STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — California Baptist built a large first-half lead and held off a Tarleton State rally for a 77-67 women’s basketball victory Thursday night at Wisdom Gym.

The Lancers led 44-32 at halftime after scoring 21 points in the first quarter and 23 in the second. The Texans cut the deficit to six points after a 21-point third quarter but could not complete the comeback. Elodie Lutbert and Caroline Lyles each scored 15 points for Tarleton State, while Gia Adams added 12.

California Baptist improved to 15-8 overall. Tarleton State fell to 11-11. Attendance was 837.