WEST POINT, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a commanding performance fueled by a dominant first quarter and near-perfect free-throw shooting, the Army women’s basketball team remained undefeated with a 67-52 victory over Siena on Thursday night at Christl Arena.

The Black Knights improved to 3-0 on the young season, while the Saints dropped their third consecutive contest to open the year.

Army seized control of the game from the opening tip, establishing a 23-12 lead after the first quarter. The early surge was powered by efficient offense and stifling defense that set the tone for the remainder of the contest. Siena managed to outscore Army by two points in the second quarter, narrowing the halftime deficit to 37-28, but could not sustain the momentum after the break.

Camryn Tade of Army led all scorers with a game-high 23 points, adding six rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes of action. Her backcourt mate, Kya Smith, recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Brooke Wilson contributed four points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Siena was led by Genevive Wedemeyer, who scored 13 points, and Francesca Schiro, who added 12. The Saints struggled mightily from beyond the arc, converting just one of their 10 three-point attempts, and were hampered by 21 turnovers.

The disparity at the free-throw line proved decisive. Army was nearly flawless, making 22 of 23 attempts from the charity stripe. In stark contrast, Siena connected on only 11 of its 20 free throws. The Black Knights also capitalized on second-chance opportunities, securing 14 offensive rebounds compared to Siena’s six.

Despite shooting a lower percentage from the field overall, Army’s ability to generate extra possessions and convert at the line proved to be the difference. The Black Knights also forced 19 points off Siena’s turnovers.

The Saints will look to secure their first win of the season when they return home to host Dartmouth on Sunday. Army, continuing its strong start, faces a significant road test at Oregon, also on Sunday.