ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Wofford Terriers used a dominant first half to cruise to an 80-54 victory over the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at Kimmel Arena.

Wofford established control from the opening tip, racing out to a 23-10 lead after the first quarter and extending its advantage to 45-23 by halftime. The Terriers’ offense was efficient throughout, scoring 80 points on just 67 possessions for an offensive rating of 119.2. In contrast, the Bulldogs managed only 54 points on 71 possessions, an offensive rating of 75.7.

Gabby Mundy led all scorers with 24 points for Wofford, showcasing an efficient all-around game. Molly Masingale added 14 points, while Queen Ikhiuwu controlled the paint with 13 points and three blocks. The Terriers’ offense was balanced, with Maddie Heiss also contributing 11 points.

UNC Asheville was led by Jamaria Freeman and Nia Green, who each scored 16 points. Freeman also dished out six assists. Aileen Marquez was the only other Bulldog in double figures, finishing with 12 points.

The game was decided by Wofford’s superior shooting and rebounding. The Terriers connected on 44.6 percent of their field goals, compared to just 30.2 percent for the Bulldogs. Wofford also held a significant 16-8 advantage on the offensive glass, leading to a 36-18 edge in points in the paint.

Defensively, Wofford forced 14 UNC Asheville turnovers, converting them into 14 points, while the Bulldogs managed only five points off of Wofford’s 11 turnovers. The Terriers also out-blocked the Bulldogs four to two.

With the win, Wofford evens its season record at 2-4. UNC Asheville also moves to 2-4 on the season. An announced crowd of 268 was in attendance for the game.

Wofford will look to build on the victory when it returns home to face Georgia Southern on Sunday. UNC Asheville travels to face Furman on Saturday.