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Photos: Seawolves drop the ball against the Wildcats

Elaina Mack attempts to block the way to the basket. Photo by Justin Cox.

The Seawolves women’s basketball team fell short of an amazing comeback and lost to the Central Washington University Wildcats on Jan. 3, 77-65. Mylee Anderson scored the opening points of the game, but the Wildcats dominated the first two quarters. The Seawolves ended the first half down 46-29. Returning to the court after halftime, the Seawolves were determined to overcome the Wildcats, scoring 23 points to the Wildcats’ 12. They tied the game in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter, 62-62, with a 3-pointer from Mahaila Harrison. Then the Wildcats responded with 12 unanswered points to seal their victory. 

This defeat leaves the Seawolves with a 9-4 record overall and a 1-3 record in GNAC play. The Seawolves take on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Center.

The teams line up for the “The Star Spangled Banner.” Photo by Justin Cox.
Lillee Duffin in the tipoff to start the match. Photo by Justin Cox.
Anderson shoots and scores the first 2 points of the game. Photo by Justin Cox.
Kimberly Carrada Sanchez brings the ball to the net. Photo by Justin Cox.
Duffin attempts a 3-point shot. Photo by Justin Cox.
Mack takes a shot. Photo by Justin Cox.
Anderson lines up a free throw. Photo by Justin Cox.
Taylor Searcey takes a shot. Photo by Justin Cox.
Asher Cai shoots a free throw. Photo by Justin Cox.
Mack takes a shot. Photo by Justin Cox.
Harrison steals the ball. Photo by Justin Cox.
Harrison makes a break for the basket. Photo by Justin Cox.
Searcey sinks a free throw. Photo by Justin Cox.
Anderson recovers a loose ball. Photo by Justin Cox.
The crowd cheers when the Seawolves tie the game. Photo by Justin Cox.
Fiona Snashall shoots a layup. Photo by Justin Cox.
The teams congratulate each other after the game. Photo by Justin Cox.
The Seawolves sign posters after the game. Photo by Justin Cox.