FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15th, 2024

Redding, Calif.| With a final score of 64-57, due to a tough fourth quarter, the Knights take their first loss of the season against Simpson University in game one of the Simpson Classic. The Knights led by one going into the fourth quarter when the Red Hawks of Simpson University started to rain in the points and put up 23. 

Overall, the Knights fought hard but ran into issues finishing points as they shot a 38% field goal percentage, and were 6-27 beyond the arc. Defensively, the Knight's played well as they had 33 rebounds and 6 steals this afternoon. Sophomore Alex Saunders led in points with 18 going 8-12 from the field. Defensively, Alexa Mee put on a clinic as she had 10 rebounds, 6 of which being of the offensive variety.

"It's tough to drop a game when there was a ton of positives throughout," Head Coach, Jimmy Smith said. "We often learn best in defeat so we will do our best to grow from this opportunity and move forward. Overall, the girls worked really hard, rebounded well against a tought team, and had great bench energy."

With this only being the Knights second game of the season, there is not a lot to worry about. The team still has two more games before conference play starts on the 26th of November. This will give the seven new signees and new assistant coaches plenty of time to warm up and prepare for the long season ahead of them that does not end until the 22nd of February. 

Next Up
The Knights will be back in action tomorrow as they continue their California road trip against Pacific Union College. The game is slated to take place at the James M. Grant Center with tip off at 6pm still in Redding, California as they finish up their portion of the Simpson Classic. They will then take a week off before traveling to our Division Three rivals of Lewis and Clark College on the 23rd of November at 2pm. The Knights will be road warriors for the first few weeks of the season as their first home game is not until the 26th of November.