SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State dominated the first two quarters and went on cruise control the rest of the way, handing Chadron State women's basketball an 83-34 loss in CSC's season-opening RMAC game on Thursday night in Spearfish. 

McKenzi Petersen had a strong 12-point, eight-rebound night on 4-for-7 shooting for the Eagles (0-4, 0-1 RMAC), but no other CSC player made more than one field goal. 

Black Hills State improved to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in the RMAC. The Yellow Jackets shot 47 percent from the field, outrebounded CSC 50-37 and forced 28 CSC turnovers while committing 16. 

The Eagles managed just 18.5 shooting from the field and 19.2 shooting from deep. A total of 28 players saw the court, 15 for the Yellow Jackets and 13 for the Eagles. 

The Yellow Jackets, which had lost four of their last five games by three points or fewer, were determined not to play a close game Thursday night. Black Hills led 28-8 after the opening quarter and held CSC to just two points in the second period, as the home team had a 51-10 lead at halftime. 

The home team slowed down slightly after its hot start, scoring progressively fewer points in every quarter, while Chadron State cut into the margin by outscoring the Yellow Jackets 16-12 in the final period. 

Ella Moser had five points for the Eagles while Bianca Bindzus, Dreanna Jackson, Keziah Toran and Alex Ridenour all had three points apiece. Kenna Wagner had a team-high four assists. Audrey Quintana did not score but chipped in four rebounds and two steals while Toran also had a career-high four boards. 

The Eagles will play in the Chicoine Center for the first time all season on Saturday against South Dakota Mines. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.