Behind Rachel Fradgley’s second straight double-double, the Simon Fraser University women’s basketball team knocked off the University of Alaska Nanooks 77-60 on Saturday on Burnaby Mountain.
Fradgley, who counted 14 points and 14 rebounds on the day, received strong support as three other Clan shooters reached double-digit points.
Elisa Homer posted a team-high 19 points while Burnaby’s Alisha Roberts counted 10 points and nine assists, including eight helpers on the team’s 11 first-half baskets. Guard Ellen Kett chipped in 14 points and six assists.
While they were solidly in front by seven points after one quarter, SFU faced a recharged Nanooks team in the second frame as the visitors jumped ahead 24-22 midway through the quarter. The Clan battled back and went on an 11-4 run to lead 33-28 at the half.
A fierce start to the second half, where they outscored Alaska 8-2 in the first two minutes, saw SFU pull away.
Two days earlier, the University of Alaska Seawolves handed the Clan its fourth loss of the young season, a 76-74 heartbreaker.
Roberts led the team with 18 points, while Homer netted 17 points. Fradgley registered 14 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
The Clan are 2-4 early in the season. The team now heads into the holiday break, with their next test Dec. 31 at Western Oregon.
Clan men edged by SMU
Before a large crowd, the SFU men’s basketball team put up a valiant fight before falling 73-66 to Saint Martin’s in Great Northwest Athletic Conference action on Saturday.
More than 1,000 fans showed up and witnessed a gritty game that stood knotted 58-58 with just 3:43 left. Saint Martin’s took control with a 9-0 run over the next two minutes.
The Clan remain winless in GNAC play.
Barkeley led SFU with 26 points, including 20 in the second half, while Michael Harper tallied 16 points and Oshea Gairey added a dozen.
