Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN - The women's basketball team opened its season with a 73-62 victory over Saint Mary of-the-Woods college on Friday evening.
The Trailblazers got off ot a strong start, outscoring the Pomeroys 24-11 in the first quarter to establish an early dominance. Saint Mary responded in the second quarter, scoring 20 points, but OCU kept the lead going into halftime.
Both teams scored 17 points in the third, and the Trailblazers closed out the contest with an 18-point fourth quarter to secure the 11-point season-opening win.
Jordyn Smoot led the Blazers with a dominant performance, recording a game-high 28 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Smoot shot 8-of-17 from the field and went 12 for 15 from the free-throw line.
Giselle Griego added 16 points, including four three-pointers, while
JoLeigh Hamilton contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
Jenna Tripp added eight points, nine rebounds and three assists, helping OCU control the court.
The Blazers will travel to Simmons College of Kentucky next Wednesday for a 5:00 PM start time.
