ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Jamaria Freeman scored 17 points and dished six assists to guide UNC Asheville to a 76-58 women’s basketball victory over Presbyterian on Saturday at Kimmel Arena.

The Bulldogs used a decisive 27-point third quarter to pull away after leading 31-28 at halftime. Freeman, a 5-foot-6 guard from Wilson, North Carolina, added three rebounds and two blocks in 31 minutes.

Ja’Cia Cunningham led the Blue Hose with 19 points and six rebounds. Daniella Velez added 16 points for Presbyterian.

Deb Orianegbena controlled the interior for UNC Asheville, grabbing 12 rebounds to go with seven points. The Bulldogs improved to 11-17 overall, while Presbyterian fell to 3-24.

Attendance was 547.