CANCÚN, Mexico (Interstat) — North Carolina used a dominant first half to defeat Kansas State 85-73 in a women’s basketball game Friday. The Tar Heels built a 50-32 halftime lead, powered by a 28-point second quarter, and held off a late Wildcats rally.

Indya Nivar led North Carolina with 14 points and seven assists. Jenessa Cotton posted a double-double for Kansas State with 13 points and 10 rebounds. North Carolina’s efficient three-point shooting, making 14 of 26 attempts, was a key difference as they improved to 7-1. Kansas State fell to 5-4.