FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — The Texas Tech Lady Raiders used a dominant third quarter to pull away from the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs, securing a 67-42 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday at Dr Pepper Arena.

The Lady Raiders remained undefeated on the season, improving to 8-0, while the Lady Monarchs fell to 5-2.

A slow start for both teams saw Texas Tech lead just 12-6 after a first quarter defined by turnovers and missed shots. The Lady Raiders began to find their footing in the second period, outscoring Old Dominion 19-12 to take a 31-18 lead into halftime.

The game was decisively broken open in the third quarter. Texas Tech’s offense clicked into a higher gear, exploding for 21 points while its defense stifled Old Dominion, holding the Lady Monarchs to just seven points in the frame. The surge extended the Lady Raiders’ lead to 52-25 heading into the final period, putting the game out of reach.

Jalynn Bristow led all scorers for Texas Tech, finishing with 18 points in 24 minutes of action. Jada Malone provided a significant interior presence, adding 14 points. Snudda Collins also reached double figures with 10 points, while Gemma Nunez facilitated the offense with five assists.

Old Dominion struggled offensively throughout the contest. The Lady Monarchs shot just 27.3% from the floor, making only 15 of their 55 field goal attempts. They were also hampered by 23 turnovers, which Texas Tech converted into 22 points.

En’Dya Buford led Old Dominion with eight points and three assists. The Lady Monarchs’ defense showed flashes, recording 12 steals and 10 blocks, with Laila Walker contributing three of those blocks.

Texas Tech’s efficiency proved to be the difference. The Lady Raiders scored 67 points on 82 possessions for an offensive rating of 81.3, while Old Dominion managed just 42 points on 75 possessions, an offensive rating of 56.3. Texas Tech also controlled the paint, outscoring Old Dominion 32-18, and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 17 of 24 attempts compared to Old Dominion’s 9-of-14 performance.

The game was part of a multi-team event at a neutral site. An announced crowd of 486 was on hand.

Texas Tech will look to continue its perfect start when it faces North Texas on Thursday, also in Frisco. Old Dominion will seek to rebound in its next contest, also on Thursday in Frisco, against Oregon.