JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — East Tennessee State defeated Western Carolina 61-51 in a women’s basketball game Saturday at ETSU Athletic Center.

The Lady Buccaneers built a 36-15 halftime lead before the Catamounts rallied with a 24-point third quarter to close within six. East Tennessee State stabilized in the fourth, led by Daniela López’s 15 points. Ally Hollifield scored 14 points for Western Carolina.

East Tennessee State improved to 15-12 overall. Western Carolina fell to 3-24.