Class 2A, No. 2 Triton Central blitzed Class A, No. 12 in the third quarter Saturday to cruise to a 79-41 season-opening victory.

The Tigers turned a 44-32 halftime lead into a 65-36 advantage after three quarters and Greenwood Christian (1-1) never recovered.

Lizzie Graham hit a trio of 3-pointers in the third quarter and finished with a game-high 21 points.

Olivia Faust had 20 points in her Triton Central debut. Maddy Brown had 10 points in the first quarter on the way to an 18-point performance.

Brooklyn Bailey added nine points.

Seniors Ellie Bigelow and Dani Simon each scored 13 to lead the Cougars. Sydney Waldron added eight points.

Triton Central opens Indiana Crossroads Conference play Thursday at 2A No. 14 Cascade (3-0).