LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive efficiency and defensive dominance, the Southern California Women of Troy overwhelmed the visiting Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 85-44 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at a Galen Center crowd of 3,012.

The Women of Troy seized control from the opening tip and never relented, building a 22-8 lead after the first quarter and extending it to a 43-19 advantage by halftime. Southern California’s consistency was stark, scoring 21 points or more in each of the final three quarters while its defense held Tennessee Tech to a season-low in scoring.

The statistical disparity told the story of the lopsided contest. Southern California’s offensive execution was nearly flawless, converting at a 52.4 percent clip from the field by making 33 of 63 attempts. In stark contrast, Tennessee Tech labored through a frigid shooting night, connecting on just 14 of 65 shots for a 21.5 percent field goal percentage. The Golden Eagles’ struggles were compounded at the free-throw line, where they made only 11 of 25 attempts.

Southern California’s offensive rating of 117.9 points per 100 possessions dwarfed Tennessee Tech’s mark of 61.2, illustrating the vast chasm in offensive effectiveness on a per-possession basis, as both teams had 72 possessions.

The Women of Troy’s attack was balanced and potent. Londynn Jones, a guard from Riverside, California, came off the bench to lead all scorers with 20 points in just 23 minutes of action. Freshman Jazzy Davidson, from Clackamas, Oregon, matched that output with 20 points of her own, adding four assists and two blocks in 26 minutes. The interior presence was felt through Vivian Iwuchukwu of Imo State, Nigeria, who contributed 11 points, and Yakiya Milton of Jacksonville, Florida, who scored seven points and recorded three blocks in a mere nine minutes on the court.

Southern California’s defense was equally formidable, swatting away 15 Tennessee Tech shot attempts and controlling the paint, where they outscored the Golden Eagles 40-16.

For Tennessee Tech, now 4-1 on the season, the offensive woes were widespread. Cam Mathews and Chloe Larry each managed to score 12 points, but it came on inefficient shooting. Reghan Grimes of Nashville, Tennessee, added seven points and four assists. The Golden Eagles did manage to secure 17 offensive rebounds, but their inability to convert those second chances and a general inability to solve the Southern California defense led to their first loss of the young season.

Southern California, which improved its record to 4-2, methodically built its lead throughout the game. After the 14-point first-quarter advantage, they outscored the Golden Eagles 21-11 in the second period. The second half offered no respite for the visitors, as the Women of Troy continued their relentless pace, winning the third and fourth quarters by identical 21-point margins to close out the decisive victory.

The win provides momentum for Southern California as it prepares for a home matchup against Pepperdine on Friday. Tennessee Tech, which saw a four-game winning streak snapped, will look to regroup when it returns home to face Lipscomb on Monday.