Box Score
Sacramento, CA – Academy of Art University (4-7) was on the losing side of their battle against Division I Sacramento State University (3-8) Monday. Led by sophomore guard Lorraine Etchell's 13 first half points, AAU recorded a season high 40 points in the first half, but lost steam in the second half to fall 92-70.
Leading by as many as seven, AAU started the game strong shooting 17 of 39 from the floor for a 40-40 tie at the half. However, the Urban Knights were unable to keep up with Sacramento State in the second half as their offense stalled connecting on only 29 percent of their shots.
Overall, the Urban Knights looked sharp against their Division I opponent as they committed a season low 16 turnovers and scored 19 second chance points against the Hornets. “I am extremely proud of the way we played. We rose to the occasion and played at a high level by doing the little things well” Coach Lindsey Yamaski said.
The Urban Knights received great performances from all over the court tonight. Etchell, who entered the game averaging 7.6 points per game, led the Urban Knights with 17 points knocking down 3 of 7 from behind the arc as she pulled down four rebounds.
Freshman guard Madeline Houston had a breakout game as she notched a season high 16 points. Houston was 7 of 17 from the floor and handed out three assists. Junior forward Jessica Nolan grabbed a game high 10 rebounds for the Urban Knights, as she continued to dominate the board. Nolan added nine points and three assists versus the Hornets.
Senior guard Sondra Stilwell controlled the offense for AAU as she dished out eight assists. Stilwell also picked up three rebounds and scored 12 points against Sacramento State.
Emily Christensen was the standout for the Hornets. The junior, who is second on the team in scoring, recorded 24 points in the contest. She hit 10 of 17 shots from the field including 4 of 9 from deep and pulled down four rebounds.
The game was the last for AAU in 2009. “I am happy to be going into the break and the upcoming conference schedule knowing that we have come along way and I am very proud of our team's effort tonight” said Yamaski. The Urban Knights will return to action on January 5th when they will play their first home game of the season. AAU will take on University of Hawaii at Hilo at 5:30 p.m. at UCSF in San Francisco, Calif.
