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Alaska-Anchorage falls to Lubbock in D-II championship

Published 8:00 am Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Alaska Anchorage's Sierra Afoa (24) shoots against Lubbock Christian's Kellyn Schneider during the second half of the championship game at the women's NCAA Division II basketball tournament Monday, April 4, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alaska Anchorage's Sierra Afoa (24) shoots against Lubbock Christian's Kellyn Schneider during the second half of the championship game at the women's NCAA Division II basketball tournament Monday, April 4, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Hoppel scored 27 points and Nicole Hampton finished with 22 points Monday to send Lubbock Christian past Alaska-Anchorage 78-73 for its first national championship.

The Lady Chaps (35-0) became the second team in three years and the third in Division II history to complete a perfect season.

The Seawolves (38-3) were led by Megan Mullings with 23 points and 12 rebounds while Jessica Madison was 4 of 7 on 3-pointers and had 14 points.

Alaska-Anchorage trailed 71-57 with 4:55 left, then forced three turnovers and knocked down two 3-pointers to get within 73-69 with 1:16 to go. Hampton answered with a midrange jumper to help seal it.

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