Box Score AZUSA, Calif. — The Azusa Pacific Cougars (6-4, 2-1 PacWest) wasted no time extending their winning streak on Thursday night, dominating the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks (0-9) in an 82-50 victory at the Felix Event Center.

In the first-ever meeting between the two programs, the Cougars displayed superior depth and firepower, overwhelming the winless Nanooks with a balanced attack inside and out. Coming off a 36-point victory just 24 hours earlier, APU showed no signs of fatigue, shooting nearly 44% from the field and connecting on 8 three-pointers.

Sophomore forward Rachel Roderick anchored the Cougars' effort, delivering a hyper-efficient performance in the paint. Roderick finished with a game-high 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while also pulling down 9 rebounds and swiping 3 steals.

While Roderick controlled the interior, senior guard Audrey Sayoc provided the spark from the perimeter. Sayoc poured in 17 points, draining 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and added 3 assists and 3 steals. The Cougars' perimeter assault didn't stop there, and senior Rome Falcocchia chipped in with 13 points.

Defensively, Azusa Pacific was suffocating. The Cougars forced Alaska Fairbanks into 27 turnovers, converting those mistakes into a staggering 31 points. The Nanooks struggled to find any offensive rhythm against the pressure, shooting just 39% from the floor. Jazlynn Novelli was the lone bright spot for the visitors, leading her team with 15 points.

The game was effectively decided by halftime, as APU used a 28-point second quarter to build a commanding 49-30 lead at the break. They never let up, holding the Nanooks to just eight points in the third quarter to cruise to the finish line.
 
Box Score Highlights
Azusa Pacific:  Rachel Roderick – 18 Points, 9 Rebounds, 3 Blocks, 3 Steals

Alaska-Fairbanks: Jazlynn Novelli – 15 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists

Key Stats & Notes

• APU led the game for 39 minutes and eight seconds of the contest.
• The Cougars had a 28-14 advantage over the Nanooks in the Bench Points category.
• APU scored a game-high 14 unanswered points in the 3rd quarter.

Up Next
The Cougars will look to keep their momentum rolling when they continue their homestand against conference rival Point Loma on Saturday, Dec. 20. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. at the Felix Event Center.