BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — The Hawaii women’s basketball team used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Cal State Bakersfield 64-52 on Thursday night at Icardo Center.

The Warriors, who led 29-22 at halftime, broke the game open by outscoring the Roadrunners 25-14 in the third period. Hawaii’s defense held Cal State Bakersfield to just seven points in the first quarter, setting an early tone.

The victory improved Hawaii to 9-9 overall. Cal State Bakersfield fell to 6-13. An announced crowd of 344 attended the Big West Conference game.