PHOENIX, Ariz. – Arizona Western Matadors Women's Basketball (22-6, 15-5) opened up the season's final road trip with a 59-39 win over Phoenix (4-23, 2-19) on Saturday afternoon at the Bears' Den.

Kristol Ayson and Lime Okada combined for 30 points to help the Lady Matadors get back in the win column.

Arizona Western held a 7-6 lead early in the first quarter before going on a 6-0 run to take a 13-6 advantage capped off by an Okada layup. The Lady Matadors outscored Phoenix 18-9 in the first quarter and opened up a 26-14 lead in the second quarter. Ayson scored 14 of her 18 in the first half, ending the second quarter with a steal and a layup before the buzzer to give the Lady Matadors a 30-16 halftime lead.

The Lady Matadors were able to stretch out the lead in the third thanks to three-straight fast-break baskets, two of which came from Okada to put the Lady Matadors up 46-22. Arizona Western outscored the Bears 20-10 in the third quarter. Arizona Western was held to nine points in the fourth quarter.

Okada was the Lady Matadors' second-leading scorer with 12 points. Maddison Zugna finished the game with nine points.

The Lady Matadors are back in action on Monday, February 27, heading to Prescott, Ariz. To take on Yavapai at 7:30 pm.