Seawolf Basketball Highlights of the Last Basketball Games Played at the Sports Complex February 22, 2014

Photography by John R. DeLapp The Last Basketball Games at Wells Fargo Sports Complex

My wife Tina and I have been loyal followers of UAA sports and have admired the accomplishments of all the talented student-athletes on and off the court and rink for many years. I have also enjoyed occasionally taking pictures at the home games in the Wells Fargo Sports Complex from my seat in the bleachers. The men’s and women’s Senior Night double-header on February 22, 2014 were the last two basketball games to be played at the Sports Complex as the new area, the Airlines Center, will become the home for the Seawolves beginning in the fall of 2014. I decided to produce a mini-magazine to share some of the highlights of those last two games and the “send-off at the Farg”. I hope you enjoy the pictures and the memories of that exciting evening when two great basketball games were played and we witnessed a historic shooting performance by Kyle Fossman, as new UAA and GNAC records were established. John R. DeLapp February 25, 2014

Cover Photo: Senior guard, Kyle Fossman, prepares to make a pass.

2 Seawolf Basketball Kylie Burns, the sole senior on the women’s team, is honored at the pre-game ceremony with Athletic Director Keith Hackett, Kylie’s parents, and Coach Ryan McCarthy.

Seawolf Basketball 3 Senior Kylie Burns and teammates huddle before entering the court for the second half of their game with Western Washington.

4 Seawolf Basketball Junior center Emily Kraft and a Western Washington player wait to enter the game.

Junior guard Christina Davis. Junior guard Kiki Robertson splits defenders. Seawolf Basketball 5 Sophomore guard Jenna Buchanan drives the lane on the way to a game high 14 points. 6 Seawolf Basketball Alysha Devine, Alyssa Hutchins, Melissa Castle, Alli Madison, Christina Davis watch the action.

Kylie Burns sizes up the defense. Celebration after winning 79-75 over Western Washington. Seawolf Basketball 7

Men’s Senior Night at the Wells Fargo Sports Center

For three players on the men’s basketball team this was their last home game. A ceremony to honor Teancum Stafford, Colton Lauwers, and Kyle Fossman was held prior to the game. The Seawolves ran away with a 96-77 win over Western Oregon which was a half game behind the fourth place Seawolves in conference play at the time. Kyle Fossman put on a shooting clinic making 12 three pointers out of 16 attempts in route to a career-high 40 point night. This performance set a new single-game record for three pointers for both UAA and the GNAC. By the end of this game, Fossman had made 247 three-pointers in his career at UAA, a new record. “Send-off” t-shirts were given to fans.

Teancum Stafford Colton Lauwers

Kyle Fossman 8 Seawolf Basketball Kyle Fossman goes up for a two-point shot against Western Oregon. Seawolf Basketball 9 Players and coaches discuss the game during a timeout.

Travis Thompson moves around a screen on defense. Christian Leckband puts up a free throw. 10 Seawolf Basketball Teancum Stafford blocks a Western Oregon player while Travis Thompson goes for a steal.

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Seawolf Basketball Senior Night - Men’s and Women’s Basketball February 22, 2014

The final seconds tick off as the last home game ends at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. UAA won the game easily 96-77 over Western Oregon. The next home basketball game will be in the fall of 2014 at the new Center.

Photography and design by: John R. DeLapp 13101 Elmore Rd. Anchorage, Alaska 99516

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