NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Molly Heard scored 22 points to lead Lipscomb to a 73-65 women’s basketball victory over North Florida on Saturday at Allen Arena.

The Bisons never trailed after the first quarter, building a 40-30 halftime lead. The Ospreys cut the deficit to six points in the third quarter but could not complete the comeback. Jamisyn Stinson led North Florida with 23 points.

Heard added nine rebounds and three assists for Lipscomb. Hope Counts recorded a strong all-around game with 10 rebounds, six assists and six blocks. Both teams are now 8-13 overall this season. An announced crowd of 457 attended the ASUN Conference game.