CONWAY, S.C. (Interstat) — The Coastal Carolina women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Friday afternoon, overwhelming Jackson State 103-61 at the HTC Center in a non-conference matchup.

The Chanticleers used a dominant first quarter to seize control and never looked back, improving their season record to 4-4. The Jackson State Lady Tigers, meanwhile, struggled to find their footing and saw their record fall to 1-5.

Coastal Carolina’s offense was firing on all cylinders, fueled by a stifling defense that generated 24 points off turnovers, compared to just four for Jackson State. The Chanticleers also controlled the interior, outscoring the Lady Tigers 36-30 in the paint.

The game was effectively decided in the opening period. After Jackson State’s Rhema Pegues opened the scoring with a 3-pointer, Coastal Carolina responded with an 11-0 run. The Chanticleers’ defensive pressure forced a series of early Lady Tiger turnovers, which were quickly converted into easy baskets. By the end of the first quarter, Coastal Carolina had built a double-digit lead it would only expand.

Kinsea Grimes led all scorers for Coastal Carolina, pouring in 21 points in just 27 minutes of action. The Mansfield, Texas, native also added five rebounds, two assists and a block. She was complemented by a balanced scoring attack that saw four other Chanticleers reach double figures.

Tateyoina Harris of Camden, S.C., was a force on both ends of the floor, contributing 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Kristin Williams from San Diego, Calif., chipped in 18 points and four assists, while Tessa Grady of Dublin, Ohio, scored 11 points and recorded two blocks.

Baylee Lowder from Tooele, Utah, controlled the glass, securing a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Chanticleers’ ball movement was also sharp, with D’Yanis Jimenez of Cape Coral, Fla., dishing out a team-high five assists.

For Jackson State, Rhema Pegues from Olive Branch, Miss., provided a bright spot with 16 points and seven rebounds. Mikayla Brown of Dallas, Texas, added 14 points and seven boards. Leianya Massenat from Trenton, N.J., facilitated the offense with five assists but the Lady Tigers were unable to sustain any offensive rhythm against the relentless Coastal Carolina defense.

The Chanticleers continued to apply pressure throughout the second and third quarters, methodically extending their lead. The advantage ballooned to over 40 points in the final period as Coastal Carolina cruised to the lopsided victory.

Jackson State will look to rebound quickly as they face Gardner-Webb on Saturday, also in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina’s homestand continues Sunday when they host Gardner-Webb.