WWU women handle Alaska in GNAC opener

Senior center Kayla Bernsen recorded her third double-double of the season with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Western Washington Vikings to a 90-59 victory over Alaska in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference opener for both schools at Whatcom Pavilion.

The Vikings improved to 4-3 overall and 1-0 in GNAC play with their third consecutive victory. UAF falls to 5-4 overall and 0-1 in GNAC play.