BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Interstat) — UNC Asheville defeated Gardner-Webb 62-51 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Paul Porter Arena.

The visiting Bulldogs used a decisive 23-point third quarter to pull away after leading 27-23 at halftime. Nia Green led UNC Asheville with 18 points. Anaya Harris scored a game-high 20 points for the Runnin’ Bulldogs in the loss.

UNC Asheville improved to 6-10 overall. Gardner-Webb fell to 4-12. Attendance was 875.