NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — In a dominant season-opening performance, the Seton Hall Pirates overwhelmed the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 88-39 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Prudential Center.

The Pirates seized control from the opening tip, establishing a commanding 25-8 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looking back. Their stifling defense and efficient offense continued to build the advantage, leading 50-19 at halftime and 71-25 after three quarters before closing out the victory before an announced crowd of 757.

Seton Hall’s offense was fueled by a balanced scoring attack and relentless pressure that generated 34 points off Saint Peter’s turnovers. The Pirates also dominated inside, outscoring the Peacocks 38-16 in the paint.

Jordana Codio led all scorers for Seton Hall, pouring in 20 points in just 15 minutes of action. Zahara Bishop provided a significant spark off the bench with 15 points, while Ja’Kahla Craft added 13 points and four rebounds. The Pirates’ ball movement was crisp, with Jada Eads dishing out a game-high five assists to go with six points and six rebounds.

For Saint Peter’s, De’Naya Rippey of Brooklyn, New York, was a bright spot in the losing effort. The 5-foot-10 guard fought hard for a team-high 16 points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes. Layla Laws of Pine Beach, New Jersey, added six points for the Peacocks, who struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm against Seton Hall’s defensive intensity.

The game was the first of the season for both programs. With the win, Seton Hall begins its campaign 1-0, while Saint Peter’s starts 0-1.

The Pirates now look ahead to a West Coast road trip, facing the University of San Francisco on Nov. 14 and the University of the Pacific on Nov. 16. The Peacocks will seek their first win on the road at Fordham on Monday, Nov. 10.