FULLERTON, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Fullerton controlled a women’s basketball game from the opening tip, defeating Cal Poly 73-41 at Titan Gymnasium on Saturday.

The Titans built a 44-9 halftime lead, holding the Mustangs to just three points in the second quarter. Cal State Fullerton converted 22 Cal Poly turnovers into 30 points and outscored the Mustangs 40-18 in the paint.

Talia Maxwell led the Titans with 17 points and four blocks. Charish Thompson scored 12 points for Cal Poly, which shot just 26.5% from the floor.

Cal State Fullerton improved to 11-9 overall. Cal Poly fell to 3-16.