Alaska opened its women’s basketball season with a sweep of Pacific Union, closing the series with a 118-62 win Saturday in Fairbanks. The Nanooks built a 62-point lead in the third quarter and had four players score at least 19 points.

By the Numbers
  • Alaska’s record: 2-0.
  • Final score: Alaska 118, Pacific Union 62.
  • Siri Lindsey scored 26 points; Denae Skelton added 21, Addie Prisciandaro 20 and Chloe Parker 19.
  • Alaska forced 42 turnovers and scored 63 points off them.
  • The Nanooks shot 44.6% from the field and 40.8% from 3-point range.
What’s Next

Alaska heads to Hawaii for three games next week, starting Tuesday against Hawaii Hilo. The Nanooks then face Hawaii Pacific and Chaminade on Friday and Saturday in the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge.

Bottom Line

Alaska’s 2-0 start was powered by scoring depth and relentless pressure, with 55 points from the bench and a decisive edge in turnovers and second chances.