BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — Lamar used a dominant first half to secure a 66-56 women’s basketball victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Thursday night at Montagne Center. The Lady Cardinals built a 39-29 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half.

Jacei Denley led Lamar with 19 points and eight assists. Reza Po scored 14 points for the Lions, while Nina Horvath added 13. Lamar shot 50% from three-point range and forced 20 turnovers. Texas A&M-Commerce struggled offensively, shooting just 15% from beyond the arc.

With the win, Lamar improved to 11-6 overall. Texas A&M-Commerce fell to 7-10. An announced crowd of 819 attended the game.