NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — SIU Edwardsville used a dominant first quarter to secure a 67-52 victory over Tennessee State in an Ohio Valley Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Howard Gentry Complex.

The Cougars established control early, outscoring the Tigers 21-8 in the opening period and never relinquished the lead. Kiyoko Proctor led all scorers with 24 points for SIU Edwardsville, which improved to 14-14 overall. Lauren Miller added 14 points.

Tennessee State, which fell to 4-23, was led by Kiki Roberts with 16 points. The Tigers shot just 29.7% from the field. SIU Edwardsville’s defense held strong despite committing nine turnovers, and a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds created crucial second-chance opportunities. Attendance was 352.