CINCINNATI (Interstat) — The Cincinnati women’s basketball team used a decisive third quarter to pull away from UNLV for a 65-48 victory at Fifth Third Arena on Saturday.

The Bearcats, led by Alliance Ndiba’s 18 points, outscored the Runnin’ Rebels 22-10 in the third period to break open a close game. Cincinnati dominated inside, scoring 34 points in the paint.

Jasmyn Lott scored 16 points for UNLV, which led 27-26 at halftime but could not sustain its offense after the break. The Bearcats improved to 5-6, while UNLV fell to an even 5-5.