Vikings dominate Fresno Pacific in season opener

Junior guard Taylor Peacocke and freshman forward Nikki Corbett each scored 16 points to lead five players in double figures in a 97-51 victory over Fresno Pacific Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, at the West Region Challenge hosted by Humboldt State University.

The Vikings (1-0) opened the season with a dominating performance on both ends of the court. The team shot 65.7 percent from the field (44 for 67) and held a 42-21 advantage on the boards.

“Today was a really good team effort and a nice way to open the season,” coach Carmen Dolfo said. “They really shared the ball well.”

Peacocke was 8 for 12 from the field and also recorded five rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Corbett tied for the team high in points in her collegiate debut despite playing only 15 minutes. The 6-foot-2 forward was 7 for 8 from the field off the bench and added 5 rebounds.

This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 10:45 PM with the headline "Vikings dominate Fresno Pacific in season opener."