PROVO, Utah (Interstat) — The BYU women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, overwhelming the Omaha Mavericks 104-47 at the Marriott Center.

The Cougars improved to 3-0 on the young season, while the Mavericks fell to 1-3.

From the opening tip, BYU established a dominant presence on both ends of the floor. The Cougars built a 20-9 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 40-17 by halftime, effectively putting the game out of reach before the intermission. The offensive onslaught continued after the break, with BYU erupting for 35 points in the third quarter and another 29 in the fourth.

BYU’s offense was a model of efficiency, shooting 53 percent from the floor on 41-of-78 shooting. The Cougars were also potent from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 three-pointers. Defensively, they were stifling, forcing 24 Omaha turnovers which they converted into 28 points. BYU also recorded 18 steals and 10 blocked shots, while sharing the ball effectively with 18 assists.

Omaha struggled immensely against the relentless BYU defense, shooting just 26 percent from the field. The Mavericks turned the ball over 24 times and managed only two assists and two steals in the contest.

The Cougars showcased their depth with a balanced scoring attack. Brinley Cannon, a 6-foot-1 guard from Shelley, Idaho, led the way with 15 points, three assists and three blocks. Olivia Hamlin, a 5-10 guard from Santa Clara, Utah, added 16 points and six assists. Delaney Gibb, a 5-10 guard from Raymond, Canada, also scored 16 points to go with five assists.

The frontcourt was equally productive. Lara Rohkohl, a 6-3 center from Hanover, Germany, scored 10 points, while Bolanle Yussuf, a 6-3 forward from Lagos, Nigeria, came off the bench to contribute 13 points. Marya Hudgins and Sydney Benally each added 12 and 10 points, respectively.

For Omaha, Cora Olsen, a 5-8 forward from Omaha, Nebraska, was the lone Maverick to reach double figures, finishing with 10 points. Regan Juenemann added eight points.

The game was played before an announced crowd of 2,058 at the Marriott Center.

BYU’s next game is at home against Fresno State on Saturday. Omaha continues its road trip at Utah State, also on Saturday.