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WWU women win, men lose against Simon Fraser

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The Western Washington Uniiversity women’s basketball team beat Simon Fraser Tuesday night 67-49.  Anna Schwecke had a double-double for the Vikings with 26 points and 19 rebounds.  The women clinch a spot in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Tournament, which they are hosting.  They visit Montana State Billings Thursday night.

The Western men lost to Simon Fraser 76-73.  Tyler Payne led with Vikings with 20 points in the loss.  Western falls to 14-14 on the year and 8-10 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play.  They host Western Oregon Saturday night at 7:00.

 

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