IRVINE, Calif. – The Western Washington University women's basketball team put together a dominating all-around performance recording a 29-point 86-57 road victory over Concordia University Irvine on Friday at the GNAC/PacWest Challenge in CU Arena.
WWU improved to 4-2 on the season paved by a historic shooting performance, connecting on 34-of-51 shots from the field for a 66.7-percent shooting percentage. During the NCAA era since 1998, it marks the third-best shooting performance by a Viking team and the best since the 2004 season. The Vikings were 28-for-35 (80-percent) from shots inside the 3-point arc against the Golden Eagles.
The Vikings got off to a quick start with 27 first-quarter points and held a 43-32 halftime lead. Western's defense limited CUI to nine points in the 3rd quarter to expand the lead to 64-41 and finished strong for the 29-point victory.
Western featured four players scoring in double digits, led by a game-high 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting from junior guard Demi Dykstra and 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting by junior guard Joy Haltom. The 20-point game for Haltom marked a collegiate career best after playing two seasons at Portland State.
Leading scorer Libby Stump poured in 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting to increase her season point total to 17.5 points per game. Senior forward Olivia Hodges recorded a monster 13-point, 16-rebound double-double for her fourth game (out of 6) with double figures in points and rebounds this season. Hodges, a transfer from Cal State LA and Southern California native from Pasadena, is averaging 11.2 rebounds and 13.2 points per game for the Vikings.
CUI (1-2) was led by 13 points from Genesis Hopkins (3-4 FG, 7-8 FT) and nine points each by Myia Collins and Asia Darcuiel.
WWU held a decisive 44-20 advantage in rebounding, with Hodges (16 boards) and Haltom (6 rebounds) leading the way.
The Vikings close out play in the GNAC/PacWest Challenge Saturday at 1 pm vs. Azusa Pacific (2-2), a 75-59 winner over Seattle Pacific earlier on Friday.
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NCAA Basketball
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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Final
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Western Washington (4-2)
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27
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16
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21
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22
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86
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Concordia Irvine (1-2)
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21
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11
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9
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16
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57
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The Vikings (4-2) close out play at the GNAC/PacWest Challenge Saturday taking on Azusa Pacific (2-2) on Saturday with tip-off inside CU Arena at 1 pm. WWU makes its home next week hosting the Lynda Goodrich Classic in Carver Gym with games Friday vs. University of Mary and Saturday vs. San Francisco State, with tip-off at 2:30 pm on WECU Court. All links to follow the Vikings on the road will be posted at WWUVikings.com.
Here is a look at the statistical comparison between WWU and Concordia University of Irvine:
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COMPARISON
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WWU
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CUI
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Points
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86
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57
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Field Goal Pct.
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.667 (34-51)
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.356 (21-59)
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3 Point FG Pct.
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.375 (6-16)
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.222 (4-18)
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Free Throw Pct.
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.600 (12-20)
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.579 (11-19)
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Rebounds
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44
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18
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Offensive Rebounds
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12
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8
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Assists
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10
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12
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Turnovers
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23
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14
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Steals
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9
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9
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Blocked Shots
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1
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1
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Time Led
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38:00
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0:39
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Points off Turnovers
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11
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15
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Points in the Paint
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54
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32
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Bench Points
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30
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21
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Fouls
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21
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17
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Biggest Lead
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30
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1
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Lead Changes: 4 Times Tied: 2
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Here is a look at the Vikings record breakdown for the 2025-26 season:
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RECORD BREAKDOWN
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Overall
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4-2
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GNAC
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0-0
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Non-Conference
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4-2
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Streak
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W1
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Home
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0-0
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Away
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1-0
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Neutral
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3-2
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vs. Ranked Teams
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1-1
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Leading at Half
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2-1
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Trailing at Half
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1-1
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Tied at Half
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1-1
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Overtime
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0-0
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BY UNIFORM
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White
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1-1
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Black
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2-0
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Navy
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0-0
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Light Blue
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1-1
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