JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — The East Tennessee State women’s basketball team closed its nonconference schedule with a 59-37 victory over Gardner-Webb on Thursday night at ETSU Athletic Center.

The Lady Buccaneers improved to 5-8 overall, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to 3-10. East Tennessee State used a 16-point second quarter to build a 26-17 halftime lead and extended its advantage after the break, outscoring Gardner-Webb 19-14 in the third quarter. Meghan Downing led the Lady Buccaneers with 11 points. Daniela López added 10 points. Gardner-Webb was held to single-digit scoring in two quarters before an announced crowd of 359. East Tennessee State next plays at Charlotte on Sunday. Gardner-Webb visits Wake Forest on Monday.