SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Following a split last week, the University of San Francisco women's basketball team (11-13, 8-7 WCC) returns to the Hilltop for a Saturday matinee against Pacific (12-14, 8-8 WCC).
GAME 25 DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Opponent: Pacific
Location: War Memorial at the Sobrato Center / San Francisco, Calif.
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DONS AT A GLANCE:
- San Francisco opened its road trip with a dominant 72-48 win over Pepperdine before falling short in a tight 52-49 contest against Saint Mary's.
- Emma Trawally Porta powered San Francisco's offense against the Waves with a season-best 22 points, shooting 56.3 percent (nine-for-16) from the floor. Despite the loss against the Gaels, Trawally Porta led the Dons in scoring for the second consecutive game, finishing with 17 points on 43.8 percent shooting (seven-for-16). She was also efficient from deep, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
- Angeliki Ziaka made a strong impact against the Waves, scoring 16 points, including a team-high four three-pointers.
- The Dons put together a strong outing on the glass in both contests last week, collecting 73 rebounds. The program continues to be one of the top rebounding teams in the league, ranking second, averaging 39.2 per game.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS:
- Pacific sits in eighth place after a hard-fought 75-72 overtime loss to San Diego last Thursday at home.
- Despite the loss, the Tigers saw double-digit performances from multiple players. Elizabeth Elliot led the way with 23 points, while Liz Smith added 13 and Anaya James contributed, with 12.
- James also shined in Pacific's recent win over Pepperdine, recording 15 points on seven-for-10 shooting while grabbing six rebounds. In conference play, she ranks tied for third in assists, averaging 4.8 per game.
- Jamie Kent made an impact against the Waves, recording her first career double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Dons will meet Pacific for the 53rd time in program history on Saturday with San Francisco holding a 28-24 all-time series lead. The Dons lost their latest matchup to the Tigers 76-64 on January 18.
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