SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The UC San Diego women’s basketball team used a dominant second quarter to overcome an early deficit and defeat Hawaii 59-46 in a Big West Conference game Saturday at RIMAC Arena.

Hawaii’s Warriors started strong, leading 20-13 after the first quarter, but managed only four points in the second as the Tritons seized control. UC San Diego outscored Hawaii 16-4 in the period to take a 29-24 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage for much of the second half.

Makayla Rose led all scorers with 28 points for the Tritons. Bailey Flavell scored 18 for Hawaii. UC San Diego forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 18 points. Attendance was 1,082. UC San Diego improved to 17-6 overall. Hawaii fell to 12-10.