AZUSA, CALIF. -- Junior center Jennifer Barbone scored a game-high 18 points, including 11 in the first half, to lead the NAIA's No. 25-ranked Azusa Pacific to a 78-37 victory over Westmont in a GSAC game in Azusa Tuesday night.

The Cougars used a 13-2 run midway through the first half to take a 27-14 lead with 7:50 remaining. Barbone scored 6 points during that run. At the same time, Azusa Pacific took advantage of 19 Warrior turnovers and 27% (8-for-30) shooting in the first half. The Cougars closed the half with an 8-0 run to take a 41-24 lead into the locker room at halftime.

In the second half, Azusa Pacific continued to pull away. Barbone scored 7 straight points to give the Cougars a 65-35 lead with 5:59 left in the game. Barbone made her first 4 shots of the evening, and combined with her 11-for-11 effort at Point Loma Nazarene last Saturday, set a GSAC record with 15 consecutive field goals made.

"For us, we needed to gain confidence out of this game after losing 2 of 3 last week," said Azusa Pacific head coach Danielle Jorgenson. "Every one has been keying on (Allison)Box and her outside shot which has opened our inside game, and Barbone has benefited. We had well-rounded attack tonight."

Ten different Cougars scored in the game. Seniors Jessica Herman and Amy Lemm each tossed in 12 points while Box added 11 points on the strength of 3 second half treys.

Westmont was paced by Tena Mensonides' 11 points, 9 of which came in the first half. After Westmont fell behind 10-0 to start the game, Mensonides' led a comeback charge that was capped by her 3-point play to pull Westmont to within 2 at 14-12 with 12:09 left in the first half. It was at that point that Azusa Pacific and Barbone took control of the game.

Azusa Pacific has now won 10 straight over Westmont and improves to 11-4 overall, 2-2 in the GSAC. Westmont falls to 3-9 overall, 1-3 in the GSAC.