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WWU men and women both come up short

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The Western Washington University men’s and women’s basketball teams suffered losses Thursday night.  The men fell to Saint Martin’s in Lacey 57-53.  Luke Lovelady led the Vikings with 17 points in the loss.  The men fall to 11-10 on the season and 5-6 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play.  They visit Seattle Pacific Saturday at 4:00.

The Western women lost to Alaska-Anchorage 74-55.  Anna Schwecke had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Vikings.  The women are now have a 10-9 record on the year, 5-6 in conference.  They next host Alaska Fairbanks Saturday night at 7:00.

 

 

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