BOURBON – The Triton girls basketball team opened conference play in a big, big way Saturday night.

The host Trojans rode a red-hot start to a dominating 54-22 win over Knox in the Northern State Conference opener for both teams.

Triton raced out to a 20-2 lead after the opening period en route to the win.

Kylie Mason had a strong effort for Triton with 17 points. The talented guard hit five 3-pointers and also had 10 rebounds.

Jaela Meister and Lauren Hostrawser each scored eight points and Krystal Sellers had seven for the Trojans.

Triton, which improves to 6-2 overall with its third straight win, hit nine treys in the victory.

Knox  falls to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the NSC.

Triton plays at Tippecanoe Valley Wednesday and Knox hosts Oregon-Davis Dec. 12.