AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (Interstat) — A dominant first-half performance propelled the Air Force Falcons to a 65-55 victory over the Portland State Vikings in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Clune Arena.

The Falcons seized control from the opening tip, outscoring the Vikings 20-12 in the first quarter and extending their lead with a 21-14 second quarter. That 41-26 halftime advantage proved insurmountable for Portland State, despite a valiant effort after the break.

Air Force’s offense was fueled by a balanced scoring attack and efficient ball movement. Milahnie Perry, a guard from Tampa, Florida, led all scorers with 20 points, adding four assists and a block. Bhret Clay of Hobbs, New Mexico, contributed 11 points, while Jordyn DeVaughn from Little Elm, Texas, and Jayda McNabb of Rapid City, South Dakota, chipped in 10 and nine points, respectively. McNabb’s defensive presence was also felt with three blocks.

Portland State struggled to find an offensive rhythm against the Falcons’ defense, committing 19 turnovers. The Vikings were led by Kirstine Munk of Copenhagen, Denmark, who scored 11 points. Hannah Chicken from Taree, Australia, and Kyleigh Brown of Silverton, Oregon, each added 10 points for the visitors.

The third quarter saw a significant shift in momentum as the Vikings tightened their defense, holding Air Force to just nine points while scoring 14 of their own to cut into the lead. However, the Falcons stabilized in the fourth quarter, matching Portland State’s 15 points to close out the game.

Statistically, Air Force capitalized on its opportunities beyond the arc, making eight three-pointers on 20 attempts. Portland State managed only one three-pointer from seven tries. The Falcons also won the battle on the offensive glass, securing 14 offensive rebounds to Portland State’s seven.

With the win, Air Force improved its season record to 3-2. The Falcons have now won two of their last three games, following a 67-54 victory over Manhattan on Saturday. Portland State fell to 1-3 with the loss, continuing a challenging early-season schedule that included a 77-45 defeat at Colorado on Sunday.

The game was played before an announced attendance of 1,041 at the Falcons’ home arena. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Air Force entered the contest with a 94 percent probability to win.

Air Force is scheduled to travel to face UC San Diego on Saturday. Portland State will continue its road trip at Utah Tech, also on Saturday.