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Peninsula Pirates Face Defending Champ Walla Walla in NWAC Semifinal
Pirates look to upset Warriors after two earlier losses this season
Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:46pm
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The 24-4 Peninsula Pirates women's basketball team will face the 27-4 defending NWAC champion Walla Walla Warriors in the semifinal round of the NWAC tournament at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. The Pirates lost to the Warriors twice earlier this season, but have since knocked off Treasure Valley and Umpqua to reach the semifinal. The Pirates will look to their deep bench, led by Haley Ostrander, Aspen Fraser, and Malia Garcia, to pull off the upset against the Warriors, who are led by standout freshman guard Logan Sailors.
Why it matters
This semifinal matchup features two of the top teams in the NWAC, with the defending champion Warriors looking to return to the finals, while the upstart Pirates aim to pull off a major upset and advance to the championship game.
The details
The Pirates lost to the Warriors earlier this season when they were short-handed, suiting up just seven players. In the second meeting, the Pirates shot poorly, hitting just 30% from the field and 3-of-16 from three-point range. However, the Pirates have since found their stride, with their bench players stepping up in tournament wins over Treasure Valley and Umpqua. The Warriors are led by standout freshman guard Logan Sailors, who averages 16 points per game, as well as a strong frontcourt duo of Addy Laible and Hadley Fraas.
- The semifinal game is scheduled for tomorrow night, March 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
- The Pirates and Warriors met earlier this season on December 30th at the Lower Columbia College Holiday Tournament, with Walla Walla winning 69-55.
The players
Walla Walla Warriors
The defending NWAC champions, led by legendary head coach Bobbi Hazeltine, who is in her 27th season and has compiled a 567-183 record, reaching 8 Final Fours and winning 4 NWAC titles.
Logan Sailors
A 5'5" freshman guard for the Walla Walla Warriors, who averages 16 points per game and shoots 33% from three-point range.
Addy Laible
A 6'3" sophomore forward for the Walla Walla Warriors, who averages 9 points and 7 rebounds per game.
Hadley Fraas
A 5'10" sophomore forward for the Walla Walla Warriors, who averages 13 points and 9 rebounds per game.
Peninsula Pirates
The 24-4 Pirates have reached the NWAC semifinal after knocking off Treasure Valley and Umpqua in the tournament.
What’s next
The winner of the semifinal matchup between the Peninsula Pirates and Walla Walla Warriors will advance to the NWAC championship game on March 15th.
The takeaway
The Pirates have proven they can compete with the defending champions, and with their deep bench and improved play throughout the tournament, they have a chance to pull off the upset and reach the NWAC title game.
