AZUSA, Calif. – The Cougars capped off a perfect 4-0 home stand with a 93-62 victory over Dominican Saturday evening inside the Felix Event Center.  Six Cougars scored in double figures in the win.

How It Happened: The Penguins were able to keep pace for the first 10 or so minutes, taking a small lead at 8-6 and tying the game for the last time at 13-all on a three-point play seven and a half minutes into the contest.  But the home team would step on the gas from there. McKelery Robertson hit a three that would kickstart a 28-6 run over the next 10 minutes that allowed the home team to run away with the game.  The Cougars would make six triples as part of the run, eventually taking a 27-point lead into the locker room at 48-21.

If there was any doubt as to the outcome at that point, the 18-4 run the Cougars opened the second half with quickly settled them.  Azusa Pacific would lead by as many as 42 en route to closing out their fifth consecutive victory.

By the Numbers:  The Cougars shot 62%in the first half, including 64% from beyond the arc.  Ken West made six triples en route to a game high 22 points and 8 rebounds.  He was joined in double figures by George Reidy with 15; Robertson with 14; Hayden Gray, who had 11 points and 9 assists; Nate Kleppe, who has 10; and Bryce Sloan, who also had 10.  The Cougars won the rebounding battle 40-32, and handed out 23 assists on 37 made baskets.  The Cougars are now 14-3 all-time against Dominican.

Up Next: Azusa Pacific (17-6, 12-4 PacWest) now get a week to prepare for round two of the Cornerstone Cup when they visit Biola next Saturday at 7:30 p.m.  The game can be livestreamed HERE.