Score: Seattle U 79, UC Davis 78
Location: University Credit Union Center, Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 5-5, Seattle U 9-2
THE SHORT STORY: UC Davis came up just short Wednesday night, falling 79-78 to Seattle U at the University Credit Union Center. After erasing an early deficit in a game filled with lead changes and momentum swings, the tightly contested contest was ultimately decided in the final seconds at the free-throw line.
COURT SIDE
- Isaiah Chappell led UC Davis with a career-high 20 points, shooting 7-for-10 from the field and knocking down four three-pointers.
- Connor Sevilla added 15 points, connecting on four shots from beyond the arc.
- Brayden Fagbemi provided a spark off the bench with 15 points, four assists, and a team-high three steals.
- Four Aggies reached double figures, with Chappell, Sevilla and Fagbemi being also joined by Nils Cooper.
- UC Davis' composure and effort were on display throughout the night, erasing an early deficit and pushing the contest to the final seconds in a back-and-forth affair.
- UC Davis shot efficiently from long range, finishing 11-for-27 from three-point territory.
- The Aggies forced 15 Seattle U turnovers
- Seattle U was led by Will Heimbrodt, who finished with 20 points and four blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis trailed 38-29 late in the first half before responding with a 10-0 run, capped by a basket from Fagbemi, to take a 39-38 lead.
- Seattle U answered to the Aggie run down the stretch, but a late three from Sevilla and the Aggies would send the game into halftime tied at 43-43.
- The Aggies leaned on their perimeter shooting in the opening half, with eight three-pointers accounting for 24 of their 43 points.
- Seattle U built a 71-67 advantage midway through the second half before UC Davis answered with a 5-0 run, finished by a Nils Cooper layup, to reclaim a 72-71 lead with 3:25 remaining.
- Seattle U closed the game by outscoring UC Davis 8-6 over the final minutes.
- With UC Davis holding a foul to give in the closing seconds, a late sequence was ruled continuation, sending Heimbrodt to the free-throw line.
- Heimbrodt converted the decisive free throw, securing the 79-78 decision for the Redhawks.
UP NEXT
UC Davis returns to action on Sunday, Dec. 21, traveling to Pocatello, Idaho to face Idaho State. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. PT.
