CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Lipscomb Bisons defeated the Austin Peay Governors 51-45 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Winfield Dunn Center.

Lipscomb built a 25-18 halftime lead and maintained control despite a late push from Austin Peay. Both teams struggled offensively, with Lipscomb shooting 38% from the floor and Austin Peay managing just 26.7%. Molly Heard led all scorers with 18 points for the Bisons. JaNiah Newell scored 12 points for the Governors.

Lipscomb improved to 6-11. Austin Peay fell to 11-5.