SEATTLE, Wash. – The Western Washington University women's basketball team put together a dominating second-half performance in Friday's 67-43 road victory over Seattle Pacific University, extending the Vikings winning streak to six consecutive games.

WWU improved to 9-2 overall and closed out a perfect 2-0 opening weekend of GNAC play by holding the Falcons to 17 second-half points. The Vikings pulled away from a 33-30 lead early in the third quarter, out-scoring SPU 34-13 over the final 16 Minutes of the contest.

Senior forward Olivia Hodges extended her NCAA II lead in double-doubles with her ninth in 11 games, leading all players with 21 points and 17 rebounds. Hodges was 7-for-18 from the field and 7-for-8 from the free throw line in her seventh consecutive game with double-digits in points and rebounds. Through the first 11 games of the 2025-26 season, the Cal State LA transfer is averaging 18.9 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, while shooting 53.1-percent from the field (69-for-130).

Junior guard Demi Dykstra finished with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, scoring 12 points in the second half. Dykstra was 5-for-7 from beyond the 3-point arc, with four in the final quarter. Senior forward Aspen Garrison added nine points and three blocked shots and junior guard Joy Haltom contributed six points and six rebounds.

SPU (2-6, 0-2 GNAC) was led by 18 points from Layne Kearns on 7-for-15 shooting. The Falcons recorded nine blocked shots, tied for the most by a GNAC team this season.

Olivia Hodges recorded her ninth double-double in 11 games, extending her NCAA II lead in the category … Elizabeth Swift capped the scoring in the game with a long three-pointer, the first collegiate points for the redshirt freshman guard … WWU's defense limited SPU to 17 second-half points with 8 in the 3rd quarter and 9 in the 4th quarter … Demi Dykstra scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half … the six-game winning streak dates back to an 86-57 road win at CUI on November 21.

Western went on a 10-2 scoring run in the third quarter, pulling away from a three-point game at 33-30 to take a 43-32 lead. That scoring spurt opened the game up with the Vikings out-scoring the Falcons 34-13 over the final 16 minutes of the game.

The Vikings (9-2, 2-0 GNAC) are off next week for final exams, returning to action December 19-20 with a pair of games in the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas (hosted by WWU). WWU faces Eastern New Mexico and New Mexico Highlands in the two-day tournament held at the College of Southern Nevada. More information on the tournament can be found at WWUVikings.com. 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 Seattle Pacific:

The Vikings recorded their 15th consecutive victory over the Falcons, a winning streak that goes back to the 2018-19 season. WWU leads the all-time series 76-33.

Here is a look at the Vikings record breakdown for the 2025-26 season:

Here is a game-by-game look at the 2025-26 schedule and results:

Here is a look at the GNAC standings and schedule for the opening week of the GNAC slate. Updated conference statistics and postseason information can be viewed online at GNACSports.com. The top six teams in the conference standings at the end of the regular season will qualify for the GNAC Championships held March 5-7 in Carver Gym in Bellingham.