Playing in her hometown for the first time as a member of the Lumberjacks, JJ Nakai put up a team-high 20 points in the 83-75 victory over the UTEP Miners last Thursday. Adding five rebounds and four assists, Nakai matched her NAU career-best totals in each category as the Lumberjacks came away with the win in their home opener. Scoring seven of her 20 points in the third quarter, Nakai helped the Lumberjacks regain the lead from the Miners while the team finished with its best shooting quarter of the season, hitting 9-of-12 shots during across the 10-minute period.