Batesville didn't make a shot from the field until the 2:38 mark of the first quarter. At that point, Waldron led 11-0.
The Bulldogs (3-12) didn't score from the field again until there was less than a minute remaining in the third period. By then, a running clock was in play as Waldron dominated in the opening game of the Waldron Tournament, 52-8.
Waldron led 18-4 after one quarter and by 35 at the half, 39-4. Those two made field goals by Batesville were the only shots the Bulldogs made in the game (2-of-22, 9%).
Meanwhile, Waldron also struggled with lay-ups and shots in the paint. However, the Mohawks shot 9-of-17 from beyond the three-point arc led by Megan Bogemann's five from long range for a game-high 15 points.
Overall, Waldron was 21-of-49 from the field (43%).
Waldron (13-0) also controlled the glass with a 30-10 rebound advantage.
Head coach Anthony Thomas was pleased with his team's outing in the 9:00 am semifinal.
Mackenzie Shaw scored 12 for the Mohawks in advancing to tonight's championship game against 3A Tri-West. The Bruins (9-5) defeated Blackford, 72-59.
Tri-West lost to Silver Creek in the 3A South Semistate last season.
Championship tip between Waldron and Tri-West is scheduled for 6:00 pm tonight at Waldron High School.