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#21 UAA Men host rivals SPU, MSUB

2012-02-01T13:16:00.001+11:00

The 21st-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (15-4, 9-2 GNAC) returns home for the first time in nearly three weeks when it hosts longtime rivals and fellow playoff contenders Seattle Pacific (Thur., Feb. 2, 7 pm) and Montana State Billings (Sat., Feb. 4, 7 pm) at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports Information

Rohde's 31 power #25 UAA to 4th straight road win

2012-01-29T16:52:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Central Washington (01/28/12 at Ellensburg, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Central Washington 01/28/12 7:00 pm PST at Ellensburg, WA Alaska Anchorage

Fossman shoots #25 UAA men past Crusaders, 81-64

2012-01-27T15:36:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Northwest Nazarene (01/26/12 at Nampa,ID) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Northwest Nazarene 01/26/12 7pm at Nampa,ID -----------------------------------

#25 UAA men travel to NNU, CWU

2012-01-25T10:22:00.001+11:00

The nationally 25th-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (13-4, 7-2 GNAC) finishes up a 4-game road swing this week with Great Northwest Athletic Conference games at Northwest Nazarene (Thur., Jan. 26, 5 p.m. AST) and Central Washington (Sat., Jan. 28, 7 p.m. AST). Get complete details, including how to follow all of the action live, in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports

UAA men knock off Saints in Lacey, 64-54

2012-01-22T16:31:00.000+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Saint Martin's (01/21/12 at Marcus Pavilion - Lacey, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Saint Martin's 01/21/12 7:00 P.M. at Marcus Pavilion

UAA Men earn huge road win at WOU

2012-01-20T16:26:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Western Oregon (1/19/12 at Monmouth, Ore. (NPE Building)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2ndHalf Box Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Western Oregon 1/19/12 7:00 pm at Monmouth, Ore. (NPE Building

UAA men start road swing at WOU, SMU

2012-01-18T10:47:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (11-4, 5-2 GNAC) begins a 4-game road swing this week when it travels to face GNAC co-leader Western Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 19, followed by a date at Saint Martin’s on Saturday, Jan. 21. Both games begin at 6 p.m. AST and can be heard live in Anchorage on FM-93.7 KAFC. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports Information

UAA men fall 73-68 at home to WWU

2012-01-15T17:12:00.001+11:00

Western Washington vs Alaska Anchorage (01/14/12 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Western Washington vs Alaska Anchorage 01/14/12 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage,

Rohde rallies UAA men from 16 down to beat SFU

2012-01-13T17:41:00.001+11:00

Simon Fraser vs Alaska Anchorage (01/12/12 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Simon Fraser vs Alaska Anchorage 01/12/12 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK

UAA men host SFU, WWU

2012-01-11T07:26:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (10-3, 4-1 GNAC) returns to the Wells Fargo Sports Complex this week to host league games against Simon Fraser (Thur., Jan. 12) and Western Washington (Sat., Jan. 14). Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports Information DirectorUniversity of Alaska Anchorage3211 Providence Dr. / Anchorage, AK 99508(907) 786-1295 / Fax: (907)

#18 UAA men fall 85-51 at SPU

2012-01-08T16:20:00.000+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Seattle Pacific (01/07/12 at Seattle, WA (Brougham Pavilion)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2ndHalf Box Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Seattle Pacific 01/07/12 7:00 p.m. at Seattle, WA (Brougham Pavilion) ---------------------------------------

#18 UAA men outlast MSUB in Billings, 80-72

2012-01-06T15:43:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Montana St. Billings (01/05/12 at Billings, MT (Alterowitz Gymnasium)) Box Score Play-by-Play Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Montana St. Billings 01/05/12 7:00 PM at Billings, MT (Alterowitz Gymnasium) Alaska Anchorage 80 Total 3-point Rebounds ## Player p fgm-fga fgm-fga ftm-fta

#18 UAA men hit road to Billings, Seattle

2012-01-04T07:43:00.001+11:00

The nationally 18th-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team begins its GNAC road slate this week when it travels to Montana State Billings (Thur., Jan. 5, 5 pm AST) and Seattle Pacific (Sat., Jan. 7, 6 pm AST). Both games can be heard live on FM-93.7 KAFC and viewed via free, live videostream online. Read the attached weekly release for complete details. Nate SaganSports Information

UAA's Rohde is GNAC men's Player-of-Week

2012-01-03T09:59:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Jan. 2) – Alaska Anchorage senior Taylor Rohde was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Player of the Week for men’s basketball on Monday, following his play in an impressive home sweep of Central Washington and Northwest Nazarene last week. The 6-9 center from Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle HS/Arizona State) totaled 44 points, connecting on 16 of 23 field goals and 12 of 14

#20 UAA men win 9th straight, 85-62 over NNU

2012-01-01T13:23:00.001+11:00

Northwest Nazarene vs Alaska Anchorage (12/31/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Northwest Nazarene vs Alaska Anchorage 12/31/11 3 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage,

#20 Seawolves blow past Wildcats, 99-62

2011-12-30T17:33:00.001+11:00

Central Washington vs Alaska Anchorage (12/29/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Central Washington vs Alaska Anchorage 12/29/11 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage,

#20 UAA men host CWU, NNU as GNAC play resumes

2011-12-22T06:45:00.001+11:00

The 20th-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team gets back into Great Northwest Athletic Conference play next week as its hosts defending league champion Central Washington (Thur., Dec. 29, 7 pm) and Northwest Nazarene (Sat., Dec. 31, 3 pm) at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports Information DirectorUniversity of Alaska

#22 UAA men hosts Lincoln Christian for pair

2011-12-14T10:44:00.001+11:00

The nationally 22nd-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (5-2) wraps up its non-conference slate this weekend with a pair of home games against Lincoln (Ill.) Christian at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports Information DirectorUniversity of Alaska Anchorage3211 Providence Dr. / Anchorage, AK 99508(907) 786-1295 / Fax: (

Huge rally lifts #22 UAA men past UAF, 68-62

2011-12-11T18:38:00.001+11:00

Alaska Fairbanks vs Alaska Anchorage (12/10/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Alaska Fairbanks vs Alaska Anchorage 12/10/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage,

UAA men land 6-9 Oregon prep standout

2011-12-10T11:33:00.001+11:00

ANCHORAGE (Dec. 9) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team has secured its second commitment this fall from a top Class of 2012 prep player as head coach Rusty Osborne announced Friday the signing of Collin Spickerman to a National Letter of Intent.The 6-9, 205-pound West Linn, Ore., native is currently rated the No. 1 forward in Oregon by Northwest Hoops.com as he embarks on his senior

#22 UAA men host UAF for GNAC opener

2011-12-08T08:11:00.001+11:00

The 22nd-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team continues its Wells Fargo Sports Complex homestand this week when it hosts in-state rival Alaska Fairbanks at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Get complete details, including how to follow all of the action live, in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports Information DirectorUniversity of Alaska Anchorage3211 Providence Dr. / Anchorage, AK 99508(

#21 Seawolves roll past Beavers, 82-40

2011-12-04T17:25:00.001+11:00

Minot State vs Alaska Anchorage (12/03/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Minot State vs Alaska Anchorage 12/03/11 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK Minot

#21 UAA downs Portland Bible, 95-54

2011-12-03T17:20:00.000+11:00

Portland Bible vs Alaska Anchorage (12/02/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Portland Bible vs Alaska Anchorage 12/02/11 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK

#21 Seawolf men battle past Beavers, 76-57

2011-12-02T17:35:00.001+11:00

Minot State vs Alaska Anchorage (12/01/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Minot State vs Alaska Anchorage 12/01/11 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK Minot

UAA men host Minot, AT&T Jamboree

2011-11-29T12:57:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team begins its Wells Fargo Sports Complex home schedule this week when it hosts Minot State for a single game Thursday, Dec. 1, then hosts the AT&T Jamboree on Friday and Saturday. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate SaganSports Information DirectorUniversity of Alaska Anchorage3211 Providence Dr. / Anchorage, AK 99508(907) 786-1295 /

#17 UAA men begin season vs. Murray St. in Shootout

2011-11-21T18:28:00.000+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team – ranked No. 17 in the NCAA Div. II top 25 poll – plays its first official games of the 2011-12 season this week when it takes on three straight Div. I teams in the 34th annual Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout at Sullivan Arena. The Seawolves kick off the men’s portion of the tourney against Murray State (4-0) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Get complete

Seniors lead UAA men over Alumni, 81-54

2011-11-20T14:46:00.000+11:00

Seawolf Alumni vs Alaska Anchorage (11/19/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage,AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Seawolf Alumni vs Alaska Anchorage 11/19/11 5 pm at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage,AK

2011 Shootout to reach 60 million TV households

2011-11-16T05:36:00.001+11:00

ANCHORAGE – The University of Alaska Anchorage athletic department has announced the television schedule for the 34th annual Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout basketball tournament, set for Nov. 23-26 at Sullivan Arena.Eight Shootout men’s games and one or two women’s contests will be produced by KCFT FamilyNet and distributed to multiple statewide, national and regional cable outlets.Outside

UAA signs Oregon prep standout Erickson

2011-11-15T12:33:00.001+11:00

ANCHORAGE (Nov. 14) – Before his team has played its first game of 2011-12, Alaska Anchorage head coach Rusty Osborne has secured his first commitment for the 2012-13 season with the signing of Oregon prep standout John Erickson to a National Letter of Intent.Erickson, a 6-4 guard, is entering his senior season at Sisters High School, where he led his team in scoring the last two years. Last

Seawolves fall short in exhibition loss at Azusa Pacific

2011-11-05T15:42:00.000+11:00

Alaska-Anchorage vs Azusa Pacific (11/04/11 at Azusa, Calif. -- Felix Event Center) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska-Anchorage vs Azusa Pacific 11/04/11 7:30 pm at Azusa, Calif. -- Felix Event Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Warriors topple Seawolves in hoops clash

2011-11-04T16:33:00.000+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Westmont (11/03/11 at Murchison Gym, Santa Barbara, Calif.) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Westmont 11/03/11 7:30 pm at Murchison Gym, Santa Barbara, Calif. -----------------

UAA men tabbed 12th, Rohde preseason All-American

2011-10-18T08:45:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team has received a No. 12 ranking, while senior Taylor Rohde has also been tabbed as a 2011-12 preseason All-American, according to a pair of preseason publications.The Seawolves, coming off a 24-10 record and a trip to the NCAA Tournament Second Round, are ranked 12th by Division II Bulletin. The same publication also recognized Rohde among its ‘Super 16’

UAA men add road exhibitions

2011-10-14T05:54:00.001+11:00

ANCHORAGE (Oct. 13) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team has added a pair of exhibition games to its 2011-12 schedule, head coach Rusty Osborne announced Thursday.The Seawolves will play at Westmont, in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Nov. 3, and at Azusa Pacific, in Azusa, Calif., on Nov. 4. Both opponents are NAIA programs that play in the Golden State Athletic Conference.“These will be great

UAA men narrow favorite in coaches' poll

2011-10-13T08:58:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Oct. 12) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team is a narrow favorite to win the 2011-12 Great Northwest Athletic Conference title, according to the league’s 11th annual coaches’ poll, released Wednesday.The Seawolves – coming off a 24-10 season and an NCAA 2nd Round berth – polled in nearly a dead heat with Seattle Pacific, edging the Falcons 95-94. UAA and SPU tied with

Seattle native Abebe Demissie joins Seawolf men

2011-09-09T05:36:00.000+10:00

ANCHORAGE (Sept. 6) – Another former Division I player will bolster the Alaska Anchorage basketball roster this season as head coach Rusty Osborne announced Wednesday that Abebe Demissie has transferred to UAA.The 6-6, 215-pound forward comes to the Seawolves after playing most recently at North Idaho College in 2010-11. At NIC, he averaged 6.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, shooting 49 percent overall

Seawolf men land former D-I point guard Marcus Jackson

2011-09-02T06:35:00.001+10:00

ANCHORAGE (Sept. 1) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team added a dynamic guard to its 2011-12 roster Thursday as head coach Rusty Osborne announced that Marcus Jackson has transferred from Division I Arizona State to play for the Seawolves.The 6-2, 185-pound guard becomes the second player in as many seasons to come to UAA from ASU, joining former Sun Devils teammate Taylor Rohde, who

Former Dimond star Colton Lauwers joins Seawolves

2011-08-30T08:59:00.000+10:00

ANCHORAGE (Aug. 29) – One of Alaska’s top high school stars is coming home as Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball head coach Rusty Osborne announced Monday that Colton Lauwers has transferred to play for the Seawolves.The 6-3, 235-pound guard played his freshman season at Adams State in Alasmosa, Colo., in 2009-10, starting 15 of 26 contests and averaging 3.3 points per game. He redshirted the

Seawolves announce 2011-12 MBB slate

2011-07-21T05:28:00.001+10:00

ANCHORAGE (July 20) – University of Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball head coach Rusty Osborne announced his team’s 2011-12 schedule on Wednesday.The Seawolves will play 18 homes games this season, starting with an exhibition contest against the Seawolf Alumni on Nov. 19 at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex.UAA will kick off the regular season in the 34th annual Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout

UAA's Walker repeats at GNAC Sportsmanship winner

2011-06-07T04:50:00.000+10:00

Walker repeats GNAC Sportsmanship honor SPOKANE, Wash. – Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball standout Brandon Walker and Montana State Billings women’s soccer player Samantha Boehm have been selected the winners of the eighth annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference NCAA Sportsmanship awards. Walker and Boehm are now finalists for the 2011 NCAA Division II National Sportsmanship award,

Great Alaska Shootout bracket revised

2011-06-03T05:44:00.001+10:00

ANCHORAGE (June 2) – University of Alaska Anchorage athletic director Dr. Steve Cobb announced Thursday that the brackets for the 2011 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout have been revised. New opening-round match-ups are now Murray State vs. host Alaska Anchorage and Dartmouth vs. San Francisco on Wed., Nov. 23, followed by Central Michigan vs. New Mexico State and UC Irvine vs. Southern

UAA unveils 2011 Shootout fields

2011-05-19T04:43:00.001+10:00

ANCHORAGE (May 18) – The University of Alaska Anchorage has unveiled the fields for the 2011 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout, UAA athletic director Dr. Steve Cobb announced Wednesday. Along with host Alaska Anchorage, women’s teams from Miami (Fla.) and South Florida, and men’s teams from UC Irvine, Central Michigan, Dartmouth, Murray State, New Mexico State, San Francisco and Southern

UAA signs Nome star Christian Leckband

2011-05-11T08:15:00.001+10:00

ANCHORAGE (May 10) – Another of the state’s top high school basketball stars has chosen to play for the Seawolves as Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball head coach Rusty Osborne announced Tuesday that Nome’s Christian Leckband has signed a National Letter of Intent for the 2011-12 campaign. The 6-5, 185-pound forward was last year’s Alaska 3A Player of the Year and the Western Conference MVP

Rohde named Team MVP at UAA men's banquet

2011-04-10T14:57:00.000+10:00

April 9, 2011Rohde named Team MVP at UAA men's banquetANCHORAGE - Junior Taylor Rohde was tabbed Team MVP and all threeSeawolf seniors took home honors Saturday as the Alaska Anchorage men'sbasketball team celebrated its 2010-11 season with its annual postseasonbanquet at The Petroleum Club.Rohde, a 6-9 center, was voted MVP after posting team-high stats of 16.1points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.7 blocks

UAA men's season ends with NCAA 2nd-round loss

2011-03-13T15:40:00.000+11:00

Brigham Young-Hawaii vs Alaska Anchorage (03/12/11 at Ellensburg, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Brigham Young-Hawaii vs Alaska Anchorage 03/12/11 5:01 pm PST at Ellensburg, WA Brigham Young-Hawaii 100 Total 3-point Rebounds

UAA men knock off #6 Humboldt, 76-70 in NCAA 1st Round

2011-03-12T10:47:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Humboldt State (03/11/11 at Ellensburg, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Humboldt State 03/11/11 12:01 pm PST at Ellensburg, WA Alaska Anchorage 76 Total 3-point Rebounds ##

UAA's Rohde tabbed West Region all-star

2011-03-10T09:34:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Mar. 9) – Alaska Anchorage's Taylor Rohde was tabbed a second-team selection Wednesday as the 2011 Daktronics All-West Region Men's Basketball Team was unveiled.The honor recognizes Rohde as one of the top 11 players among the 31 teams of the NCAA Division II West Region in balloting by the region's sports information directors.A 6-9 junior center from Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle HS)

UAA men challenge Humboldt in NCAA 1st Rd

2011-03-08T18:53:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team travels to Ellensburg, Wash., this week to play in the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships. The Seawolves (23-9), seeded No. 6, will face CCAA regular-season champion Humboldt State (26-3), seeded No. 3, in a first-round game on Friday, Mar. 11 at 11 a.m. AST. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports

UAA men make NCAAs, face Humboldt in 1st Rd

2011-03-07T15:43:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Mar. 6) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team learned it will be returning to the ‘Big Dance’ for the first time since 2008 as the pairings for the 2011 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championships were announced Sunday evening. The Seawolves (23-9) will be the No. 6 seed and play No. 3 seed Humboldt State (26-3) in the opening game of the West Regional Championships at

#10 Central tops UAA in GNAC men's title game

2011-03-05T15:04:00.000+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Central Washington (03/04/11 at Ellensburg, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Central Washington 03/04/11 5:03 pm PST at Ellensburg, WA Alaska Anchorage

UAA men aim for GNAC tourney title in Ellensburg

2011-03-04T13:33:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (23-8) will take on Central Washington on Friday, Mar. 4, in the inaugural Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships title game in Ellensburg, Wash. … The tournament’s top two seeds will tip off at 4 p.m. Alaska Standard Time in a regionally broadcast game on Fox Sports Net. … Get complete details in the attached release. Nate Sagan Sports

UAA men edge SPU in GNAC semis

2011-03-03T18:45:00.001+11:00

Seattle Pacific vs Alaska Anchorage (03/02/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Seattle Pacific vs Alaska Anchorage 03/02/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAA women 6th, men 9th in regional poll

2011-03-03T09:41:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 2) – The Alaska Anchorage women’s basketball remained No. 6 while the Seawolf men dropped to No. 9 in the latest Division II regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA. The Great Northwest Athletic Conference holds three of the top nine places in the men’s rankings with No. 1 Central Washington, No. 5 Seattle Pacific and No. 9 UAA. SPU moved up three spots,

UAA men down Saints, set to host SPU in semis

2011-03-01T18:43:00.001+11:00

Saint Martin's vs Alaska Anchorage (02/28/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Saint Martin's vs Alaska Anchorage 02/28/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAA men host Saints to open GNAC Tournament

2011-02-27T11:48:00.000+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (21-8, 13-5 GNAC) opens the inaugural Great Northwest Athletic Conference Tournament on Monday, Feb. 28, when it hosts Saint Martin’s (14-14, 7-11) in a 7:30 p.m. tip-off at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports Information Director University of Alaska Anchorage 3211 Providence Dr.

UAA's Rohde, Walker picked to All-GNAC team

2011-02-26T12:12:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Feb. 25) – Junior Taylor Rohde was named first team and senior Brandon Walker was a second-team honoree Friday as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference announced its All-Conference team for men’s basketball, while junior guard Mario Gill was an honorable-mention selection. Rohde, a 6-9 center from Phoenix (Pinnacle HS), has made an immediate impact in his first year after

Nine Seawolves lead GNAC All-Academic hoops squads

2011-02-25T07:07:00.001+11:00

February 24, 2011 Nine Seawolves lead GNAC All-Academic hoops squads SPOKANE, Wash. – Nine Alaska Anchorage players – five women, four men – were among the 50 student-athletes honored Thursday as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference announced its All-Academic teams for men’s and women’s basketball. UAA’s nine total honorees tied with Saint Martin’s for the most in the 10-team

Seawolves rout Nanooks, 118-82, claim 2nd in GNAC

2011-02-24T17:43:00.001+11:00

Alaska Fairbanks vs Alaska Anchorage (02/23/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Fairbanks vs Alaska Anchorage 02/23/11 6:30 pm at

UAA women 6th, men 7th in regional poll

2011-02-24T09:10:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 23) – The Alaska Anchorage women’s basketball team fell to No. 6 while the Seawolf men remained No. 7 in the latest Division II regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA. Today’s rankings take into account only games played through Sunday, so last night’s UAA men’s victory at Alaska Fairbanks is not reflected in the current poll. The Great Northwest

UAA men earn critical win over UAF up north

2011-02-23T17:22:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Alaska Fairbanks (02/22/11 at Fairbanks, AK (Patty Center)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Alaska Fairbanks 02/22/11 7 pm at Fairbanks, AK (

UAA announces ticket info for GNAC Tournament

2011-02-23T12:01:00.001+11:00

Tickets for the University of Alaska Anchorage’s first-round games of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will be available for pre-sale beginning Wed., Feb. 23 at noon AST. The pre-sale – available to season-ticket holders, corporate sponsors and VIP/reserved seat holders – will continue through Fri., Feb. 25. Any unsold seats will go on sale to

UAA's Walker named GNAC co-POW

2011-02-22T05:40:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Feb. 21) – Alaska Anchorage’s Brandon Walker was named Monday as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s co-Player of the Week for men’s basketball. A 6-3 senior from Hayward, Calif., Walker exploded for a career-high 40 points in Saturday’s 88-83 road victory over Western Oregon, helping the regionally 7th-ranked Seawolves stay in contention for an NCAA playoff bid and

UAA plays two vs. UAF, appears Wednesday on FSN

2011-02-21T17:52:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (19-8, 11-5 GNAC) closes the regular season this week with an away-and-home series against rival Alaska Fairbanks, starting Tuesday at UAF’s Patty Center (7 p.m.). Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m. game in Anchorage will be broadcast regionally on Fox Sports Northwest. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports Information Director

Walker's 40 lift UAA men past WOU, 88-83

2011-02-20T16:50:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Western Oregon (02/19/11 at New PE Building (Monmouth, Ore.)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Western Oregon 02/19/11 7 PM at New PE

Saints upend Seawolves in Lacey, 60-54

2011-02-18T17:05:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Saint Martin's (02/17/11 at Marcus Pavilion - Lacey, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Saint Martin's 02/17/11 7:30 pm at Marcus Pavilion -

UAA women 4th, men 7th in regional polls

2011-02-17T09:04:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 16) – The Alaska Anchorage women’s basketball team remained No. 4 in the latest Division II regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA, while the Seawolf men dropped to No. 7. The Great Northwest Athletic Conference holds four of the top 10 places in the men’s rankings with No. 1 Central Washington, No. 6 Seattle Pacific, No. 7 UAA and No. 10 Western

UAA men continue playoff push at SMU, WOU

2011-02-16T09:11:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (18-7, 10-4 GNAC) begins a three-game road swing this week when it travels to Lacey, Wash., and Monmouth, Ore., for Great Northwest Athletic Conference games against Saint Martin’s and Western Oregon. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports Information Director University of Alaska Anchorage 3211 Providence Dr. /

UAA men fend off Simon Fraser, 99-81

2011-02-13T18:34:00.000+11:00

Simon Fraser vs Alaska Anchorage (02/12/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Simon Fraser vs Alaska Anchorage 02/12/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

Vikings shoot down Seawolves in offensive showcase, 106-102

2011-02-11T18:06:00.001+11:00

Western Washington vs Alaska Anchorage (02/10/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Western Washington vs Alaska Anchorage 02/10/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo

UAA No. 4 in both men's, women's regional polls

2011-02-10T08:05:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 9) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s and women’s basketball teams are both ranked No. 4 the latest Division II regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA. The Great Northwest Athletic Conference holds three of the top five places in the men’s rankings with No. 1 Central Washington, UAA and No. 5 Seattle Pacific. The Seawolves (17-6 overall, 12-5 vs. D-II)

UAA men defends home court against WWU, SFU

2011-02-09T06:59:00.001+11:00

The regionally ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team continues its playoff push this week when it hosts Great Northwest Athletic Conference games against Western Washington (Thur., Feb. 10) and Simon Fraser (Sat., Feb. 12) at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Both games tip off at 7:30 p.m. and can be heard locally on FM-93.7 KAFC. Get complete details in the attached weekly release.

Rohde's 31 power UAA to road win at Billings

2011-02-06T16:32:00.000+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Montana State Billings (02/05/11 at Billings, Montana (Alterowitz Gymnasium)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Montana State Billings 02/05/11

UAA men fall at SPU, 78-73

2011-02-04T16:44:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Seattle Pacific (02/03/11 at Seattle, WA (Brougham Pavilion)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Seattle Pacific 02/03/11 7:00 pm at Seattle, WA

UAA hoops squads hold steady in regional rankings

2011-02-03T07:47:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 2) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s and women’s basketball teams retained their respective slots in the latest Division II regional rankings Wednesday, with the men at No. 4 and the women at No. 5. The Seawolf men (16-5 overall, 11-4 vs. D-II) remained fourth despite a loss last week to then-No. 2 Central Washington, which jumped over Cal State Dominguez Hills to lead

Seawolf men face challenges at SPU, MSUB

2011-02-02T12:02:00.000+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (16-5, 8-2 GNAC) returns to the road this week for a pair of critical Great Northwest Athletic Conference games at Seattle Pacific (Thur., Feb. 3, 6 pm AST) and Montana State Billings (Sat., Feb. 5, 5:30 pm AST). Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports Information Director University of Alaska Anchorage 3211

#14 CWU tops UAA in 52-50 thriller

2011-01-30T18:12:00.000+11:00

Central Washington vs Alaska Anchorage (01/29/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Central Washington vs Alaska Anchorage 01/29/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo

Seawolf men fend off Crusaders, 73-63

2011-01-28T18:30:00.001+11:00

Northwest Nazarene vs Alaska Anchorage (01/27/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Northwest Nazarene vs Alaska Anchorage 01/27/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo

Seawolf men 4th, women 5th in first poll

2011-01-27T09:37:00.001+11:00

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 26) – The NCAA released its initial Division II regional rankings for men’s and women’s basketball Wednesday, with both Alaska Anchorage squads premiering among the top five teams in the West Region. The Seawolf men (15-4 overall, 10-3 vs. D-II) are ranked No. 4 in the first poll, while the Seawolf women (15-5, 14-4) debut at No. 5 regionally, despite being ranked

UAA men host NNU, #14 CWU

2011-01-26T07:27:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (15-4, 7-1 GNAC) hosts another pair of important Great Northwest Athletic Conference games this week when it welcomes Northwest Nazarene (Thur., Jan. 27) and No. 14 Central Washington (Sat., Jan. 29) to the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m. AST. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports

Seawolf comeback sinks Saints, 73-66

2011-01-23T18:27:00.001+11:00

Saint Martin's vs Alaska Anchorage (01/22/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Saint Martin's vs Alaska Anchorage 01/22/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

Robinson shoots Seawolves past Wolves, 79-59

2011-01-21T18:05:00.001+11:00

Western Oregon vs Alaska Anchorage (01/20/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Western Oregon vs Alaska Anchorage 01/20/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

Seawolves begin homestand against WOU, SMU

2011-01-19T12:28:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (13-4, 5-1 GNAC) begins a four-game homestand this week when its hosts Western Oregon (Thur., Jan. 20) and Saint Martin’s (Sat., Jan. 22) at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m. AST. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate Sagan Sports Information Director University of Alaska Anchorage 3211 Providence Dr

WWU ends #25 UAA's win streak, 81-75

2011-01-16T16:19:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Western Washington (01/15/11 at Bellingham, WA - Carver Gym) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Western Washington 01/15/11 7:00 PM at Bellingham, WA

#25 UAA races past SFU in 2nd half, 74-56

2011-01-14T16:51:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Simon Fraser (01/13/11 at Burnaby, B.C. (West Gym)) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Simon Fraser 01/13/11 7 pm at Burnaby, B.C. (West Gym)

Corrected UAA men's bball release

2011-01-12T16:53:00.001+11:00

Women’s stats were accidentally attached on previous version. Please use this one. Thanks Nate Sagan Sports Information Director University of Alaska Anchorage 3211 Providence Dr. / Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 786-1295 / Fax: (907) 563-4565 GoSeawolves.com

#25 UAA men take streak to SFU, WWU

2011-01-12T12:39:00.001+11:00

The nationally 25th-ranked Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (12-3, 4-0 GNAC) takes its 11-game winning streak on the road this week to take on GNAC newcomer Simon Fraser (Thur., Jan. 13, 6 p.m. AST) and Western Washington (Sat., Jan. 15, 6 p.m. AST). Both games can be heard live in Anchorage on FM-93.7 KAFC and seen live via online videostream. Get complete details in the attached weekly

Seawolf men No. 25 in latest D-II rankings

2011-01-12T08:15:00.001+11:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 11) – The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team broke into the NABC/Division II top-25 coaches’ poll for the first time this season, premiering at No. 25 in Tuesday’s latest rankings. The Seawolves (12-3, 4-0 Great Northwest Athletic Conference), riding an 11-game winning streak, returned to the poll for the first time since finishing the 2007-08 season at No. 4. UAA

UAA men stop SPU for 11th straight win

2011-01-09T18:14:00.001+11:00

Seattle Pacific vs Alaska Anchorage (01/08/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Seattle Pacific vs Alaska Anchorage 01/08/11 7:30 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAA wins 10th straight, 73-52 over MSUB

2011-01-06T17:07:00.001+11:00

Montana State Billings vs Alaska Anchorage (01/05/11 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Montana State Billings vs Alaska Anchorage 01/05/11 6:30 pm at Wells

UAA hosts MSUB on Fox Sports, challenges SPU Saturday

2011-01-04T08:15:00.001+11:00

Riding a nine-game winning streak, the Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team will play its 2011 Great Northwest Athletic Conference home opener on regional television this week when it takes on Montana State Billings (Wed., Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m. AST) on Fox Sports Net. The Seawolves will then return to their home court Saturday to face defending league champion Seattle Pacific. Get complete

UAA's Rohde shares GNAC weekly award

2011-01-04T06:05:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Jan. 3) – Alaska Anchorage junior Taylor Rohde was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s co-Player of the Week for men’s basketball on Monday, following an impressive road sweep for the Seawolves to begin league play. The 6-9 center from Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle HS/Arizona State) totaled 40 points and 20 rebounds as UAA knocked off nationally 11th-ranked Central

UAA wins 9th straight, 78-71 at NNU

2011-01-02T16:06:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Northwest Nazarene (1/1/11 at Nampa,Idaho) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Official Basketball Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Northwest Nazarene 1/1/11 7:30pm at Nampa,Idaho ------------------------------

UAA knocks off #11 CWU in double-OT

2010-12-31T16:59:00.001+11:00

Alaska Anchorage vs Central Washington (12/30/10 at Ellensburg, WA) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Alaska Anchorage vs Central Washington 12/30/10 7:00 pm PST at Ellensburg, WA Alaska Anchorage 98 Total 3-point Rebounds

UAA men travel to #11 CWU, NNU to start GNAC slate

2010-12-25T17:46:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (8-3), riding a 7-game winning streak, travels to nationally 11th-ranked Central Washington on Dec. 30 (6 p.m. AST) and Northwest Nazarene on Jan. 1 (5:30 pm AST) to start its 2010-11 Great Northwest Athletic Conference schedule. Both games can be heard live in Anchorage on FM-93.7 KAFC and viewed free on the internet. Get complete details in the

UAA wins 7th straight, 72-44 over Walla Walla

2010-12-20T15:27:00.001+11:00

Walla Walla vs Alaska Anchorage (12/19/10 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Walla Walla vs Alaska Anchorage 12/19/10 5 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

Florida Tech downs UAF in AT&T Jamboree

2010-12-20T13:06:00.001+11:00

Florida Tech vs Alaska Fairbanks (12/19/10 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Florida Tech vs Alaska Fairbanks 12/19/10 3 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAA men ride defense past Florida Tech, 70-47

2010-12-19T17:42:00.001+11:00

Florida Tech vs Alaska Anchorage (12/18/10 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Florida Tech vs Alaska Anchorage 12/18/10 7 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAF tops Walla Walla in AT&T Jamboree

2010-12-19T15:06:00.001+11:00

Walla Walla vs Alaska Fairbanks (12/18/10 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Walla Walla vs Alaska Fairbanks 12/18/10 5 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAA opens Jamboree with rout of Walla Walla

2010-12-18T11:16:00.001+11:00

Walla Walla vs Alaska Anchorage (12/17/10 at Wells Fargo Sports Complex-Anchorage, AK) Box Score Play-by-Play 1st Half Box Score 2nd Half Box Score Newspaper Box Score Play Analysis Box Score Walla Walla vs Alaska Anchorage 12/17/10 1 pm at Wells Fargo Sports

UAA men host three in AT&T Jamboree

2010-12-14T12:55:00.001+11:00

The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team (5-3) will look to extend its four-game win streak this week when it returns to action in the 16th edition of the AT&T Jamboree at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. The Seawolves host a pair of games against Walla Walla, starting with a 1 p.m. Friday matinee, and will face Florida Tech once. Get complete details in the attached weekly release. Nate

UAA's Drew Robinson named GNAC Player of Week

2010-12-07T11:07:00.001+11:00

SPOKANE, Wash. (Dec. 6) – Alaska Anchorage senior Drew Robinson was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Player of the Week for men’s basketball on Monday, two days after leading the Seawolves to pair of neutral-court victories in Fairbanks. The 6-2 point guard from Lehi, Utah (Lehi HS/Salt Lake CC) orchestrated a Seawolf offense that shot nearly 60 percent from the floor in wins