FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Idaho State Bengals overcame an early deficit to defeat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 79-70 in a Big Sky Conference women’s basketball game Thursday at Walkup Skydome.

Northern Arizona led 24-18 after the first quarter, but Idaho State steadily chipped away, taking control with a dominant fourth quarter. The Bengals’ defense forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 18 points, and held a 48-24 advantage in points in the paint.

Kacey Spink led Idaho State with 17 points. Piper Carlson added 16 for the Bengals, who improved to 15-7. Naomi White scored a game-high 21 points for Northern Arizona, which fell to 7-17.