SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Gardner-Webb used a dominant third quarter to defeat Western Carolina 77-62 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Paul Porter Arena.

The Runnin’ Bulldogs, led by Makayla Legette’s 16 points and nine assists, outscored the Catamounts 31-15 in the period to break open a close game. Anaya Harris added a game-high 18 points for Gardner-Webb.

Western Carolina, which got 13 points from Ally Hollifield, mounted a late rally with 25 points in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the deficit. Gardner-Webb improved to 3-9, while Western Carolina fell to 2-10. Attendance was 345.