RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — UC Irvine delivered a commanding performance in a 77-40 victory over UC Riverside in a Big West women’s basketball game Thursday night at the UCR Rec Center.

The Anteaters (7-2) seized control early, leading 20-6 after the first quarter and 36-11 at halftime. The Highlanders (1-6) never recovered, shooting just 24.1% from the field and committing 24 turnovers.

Jada Wynn led UC Irvine with 15 points. Hunter Hernandez added 16 points. Hannah Wickstrom scored 14 points for UC Riverside in the loss.