PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Penn opened its women’s basketball season with a dominant 110-27 victory over visiting Swarthmore on Tuesday at The Palestra. The Quakers, Penn’s team nickname, controlled the non-divisional game from the opening quarter and improved to 1-0. Swarthmore fell in the road matchup before a crowd of 123. The game was played at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Penn’s offense set the tone early, and the Quakers maintained a comfortable margin throughout the contest. Swarthmore was unable to match Penn’s pace over four quarters. The Quakers finished with a decisive advantage while opening their season with a win. Penn’s season record is now 1-0 after the victory. Penn played as the home team and secured the win in its first game of the season.

Penn scored 31 points in the first quarter while holding Swarthmore to seven. The Quakers added 26 points in the second quarter and took a 57-16 lead into halftime. Swarthmore scored nine points in the second quarter after its seven-point opening period. Penn’s first-half production came from a balanced attack that kept the visiting side on the defensive end. The Quakers entered the locker room with a 41-point advantage. Swarthmore’s first-half total stood at 16 points. Penn’s first-quarter total of 31 points was its highest-scoring quarter of the game. Swarthmore’s first-quarter total was seven. Penn’s 57 first-half points came from 31 in the first quarter and 26 in the second. Swarthmore’s 16 first-half points came from seven in the first quarter and nine in the second.

Penn opened the second half with 30 points in the third quarter and held Swarthmore to five. The Quakers carried an 87-21 lead into the fourth quarter. Penn finished the game with 23 points in the fourth quarter, while Swarthmore scored six. The final quarter completed a game in which Penn scored at least 23 points in every quarter. Swarthmore scored seven, nine, five and six points across the four quarters. The Quakers’ largest scoring quarter was the first, when they produced 31 points. Penn’s second quarter included 26 points, and its third quarter included 30. The Quakers’ fourth-quarter total was 23. Swarthmore’s fourth-quarter total was six.

Penn scored 110 points from 69 possessions and posted an offensive rating of 160.3. The Quakers recorded 21 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Penn blocked four shots and committed eight turnovers. Swarthmore finished with 27 points. Penn’s total of 110 points came in the season opener. The Quakers’ offensive rating was 160.3 over 69 possessions. Penn’s 21 offensive rebounds were a team total. Penn’s 11 assists, four blocks and eight turnovers were also team totals. The Quakers’ team total included 21 offensive rebounds, 11 assists, four blocks and eight turnovers.

Katie Collins of Penn, a 6-1 forward from Manasquan, N.J., who previously played at Manasquan, finished with 14 minutes, nine points, six rebounds, six assists and one block. Collins’ six assists were part of Penn’s 11 assists as a team. Tina Njike, a 6-2 center who previously played at Skyline, had 14 minutes, 14 points, six rebounds and two assists. Njike’s 14 points placed her among Penn’s leading scorers. Ava Jones, a 6-1 forward from Hutchison School, recorded 12 minutes, 10 points and seven rebounds. Jones added seven rebounds to help Penn’s frontcourt production. Mataya Gayle, a 5-7 guard from River Ridge, added 18 minutes, eight points, four rebounds and three assists. Gayle contributed three assists from the backcourt. Her 18 minutes were part of a deep Penn rotation.

Gabriella Kelley, a 6-1 forward from SF University HS, contributed 12 minutes, seven points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block. Kelley’s seven rebounds matched Jones’ total in the frontcourt. Candice Lienafa, a 5-11 forward from College Champlain Saint-Lambert, had 18 minutes, seven points, five rebounds and two assists. Lienafa added five rebounds and two assists. Rachel Thatcher, a 5-8 guard from Paul VI High School, posted 20 minutes, eight points, six rebounds and four assists. Thatcher’s four assists were among the highest totals for Penn in the game. Her 20 minutes were also among the most for the Quakers. Thatcher’s six rebounds added to Penn’s work on the glass.

Ese Ogbevire, a 5-7 guard from Fulshear, finished with 13 minutes, 12 points and two rebounds. Ogbevire reached double figures in scoring. Christina Pham, a 5-7 guard from Noble and Greenough School, added 14 minutes, 11 points, one rebound and one assist. Pham also reached double figures. Ashna Tambe, a 5-7 guard from The Hockaday School, contributed 19 minutes, four points, four rebounds and five assists. Tambe’s five assists led Penn. The Quakers received scoring from multiple players throughout the game. Penn’s balanced effort included double-figure scoring from Njike, Jones, Ogbevire and Pham. Ogbevire’s 12 points and Pham’s 11 points added to Penn’s depth. Tambe’s five assists and four rebounds gave the Quakers additional production. Penn’s scoring balance came in a game it controlled from the first quarter.

Penn’s next 10 games, in order, are a home game against Drexel, a visit to Norfolk State, a home game against Longwood, a home game against North Carolina, a visit to Saint Joseph’s, a visit to Maine, a home game against Hofstra, a visit to Chapman, a visit to UCLA and a visit to Maryland-Eastern Shore. No projection, game simulator, point spread, betting line or over-under information was provided. Penn will continue its schedule with those 10 contests after the season-opening win. The stretch includes four home games and six road games.