GARDEN CITY, Colo. (Interstat) — Northern Colorado used a dominant fourth quarter to defeat Sacramento State 68-46 in a Big Sky Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center.

The Bears, led by Heather Baymon’s game-high 24 points, outscored the Hornets 24-12 in the final period to secure the victory. Sacramento State kept pace through three quarters but could not sustain its offense late.

Aniah Hall added 14 points for Northern Colorado, which improved to 14-5. Rubi Gray scored 15 points for Sacramento State, which fell to 9-9. Attendance was 670.