SEA LIONS TAKE CARE OF COUGARS IN SEASON-OPENING EXHIBITION

(SAN DIEGO) PLNU Men’s Basketball defeated Azusa Pacific, 82-63, in a season-opening exhibition on Saturday afternoon in Golden Gym to officially tip-off its 2026-27 campaign. Andrew Hommes scored a game-high 23 points and grabbed eight boards, while Jake Lifgren recorded a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Sea Lions over its former conference rival. Point Loma outrebounded APU, 43-23, including 14-3 on the offensive glass. The Sea Lions also dominated the Cougars in the paint, outscoring the visitors 48-10 down low, with Jack Wistrcill adding 10 points off the bench. Judson Loe’s 3-pointer late in the…