PHOENIX, Ariz. – Seattle University women's basketball fell, 80-64, at Grand Canyon Saturday night. Bree Calhoun tallied 16 points, seven assists, and steals in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) game at GCU Arena.
"We executed a different defensive game plan and played with better energy tonight," said SU Coach Suzy Barcomb. "We took the lead in the second half, but too many missed shots cost us a chance to grab the win."
Calhoun scored the game's first points off a switch and a jumper, but GCU responded with 12 straight points to take early control. An Irena Korolenko three cut into the deficit and then Calhoun sank a trey and a jumper to pull within five. The hosts scored last in the period to take a 20-13 advantage after 10 minutes.
Another Calhoun bucket early in the second frame got SU (11-11, 6-6 WAC) within five again, the Lopes slowly regained control and maintained a comfortable margin. McKenzi Williams swished a three-ball and Makenna Schoenhofer closed the half with two foul shots, making it 37-29.
In the third, Calhoun hit a three and Williams stole the ball and went in for a layup. A Hailey Vice-Neat triple made it 37-all at the 7:53 mark. GCU took the lead again, but buckets by Calhoun and Williams put the Redhawks ahead, 41-40, with 6:52 to play in the third. The Lopes went on a 20-6 burst to close the quarter, though, and held a 13-point margin with 10 minutes remaining.
SU was unable to get within single digits in the fourth as Grand Canyon claimed the weekend sweep.
Calhoun finished with 16 points, seven assists, and five steals. Williams posted 17 points and three steals. Chinwe Ezeonu added eight points and eight rebounds off the bench.
The Redhawks return home next weekend for its final games of the regular season. They host California Baptist on Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, at the Redhawk Center.
"We executed a different defensive game plan and played with better energy tonight," said SU Coach Suzy Barcomb. "We took the lead in the second half, but too many missed shots cost us a chance to grab the win."
Calhoun scored the game's first points off a switch and a jumper, but GCU responded with 12 straight points to take early control. An Irena Korolenko three cut into the deficit and then Calhoun sank a trey and a jumper to pull within five. The hosts scored last in the period to take a 20-13 advantage after 10 minutes.
Another Calhoun bucket early in the second frame got SU (11-11, 6-6 WAC) within five again, the Lopes slowly regained control and maintained a comfortable margin. McKenzi Williams swished a three-ball and Makenna Schoenhofer closed the half with two foul shots, making it 37-29.
In the third, Calhoun hit a three and Williams stole the ball and went in for a layup. A Hailey Vice-Neat triple made it 37-all at the 7:53 mark. GCU took the lead again, but buckets by Calhoun and Williams put the Redhawks ahead, 41-40, with 6:52 to play in the third. The Lopes went on a 20-6 burst to close the quarter, though, and held a 13-point margin with 10 minutes remaining.
SU was unable to get within single digits in the fourth as Grand Canyon claimed the weekend sweep.
Calhoun finished with 16 points, seven assists, and five steals. Williams posted 17 points and three steals. Chinwe Ezeonu added eight points and eight rebounds off the bench.
The Redhawks return home next weekend for its final games of the regular season. They host California Baptist on Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, at the Redhawk Center.