ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — The Georgia women’s basketball team used a dominant defensive performance and a balanced scoring attack to remain undefeated, defeating the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 76-51 on Sunday at Stegeman Coliseum.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 on the season, while the Gamecocks fell to 1-3.

Georgia’s defense was the story of the game, stifling the Jacksonville State offense throughout the contest. The Bulldogs held the Gamecocks to just 29.3 percent shooting from the floor, including a 5-for-21 performance from three-point range. Georgia also blocked six shots and recorded eight steals, forcing 12 Jacksonville State turnovers which they converted into 12 points.

Offensively, the Bulldogs were efficient, shooting 46.8 percent from the field. They established a commanding presence in the paint, outscoring the Gamecocks 38-20 inside. Georgia also shared the ball effectively, finishing with 18 assists on 29 made field goals.

Trinity Turner led all scorers for Georgia, finishing with 16 points to go along with three rebounds, three assists and a block. Dani Carnegie provided a strong all-around game with 13 points, six rebounds and four assists. Mia Woolfolk also chipped in 13 points off the bench.

The Gamecocks were led by Maria Sanchez Ponce, who scored 14 points and grabbed five rebounds. Brooklyn McDaniel added 12 points and three rebounds in the losing effort.

Jacksonville State struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm, posting an offensive rating of 73.3 points per 100 possessions. Georgia, by contrast, operated at a highly efficient 105.4 points per 100 possessions.

The Bulldogs set the tone early, closing the first quarter on a 9-2 run to take a 16-9 lead. They extended their advantage throughout the second period, using a 9-0 run midway through the quarter to build a 33-20 lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the fourth quarter.

Georgia will look to continue its winning streak when it hosts North Florida on Thursday. Jacksonville State will travel to face New Orleans on Saturday.