CHARLESTON, Ill. (Interstat) — The Tennessee-Martin women’s basketball team used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Eastern Illinois 62-46 in an Ohio Valley Conference game Thursday night at Lantz Arena.

The Skyhawks led 27-22 at halftime before outscoring the Panthers 21-11 in the third period to secure the road victory. Clara Glad led Eastern Illinois with 14 points in 39 minutes. Tennessee-Martin improved to 10-8 overall, while Eastern Illinois fell to 3-19. Attendance was 733.