ELON, N.C. (Interstat) — The Elon Phoenix dominated from the opening tip, cruising to a 93-48 victory over the Presbyterian Blue Hose in a nonconference women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Schar Center.

Elon established control immediately, erupting for 29 points in the first quarter while holding Presbyterian to just 13. The Phoenix never relented, building a 43-22 lead by halftime and extending it further after the break in front of a crowd of 3,224.

The offensive efficiency for Elon was staggering. The Phoenix shot 63.8 percent from the field, converting 37 of 58 attempts. They were equally effective from inside, outscoring Presbyterian 48-16 in the paint, and capitalized on mistakes, scoring 24 points off 19 Blue Hose turnovers.

Elon’s attack was balanced, with four players scoring in double figures. Tamia Watkins led all scorers with 15 points and added five rebounds in just 17 minutes of play. Quinzia Fulmore filled the stat sheet with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. LaNae’ Corbett also scored 14 points, and Ashanti Fox chipped in 13.

Presbyterian, which fell to 1-2 overall, struggled offensively throughout the afternoon. The Blue Hose shot 32 percent from the floor and committed 19 turnovers against only five assists. Allie Sykes was the lone bright spot for the visitors, finishing with 13 points.

Elon’s ball movement and defensive pressure were key differentiators. The Phoenix dished out 17 assists and recorded seven steals, consistently creating easy scoring opportunities in transition. Presbyterian managed just five assists as a team.

The win improves Elon’s record to 2-1 on the young season. The Phoenix will look to build on the momentum when they host Howard on Saturday. Presbyterian returns to action Friday, seeking to get back to .500 when they host UNC Greensboro.