MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Blair Baugus recorded a double-double with 15 points and 17 rebounds to lead Middle Tennessee to an 81-58 women’s basketball victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday at Murphy Athletics Center.

The Blue Raiders (12-9, 4-3 Conference USA) controlled the game throughout, fueled by a balanced offensive attack. Alayna Contreras scored a game-high 25 points and added six assists, while Macie Phifer contributed 20 points and seven rebounds.

Salma Khedr led the Lady Toppers (5-15, 1-6) with 13 points and seven rebounds. Trinity Rowe added 11 points and five assists in the loss.

Middle Tennessee improved its home record and separated itself in the conference standings, while Western Kentucky dropped its third consecutive game. The teams will meet again on Feb. 21 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.