BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — The Colorado Buffaloes used a dominant second quarter and a stifling defensive performance to cruise past the Portland State Vikings 77-45 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Sunday at the Coors Events Center.

The Buffaloes improved to 2-1 on the young season, while the Vikings fell to 1-2.

Colorado seized control of the game with a 22-point second quarter, outscoring Portland State by 10 in the period to take a 37-23 lead into halftime. The Buffaloes maintained their intensity after the break, matching that 22-point output in the third quarter to extend their advantage and put the game out of reach.

Logyn Greer led all scorers for Colorado, pouring in 19 points and adding six rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. Zyanna Walker facilitated the offense effectively, dishing out six assists to go along with eight points and four rebounds. Anaëlle Dutat controlled the glass, pulling down a game-high 10 rebounds.

Portland State was led by Kyleigh Brown, who scored 16 points. Hannah Chicken added 11 points for the Vikings.

The story of the game was Colorado’s relentless defense and ability to capitalize on Portland State’s mistakes. The Buffaloes forced 27 Vikings turnovers, converting them into 26 points. Colorado also dominated the interior, outscoring Portland State 34-16 in the paint and holding a significant 14-5 advantage in offensive rebounds, which led to numerous second-chance opportunities.

Colorado’s ball movement was also superior, as they tallied 18 assists compared to just seven for Portland State. The Buffaloes also recorded 18 steals, with Walker and Kennedy Sanders leading the disruptive effort.

Portland State struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm, shooting just 36 percent from the floor. The Vikings also committed 17 turnovers of their own, which the Buffaloes frequently turned into easy transition baskets.

A crowd of 2,540 watched the game at the Coors Events Center.

Portland State continues its road trip with a game at Air Force on Tuesday. Colorado returns to action the same day, hosting Boise State.