Alaska opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 121-35 rout of Pacific Union, fueled by relentless pressure and a historic scoring night. The Nanooks’ point total was their highest since 2006 and tied for the second most in program history.

By the Numbers
  • 121 points for Alaska — tied for the second most in program history.
  • 61 turnovers forced and 41 steals by the Nanooks.
  • 20 points and 5 steals for leading scorer Siri Lindsey.
  • 6 Nanooks scored in double figures.
  • 86 points: Alaska’s margin of victory.
State of Play
  • Alaska is 1-0 overall and 0-0 in GNAC play.
  • The Nanooks led 51-17 at halftime, then outscored Pacific Union 70-18 in the second half.
  • Marney Rees made all 7 of her field-goal attempts; Denae Skelton added 19 points and a team-high 7 steals.
What's Next

Alaska faces Pacific Union again Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Nanooks made a statement in their opener: their defensive pressure created 61 turnovers, while balanced scoring turned those opportunities into a record-caliber win.