Sydney Underhill-Tilton scored 17 of her game-high 22 points in the first half, as Richmond easily handled Wiscasset 50-21 in MVC girls basketball action Thursday night in Wiscasset.

Underhill-Tilton dominated the first half of this game, accounting for all but five points of her team’s first half offense, as Richmond (8-4) jumped out to a 12-4 advantage after one quarter. A couple of hoops by Wiscasset’s Lindsey Gordon and a Grace Webber three-pointer kept the Lady Wolverines in the game, cutting the lead to 12-7 early in the second, but they wouldn’t get any closer the rest of the game. The Bobcats were the beneficiaries of 27 turnovers.

With a modest 22-10 halftime lead, Richmond asserted itself in the third period. With Ashley Abbott and Bryanne Lancaster combining for 10 points in the quarter, the Bobcats outscored the Wolverines 18-5 in the decisive frame, and 28-11 in the second half.

For Richmond, Caitlin Kendrick finished with nine points, and Abbott added eight. Webber led for Wiscasset with 10 points and six rebounds, Gordon had five points and four rebounds, and Sydnie Thayer had five points and eight boards.

Next up, Wiscasset travels to Bethel Friday night for a game against Telstar. Both teams are looking for their first victory. Junior varsity starts at 5:30 p.m.; varsity, at 7 p.m.