BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Interstat) — Bowling Green used a dominant third quarter to defeat Akron 80-62 in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Stroh Center.

The Falcons, now 11-9, broke open a close game by outscoring the Zips 28-19 in the third period. Johnea Donahue led all scorers with 21 points for Bowling Green. Shaena Brew paced Akron, which fell to 3-17, with 17 points.

Bowling Green controlled the interior, outscoring Akron 44-20 in the paint and attempting 16 more free throws. The Falcons’ defense also forced 17 turnovers, matching Akron’s total. Attendance was 1,326.