Redhawks Soar in ‘Battle for Seattle’

Christmas came early for Seattle University Men’s Basketball, which bested the University of Washington 79-70 in the “Battle for Seattle” on December 23 at Alaska Airlines Arena at the UW. This was the 40th matchup between the crosstown rivals and the win snaps the Huskies 19-game winning streak against the Redhawks that spanned 48 years.

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe had career highs of 23 points and 16 rebounds and John Christofilis scored 21 points in the win for SU. SU's last win in the series came nearly five decades ago on Nov. 28, 1978. This game will be long remembered for Redhawk fans.

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The team next plays at home at the Redhawk Center vs. Nicholls State University on December 30, with tip-off at 7 p.m. Be part of the action and get your tickets today.

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