Women's Basketball Team Opens With Win

CSUSM players celebrate during Friday's season-opening victory over Azusa Pacific. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Tatum Tamashiro had seven points in a win over Azusa Pacfic on Friday. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM women's basketball coach Jana Pearson draws up a play during the Cougars' season-opening win against Azusa Pacific. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Portia Polo looks for an open teammate against Azusa Pacific. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Kaitlyn Beall goes in for a layup during the women's basketball team's season-opening win against Azusa Pacific. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Kristan Yumul drives past an Azusa Pacific player during the Cougars' season opener on Friday. Photo by Brandon Pollard

The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with a 58-52 victory over Azusa Pacific at The Sports Center on Friday.

The Cougars shot 33.3% (20-of-60) from the field and 33.3% (6-of-18) from beyond the arc, while holding APU to 25% from the field and 21.1% from 3-point range. The Cougars also won the rebounding battle 55-41, led by Kaity Haan's game-high 16.

Sophie Morales had 15 points, five rebounds and four assists for CSUSM, while teammate Sydney Hani added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Cougars notched their second win on Saturday, beating visiting Point Loma Nazarene 62-50. CSUSM's next game is Nov. 28 against Northwest Nazarene in the PLNU Thanksgiving Classic.

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