AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Mya Petticord scored 21 points to lead Auburn to a 64-48 win over Jackson State in a nonconference women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Auburn Arena.

The Tigers used a 22-point first quarter to build an early lead and never trailed. The visiting Lady Tigers kept pace before a decisive third quarter, where they were held to just four points as Auburn extended its advantage.

Petticord added one assist for Auburn. Ja’Mia Harris added 12 points, three assists and a block, while Sania Richardson contributed 12 points off the bench. Leianya Massenat led Jackson State with 15 points.

Auburn improved to 11-3. Jackson State fell to 2-10.