JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — East Tennessee State overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat UNC Asheville 63-53 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Thursday night at ETSU Athletic Center.

The Bulldogs led 37-20 at halftime, but the Lady Buccaneers dominated the second half, outscoring UNC Asheville 43-16. Anala Nelson led all scorers with 23 points for East Tennessee State. Nia Green scored 19 points for UNC Asheville. Attendance was 263.

East Tennessee State improved to 4-7. UNC Asheville fell to 3-7.