LORETTO, Pa. (Interstat) — In a commanding wire-to-wire victory, the Army women’s basketball team delivered a decisive 82-50 win over Saint Francis (PA) on Saturday at DeGol Arena.

The Black Knights established their dominance from the opening tip, embarking on a 7-0 run to start the game and closing the first quarter with an 18-7 lead. The stifling Army defense held the Red Flash to just 15 first-half field goal attempts, building a 38-21 advantage by halftime. The offensive pressure never relented as Army poured in 23 points in the third quarter and 21 in the fourth to seal the lopsided result.

Army’s offensive efficiency was the story of the game. The Black Knights scored 82 points on 71 possessions, translating to an elite offensive rating of 115.8. They shot 53 percent from the floor, connecting on 30 of 57 attempts, and dominated inside with 42 points in the paint. By contrast, Saint Francis (PA) managed only 50 points on 72 possessions, an offensive rating of 69.4, and shot a frigid 28 percent from the field, making just 15 of 53 shots.

Kya Smith led all scorers for Army, nearly securing a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes of action. Camryn Tade provided a strong all-around performance with 14 points, four rebounds and two blocks. The Black Knights’ ball movement was superior, tallying nine assists to the Red Flash’s four, with Reese Ericson facilitating the offense with a team-high six assists to go with her 11 points.

Defensively, Army was relentless, recording nine steals and forcing 16 Saint Francis (PA) turnovers, which they converted into 18 points. The Red Flash were led by Cassandra Hawthorne, who scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds. Aleah James added six points and five rebounds for the home team.

The victory improves Army’s record to 5-1 on the young season, while Saint Francis (PA) remains winless at 0-6. The game was played in front of an announced crowd of 375.

Army’s next contest is on the road against Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 29. Saint Francis (PA) will look to secure its first win when it travels to face Iona on Nov. 28.