COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — The Maryland women’s basketball team delivered a performance of overwhelming force Friday afternoon, dismantling Central Connecticut 98-30 at a sold-out Xfinity Center to remain undefeated.

The Terrapins, now 13-0, left no doubt from the opening tip, unleashing a 39-point first quarter that effectively decided the contest before the visiting Blue Devils could find their footing. Central Connecticut, which fell to 0-11, managed just 30 points for the game, its lowest offensive output of the season.

The most important part of the game was its explosive start. Maryland established immediate and total dominance, racing to a 17-2 lead within the first four minutes and never looking back. The Terrapins’ relentless defensive pressure and efficient transition offense created a cascade of turnovers and easy baskets, setting a tone of insurmountable physicality and speed that Central Connecticut could not counter for the remaining 36 minutes.

Oluchi Okananwa, a guard from Boston, spearheaded the Maryland assault, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in just 22 minutes of action. She was instrumental in the first-quarter blitz, scoring eight early points as the Terrapins built their commanding lead.

Yarden Garzon of Ra’anana, Israel, led all scorers with 25 points, adding seven rebounds, while Addi Mack of Minneapolis contributed 15 points. The Terrapins’ depth was on full display as Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu of London recorded 10 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, and Breanna Williams of Billings, Montana, added nine points and five rebounds.

Central Connecticut, which has now lost its 11 games by an average of 27 points, was led by Lucia Noin of Santander, Spain, who scored 12 points. The Blue Devils struggled profoundly against Maryland’s defense, shooting just 19% from the field and committing 25 turnovers, which the Terrapins converted into 29 points. Central Connecticut failed to score any points off Maryland’s nine turnovers.

The statistical disparity was stark. Maryland outrebounded Central Connecticut 61-35, recorded 14 steals to the Blue Devils’ four, and outscored them 54-12 in the paint. The Terrapins’ offensive rating of 124.0 on 79 possessions dwarfed Central Connecticut’s mark of 37.5.

A crowd of 17,300 watched as Maryland continued its best start to a season in recent program history. The Terrapins now turn their attention to Big Ten Conference play, beginning with a home game against Wisconsin on Dec. 29. Central Connecticut will look for its first win when it hosts Long Island on Jan. 2.