LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Ava Uhrich scored 23 points as Southern Utah routed Omaha 80-47 in a women’s nonconference basketball game Saturday at the LMU Tournament.

The Thunderbirds (8-3) seized control with a 19-8 first quarter and led 44-18 at halftime. Omaha (1-12) never recovered, shooting just 29% from the floor. Southern Utah’s defense forced 18 turnovers, converting them into 25 points.

Denver Anderson added 14 points for the Thunderbirds. Regan Juenemann led the Mavericks with 15 points. Southern Utah faces Loyola Marymount on Sunday, while Omaha meets Weber State.