behind Seattle U and Utah State. Opening up their conference season with two losses in the first three games, including the first game vs. Seattle U, 76-71, Idaho has since won six of their last eight contests. They are currently on a two game winning streak, topping UTSA, 65-53, and Texas State, 72-59, last weekend. Alyssa Charlston leads the team averaging 14.2 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game, with Christina Salvatore also averaging in double scoring figures (11.4 ppg).
Last Time Out: In their first Western Athletic Conference competition on Dec. 29, the Redhawks defeated the Vandals, 76-71. It was the first time the two teams had faced as conference opponents, meeting six previous times. Back and forth for the majority of the second half, Idaho led by two, 71-69, with less than two minutes remaining. A three point play by Daidra Brown put Seattle U back in the lead for good. Sylvia Shephard tied her then-career high 23 points in the contest, with Brown and Ashley Ward also scoring in double figures.
“Clean Your Closet” for St. Vincent De Paul: For the remainder of the regular season, fans are encouraged to “Clean Your Closet” and bring new and gently used clothing to benefit St. Vincent De Paul of Seattle/King County. Donation boxes will be at the Connolly Center through the Mar. 9 contest vs. Idaho.
This week’s promotions: “Clean Your Closet” for St. Vincent De Paul of Seattle/King County with donation bins set up around the Connolly Center, senior day, Military Discount Day (all active and retired service members receive free admission; accompanying friends and family receive discounted admission, $5 for adults and $3 for children)
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. SATURDAY: The Grand Prize, a pair of Beats by Dre headphones.
Sowell Nears 1000 Career Points: Kacie Sowell is just 25 points away from 1000 career points and will become only the 12th player in program history to pass this milestone
Bonvicini Named to Top 30 for Naismith College Women’s Coach: Head coach Joan Bonvicini was named to the Top 30 list of finalists for the Naismith College Women’s Coach alongside coaches like Connecticut’s Geno Auriemma, Kentucky’s Matthew Mitchell, and Washington’s Kevin McGuff. The top four will be announced on Mar. 20.
Scouting Idaho: The Vandals are currently in third place in the conference standings behind Seattle U and Utah State. Opening up their conference season with two losses in the first three games, including the first game vs. Seattle U, 76-71, Idaho has since won six of their last eight contests. They are currently on a two game winning streak, topping UTSA, 65-53, and Texas State, 72-59, last weekend. Alyssa Charlston leads the team averaging 14.2 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game, with Christina Salvatore also averaging in double scoring figures (11.4 ppg).
Last Time Out: In their first Western Athletic Conference competition on Dec. 29, the Redhawks defeated the Vandals, 76-71. It was the first time the two teams had faced as conference opponents, meeting six previous times. Back and forth for the majority of the second half, Idaho led by two, 71-69, with less than two minutes remaining. A three point play by Daidra Brown put Seattle U back in the lead for good. Sylvia Shephard tied her then-career high 23 points in the contest, with Brown and Ashley Ward also scoring in double figures.
“Clean Your Closet” for St. Vincent De Paul: For the remainder of the regular season, fans are encouraged to “Clean Your Closet” and bring new and gently used clothing to benefit St. Vincent De Paul of Seattle/King County. Donation boxes will be at the Connolly Center through the Mar. 9 contest vs. Idaho.