SEATTLE (Interstat) — Gonzaga raced to a 28-point first quarter and never looked back, defeating Seattle 85-59 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Friday at Redhawk Center.

The Bulldogs built a 28-9 lead after one period and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout. Allie Turner led Gonzaga with 16 points and eight assists. Lauren Whittaker added 16 points.

Ella Brubaker scored 15 points for the Redhawks, who fell to 4-9. Gonzaga improved to 11-5, shooting 53.4% from the field and 47.6% from 3-point range. Seattle was held to 35.5% shooting.

Gonzaga next plays at Santa Clara on Sunday. Seattle hosts Washington State that same day.