FRESNO, Calif. (Interstat) — Ava Marr scored 20 points and Danae Powell added 15 as Fresno State never trailed in an 81-62 women’s basketball victory over Chicago State on Saturday at Save Mart Center.

The Bulldogs built a commanding 45-18 halftime lead behind a 20-point first quarter, stifling the Cougars’ offense early. Chicago State shot just 40% from the field and 57.6% from the free-throw line in the loss. Fresno State’s efficient offense, which hit 12 three-pointers, improved its record to 5-5. Tally Williams led the Cougars with 11 points as Chicago State fell to 1-9. Attendance was 1,347.