WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Georgetown women’s basketball team used a dominant first half to cruise past Sacred Heart 77-44 in a non-conference game Tuesday night at Capital One Arena.

The Hoyas established control immediately, opening the game on a 22-5 run and never looking back. They led 22-9 after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 44-20 by halftime. The offensive outburst in the opening half was fueled by efficient shooting and a relentless defensive effort that forced the Pioneers into a series of costly mistakes.

Georgetown’s defense was the story of the game, amassing 13 steals and forcing Sacred Heart into 25 total turnovers. The Hoyas converted those miscues into easy transition opportunities, helping them build an insurmountable lead. Georgetown also protected the rim effectively, finishing with six blocked shots.

Offensively, the Hoyas were efficient from the field, shooting 50 percent on 29-of-58 shooting. They also connected on 6 of 16 attempts from 3-point range. Sacred Heart, by contrast, struggled to find any offensive rhythm, shooting just 30.6 percent from the floor and 20 percent from beyond the arc.

Khia Miller led a balanced scoring attack for Georgetown with 11 points, all of which came in the first half to help build the early lead. Summer Davis provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and three assists, while Laila Jewett also chipped in 11 points and three assists.

For Sacred Heart, Amelia Wood was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult night, scoring a team-high 14 points and adding a block and a steal. No other Pioneer player reached double figures. The team’s offensive struggles were encapsulated by an offensive rating of just 63.2 points per 100 possessions.

The second half saw Georgetown maintain its comfortable margin, outscoring Sacred Heart 33-24 over the final two quarters to seal the victory. The win improved Georgetown’s record to 2-2 on the young season, while Sacred Heart fell to 1-3.

The game was a homecoming for several Hoyas, including Miller and Jewett, who are both from Woodbridge, Virginia.

Georgetown is scheduled to host George Washington on Friday. Sacred Heart will look to rebound on the road at Northeastern on Saturday.