CANYON, Texas (Interstat) — West Texas A&M used a dominant paint presence and a fast start to beat non-divisional foe Wayland Baptist 78-37 in women’s NCAA Division II basketball Monday at First United Bank Center. The Buffaloes led 21-8 after the first quarter and 43-19 at halftime, then kept control after the break. West Texas A&M scored 50 points in the paint, converted 20 turnovers into points and pulled down 25 offensive rebounds. The Buffaloes also recorded 12 assists and four blocks. Taylor Haggan posted 22 minutes, seven points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while Taejhuan Hill added 20 minutes, 14 points, nine rebounds and one block. Ella Brown scored 14 points, Julie Nekolna had 10 points and six rebounds, and Kerbie Cash contributed six points, five rebounds and five assists. Wayland Baptist managed 10 points in the paint and 13 points off turnovers. The attendance was 1,913. West Texas A&M improved to 1-1.