LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — The Texas Tech Lady Raiders used a dominant first quarter to set the tone and never looked back, cruising to a 91-60 victory over the SMU Mustangs in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at United Spirit Arena.

A crowd of 3,425 watched as Texas Tech remained undefeated, improving its record to 4-0, while SMU fell to 1-2.

The game was decided early as the Lady Raiders exploded for 30 points in the opening period, capitalizing on a combination of hot shooting and stifling defense. Texas Tech built a commanding 30-12 lead after the first 10 minutes, a deficit from which SMU could not recover.

Bailey Maupin, a 5-foot-10 guard from Gruver, Texas, led all scorers with 26 points, showcasing an efficient all-around game. She was complemented by a strong interior presence from 6-foot-2 forward Jalynn Bristow of Holliday, Texas, who added 20 points. Snudda Collins, a 6-foot-1 forward from Brookhaven, Mississippi, provided a significant spark off the bench with 17 points.

The Lady Raiders’ offensive execution was a model of efficiency. They shot 54.4% from the field, connecting on 31 of 57 attempts, and were equally effective from beyond the arc, making 9 of 19 three-pointers. Texas Tech also capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 20 of 25 attempts.

Defensively, Texas Tech was formidable, recording 11 steals and nine blocked shots. The team’s ability to protect the rim and disrupt passing lanes consistently frustrated the SMU offense.

The Mustangs were led by Tyi Skinner, a 5-foot-5 guard from Washington, D.C., who scored 15 points. Ayanna Thompson, a 6-foot-1 forward from DeSoto, Texas, contributed 11 points. SMU struggled with its shooting throughout the contest, finishing 22 of 73 from the floor, a rate of 30.1%. While the Mustangs connected on 11 three-pointers, their overall offensive rhythm was disrupted by the Lady Raiders’ defense.

SMU held a 15-7 advantage in offensive rebounds, but could not translate those second chances into consistent scoring, particularly against a Texas Tech defense that dominated the paint, outscoring SMU 42-20 inside.

The Lady Raiders maintained their large lead throughout the second and third quarters, entering the final period with a 73-52 advantage before closing out the 31-point victory.

Texas Tech will look to continue its winning streak when it hosts Arkansas on Sunday. SMU, after opening its season with a win over Grambling and a narrow loss to Kansas State, will travel to face Grand Canyon on Tuesday.