FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — The Texas Tech Lady Raiders used a dominant defensive performance and a balanced scoring attack to remain undefeated, dispatching the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs 67-42 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Dr Pepper Arena.

In a contest defined by stifling defense and offensive struggles, Texas Tech steadily built its lead throughout the game, holding Old Dominion to single-digit scoring in two of the four quarters before a crowd of 486. The victory pushed the Lady Raiders’ season record to a perfect 8-0, while the Lady Monarchs fell to 5-2.

The game’s tone was set early. Texas Tech’s defense was relentless from the opening tip, forcing a flurry of Old Dominion turnovers and contested shots. The Lady Monarchs managed just six points in the first quarter, a period that saw both teams combine for more turnovers than made field goals. Jalynn Bristow of Texas Tech opened the scoring with a 3-pointer just 18 seconds into the game, a sign of things to come for the Lady Raiders.

Old Dominion found a brief spark in the second quarter, outscoring Texas Tech 12-19, but still trailed 31-18 at halftime. The Lady Raiders effectively put the game out of reach with a commanding 21-7 third-quarter run, capitalizing on Old Dominion’s continued offensive woes and extending their lead to 52-25 heading into the final period.

Bristow, a 6-foot-2 forward from Holliday, Texas, led all scorers with 18 points, showcasing her versatility from inside and beyond the arc. She added a rebound and a block in 24 minutes of action. She was complemented inside by Jada Malone, a 6-3 post from Spring, Texas, who provided a strong interior presence with 14 points and a block.

The Lady Raiders’ backcourt also made significant contributions. Gemma Nunez, a 5-7 guard from Almeria, Spain, directed the offense with five assists, while Snudda Collins, a 6-1 guard from Brookhaven, Mississippi, chipped in 10 points and two assists. The Texas Tech defense was anchored by Sarengbe Sanogo, a 6-3 forward from Paris, France, who swatted away three Old Dominion shots.

For the Lady Monarchs, the offensive challenges were pervasive. En’Dya Buford led the team with eight points and three assists, but the team as a whole could not find a consistent rhythm against the swarming Texas Tech defense. Laila Walker of Gulfport, Mississippi, provided a defensive bright spot with three blocks, and Simone Cunningham added six points and two assists.

The Lady Raiders’ defensive pressure was the story of the game, as they consistently disrupted Old Dominion’s offensive sets, leading to numerous turnovers and difficult shot attempts. The Lady Monarchs’ 42-point total was their second-lowest offensive output of the young season.

The game was part of a multi-team event in Frisco. Old Dominion will look to rebound quickly as they face the Oregon Ducks at the same venue on Thursday. Texas Tech also continues its stay in Frisco, taking on North Texas in their next contest.

The victory extends Texas Tech’s strong start to the season, which includes decisive wins over Power Five opponents like Mississippi State and Arkansas. Old Dominion, coming off a 37-point victory over North Carolina Central, saw its two-game winning streak snapped. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Texas Tech entered the game with an 87.60 percent probability to win, a projection their performance thoroughly validated on the court.