HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — The Quinnipiac women’s basketball team used a strong second quarter to pull away from Mount Saint Mary’s for a 56-43 victory on Thursday night at TD Bank Sports Center.

The Bobcats, now 15-4, outscored the Mountaineers 17-9 in the second period to build a 28-21 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Sydney Ryan led Quinnipiac with 15 points, while Jackie Grisdale added 14.

Berlynn Carlson scored 15 points for Mount Saint Mary’s, which fell to 9-10. The Mountaineers stayed close early but shot poorly from the floor, unable to mount a sustained comeback.

An announced crowd of 394 watched Quinnipiac sweep the season series after a 70-44 win on Jan. 8.