Lubbock Christian Beats Alaska Anchorage 63-56 in Overtime
Sheridan Liggett scored 18 points on Nov. 1, leading a late University of Alaska Anchorage charge to force overtime before Lubbock Christian pulled away for a 63-56 women’s basketball victory in the consolation final of the Hoops In Hawaii Tip-Off Classic at T.C. Ching Athletic Center.
How Lubbock Christian Outlasted Alaska Anchorage in Overtime
The Seawolves slipped to 1-2 on the young season after failing to crack the scoreboard in the final 45 seconds of regulation and getting outscored in the extra session. Lubbock Christian hit six of seven field goal attempts and four of five free throws in overtime to seal the win.
Kennedy Chappell fueled the Lady Chaps with 25 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Chappell added eight of her points during the overtime period alone, including a crucial three-point play that helped push her team ahead for good.
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Sophomore guard Mylee Anderson contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and three steals for Alaska Anchorage while shooting 7-of-12 from the floor, including two successful three-pointers. Bridgette Tello chipped in 15 points in the losing effort.
The matchup opened with early runs before turning into a gritty battle. UAA secured a 27-24 halftime advantage behind 10 points from Anderson, but both offenses stalled during a low-scoring third quarter.
Lady Chaps Beat Seawolves in Overtime
Amber Kartchner connected on a corner three-pointer to put the Seawolves ahead 37-35, but Mattie Dollar answered immediately with a three-point play for LCU. Liggett tied the game at 51-51 early in overtime with a basket before Kaelie Massenburg broke the deadlock with a floater in the lane for the Lady Chaps.
Lillee Duffin tied Anderson for the team lead with seven rebounds for UAA. Liggett finished shooting 8-of-15 from the field, while Tello shot 5-of-11.
The Seawolves return to the court to host the College of Idaho for their home debut on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center.