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 set the tone immediately, opening the game on a 7-0 run and holding the Red Flash to just seven points in the first quarter while building an 18-7 lead. The defensive pressure continued, and by halftime, Army’s advantage had ballooned to 38-21. The Black Knights did not relent after the break, outscoring Saint Francis (PA) in both the third and fourth quarters to secure the lopsided non-conference victory.

Army’s offense was a model of efficiency, scoring 82 points on 71 possessions for an offensive rating of 115.8. The Black Knights shot 52.6 percent from the floor, connecting on 30 of 57 field goal attempts. Their dominance was most evident in the paint, where they outscored the Red Flash 42-20, and they also capitalized on mistakes, scoring 18 points off 16 Saint Francis turnovers.

Kya Smith led the Black Knights with a game-high 15 points and nine rebounds, just shy of a double-double. Camryn Tade provided a strong all-around performance with 14 points, four rebounds and two blocks. The Army offense was facilitated effectively by Reese Ericson, who dished out six assists to go with her 11 points, and Brooke Wilson, who added six points, six rebounds and five assists. Taylor Wilson and Stella Chartrand also scored in double figures with 11 and nine points, respectively.

Saint Francis (PA) struggled offensively throughout the contest, managing only 50 points on 72 possessions for an offensive rating of 69.4. The Red Flash shot 28.3 percent from the field and committed 16 turnovers against only four assists. Cassandra Hawthorne was a bright spot for the home team, finishing with 12 points and five rebounds. Aleah James contributed six points, five rebounds and three assists.

The loss extends a difficult start to the season for Saint Francis (PA), which falls to 0-6. Army, meanwhile, continues its strong opening to the campaign, improving to 5-1. The Black Knights have now won five of their last six games, with their only loss coming on the road against a Power Five opponent, Oregon.

An announced crowd of 375 watched the game at DeGol Arena. Army’s next contest is on the road against Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 29. Saint Francis (PA) will look for its first win when it travels to face Iona on Nov. 28.