PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — Theresa Hagans scored 17 points and dished out eight assists to lead the Pittsburgh women’s basketball team to an 87-65 victory over Le Moyne on Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center.

The Panthers used a dominant first quarter to build a lead they would not relinquish. Pittsburgh opened the game on a 15-4 run, capped by a driving layup from Hagans, and finished the period with a 22-14 advantage. The Panthers’ control continued throughout, outscoring the Dolphins in every subsequent quarter.

Fatima Diakhate and Angel Jones provided strong support for the Panthers. Diakhate, a forward from Dakar, Senegal, scored 14 points and was a force on the glass. Jones added 12 points, all of which came in the first half, helping Pittsburgh establish its early command.

Le Moyne, which fell to 1-3 on the season, was led by Sierra Linnin’s 17 points. Eli Clark, a 5-foot-8 guard from Oakhurst, New Jersey, contributed 14 points and five assists for the Dolphins. Ashley Buragas added 10 points and four assists.

While the Dolphins found success from beyond the arc, hitting 15 three-pointers, they struggled to contain Pittsburgh’s interior offense. The Panthers outscored Le Moyne 32-14 in the paint and capitalized on Dolphins’ mistakes, scoring 22 points off 15 Le Moyne turnovers.

Pittsburgh’s offensive execution was efficient, as the team shot 53% from the floor and was a perfect 10 for 10 from the free-throw line. The Panthers also won the rebounding battle, particularly on the offensive glass where they secured 14 rebounds leading to second-chance opportunities.

Mikayla Johnson was also a key contributor for Pittsburgh with 13 points and four assists. For Le Moyne, Peyton Dincher came off the bench to score 12 points, all from three-point range.

The win improves Pittsburgh’s record to 3-2 as they head into a Saturday matchup against Robert Morris. Le Moyne, now 1-3, will look to rebound at home against Cornell on Saturday. The game was played in front of an announced crowd of 592.