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Photos: UAA women's basketball defeats Evergreen State in the home opener

UAA’s Seawolves in offensive play at the start of the first quarter. Photo by Eve Kedem.

On Nov. 6, UAA’s Seawolves played against the College of Idaho’s Yotes in the Alaska Airlines Center for the season’s home opener. Second-year coach Matt Thune led the Seawolves to defeat Idaho 95-73. The game had attendees from the Anchorage community and the Wasilla High School women's basketball team. This year's team includes several student transfers from across the U.S. and Alaska. 

The Seawolves defend against the Yotes during the first quarter. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Fifth-year guard Sheridan Liggett controls the ball. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Seawolves head coach Matt Thune watching his team play defense on the opposing side of the court. Photo by Eve Kedem.
The Seawolves strategize their next play during a time-out. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Freshman guard Kinzley Larsen waiting to be substituted into the game. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Fifth-year guard Kyla Momberg dribbles the ball as she plans her next move. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Junior guard Kiara Stone in defensive play. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Sheridan Liggett getting hyped up after a successful play. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Sheridan Liggett and sophomore guard Mylee Anderson waiting to be substituted into the game. Photo by Eve Kedem.
The Seawolves’ bench in the second quarter. Photo by Eve Kedem. 
Type image caption here (optional)Senior forward Lilee Duffin waiting to be substituted into the game. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Mylee Anderson preparing her free throw. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Kinzley Larsen focusing on performing her free throw. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Sheridan Liggett talks to a referee about the rules of the game. Photo by Eve Kedem. 
The Seawolves warm up before the start of the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Seawolves on the bench observe the game during the third quarter. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Senior guard Bridgette Tello looks to her coach before the next play. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Seawolves star shooter Amber Kartchner stands her ground on defense. Photo by Eve Kedem.
The Seawolves gather for a huddle during a timeout in the fourth quarter. Photo by Eve Kedem.