FULLERTON, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Fullerton used a dominant third quarter to pull away from UC Riverside for an 83-71 women’s basketball victory Saturday at Titan Gymnasium.

The Titans, who improved to 9-9, broke open a tight game by outscoring the Highlanders 25-14 in the third period. Cal State Fullerton capitalized on turnovers, scoring 27 points off them, and outscored UC Riverside 42-30 in the paint.

Hannah Wickstrom led all scorers with 28 points for UC Riverside, which fell to 6-11. Cal State Fullerton was paced by Cristina Jones with 22 points and Madelynn Muniz with 18. Kya Pearson added 13 points and a game-high six assists for the Titans.

An announced crowd of 215 attended the Big West Conference game.