JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville State women’s basketball team used a decisive third quarter to defeat New Mexico State 57-46 in a Conference USA game Thursday night at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

The Gamecocks, now 10-8, outscored the Aggies 21-10 in the third period to pull away after leading 27-20 at halftime. Adriana Jones led all scorers with 20 points for Jacksonville State.

New Mexico State, which fell to 7-12, was paced by Lucia Yenes with 13 points and Morane Dossou with 12. The Aggies shot just 35.7% from the field and were hampered by a four-point second quarter.

Jacksonville State won despite shooting 33.9% overall, aided by a 10-13 performance at the free-throw line. Attendance was 464.