SEATTLE – Following a week-long break for Fall Quarter finals, Seattle University men's basketball returns to action on Saturday, Dec. 14, hosting Pacific University (Ore.) in a 5 p.m. tip off at the Redhawk Center. The game will air live on ESPN+.
FOLLOW THE REDHAWKS
- Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT
- Seattle U (3-6, 0-0 WAC) vs. Pacific (Ore.) (4-2, 0-0 NWC)
- Redhawk Center, Seattle, WA
- Tickets
- Live Stats
- Watch on ESPN+
- Game Notes
QUICK HITS
- The Redhawks are coming off an 88-72 loss to UTEp in El Paso, Texas, on Dec. 7.
- A slow start hampered the Redhawks as they fell behind 48-23 at the half before outscoring the Miners, 49-40, in the second half.
- Paris Dawson led the Redhawks with 18 points, including four threes. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe added 14 points and eight rebounds, John Christofilis had 13 points and Maleek Arington added six points and seven assists.
- Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe was named WAC Newcomer of the Week on Dec. 9 after averaging 14.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in Seattle U's last two games. His efforts included the season's fifth double double on Dec. 4 against Portland State.
- Paris Dawson is averaging 18.5 ppg over the Redhawks last two outings, raising his season average to 11.7 ppg. That mark is more than double his 5.1 ppg average from 2023-24. His shooting percentages are also all career-highs as the senior guard is hitting at a 43.3% FG clip, 41% from three and 88.6% from the FT line.
ABOUT THE SERIES VS PACIFIC
- The Redhawks and Boxers have eight previous meetings dating back to 1949.
- The teams have met just once in Seattle U's moder DI era, with the Redhawks winning 115-85.
- The all-time series is tied 4-4, though the most recent meeting in 2019 was considered an exhibition for Pacific so does not formally count on their record.
- The two teams met three times during the 1997-98 and 1998-99 seasons, both as members of the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges.
NET RANKING UPDATE
- In games played through Dec. 11, Seattle U ranks No. 130 in the NET rankings.
- The Redhawks' record thus far includes a 1-1 mark against Quad 1 opponents, including a road win at 70th-ranked UC San Diego and a road loss at 4th-ranked Duke.
- Seattle U debuted at No. 105 in the first NET ranking of the season, released Monday, Dec. 1.
- The Redhawks strength of schedule has made a strong impact on the ranking. They currently rank No. 39 in NET strength of schedule.
NATIONAL RANKS (games thru Dec. 11)
The Redhawks rank:
- 14th in Free Throw Attempts Per Game (26.2)
- 18 in Free Throws Made Per Game (19.2)
Individuals rank:
- 7th in Double-Doubles (5) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
- 12th in Rebounds P/G (10.3) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
- 12th in Free Throw Attempts (76) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
- 19th in Total Rebounds (93) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
- 16th in Defensive Rebs P/G (7.33) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
- 23rd in Free Throws Made (53) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
- 39th in Assists P/G (5.6) - Maleek Arington
- 51st in Assists (50) - Maleek Arington
- 60th in Offensive Rebounds P/G (3.00) - Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
Seattle U has gone 44-9 (.830) on its home court during the past three-plus seasons under Head Coach Chris Victor. That record includes a 33-5 (.868) mark at the Redhawk Center, including 12-2 in 2023-24, and a 13-4 (.765) mark in 17 games played at Climate Pledge Arena.
GET YOUR TICKETS
Single-game tickets and season packages are available for purchase. Season ticket holders receive exclusive access to special offers and always receive the best value. All ticket options may be purchased online at goseattleu.com/tix or over the phone at 206-398-GOSU.
UP NEXT
Seattle U heads back out on the road for its second match-up as part of the WAC/CUSA scheduling agreement. The Redhawks will make a first-ever trip to Bowling Green, Ky., to face Western Kentucky on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. Central Time, 5 p.m. Pacific. The game will air on ESPN+.
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