2024-2025 University of the Pacific Women's Basketball (PDF) - University of the Pacific
The University of Pacific could be a competitive game in the Spanos Center in Stockton tomorrow afternoon for multiple reasons. This is the definition of a potential "trap" game between the upset win last night over #19 Alabama and the ACC opener next Friday night against rival Stanford. The other reason is that UOP has won two consecutive games! They traveled to Houston and defeated the Cougars and returned home and emerged victorious in overtime over Oregon State last night.
The Tigers forced 29 turnovers (which included 17 steals) against the Beavers to earn the hard-fought decision. This is the type of a guard-oriented team that can give Cal difficulty (see below):
.Women's Basketball vs Oregon State on 12/5/2024 - Box Score - University of the Pacific
Pacific ended up taking 19 more shots from the field than OSU despite being outrebounded by 14 boards. (see Sela Heide's incredible game in box score).
Pacific lost to Cal in Berkeley by 17 points in 2022-23 but stayed in the game for a while. Their star senior guard, Anaya James, could not be defended well by the Bears as a soph and she busted out for 20 points. Their leading scorer this season, 6-1 senior post, Elizabeth Elliott, is also their leading rebounder. She was unavailable to play in Berkeley. Both of these young ladies are from Inglewood in Southern California. Their third double-digit scorer is a fifth year PG from Texas, Liz Smith. All three of their top offensive threats have scored more than twenty points in games in 2024-25! Their fourth starter, junior Sydney Ward, is also a guard from Texas who likely is their best defender. She stands 6-0 and leads the team in blocked shots with 10. Their fourth leading scorer is a 6-4 center, Lauren Glazier, a transfer from Washington State. She scored 10 points against the tall frontline of the Beavers in the upset. Their sixth man is soph SG, Nyah Lowery, from St Mary's-Stockton.
2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster - University of the Pacific
My prediction for this game is the Bears prevail over the Tigers 80-60! This is predicated on staying in control of their offense throughout the game. However, I can see the possibility of a closer game (w/in 10 points) if Cal doesn't come out with high energy and get off to a strong start in the 1st quarter tomorrow afternoon. The outcome of this game may turn out to be defensive intensity. UOP forces 22 turnovers per contest, but they also commit 20 TOs themselves. If Cal can play formidable defense, they can help offset their own miscues. The one facet of the game that Cal should dominate is rebounding. Michelle Onyiah is capable of having a dominant game vs the Tigers if she can stay on the court. This is going to be an effort game for both teams at 2 pm on Saturday following very physical wins on Thursday night. GO BEARS!
The University of Pacific could be a competitive game in the Spanos Center in Stockton tomorrow afternoon for multiple reasons. This is the definition of a potential "trap" game between the upset win last night over #19 Alabama and the ACC opener next Friday night against rival Stanford. The other reason is that UOP has won two consecutive games! They traveled to Houston and defeated the Cougars and returned home and emerged victorious in overtime over Oregon State last night.
The Tigers forced 29 turnovers (which included 17 steals) against the Beavers to earn the hard-fought decision. This is the type of a guard-oriented team that can give Cal difficulty (see below):
.Women's Basketball vs Oregon State on 12/5/2024 - Box Score - University of the Pacific
Pacific ended up taking 19 more shots from the field than OSU despite being outrebounded by 14 boards. (see Sela Heide's incredible game in box score).
Pacific lost to Cal in Berkeley by 17 points in 2022-23 but stayed in the game for a while. Their star senior guard, Anaya James, could not be defended well by the Bears as a soph and she busted out for 20 points. Their leading scorer this season, 6-1 senior post, Elizabeth Elliott, is also their leading rebounder. She was unavailable to play in Berkeley. Both of these young ladies are from Inglewood in Southern California. Their third double-digit scorer is a fifth year PG from Texas, Liz Smith. All three of their top offensive threats have scored more than twenty points in games in 2024-25! Their fourth starter, junior Sydney Ward, is also a guard from Texas who likely is their best defender. She stands 6-0 and leads the team in blocked shots with 10. Their fourth leading scorer is a 6-4 center, Lauren Glazier, a transfer from Washington State. She scored 10 points against the tall frontline of the Beavers in the upset. Their sixth man is soph SG, Nyah Lowery, from St Mary's-Stockton.
2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster - University of the Pacific
My prediction for this game is the Bears prevail over the Tigers 80-60! This is predicated on staying in control of their offense throughout the game. However, I can see the possibility of a closer game (w/in 10 points) if Cal doesn't come out with high energy and get off to a strong start in the 1st quarter tomorrow afternoon. The outcome of this game may turn out to be defensive intensity. UOP forces 22 turnovers per contest, but they also commit 20 TOs themselves. If Cal can play formidable defense, they can help offset their own miscues. The one facet of the game that Cal should dominate is rebounding. Michelle Onyiah is capable of having a dominant game vs the Tigers if she can stay on the court. This is going to be an effort game for both teams at 2 pm on Saturday following very physical wins on Thursday night. GO BEARS!
