San Rafael, Calif. – Sonoma State opened its 2018-19 campaign with a non-conference victory over Notre Dame de Namur (NDNU) 59-47. 
 
Sophie Northern led the Seawolves offense with 12-points, Northern went 1-for-2 at the free throw line, 1-for-4 shooting 3-pointers, and hitting 5 of her nine field goals. Ugochi Anudokem snagged nine rebounds, three blocks and three steals against the Argonauts.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: The Seawolves maintained a consistent lead throughout its season opener. Serena Santos opened the evening with a three-point shot in the first thirty seconds.
 
Outscoring Norte Dame de Namur 20-12 in the first, the Seawolves limited the Argonauts to only 5 points in the second quarter and entered halftime 21-points ahead of Norte Dame de Namur. 
 
The Seawolves maintained a double-figure lead in the second half, pushing the lead to 21 a couple of times in the third and fourth quarter before ending the second half with a 59-47 advantage.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE: The first half featured Sonoma making 80% (8-of-10) of its free throws, 40% (4-of-10) of its 3-pointers, and 54.2% (13-of-24) field goals.
 
The second saw the Seawolves make 50% (6-of-12) of its free throws, 14.3% (1-of-7) of its 3-pointers, and 29.2% (7-of-24) field goals.
 
The Seawolves recorded 24 points in the paint to NDNU's 12, 23 points off turnovers to NDNU's 19, and 12-second-chance points to NDNU's 10.
 
WHAT'S NEXT: The Seawolves continue its opening weekend Saturday with a 2:00 p.m. tip-off against Dominican University.