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 25.0% from the field and 21.1% from 3-point range. The Cougars also won the rebound 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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