COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Cam Mathews scored 34 points Thursday night to lead Tennessee Tech to a 79-66 women’s basketball victory over Southeast Missouri State.

The Golden Eagles used a decisive 25-point third quarter to pull away at Eblen Center. Mathews, who shot 11 for 11 from the free-throw line, keyed the win as Tennessee Tech improved to 8-1 overall and in Ohio Valley Conference play.

The Redhawks, led by Raissa Nsabua’s 15 points, fell to 3-6. Tennessee Tech’s efficiency proved critical, as it posted an offensive rating of 110.6 compared to Southeast Missouri State’s 89.4. The Golden Eagles also hit 11 three-pointers while the Redhawks managed just one.