ELLENSBURG, Wash. (Interstat) — Central Washington used a balanced offense and a strong first-quarter start to beat Midwestern State (Tex.) 70-52 in a women’s NCAA Division II game Saturday at Nicholson Pavilion. The Wildcats improved to 1-0, while the Mustangs fell to 0-1. Mackenzie Schulz led Central Washington with 10 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Capri Sims added 10 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block, and Kimberly Carrada Sanchez scored nine points with three rebounds, three assists and a block. Baylee Maldonado also had 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and a block, while Kayla Thornton chipped in nine points, four rebounds, two assists and a block. Amaya Jarvis contributed five points, five rebounds and five assists. For Midwestern State, Calyssa Sevier scored seven points, Payten Conde had eight points, three rebounds and four assists, and Elina Syniakova added eight points, three rebounds, an assist and a block. Central Washington shot 23 of 52 from the floor and forced 20 turnovers in front of 160.