CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The Cleveland State Vikings overwhelmed the Valparaiso Beacons 80-41 in a women’s basketball game Friday at Wolstein Center. The Vikings improved to 6-1 while the Beacons remained winless at 0-7.

Cleveland State seized control immediately, building a 44-15 halftime lead behind a balanced offensive attack. Laurel Rockwood scored 14 points to lead the Vikings. Fiona Connolly scored 14 points for a Valparaiso team that struggled offensively throughout the contest. The Vikings dominated inside, outscoring the Beacons 44-18 in the paint and scoring 45 points off turnovers.