The Spokane Sasquatch women opened up the 2018-19 NWAC basketball season with the annual Alumni game, a game that brings out former players who compete against current women’s basketball players. The current Sasquatch came away with the win 69-40 over the Alumni.

The season officially began Nov. 29 when Spokane played host to the Gonzaga Club at 6 p.m. inside SFCC. Spokane made quick work of the Gonzaga Club with a 78-49 win to open the 2018-19 campaign, a game that saw Spokane lead wire to wire, thanks in part to Jessica Olsen with 21 points. Koyama Young also got in on the action with 18. Alexia Novelli and Rose Mongoyak also chipped in with 10.

With the win, Spokane now goes to 2-0 in the season.

The Sasquatch remained home to host the Cougars of Clackamas on Sunday SFCC before going on the road for the Everett Basketball Classic. The Sasquatch dropped a 74-71 loss to Clackamas Sunday. The Sasquatch were led by Alexia Novelli with 16 points. Four Sasquatch finished in double figures led by Novelli’s 16. Shania Graham finished with 11, Koyama Young with 15, and Jessica Olsen chipped in 14. With the loss, Spokane drops to 2-1, with the 23rd Everett Basketball Classic this weekend.

The 23rd Everett Basketball Classic takes place Dec. 7-9 at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center on the campus of Everett Community College in Everett,Washington. The Sasquatch opens with Southwestern Oregon at 2 p.m. Friday, while the host Trojans open with Linn-Benton at 8 p.m. to round out day 1.Admission for the Everett Basketball Classic is $5 per person per day, ages 12 and up. Everett faculty, students, and staff are free when you show your student ID card.