CEDAR CITY, Utah (Interstat) — Ava Uhrich scored 24 points to lead Southern Utah to a 76-69 victory over Tarleton State in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday at Centrum Arena.

The Thunderbirds built a 20-11 lead after the first quarter and maintained control despite a late push. The Texans, led by Jakoriah Long’s 20 points, erupted for 31 points in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the early deficit.

Southern Utah shot 50% from the field and converted 14 points off turnovers. Tarleton State shot 43.5%. The Thunderbirds improved to 18-8 overall, while the Texans fell to 12-13.