Seawolf men edged by Crusaders in Nampa

NAMPA, Idaho ? Another fine offensive performance from seniors Jeremiah Trueman and Kenny Barker was not enough for the Alaska Anchorage men's basketball team Saturday, which fell 76-71 in a back-and-forth affair at the Johnson Sports Center.

The Seawolves (13-14, 7-7 GNAC) got 23 points from Trueman and 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists from Barker, while sophomore guard Brandon Walker had 11 points and nine rebounds.

The Crusaders (12-13, 5-10) were led by Adam Shildmyer's 23 points, while forward Brian Barkdoll had 18 points and five rebounds. NNU earned the victory from the free-throw line, where it made 21 of 27 compared to UAA's 8 of 12.

NNU earned a sweep of the season series despite trailing 59-54 when Walker nailed a jumper with 8:11 remaining.

In a game where neither team led by more than six points, the Seawolves fought back for the final tie of the night, 68-68, on Trueman's final basket with 1:30 left.

But Shildmyer would nail a pair of free throws and Barker missed a three-pointer on the ensuing possession as the home team took the lead for good.

Kevin White hit a three-pointer from the corner to cut it to 72-71 with 5.8 seconds remaining, and NNU's Kendall Gielow sank two free throws at the 4-second mark.

But White's inbounds pass to Trueman was stolen by Gielow at midcourt, ending any hopes of a UAA comeback.

The Seawolves return home next week for their home finales, beginning with Thursday's 7 p.m. tip against Saint Martin's.

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Players Mentioned

#RS Kenny Barker: G; 6' 3"; Senior

#25 Jeremiah Trueman: F; 6' 9"; Junior

#1 Kevin White: G; 6' 4"; Freshman

#22 Brandon Walker: G; 6' 3"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#RS Kenny Barker
: 6' 3"; Senior
: G

#25 Jeremiah Trueman
: 6' 9"; Junior
: F

#1 Kevin White
: 6' 4"; Freshman
: G

#22 Brandon Walker
: 6' 3"; Sophomore
: G