NAMPA, Idaho – The Saint Martin's women's basketball team (3-5, 0-1 GNAC) was tripped up in their conference opener on Thursday afternoon, falling 77-64 against Northwest Nazarene (5-2, 1-0 GNAC).
 
It was a solid first half for the Saints who powered out to a 5-0 lead right off the bat with a free throw from Anjel Galbraith, followed by a Rian Clear jumper, and then a Galbraith bucket. With the score tied at 11-11, the Saints again utilized a run, scoring eight straight to go up 19-11. SMU ended the first up 21-16. The second quarter was much of the same as Clear started off the frame with a layup after Galbraith picked the pocket of a Nighthawk. Clear capped off the half with a three from deep that cemented a quarter win for Saint Martin's. Going into the locker room, the Saints were up six.
 
NNU owned the second half including a third quarter where they outscored the Saints by 13. When the dust had settled on the fourth, Nazarene escaped with a 13-point win. Galbraith led the way with 19 points with Clear right behind at 13. Kiana Rios and Lauryn Morris also were in double figures scoring 11 and 10 respectively. Avery Oaster was the leading rebounder with nine boards.
 
The Saints stay on the road this Saturday, December 3^rd as they play at Central Washington University (6-1, 1-0 GNAC). Tipoff is at 5:15 PM at Ellensburg High School.