UNION - Helias opened the Union Tournament with a 55-36 victory Monday night against Washington.
The second-seeded Lady Crusaders led 12-7 after one quarter, 27-16 at halftime and 37-24 after three quarters.
Bre Zanders and Taylor Hagenhoff both scored 13 points to lead Helias. Hillary Hentges added 10 and Kelsi Bernskoetter had nine.