ST. PAUL, Minn. (Interstat) — Jada Hood scored 22 points to lead Saint Thomas (Minn.) to a 70-50 win over Drake in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.

The Tommies built a commanding 43-17 halftime lead behind 23 first-quarter points. Drake outscored Saint Thomas in the second half but could not overcome the large deficit. Alyssa Sand added 17 points for the Tommies, who evened their record at 6-6.

Grace Knutson scored 16 points for the Bulldogs, who fell to 1-8. Maggie Taylor recorded an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double in the loss. Attendance was 601.